Give Thanks

This is the time of year when I really think about what I am thankful for.

There is the standard...I'm thankful for a home to live in and food to eat, but I would be a real snot if I weren't thankful for those things; I'd like to dig a little deeper.

I am thankful that of all the people my husband could have chosen, that he loves me. That no matter what kind of rotten mood I get in or how many temper tantrums I have, he's still there. That he loves my children and strives everyday to be a better father. I can't wait to be sealed to him for time and eternity.

I am thankful that I have amazing, resilient children who define me as a person. I am so grateful for my sweet little princess. She is my dragonfly. I never knew how much I needed her until she came to me.

I am thankful that, even though I usually want to just quit, I have the opportunity to be a graduate student.

I am thankful for all that I have learned from everyone I've met.

I am thankful to live in a free country. There is a lot about America that could stand some improvement, but when compared to many other countries, I must admit that I am very blessed to live here.

I am thankful for the plan of salvation and that I will see my grandma again. I am thankful to be alive in these latter days, and for all the blessings that brings.

I am thankful that I can see, hear, taste, smell, and feel this wonderful world we live in. I'm thankful for all the beauty around me and that I'm not too cynical to enjoy it.