So Much To Be Thankful For

I went to bed early tonight.  I laid in bed for over an hour tossing and turning and finally decided to get up and do some writing to help me go to sleep.  Why oh why is it that I can’t seem to get my brain to shut off at night?  In any case, I spent some time in my journal and then decided to pop in here for a minute before trotting off to bed… again :).   

I love this time of year when people count their blessings and make gratitude the focus of conversation.  And tonight as I have been reflecting on the day, I have been overcome with gratitude for the many blessings we have been given. 

Though my own gratitude list won’t be unique, I wanted to chime in on this day set aside to focus on our blessings.  I feel so grateful for:

My sweet, supportive husband.  He is my best friend.  I love that we always have so much fun together.  I love that he is such a good daddy and always makes us a priority. 

My precious baby boy.  I am so grateful that he is here, and that he is part of our eternal family.  This is the blessing I have counted most often this past year.   

M’s birth family.  I am so grateful for our Natalie and the many wonderful, kind family members that love Mr. M. 

My family.  Though I wish we lived closer, I am so grateful for my amazing parents and sisters. 

My health and the health of my family.  I’ve had a few very minor problems this past year, but I feel so grateful that we are so blessed to have strong, well bodies.  And I am grateful to live in an age where medicine is so advanced and so much can be done to help those who are sick. 

My home.  I am especially grateful to be protected from the cold and snow.  Winter always makes me particularly glad to have shelter. 

My car.  It is such a blessing to be able to count on our vehicle to get us where we need to go reliably. 

My Country.  I feel blessed to be able to enjoy so many opportunities and freedoms.  I am grateful for the men and women who protect those freedoms, and for those who paid the ultimate price. 

My testimony.  I am thankful for Heavenly Father who has given us so much and for my Savior who understands my sorrows and has atoned for my sins.

The list goes on and on and on. 

I hope you all enjoyed a very lovely Thanksgiving as well!