Blessed...

I am grateful for MANY things....but here are a few (in no particular order!)

• Health
• The opportunity to learn from our mistakes in life
• Modern day appliances: microwave, dishwasher, oven, washer and dryer, hot water heater
• The Sweet, heartfelt, and humble prayers of children
• The beauty and majesty of nature
• Music (as it has been a comfort and inspiration to me throughout my life)
• The amazing ability children have share love and joy all around them
• The Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Plan of Happiness (my rock and my compass)
• The freedoms and protections of America (we are so blessed to live here...even despite trying times!)
• The internet (as it is such an amazing tool...and keeps me connected to my friends and loved ones!)
• The powerful examples I am surrounded by in my life...those that teach me daily and likely don't even know it!
• Sundays...as they are such a respite for me from the regular chaos in my week!
• Laughter...
• Service (as I have noticed that in doing this is where I find the most joy and learn much about myself)
• Family... the most brilliant arrangement of our Creator. It is where I am given the most love, support, strength, opportunity for growth, and even trails.
• Love (which has the capacity to warm, sweeten, heal, bond, comfort, forgive, and overcome...)
• Digital cameras; because now I feel limitless with the pictures I can take of precious moments in my life.
• Chocolate!! (need I say more!)
• My husband...who seems to love me despite my quirks, flaws, and shortcomings...
• My girls...who are the source of all joys in my life and have added meaning to everything!
• My parents....who have helped me along the journey and have inspired my steps

There are so many others things that are flooding my mind...maybe I will try to write them down more often. I feel truly blessed...