Day 4

I am thankful for the guys in my life: Steve, Sasha, Hassan and Kevin.

Kevin has been a big asset in helping me overcome some of emotional hurdles (well...no one has helped me more than my girls). He has been there to talk to me and watch movies with me on late nights when sleep doesn't come easy. He has opened his home and heart to me and shown me how he has come to know this town. He is helping me to fit in. He has been the perfect person to transition with. He is mature and communicates with me about things. He has shown me light after darkness.

Sasha has shown me how cool guys can be. How laid back, but caring. He has been a good friend to talk to and to hear advice from. His attitude towards life is one of ease and love. I could (and do) learn a lot from him.

And then there's Hassan. A handsom guy who is a liiiitle lost at times, but over-all a good friend. Without him, I wouldn't know what not to look for in dating guys. haha! Hassan makes me smile as only he could. He keeps my mind off of things and onto different ideas about fun.

Then there's Steve. Ahhh... Steve. Steve has quickly become someone very important to me. I value his friendship as if he and I had grown up together. He has shown me what it is to be selfless and he has shown me true courage. He faces horrors only a few people in the US can imagine and he stays strong. Though our struggles are different and equally as challenging, he faces evils of an immediate nature and because danger is lurking so close, he is a hero to me. Through it all he handles himself so well with these dangers present; he deserves so much more than he has. He shows courage everyday. He is always smiling and laughing and never seems to get too down about things. For this, I thank him. I wish him luck back home and pray for his safety.

All of these guys have taught me to hope as I have scarecely thought I could again. They have reversed my doubts and faith in humanity. Without them I would be so much worse off. I am thankful to have these wonderful people to talk to and to share my life with.