An Attitude of Graditude...

Today I am grateful for so many things. I have been thinking about the reasons why, and thought since this is my journal of sorts, I would write them here.

I am grateful that my best friend in the whole world is {hopefully} through with the most faith testing yet faith promoting ordeal of her life. She and her sweet husband were wrongfully accused of shaking their baby girl {not a possibility} and have been on a nine month battle at times not even being able to be with their newborn and their two year old. She has been a beacon of strength to me. I just wish she wasn't so far away. I am grateful for you Brownie, and I don't know what I would do without you.

I am grateful that my parents have the abilities to now enjoy each other and our family more since my dad has been released as Stake President. I love seeing the infusion of love that he has shown my mom as they have been able to spend quality time together. I absolutely love coming to their home and seeing my dad in his PJ bottoms at eight, when he would normally be at the church until ten or later. I love the opportunity that the Gospel affords us to become better through every phase of our lives. This truly is the essence of life.

I am grateful for Mrs. Dub. I don't know her personally, but to read her writing is to love her. I am sorry for the pain she is experiencing as she has faced the reality of losing her second baby. I hope with all of my heart that she will feel the prayers coming from Arizona. I am grateful for her understanding of the plan of salvation. You have the gift of being a friend to all Mrs. Dub, and for that I am grateful.

I am just grateful. I have a beautiful baby boy growing inside my belly. I have a beautiful handsome husband who loves me, and a wonderful, smart and caring son. I really have a wonderful life.