Gratitude

I find my eyes getting misty (glazed if you will), quite often lately, and not over sadness, but over things that make me happy. Which, by the way is a very hard concept for a 4 year old to understand. If there are tears you must be sad right? I'm trying to teach Liv that people cry when they are happy too.  Here are some of the things that bring happy mist to my eyes:

1. For the Lord, Jesus Christ. For his life, his gospel, and his infinite atonement.

2. For scriptures, whether they be ancient or new scripture given to us by modern day prophets. I'm so grateful for the guidance and the peace that the scriptures bring into my life.

3. For a handsome husband that is so good to me. Who, goes to work everyday, even though its so against his upbeat, and adventuresome spirit, so that he can support a family, and make it possible for me to be the one who raises our children in our own home.  For his goodness. His faithfulness to the gospel.  For his patience and never ending service to me, especially since I've been prego and feeling sick.  He has been so sweet, and thoughtful. For his ability to keep us all laughing and happy with his silly dance moves and witty remarks. For his hard work around the home that is completely self-motivated. Thanks to him we have gorgeous new baseboards and door trim, almost completely done on the first floor.   

4. For Liv and Warner and baby number 3 on the way. Kids bring so much joy to life. I'm grateful that I get to be the one who sees them experience things for the first time, like the joy of going poo in the toilet for the first time, or seeing snow for the first time, or singing in the primary program for the first time, or drinking pop for the first time (that's always pretty hilarious to watch).

 
4. For immediate and extended family far and near. I love them all and am so grateful for them.

5. For good friends.  I can't help but smile when I think of the friends that I have met here in Washington. I feel so blessed to know such funny, creative, intelligent, and good people.

6. For a furnace that works so that we can be warm even when its cold outside.

7. For a beautiful home, that is cozy and just right for us.

8. For green olives, and chocolate, (not together), and mashed potatoes and gravy (together).

9. For the red rocket that is so awesome in the snow.

10. For good health (which I am without right now) and the ability to move and jump and run and be able to enjoy life. 

11. For a great camera that documents life and lets us capture precious moments and memories. 

12. For the internet that makes it possible to get any information you want, any time you want, and for the ability to keep in contact with old friends and family.

13. For beautiful Christmas music.

14. For value village or other cool thrift stores where so many treasures can be found.

15. For a dishwasher.

16. For clean water.

17. For hot chocolate with marshmallows.

18. For visiting teachers.

19. For good books.

20. For cozy sweatshirts on snowy days.

 21. For my pink soft fuzzy pants that I've been wearing for seven years in a row now. They are so hiddeous, but so comfy. I'm grateful for them.

22. I'm grateful for the temple. Where I always feel peaceful and good.

23. I'm grateful for people who stop to say hello in the store to my kids and try to make them smile, or help me get to my car when I have lots of groceries. I'm grateful for the many people who have offered to take my shopping cart back for me, so that I don't have to leave my kids in the car. Bless the good people of this world.

So, there is my list, it could keep going, but I think I'll save the rest for journals. What are you grateful for?