The last few weeks my heart has been so full of thanks, and especially today. I have been blessed so much, and I know it all comes from my Father in Heaven. Last Sunday I taught a lesson on gratitude using President Monson's address from the October General Conference.(Found in the November Ensign, pg. 87) It's called "The Divine Gift of Gratitude", and it is Wonderful! Read it, and I'm sure you will be in the Thanksgiving mood. :) So in no particular order, I want to make a list of some of the things I am grateful for:
My amazing husband who is my very best friend. He is such a hard worker, but also loves to play. He is a great provider for our family, and takes care of us. He honors his priesthood and is a righteous leader for our family.
My little girl Macie. She has a mind of her own, but is so sweet. She is always telling me I look beautiful, and wants to do everything I am doing. I know that she loves me, and that makes me feel so lucky.
My baby boy Branson. I can't say it enough....He is such a good baby! He is so easy going, and so easy to get to smile. He is such a sweet heart, an his smile is so contagious. I am so thankful to be his Mommy!
My parents who have done so much for me. Thank you Mom and Dad, I love you! I am starting to realize all the sacrifice you went through to have our family.
Reed's parents who have accepted me as their own. People always joke about the dreaded in-laws, but I have never even thought anything like that with them. I love them and am so grateful for them in my lives.
Our grandparents. We have a lot of them and are so grateful for their examples. And a special thanks to Grandma Ruth, who has helped us so much, and is such a strong woman!
Our brothers and sisters and their spouses. I am so blessed with a whole bunch of people who are forced to be my friends. :) I am so thankful for the associations we have with you!
Our great friends. Since moving to Rigby we've made some new friends, but can never forget the ones we left in Idaho Falls. Good thing we didn't move very far! They are like family, and I am so thankful to have them in our lives!
Our HEALTH! We are so lucky to all have our health!
Ok, and this one is kinda materialistic.....my home! I love it! Reed worked so hard to find a nice one that we could afford, and has been working on it non-stop since we bought it. It is lovely, and I feel so lucky to live here.
While I'm on material things......our Furnice...cars...electricity...washer...dryer...dishwasher...big bathtub:)...clothing...and the Internet!
Most of all I am so grateful for my testimony of a Heavenly Father who loves me and has given me everything I have,and His Son Jesus Christ, who suffered and gave his life for me so that I could have the chance to return home to them with my family.
