I was going to do a gratitude entry everyday of November but my Blogger app had issues. Now they have updated and repaired it so now I can put all of it in one entry. Here is one for everyday of the month of November, in no particular order.
#1 for a little boy who loves to help.
#2 the love Jer Cub has for reading.
#3 family so close by.
#4 My little guy's sense of humor
#5 The 2 men of my life.
#6 Music
#7 A little guy who loves to clean
#8 A nice warm home
#9 The love and companionship our dog Toby and Jer Cub share.
#10 The United States of America
#11 The Constitution of this great nation which was founded by men of faith.
#12 Technology that makes our lives much simpler
#13 The Gospel of Jesus Christ and the peace and understand it can bring in even the most tumultuous times.
#14 Being sealed to my family for the rest of eternity, knowing that families really can be together forever.
#15 A husband that works so hard, and at jobs he doesn't really enjoy, because he is a true man who takes care of the family he loves.
#16 Pittsburgh. In case someone reading this has not been there I will explain... I served an 18 month mission there and I have never felt such love for so many people I did not even know. It will always be a "magical" place for me where I met life long friends.
#17 The small town I grew up in, and where I would like to raise my children.
#18 Being able attend college. Not only was able to go to school but I was able to finish in a great program, one I have a Passion for.
#19 The many animals we have, because they bring even more love to our home.
#20 An extended family which is full of supporters and friends.
#21 Being married to the love of my life. The man who is my opposite in so many ways. He is my equalizer. To have someone who is a great person and humble at the same time. He is the greatest blessings in my life, because from him I have been given most of the things I am grateful for. My life would not be the same without him.
#22 Medical advancements. Within our extended families we have had very intimate experiences with the blessings modern medicine has been. Even in the last year our little boy has had a few procedures that have greatly improved his life without long lasting draw backs.
#23 The blessings of paying a full tithe back to Godfather church.
#24 To have a Passion for something. My passions are for my husband, son, our animals, and for memories and preserving.them, whether in photography or video.
#25 Having animals which add to our self sufficiency. Gathering eggs and doing chores with our little man has been fun and besides that is teaching him how fulfilling the needs of another can fulfill our needs as well.
#26 Being raised in a home with both parents. This has been one of the bigger blessings in my life that I did not appreciate while I was growing up, but now I am especially appreciative of.
#27 Having a mom who was home when I came home from school. Someone I could call from school if I was sick. A mom who fulfilled her calling as a mother.
#28 Goodness of people. I have a faith in the power of an.individual making a tremendous difference in this world. I have witnessed time and time again how people have given of themselves and others have benefited.
#29 Black Friday. It is so much. The best part is the comradery felt between the shoppers, at least in my experience.
#30 One of the greatest blessings in my life has been the hardships. It sounds strange but I feel very grateful for the difficult times in my life which have made me a stronger woman in the end. I had parents who gave me enough freedom to learn to deal with problems, which helped develop a stronger sense of self assurance and self esteem. Our difficulties help us to figure out who we really are, and to become more rounded individuals.
