Thankful

As 2013 comes to a close, I have so much to be thankful for. I've had a lot of emotional stress and self inflicted emotional weight on my shoulders this year. But, I have also tried really hard to count my blessing each day. So, before I write my traditional yearly recap, I want to take a minute to relay all the many things that I am thankful of:

• A loving Heavenly Father, who forgives all of my faults if I will just bow my head and humbly ask.
• The gospel in my life.
• My Savior, the perfect Example, Jesus Christ.
• The wonderful missionaries who knocked on our door 8 years ago.
• Our tireless church leaders, both general and local.
• All of the many church members that have listened, served, and been there for me and our family.
• Extended family.
• My hardworking husband.
• My 3 beautiful, challenging children.
• Our home and the spirit that abides there.
• The handful of close friends that have been there for me through thick and thin.
• The two most amazing women, who have listened to a lot this year, and have never once judged me or not had time for me. Love you girls!!
• My job and the wonderful people I work with, including the best boss one could have.
• Kind teachers and babysitters that have made going back to work an easy transition.
• Reliable transportation.
• A small group of girls in OKC that I can talk to, who understand exactly what I am saying.
• Essential oils, and the girls that introduced me to Young Living.
• Improved health.
• Bountiful Baskets, for so many reasons. The participants, volunteers, founders, and the variety of produce that has entered our home.
• My church calling as Relief Society President. It is a challenge, but I have learned a lot in the past year through it.
• The sisters I am blessed to serve with in Relief Society.
• The Primary program, and the sisters that teach my children every Sunday.
• Cub scouts.
• Visiting Teaching, and especially my visiting teachers and home teacher.

And much more that I'm not remembering at this moment. I am truly blessed.