Gratitude

I am grateful for Thanksgiving. In the midst of busy lives we lead I appreciate having a day where I'm reminded of the blessings in my life. I'm grateful for the sacrifices that were made by many people that have brought me to this point in my life. I'm grateful to be living in this great country. I'm not ashamed to be an American. In fact, I feel blessed to have been born here. I'm grateful to my ancestors that followed the promptings of the Spirit and sacrificed family, prosperity and comfort to come to America to practice their faith. I'm grateful for the examples of so many before me. I pray often that I can be a pride to them in this difficult world in which we live. That I can survive this turbulent life and see them in a better place with my head held high. I'm grateful to have a healthy and functioning body. I've learned over the past year how to take better care of my body and am encouraged to set a better example of health to my children. I am grateful for my family. I have a husband who would move the world for me. I feel his love and devotion every day. I am grateful for the simple love of children. I have been blessed to be a mother of five children, only four physically with us today. They are so forgiving and loving to their imperfect mother. I am grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is a driving force in my life. I find comfort and understanding in His simple truths. I am grateful for much and thankful for many. Best wishes to all this beautiful Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
--Ralph Waldo Emerson