1. My family = hubby, kidlets, baby to be, mother, father, brother, in-laws, cousins, all of them. They truly are the meaning and reason for all the other things in my life.
2. My friends. I use to pride myself on being a good friend. I feel like I have been much lacking in this area lately. A good thing to remember when New Year's resolutions come around. I need good friends, but I need to be a good friend even more.
3. The Gospel of Jesus Christ. I love it. It brings immeasurable peace and purpose to my life. I will defend it always and forever.
4. My home. It keeps us warm and cool. It provides the stage for our lives and holds all that is dear to me. It brings me happiness to create a space of peace and beauty.
5. My hubbies employment. The world is a turbulent place and I have at times taken the blessing of his job for granted. This year, more than ever, I'm thankful for this blessing.
6. Missouri. I haven't always been thankful for this place we have called home for 8+ years. But it's grown on me and I have finally felt like this is where we are suppose to be. I'm content here and contentment is a good thing.
7. Griffen our dog. After saying good-bye to our cat this summer I have come to realize what a dear this little guy is. He is getting up there in age and I know we will have to say good-bye to him all too soon. I try to remember that everyday and treat him with more kindness.
8. My health. My body isn't perfect and is starting to show signs of my age, but it's strong and has done all that I have asked of it (for the most part).
9. Being pregnant. This is most likely my last time. There is relief in typing that statement and sadness as well. It's the passing of an era in my life that I looked forward to all growing up with great anticipation and I will be sad to see it go, but I know great things lie beyond it as well.
10. Water. I'm just really grateful for water. I've been drinking it like crazy lately.
11. Foot massages. I'm pregnant, enough said.
12. Good home decor stores. I just love them. They make me happy. Worldly? Yes. But it I do love them.
13. Prescription glasses. I've had glasses for a long time but have actually always been able to see without them. These days it's getting harder. I don't mind wearing glasses because they truly make my life easier.
14. Having taken a typing class in high school. Hands down the best class I ever took and it has served me well all these years. I equate not being able to type almost on the same level of not being able to read. It is an essential skill.
15. The ability to change and grow. I can't imagine having to stay the same person I am today for the rest of my life. Where would the hope be? I can change. I can be better. Huge blessings.
16. Photography. What a great gift in documenting our lives. I know I will love this blessing even more as the years go on and my kids get bigger and bigger. I want to always remember them little.
17. Movies. I just love a good movie.
18. Food, food, and more food. With a full belly, I am so thankful I have more food surrounding me then I could ever possibly eat. I know many in this world do not have this same luxury.
19. Power tools. I don't even want to know where I would be without power tools. The 1700's perhaps?
20. The Holy Ghost. I love this personage of Spirit. He comforts me and tells me things are going to be OK. I need Him daily in my life.
21. My talents. They help me get to where I need and want to be.
22. Flowers. How can you not help but be happy when you look at a pretty flower looking back at you? I truly believe God created happiness and flowers and the same time.
23. Dishwashers and Washing Machines. Self explanatory.
24. Light. I have a passion for good lighting. Light can change your environment and mood. Good lighting in one's home is essential (I'll write about that on the blog one day).
25. Amazon Prime. My life would not be the same without it.
26. The "Slurry". It has cured many a pregnancy caused heartburn. In fact, I'm going to go drink one right now. Amazing what a little bit of water and baking soda can do for you and how incredibly grateful you can be for something so simple.
I hope each of you can have just as
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