I'm grateful

hope you enjoyed turning this..into this... Before it's too late, I just wanted to get in on the gratitude posts. not that's it's ever too late, but you know what i mean. I really love this time of year and how everyone focuses so much on their blessings. it's something i try to do all year round, but i love how it's the focus of the season. there really is so much i am grateful for, i'm not sure if i could list them all. so what i will do is list 25 of them for the days leading up to thanksgiving.

1. my family. i think i was blessed with such a great, supportive family.
2. my husband and "our" family. he is my best friend and my life is so much better with him in it. 3. our home.
4.my job. not only am i grateful to have a job in this economy, but it pays well and i love my job.
5. education. so grateful i was able to get a good education and for the opportunities it has afforded me.
6. where i live. utah in particular is such a beautiful place. i often catch myself just staring at the beauty around me.
7. my dogs. oh they make me such a happy mama.
8. my able body. i abuse my body so dang much but it's held up pretty well over the years.
9. my imagination. i love to daydream and i'm so grateful for my mind.
10. the gospel. it's amazing how much it improves my life and that i can continually learn more about it.
11.the 4 seasons. i love the changing seasons. i'm not sure i can ever live somewhere that doesn't have 4 seasons now.

12.books. i love how books can transform where you are and take you away to another place and time. i love living vicariously through books.

13. travel. i love seeing this gorgeous world that we live in. i only hope i can do more of it someday.

14.journals. i love being able to write down my thoughts and process things. and it will hopefully be something future generations can enjoy as well.

15.music. music is such an amazing thing. i by no means have a good voice, but i still love to sing my heart out in the car.

16.candles, fireplaces. they are so cozy and give such a homey feel.

17. the place where i grew up. i feel so blessed to have grown up in a beautiful place like newport beach. i love to be able to go back and visit and just sit by the ocean. it, in itself is such a powerful thing.

18. government. it may be far from perfect, but i think the world is a better place with some organization.
19. being able to provide for my family. so grateful for the necessities of food, water, clothing, shoes, and shelter. and so grateful that we even have some we can share with others.

20. my skills as a nurse. i have learned so much in my job and i feel so lucky to be such a skilled professional that i could help out in a time of need.

21.sports. it's a favorite activity of mine and i love watching me some sports.

22.technology. life is so much easier with computers and such.

23.pictures. oh how i love pictures and being able to preserve memories.

24.art. i love to look at art, make art. it warms my soul.

25.holiday gatherings. holidays seem to bring people together and i love spending time with family and friends.

there are so many other things i am grateful for. things that make my life what it is. i know my life isn't perfect but i love it just the way it is.

i hope everyone can take a minute to reflect on what they are grateful for, not just now, but throughout the year.

NOW, BRING ON CHRISTMAS!!!!