Editor, Gazette-Journal:

I’m always so very grateful for everything that God has given me in life. My family I’m grateful for because they’ve always been by my side ever since I was a baby. My Aunt Juanita, who took me out shopping for Mother’s Day and Christmas. Tonya, who takes me out almost every year around Christmastime to see Santa Claus. My stepdad Tony for the things that he does for me, like take me to the library and to church. Aunt Betty who takes me out places whenever I go down to Louisiana. My sweet Cousin Matthew for staying by my side to help me whenever I need it. My dad Jimmy Adams for helping make my birthday special last year just before he passed away in December. My sister Alena for being the best sister ever.

I’m very grateful for my friends: Bryce Lowe for always keeping a smile on my face whenever we hang out together, and Gage for giving me the encouragement to do things that I’m afraid of like getting baptized three years ago.

God being #1 that I’m ...