I'm Thankful

Today I'm thankful for all of the things that could have gone so very wrong this past year and haven't. We could have moved all the way across the country and hated our home, neighbors and ward and could have been very alone, but that didn't happen. I'm thankful that Tyler didn't go into a coma or become even more ill when he was diagnosed with diabetes. He could have slipped away from us and instead he is here to enjoy every day. I'm thankful that I have a husband who loves me faults and all. I'm thankful that I had the opportunity to have children and to be their mother. Though mothering is the most humble occupation, I am dearly grateful for every day. I'm thankful for the notes, hugs, loves, snuggles from my kiddoas and cozy times spent reading with them. I'm thankful for my devoted Snickerdoodle who follows me everywhere I go all day long. I'm thankful for laughter, music that moves me, music in my home, zumba dancing, delicious food, friends who bring comfort, scriptures, photographs that capture special moments, irresistible books that I can't put down, a heavenly bed that so comfortable I feel like I'm sleeping on a cloud, flowers that brighten my day, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, cars that work and are reliable, doctors that help heal, cozy love sacs that envelope me at the end of the day as I unwind, long hot baths with the jets (or airplanes as Trent calls them) on, walks, good talks, a journal to remind me where I've come from and focus on where I should be going, friends who come visit, date nights, kind words from others, funny text messages, LONG naps (I know I'm just dreaming!), calls from family, chocolate chips =), forgiveness, polka dot patterns (I've always loved polka dots), piano students who practice, children who create, beautiful art, when there's still money in the bank after all the medical bills, my health, a warm fire on a cold day, a nice cup of hot apple cinnamon tea, dinners that my family likes and eats, really crunchy crisp apples, surprises (good ones of course =), colors, watching my children help each other out, jewelry, clothes that fit (when they do), mountains, trees, green green grass, safety, good hair days, date nights, ability to learn, holidays, vacations, a trailer to travel around in, amazon- my right arm, the right shade of foundation, ipods, my front loader washing machine, the feeling of a slight breeze on my face when I ride my bike, bike rides on Grapevine Lake, fresh air, my active and easily excited Beehives who have a pure zest for life, and each day that I have to live. Every moment is precious even the tough ones!