Thanks Giving

One year ago today Jason and I found out that our baby would not survive. This past year has had its ups and downs and we have really tried to focus on giving thanks to our Heavenly Father for what we do have and had. It took a lot on my part to be thankful. To this day I don't think that I can honestly say that I am grateful for what happened, but I can say that I am thankful for my growth. Growth in faith (hard at times), growth in understanding, growth in my spiritual vision, and growth in my love. Sometimes the hardest words to utter are, "Thy will be done". I think that as we grow in life, taking the good and the bad, it becomes easier if you honestly mean it. And I have worked really hard to honestly mean it. It is so EASY to be thankful when things are going your way, but it is BEST to be thankful when they are not. So over the last year here are some of the things that I have become grateful for and will continue to be grateful for...

My Husband is number one. I was talking to a cashier at the grocery store the other day and I said something about Jason and she replied that I had married Prince Charming, and she was right. He is the greatest blessing in my life- through good and not so good.

Jefferson is the light of my life. He is such a character that is was and is really hard to be sad around him. He is the future. I cannot be sad with one miracle because one is better than none. We all hope for more, but if it isn't to be, than one is better than none.

My family is fabulous--roudy meals, playful banter, and crazies included. They really surrounded me when I needed it and they always will. I just hope that I am there for them the way they are for me.

My ward FAMILY. They really are family. They are the most kind, unjudgemental people I have ever met. Always willing to lend a hand, shoulder, car, etc. They were and are my personal angels on earth.

Food. Come on, who doesn't love food. It may seem strange, but I have learned a lot through food. It is a way to show love, compassion, interest, etc. As a member of the Relief Society nothing says I love you like a delivered meal in a time of need, cookies on a birthday, candy just when ever. Really, we could all take a lesson from food.

Nature. When I need to find peace the most I go for a walk. Nothing calms the soul like a view of God's creations. There is a plan, we just have to have faith.

There is so much more that I am thankful for: A home, a working furnace, the scriptures, a living prophet who is such an incredible example of who we should be, my tredmill, the library, great music, my health, my friends, etc. The list goes on and on, as it should.

May you be full of Thanks Giving as well this season!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!