I LOVE this time of year! I love the colors as the leaves change. I love the temperature (especially here!). I love the food. I love the feeling that's in the air. I love the thoughts of home and family. I love it all! But I particularly love the way that it causes me to stop and think about what I'm truly thankful for. So, allow me to list a few things:
* My awesome husband and two amazing kids
* Our extended families
* The gospel of Jesus Christ
* The long awaited joy of being a mom (and a wife)
* Good health for me and my loved ones
* Greg's good job that allows me to stay home
* A nice home with carpet, heat/AC, water, and electricity
* Plenty of food to feed my family
* Many, many great friends
* Good school and teachers for my kids to attend
* Freedom and being a United States citizen
* A wonderful neighborhood and ward to raise my kids in
* A safe place to live
* Two cars (we had 1 car for the first 13 years of our marriage)
* A nice soft and warm bed to lay my head each night
* Being close enough to family to visit often
* Modern conveniences of cell phones, computers, etc., etc.
Although this year has certainly had its ups and downs for us as a family, I am extremely grateful and happy. It doesn't take long to realize how truly fortunate I am and I hope that I can somehow instill a feeling of gratitude in Kate and Josh, especially at this time of year.
3 comments:
I also love this season!! It's the best time of year:) The weather is great, and there are just so many things to be thankful for. We are all truly blessed! Its the little things in life that matter most. You are such a great friend!!! Thanks for sharing:)
Amen to that!!! I love the new fam pictures!!!! I also am so grateful and especially for great friends!
And I'm thankful for friends like you. Really. It's on my thankful tree even.
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