Drunk with a canoe

The other day one of my husband's friends was celebrating his 10th wedding anniversary and said that after 10 yrs of marriage he had learned not to come home drunk with a new canoe. We had a good laugh over that, and so today, I am grateful that my husband has NEVER come home drunk with a canoe and I will never have to worry that he will! I love you Anthony!

So Many things to be thankful for!

Wow! I have been without my computer for a bit and I have missed being able to write a few things as I thought of them, but I have still tried each day to be thankful and count my blessings. I'm beginning to realize just how many I really have!

Some of them I remember are: first, my computer and internet connection so that I can stay in touch with all my wonderful friends from different stages of my life. I have been glad to have gas $ to travel to my sister's for the 4th of July, we had a great time!

I've been so happy for my boys! Hyrum brought me hot chocolate in bed again this morning, this is about the 3rd time he's done it since Mother's Day. I love him! Gabe tells me all the time how much he loves me even more than the whole universe, I constantly try to keep up with him, but he always seems to come up with just a bit more love than I have. I don't know how he does it, but I love him VERY much! Isaac makes me laugh and brings a smile to my face every day. He thinks he's so funny! And I have to agree, I love the joy and enthusiasm he has for life!

There have been so many over the past little bit, but it would take a while to get them all down, so I'll just have to start fresh today.

Finally, for today, I'm glad for change and the ability that we have to learn and grow. I'm so glad I'm not doomed to be the me that I am today, I'm glad I get a chance to always try to improve myself so that the me of tomorrow will hopefully be better than the me of today! =)

Eternal friendships

I got an email from a friend today that had me in tears. She was sharing kind thoughts with me and lifting me up. I'm so grateful for good friendships that will last through eternity. She was lifting me up when I didn't even know I was down. I'm so thankful that she followed her instincts to send me a kind word. I'm grateful to know I am loved, and to have so many people to love in return. What a beautiful blessing, and what would life and eternity be without them. I am so thankful.

And to you my friend FROG always! You bring joy and beauty to my life.

Backyard

The sun is FINALLY shining again today in Utah and my kids are outside playing in the backyard. After my first son was born we lived in two different places before moving here where we have a backyard that is fenced in and safe for them to play in. During the winter months being cooped up inside with all the snow outside I dream of sunny days and playing outside.
So for today I am grateful that my kids are all playing outside in the backyard and not going crazy inside the house! I love the sun!

Health

I'm grateful for good health and a body free of pain. Physical pain is part of our journey here on earth. We all experience it in some degree or some form. Some have to deal with it each and every day of their lives. For some it limits what they can do or enjoy. For some it is only for a time and others have it always, every day of their lives in different degrees. Suffering brings us new perspective and new priorities.
But currently I am free of any kind of physical pain or discomfort and so for that I am grateful!

Seeing God's hand in my life

I've been inspired by my friend Megan's blog: Joy and happiness, because of this, I'm going to begin something that I've always wanted to do. Begin a gratitude journal. I know Elder Eyring has shared that he tries to look to his life each day and see the hand of God in it. I'm going to try to do the same thing. I know my life is FULL of blessings and I just need to develop eyes to see them. I'm going to try to do this starting today. Thank you Megan for inspiring me! Wish me luck!