A Day in Our Lives

I am so glad that it is Thanksgiving weekend! Not only to I plan on eating a TONNE of Turkey, but I have so much to truly feel grateful for. You know, I don't think I stop often enough to consider just how fortunate I am. I mean I know in the back of my mind that life is good, but I usually let the busyness of my day, or the little (and I do mean LITTLE) problems overshadow those things that really matter. Luckily we have holidays like this, which help bring us back to the important things in life.

For me, they are:

My kids. I have three VERY great kids who I love more then anything! It is sometimes difficult for me to pause and enjoy the little moments in a day, and let's be honest, there are a lot of things about Motherhood that I'm not thankful for. You know - stinky diapers, messy bedrooms, dirty clothes right after I washed them...etc. What I am grateful for however are the smiles, the laughter, the silly games and the "I love you mommy" moments. They keep me busy -yet laughing every day.

Our home. I love our home. I know that it is small, and not too new, but it is ours and I love it! I'm grateful to have a mortgage that I know we can afford. I'm grateful that I don't have to go to work, and that I can stay at home! There are times when we pull into our drive way and I feel so glad to be HOME.

Our health Yeah, I realize that those who know me really well will understand that to say I'm grateful for health is an understatement. I spend a lot of hours worrying about the health of my family and I. Seriously, I've practically earned a PhD in medicine with all the research and Dr's visits I've made since being a mom! Still, and in my defense I truly believe that our health is one of the greatest blessing we enjoy. I'd take health over wealth any day. Which ...is good because...that's what we've got! :)

Siblings I LOVE my Brother and my SISTERS! I can't imagine going a day without talking to them. They are always there for me and I do take that for granted. While I'm on the subject I should also express gratitude for the amazing sister-in-laws that I have as well. I am so glad I get to live close to so many of them.

Parents I am so grateful for the parents that I had. My Mom and Dad have both done more for me, and continue to influence me daily, more then any body else. I enjoyed Elder Hollands talk at this past weeks General Conference. He spoke about the Angels in our lives, who help us. I am GRATEFUL for my angel parents.

John. Most of all I am grateful to be married to a husband who is a better person than me in every way. I don't know what else to say except that. I'm incredibly lucky - and don't think I don't know it!

The Church. I don't think I've talked much about my religion on this blog, but it wouldn't be right to not mention how grateful I am to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The belief I have that families can be together eternally, and that there is a God who is directly concerned with my individual well being is at the root of everything that I do. I'm not perfect by any means - perhaps that's why I'm so THANKFUL for the gospel!

I truly believe that God is a "giver", and if I ever fail to appreciate that, all I have to do is look at everything good in my life.







Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!
(Oh yeah...and Turkey! I'm thankful for TURKEY!)