Grateful

Okay so since it is Thanksgiving in two days I have been trying to think of things I am grateful for when I get stressed out. I have really enjoyed reading all my friends lists. They really helped me remember some of the things I am grateful for. So here goes.

1. I am most grateful for he gospel. When ever I get really down I can always turn to all the wonderful resources our Heavenly Father has provided us with i.e. the scriptures, the Ensign, visiting teachers, prayer, and family. With out our Savior's sacrifice all the joys and trials of our earthly life would be for nothing. Thank you Heavenly Father.

2. I am grateful for my husband. He is always there for me when I need him, ready to take on more than his share. He has worked harder than anyone I know at his Chemistry degree and deserves every point of his 3.9 GPA. He loves his children more than anything an never grumbles when he has to give me my personal time. He actually begs for daddy time and will babysit whenever he has a chance.

3. I am grateful for my parents. My dad has always worked hard to take care of us and even though he is not a religious man has chosen not to partake in the worldly substances. It was his example of how a man treats his wife that helped me know who to look for as my husband. My mother is always there to help. She always listens and gives advice. I know that she is hurting to when I hurt and laughing too when I laugh. I still call her every day and don't know what I will do if she leaves this earth before me...so buckle up Mom.

4. I am grateful for my In-laws. They have been a great support to me and my husband as we have struggled to make ends meet. Always sending gifts and special notes to let us know they care and love us. I know they will always answer a call for help.

5. I am grateful for the roof over my head, the food in my fridge, and the clothes on my back. So many out there who are out in the cold with empty stomachs will be in my prayers and thoughts as we offer our meager tithe and fast. We know we are blessed for what we have.

6. I am grateful for a computer that I can use to keep in touch with all my friends and family. I am a horrible letter writer and phone call maker so if it weren't for modern technology some of you would think I had dropped of the face of the Earth. Special thanks to Tia and Stella who always try to call me and unfortunately get thrown into the forget to call list I have accumulated. Sorry I love talking to you guys.

7. I am grateful for Fall weather. I have a personal heater growing inside me so the cool weather is wonderful. I haven't even had to pull out a jacket. When Chris and the boys are bundled like eskimos mommy is wearing jeans and a t-shirt.

8.I am grateful for modern medicine. I have great doctors who because of modern medical research can help me control my gestational diabetes. They also provide the shots I need for being RH-, which keep my babies healthy.

9. I am grateful for the country we live in where we have freedom of speech and liberties to work and worship as we like. Hopefully it will stay that way.

10. I am grateful for my children. They are every laugh, smile, and good memory I have. They have made our family everything it is. They teach me patience, love and respect.