it's that time of year. the time of year to think about all of the many things you have to be grateful for. it kills me that as a society, we only do this once a year. i wish i could say i was different. i may think about it more than once a year, but i'm sure i don't think about it as often as i should. so for myself, and for anyone else who might be interested, here is a list of some of the many many things i am grateful for...
1.my husband. he is the best thing that has ever happened to me. i actually do thank God everyday for him.
2. the rest of my family. they are such incredible sources of strength and support and i'm sad i don't get to see them more often.
3. marley. the cutest darn boxer i've ever known. always knows how to cheer me up and make me smile.
4.the wonderful family i married into. they are so close and i love being part of that.
5.my house. i'm grateful for the roof over my head. the heater that keeps me warm in the winter. the ac that cools me off in the summer. a place to decorate and call home.
6.the gospel. i can't even tell you how lost i would be without the gospel in my life. there are honestly no words that would give justice to the way i feel about my savior and the gospel. i'm just so grateful that i get to be imperfect and continually strive to be more like Him.
7.my eternal marriage. as if it wasn't awesome enough to marry my best friend and get to spend all day everday of our waking moments together. i get to be with him FOREVER. i can't even fathom that and the idea of it brings a huge smile to my face.
8.my car. i'm grateful i have a reliable car to get me from point A to point B with no worries. not only does it do that, but it has seat warmers in it! :)
9.my job. especially in these economic times, i am so grateful to be gainfully employed, and actually make decent money and not worry about if i will be "let go".
10.food on the table. i'm grateful that i have never had to go hungry. although going hungry might help me lose a few.
...those are the main ones, but here is a smattering of other things i am grateful for.
11.socks to keep my feet warm
12.shoes on my feet
13.clothes.
14.water
15.pictures
16.computers
17.a big bed to sleep on
18.decorations for my house
19.friends to talk to
20.journals-which are there at 4am when you get home from work and there is no friend to talk to.
21.jewlery
22.makeup. trust me, you are all grateful i have this one as well.
23.imagination
24.hope and faith
25.tivo
26.affection and intimacy
27.music
28.knowledge, my education, and the ability to continually learn new things.
29.a husband who works hard and puts up with me and all that comes with me.
30.memories.
31.where i grew up.
32.all of my husband's many talents.
33.his sense of humor and always knowing how to make me feel like the most special girl in the world.
34.a husband who cooks.
... you get the idea. the list could really go on and on, but this is what came to mind. i really am a lucky girl and have so very much to be grateful for this holiday season and throughout the year.
the picture above was taken the other day when steve and i hosted thanksgiving for our family. we both have to work on thanksgiving so we had an early thanksgiving. it was a fabulous time filled with family and food. two of my favorite things.
the picture above was taken the other day when steve and i hosted thanksgiving for our family. we both have to work on thanksgiving so we had an early thanksgiving. it was a fabulous time filled with family and food. two of my favorite things.
i hope you all have a great holiday and can take a moment to think of the blessings you have in your life.
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