January 18, 2011- Ann Giornelli

Anthony Giornelli. First of all, I miss you quite a bit. It is absolutely ridiculous that we are living in the same state and I have seen you less then I did when we lived in different ones! Ann is one of the sweetest people I have ever been lucky enough to know. She was my friend when I was going through the awkward middle school years, and continued to be one throughout the "tough" years that most people call high school. We decided to profess our love to each other at the Dairy King (baby coochie roll) back in our younger years and ended up having a long engagement and a marriage in front of all of our wonderful friends on the canoe dock. I have loved being married to her for a year and a half, and I hope our marriage stands the test of time. She is by far the most awkward but most beautiful person I have ever met, and she has grown to be an incredible woman of God in the time I have been blessed to spend with her.


Ann is the type of person who you either love or adore. I chose both of those options because she is so dang wonderful. Her sweet spirit is so joyful to be around and always puts me in a good mood. She has this incredible gift of listening to every word I say, and regardless of what comes out of my mouth, her love for me never waivers. She is caring and patient with everyone she comes in contact with and never makes your feel inferior to her. Her heart is pure and encouraging in every action she makes and every word she says. 


The thing I have have loved learning from Ann the most is her patience. She has such a way with loving people and having them know she is there without forcing anything out of them. I could talk to her for days and know that she would listen, despite whatever things were more important that she could be doing. Ann is encouraging without words and comforting in her presence. Punkin, I love you so, so much. Thank you for always being there and always taking the time to invest in my life, even when it was the last thing you wanted to hear about. You are incredible and I pray continually for you and your faith that I know changes lives everywhere you go. I love you forever.


Colossians 1:11-12
"We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light."