Happy Thanksgiving! What a wonderful day to celebrate all the things we are thankful for. I'm especially grateful for my mother for giving birth to me on Thanksgiving 25 years ago. Sorry you had to spend your holiday at the hospital, Mom! Taking our blessings for granted is easy to do, but we all know how much better life is when we are grateful. Sometimes just that change in perspective can turn a bad day or situation around. Here is one of my favorite quotes on gratitude:
"Sincerely giving thanks not only helps us recognize our blessings, but it also unlocks the doors of heaven and helps us feel God's love." - Thomas S. Monson
I can always feel God's love when I remember all that he has blessed me with. How could I not? A lot of you have been posting something you are grateful for every day this month which has been fun to read. I decided to just do a month's worth in one post. So here are 26 (of the many) things I am grateful for in my life.
1. God - of course, he has given me everything
2. A husband who loves me
3. A beautiful daughter who is healthy and happy
4. The rest of my family - My Mom, Dad, brother, and sister
5. My amazing friends
6. Heating and air conditioning - seriously how did people live in Phoenix before A/C??
7. Food, glorious food
8. My cell phone
9. My good health
10. My ability to exercise and be active
11. Coke Zero, oh how I love my Coke Zero
12. Disposable diapers
13. Epidurals
14. All the places I've traveled to (so far)
15. Christmas - I know it's Thanksgiving...but Christmas!
16. Birthdays
17. Our car that functions well and is all paid off
18. BYU - besides getting a good education, I met Tyler there!
19. Health insurance
20. Tyler's job, the source of all our income
21. Getting to be a stay-at-home mom
22. Good music
23. My home
24. Summers and Falls
25. Electricity
26. Knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ
I could go on all day but I won't do that to you. I hope you enjoy feasting and counting all the blessings you have today. And hey, indulge in that second (or third?) piece of pie, you deserve it!
14. All the places I've traveled to (so far)
15. Christmas - I know it's Thanksgiving...but Christmas!
16. Birthdays
17. Our car that functions well and is all paid off
18. BYU - besides getting a good education, I met Tyler there!
19. Health insurance
20. Tyler's job, the source of all our income
21. Getting to be a stay-at-home mom
22. Good music
23. My home
24. Summers and Falls
25. Electricity
26. Knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ
I could go on all day but I won't do that to you. I hope you enjoy feasting and counting all the blessings you have today. And hey, indulge in that second (or third?) piece of pie, you deserve it!
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