Gratitude List in Honor of Thanksgiving :)

Wow, so many wonderful things have happened. I've had a really great break.
I am thankful to my Heavenly Father that:

-On Friday I had a wonderful time with Debbie, Mary and Mary's friend Lisa. I got spoiled and my dress worked - I'm really grateful for that.
-On Saturday I worked and then went on an awesome date. I was nervous, but it was still fun and towards the end I got more comfortable and it was fun to get to know eachother better. He's a really great guy. Oh - and what's better is that yesterday I got a letter in the mail from Steak 'n' Shake. We went there at the end of our date (and I think that was the most fun part.) When we were there, I expressed my frustration to the waiter (he was really nice though) that they changed the menu, they took off my favorite shakes. No more cookie dough or fruit and frozen yoghurt?! He said they were trying out a smaller menu, and I wanted to give my feedback. He said to go online so I did that night and yesterday I got a $5 gift card from them. How awesome is that? I should give feedback more often! Anyway, I thought that was a good story, and a very small but awesome thing to be grateful for.
-Sunday - church at the good ol' KUB. I sat next to Jami and she was really awesome and supportive. Brian came - I was nervous of course, and it was awkward.. but church was still good and the lessons were good, even if I wasn't paying as much attention as I should have. I especially remember Desi's lesson even though I don't remember what it was about right now. I remember that we have a lot in common and I like that about her.
-Brian and I were able to talk too - we have actually had some good times together. I was able to spend some time with his family and with him and we were still able to be friends. I am SO grateful for that. I think the best was last night. I went to his house to play games with his family and afterwards him and I talked. He was really understanding and encouraging as he has been all week (he's good at that). Before I went to his house I prayed and found comfort that I just need to wait right now, either wait for Brian or for someone else. I need to just wait and see what the Lord has planned for me, and focus on other things. It's hard and lonely for me right now. It is especially hard to wait. I am not good at that. but I still have good people all around me that I can serve and that serve me and the Lord comforting me.
-I am grateful that I kept the promise that I made to myself that we had to be just friends and to live by it.
- I am sooo grateful that my recital on Tuesday went well! All of my friends were encouraging me and I had a good turn out. My favorite part was the dress rehearsal because my teacher was so impressed - YES! when a wmu string faculty is impressed and compliments you, I'm telling ya, it's an amazing feeling.
- I got to get tons of hugs afterwards - Everyone was so sweet and they loved it. I was pleased with myself that after Mr. Fedotov came back and told me not to be scared I just went out there and stood up to my fears. It was a good feeling.
- I am grateful for the REST I have gotten. I have been relaxing and watching a lot of tv - too much, but it was fun. I got to spend time with my family. I love them.
- I had an amazing thanksgiving - yummy food, and I helped with the meal!! I did the yams and the stuffing! Everyone was in a good mood this weekend. With 12 (1/2) people in the house that's something to be grateful for. :)
-I was able to get things done, well, at least able to get things ready for my student visa. That is a pain to do.
-I bought a bamboo tree! I needed something to love and take care of, and something easy. I love him! I think he'll brighten my apartment up a bit. :)

I have many more blessings but I think this is enough to read for now. From what I've heard everyone seems to have had a good break. I am so grateful for that.
Love,
Stephi