Thankful, Grateful

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It’s November! I love November! I love the cooler weather, Thanksgiving, our Thankful tree and being thankful for all that God has given to us.

This last weekend I had a migraine and I lay awake last night not being able to sleep. I decided to count my blessings. After half an hour or so I fell asleep, grateful for what I have been given. It felt like I had exercised a grateful muscle and it felt so good.

A few of these things were:

- My kids- Elizabeth and Ethan and Jonah and Asher and Declan and Rosie. They are all healthy and well!

-Missions- Asher has been serving for 14 months in Ohio. He loves it and I love him!

- Josh. He works so hard for our family and is progressing in his program.

- My Mom. I love talking to her and checking in with her.

- My Sisters. I love how thoughtful and kind each one of them are. They are amazing!

- My Savior. He has done so very much for me and has been in it in the thick of things from the very start. I love Him and am indebted to Him for all that he does for me.


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