I started this website when I was 15 years old, I am now 20. I think it's about time I update this page of my website.
First off, thank you to my parents- Mark & Karen Carstensen . Mom & Dad, my love and respect for you grows everyday. You have taught me by your words, actions and example just how I should live my life. Thanks for supporting all my choices in life. I hope I make you proud with what I do and how I live.
Next, my brother. Trace you are so amazing. Thanks for being my rainbow after the rain. Thanks for allowing me to cry on your shoulder. You are the best brother I could ever have. You really are the ONE person that truly understands and I thank you deeply. You mean the world to me.
My sisters, Stella & Tori God put you in my life for a reason...to be your big sister. I love you both so much. Keep the faith, girls, I miss you!
My "second" family Kim, Jack, Alex & Zoe thank you for welcoming me into your home and into your lives. Being a part of this family has been such a wonderful, growing expierence. I love being "Nanny Laura" ! Thank You! :o)
My best friend, Chrissy. Chrissy has been my best friend for about 9 years. We have done so much together in those 9 years. I love you girl! Never lose site of yourself- and always remember- "I Will".
My Girls- Cara, Sheena, Amy, Addie, Jarusha, Kat, Ashley, Heather, Amy, Drea, Cassie - and everyone else that has stayed up late laughing, smiling, talking and just having a great time together. We all sure have some memories packed away. Its been a journey...thank you.
Kat Girl, you're the best. Thank you for your support, dedication and love through the past 10 years. You are my guardian angel. I love you.
Thanks to my supportive teachers from my past Evelyn Woodfin, Grace Sellers, Angie Takes & Stacy Hansen for always believing in me and never failing to show me the extra support. Your guidance has been an important influence in many angles of my life. I hope to someday beable to thank you all face to face. I miss you all dearly and think of you often.
The crew at poetry.com for their amazing dedication to my writings and my life. I am more then gratful for all that you have done for me.
Tamara - Thank you for always being there when I just need to talk. Its been so wonderful getting to know you. I wish you all the luck in the world.
Huge thank you to Danielle, Jeremy, Katie, Rose, Judy, Michael, Steffan, Carol, Lindsay, Natalia, Breanna, Craig, Kirk and everyone else who has emailed me countless amounts of times with stories about what my poetry has done for your lives. I might not be famous...YET...but you guys have always stood by me and for that I will always be thankful. You believe in me and for that I hope I continue to make you proud. Its been an amazing process reading about what my poetry has done for you. Its very inspirational- so deeply- from my heart and out of my soul- thank you. I read all that mail- so please continue sending your messages to lauraspoetry@hotmail.com
Thank you to those who NEVER believed in me- because if it wasn't for you I would have no reason to succeed. It's wonderful proving you wrong. I am enjoying every minute.
