Feeling Thankful

I have been down with a COLD and feeling pretty crummy. . . but today I think I am on the up-ward climb back to good health.. Don't you just hate to be sick. .I really don't have time for that nonsense..

I have been reading several of my favorite blogs about all the things people are thankful for and wanted to put down in print what I am thankful for at this time in my life.

*First and foremost I am thankful for my family, my children & their spouses & these 13 wonderful grandchildren, for the support they give me and the blessing they are in my life they all bring me such joy.

* My faith in God and his goodness and the knowledge that he hears & answers our prayers. The warmth and friendships I feel in my new ward at church. They have taken me in and surrounded me with love.

* Judy, who is not only my sister but also my best friend & I am so thankful that I am able to talk to her almost every day.

* My ability to work & teach & earn a living doing the things that I love to do.

* My wonderful friends that I have made through teaching my classes.

* Marissa will be coming home in 3 weeks from the Ukraine.

* Morgan is getting a little better each day.

* My home and the security it gives me.

* The beauty I see all around me.

There are certain people in our lives who just make the world a better place. They give us hope and raise our spirits simply by being the kind of people they are. Some people stand up and champion a cause, or provide the spark, or defy the odds, or do the right thing simply because it's right. They just think about being good friends, good neighbors, good people. I don't say if often enough, but I am grateful to have some of these people in my life. You are an inspiration to me and I am thankful for that.