I was reminded again recently about the importance of gratitude. As I read Elder Bednars most recent Conference address on Prayer he mentions the importance of gratitude. And so I began thinking about the many reasons why it is so important to express our thanks so often. I must admit I am not as good as I should be in this area. But I do have so much to be grateful for and as the Thanksgiving holiday is upon us I think it would be very appropriate to share some of those things.
1) For my Father in heaven who loves me and walks with me daily.
2) For a wonderful life.(The whole thing, I've had many great experiences in my Life.)
3)For my Husband. He is amazing and I don't always tell him. He works so hard so I can stay home and enjoy the company of my beautiful babes. he's a great daddy. I love him to pieces!
4) For my 3 Baby girls Beans, bugs and Dace. They are my life. I know that they have come into my life to strengthen me and to let me experience Joy in the Fullest. I love them so stinken much that I can barley even begin to express it.
5) For my Mom and my Dad. The two people who have always loved me and always given everything they knew how to so that I could be happy. They are amazing parents.
6) For my Friends. I love them so much and if your reading this wondering if I'm talking about you.... I probably am! Throughout my life I have had some amazing people who have stood by me and made me who I am today and I love them a ton . I am also in a very different time of life now that some may say friends aren't as important but I have found out that that isn't the case for me. I am surrounded by good friends who lift me and help me to be better in every area of my life. I know that life would just not be as bright without them.
I have much more that I am grateful for but these are my main things. I hope that you all have a happy Thanksgiving and that you'll be able to have some time to reflect on your blessings.
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You are an amazing friend and mother and I am so thankful for you! Thankyou for all you've taught me!
I am so glad for this reminder of all the things that we have to be thankful for. Heavenly Father is good to us, isn't he? I am so thankful that I have gotten to know you and been able to learn from your strength and example.
For some reason your post brought me back to Ms. Bushman's algebra class.....maybe not such a good place to go. I just have to say how grateful I am for you and your friendship. Who ever knew it could continue to grow and progress for this long. I love that knowing that you are just down the street and know that I can call you when I am having one of those "Mommy Moments" and know you completely understand. Thanks for always being there and your wonderful example. I love ya Ray!!! and your sweet family too!!!
What a sweet post. I MISS YOU!
I love you Rach!
Heather
Rachel - what beautiful thoughts, thank you for expressing them. Hope you guys have a wonderful Thanksgiving,
Well I'm thankful for you! You always set such a great example. Love you and miss you!
I want to see Christmas pictures! I miss and love ya!
Stash
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