As Thanksgiving is fast approaching I thought it appropriate to share some things I am feeling thankful for this year.
My family. Of course this is number one of my list! My husband, our four boys and daughter. Each are amazing and wonderful to me in their own way. I love them deeply. I also am feeling thankful for my parents, siblings and all my in-laws who treat me with such kindness and love.
My husbands job. They recently gave out two lay-off notices (scary!) but he did not receive one (whew!). I am thankful for his employment and that it provides a wonderful quality of life for us.
My testimony of the restored gospel. I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the true Church, restored to the earth in these, the latter days. I know that Heavenly Father lives and that He knows me by name and that He loves me. I know that Jesus Christ is my Savior and that through the power of the Atonement we can be perfected and live with Heavenly Father and Jesus again. I know that we have a modern day prophet, President Thomas S. Monson and that he communicates with God to lead the church today. Heavenly Father loves us enough that I know He would not leave us alone without someone to guide us through these latter days. I know these things to be true and they bring me great peace.
Friends. They fill my life with joy. They allow me to lean on them, cry to them, ramble on and on to them when life gets difficult and I am struggling with it all. My friends also rejoice and laugh with me, share common interests, encourage and cheer me on.
Tucson winters. The weather this time of year is amazing! I'm loving that the sky is always a beautiful clear blue. I'm especially enjoying riding around in my mustang with its top down while listening to Christmas cd's. How fun!
Our dog, Violet. She is the perfect little pet for our family. She is so mellow and kind to all, lays around throughout the day and is a spark of energy in the evening.
Quality schools. We have two children in the local elementary, one in middle school, two in high school. We have children in advanced placement classes, regular classes and special education. We have children in fine arts programs in the elementary, middle and high schools. I am so grateful that the schools here provide a quality education, a safe environment and outstanding extracurricular activities for our children.
My current calling. I am absolutely thankful for my current calling serving in the Young Womens program of the Church. It brings me great joy. I spend hours on my calling each day because I love it so. The young women are simply terrific and I love that I genuinely love each and every one of them.
The little things. bath and body works hand soap and body wash. dark chocolate. vanilla scented candles. fun socks. sprinkles. photography. green paper clips. volunteering at the school. grass. scrapbook supplies. black and white photos. chick flick movies. cake plates and ceramic platters. computers and the internet. magazines. fresh flowers. purity. the stars at night. curly willow. the temple. a clean car. receiving a letter in my mailbox. sharp pencils. a vacation. a hug from a child. laughter. good music. hot chocolate with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles. a good novel. exercise. an empty day on the calendar. lamps. throw pillows. paper. happy people. fun shoes.
What are you feeling thankful for?
