I am Thankful for . . .

A few years ago I was given the challenge of writing 100 things I am thankful for. I have continued the tradition each Thanksgiving. Each year I try to make it specific to the events of that year. It is a good time to look back and remember what has transpired that year and reflect. I started this list last week and added to it as things came to mind. With the events of this week I didn't quite finish. I am posting it anyway. It is kind of apropo of the way this year has gone anyway. So here it is . . .

I am thankful for . . . .
1. my husband
2. that my husband is handy
3. that he loves me and Rhett
4. Rhett
5. motherhood
6. all of our family – I get overwhelmed by ALL of them. It is a lot! But I have definitely adjusted to it, for the most part. I like it. I learn a lot. We are supported. I am very grateful!
7. Randy’s Job
8. My Job that allows me to stay home and make $
9. our home – projects and all
10. safety
11. transportation
12. America
13. freedom
14. the right to vote – even though it feels powerless at times.
15. gospel
16. testimony
17. temple
18. atonement
19. that my family is sealed together for time and eternity
20. living prophet
21. general conference
22. scriptures
23. holy ghost
24. fasting and prayer
25. miracles
26. that rhett’s arm healed with out surgery
27. randy’s surgery (the ankle one)
28. that randy’s surgery/recovery is over! It was hard, REALLY hard for all of us.
29. less pain for randy
30. the knowledge that Heavenly Father is aware of us
31. my young women’s calling
32. my activity days calling
33. ward family
34. friends – the old, the new, girlfriends and family friends, all a special place in my heart.
35. supportive people in our lives
36. lessons learned
37. financial struggles – we learned, we became better
38. sleep
39. washing machines/dryers
40. dishwasher
41. formula – sounds weird but when breast feeing doesn’t work, glad to have a healthy alternative
42. clean water – read about the people in Africa that don’t have clean water and how many children die b/c of it. Can’t imagine not being able to give my baby water or giving him water that might hurt him!
43. medical personnel
44. modern medicine
45. the ER – that we don’t have to wait to be seen by a doctor
46. insurance – all kinds, medical, homeowner’s, car, life etc.
47. healthy body and mind of all family members
48. photos – to remember
49. blogs – opens up the world of communication and bridges people together and makes me journal!
50. internet – information at our finger tips also allows me to work from anywhere!
51. the ability to start doing house projects again
52. new beginnings
53. date nights
54. trials
55. blessings
56. opportunity to learn
57. food storage
58. holidays
59. family traditions
60. goals/aspirations/dreams
61. beautiful earth
62. our dogs – I can’t really believe I am putting them on here considering we do not have them by my choosing and they are so much work but I do like that Rhett LOVES them and that special connection he will have with them as he grows up and I feel safer with them here.
63. family dinners
64. good memories
65. talents – recently discovered one. A good feeling.
66. a good discussion – I am a passionate person, I offend people when I don’t mean to. I don’t like that. But I love a good discussion with someone who stands up for their views and isn’t easily offended. Oh the thrill! Love it!
67. good examples
68. bad examples
69. books
70. knowledge
71. school
72. naptime
73. organization – I LOVE to organize. I love Rubbermaid, Tupperware and label makers! I always have, even as a kid. It is part of who I am. It makes my house a better place to be.
74. Home – Home is different then a house and I am grateful I am creating a home for my family.
75. inspiration – so many forms. Thankful for all of them.
76. morning walks with Rhett


Happy Thanksgiving!