Thankful!

Last year I posted something I was thankful for every day of November until Thanksgiving. I was sitting in a young woman's class today and they wrote in their spiritual journals. It reminded me that I have not been very thankful lately. I know it's a bit late in the month, but it's never too late to show gratitude. As I listened to the lesson in this class about Temples and the blessings that come from an eternal family, my heart was bursting. I thought about our eternal family and how I look forward to the day when I can see my mom and dad and two sisters again. The longing I have for them some days is painful, but how grateful I am for the knowledge I have that we will be together.

I think of my little family, Keith, Sara, Kate and Megan and rejoice that I have so much joy in my life. I love to have my family together. Kate slept over last night and woke this morning at about 5:30 to go to the bathroom. I stumbled out of bed and as I lifted her out of bed and took her into the light her beautiful face smiled at me and I almost cried. My tiredness left me and all I felt was deep gratitude. How sweet and precious these little ones are.

And Jim, he is my rock! He showers me with unconditional love and compliments. He understands my weaknesses, and doesn't judge me. I turn to him for strength and he is always there.

My sisters, nieces, nephews and all my in-laws all hold special places in my heart. FAMILY!! I can't imagine life without them.