Grateful

I know it's the month of November and that time of year when you say everything you are grateful for, but I have truly felt incredibly blessed and loved that I just have to share the things that have stood out to me lately. Our Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ, are always watching over us!

I am grateful for:

My Faith: I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints! The knowledge and peace that the restored gospel gives me is priceless. My testimony has strengthened me and helped me through times of pain, or grief, or trial. My faith has helped me be happy, see how blessed I am in this life, and makes me want to strive to be my best and do my best. I am grateful for prayer and know that our Heavenly Father does hear and answer our prayers.

My Family: I have been blessed to be raised with a wonderful family in the Gospel. We love and care about each other and enjoy being with one another. My family has always been very supportive and help me achieve my goals in life. My mom is loving, helpful, and nurturing. She would do anything for us. My dad is a great example of organization and hard work. My brother, Stefan, is the most giving person I know. My brother, Karl, is a wonderful listener and very understanding. He is a peacemaker. My sister, Karissa, is a shining example of strength and happiness. She is a light in my life. I learn so much from my family and look up to each of them.

I am also blessed to have married into a great family as well. I feel comfortable with Nathan's family and am grateful for their amazing examples to me.

My Education: I was blessed to have the opportunity to attend Utah State University and graduate with a dual major of Early Childhood and Elementary Education. While at school I learned many important life experiences that have helped prepare me for starting my own life and family.

My Job: I am blessed to have a fantastic job doing what I love and working with amazing people. Being able to inspire children each day and make a difference in their lives is beyond rewarding.

My Health: I am blessed to have a healthy and able body. I am grateful I am able to try new things and work on strengthening my body. I have been able to achieve things I didn't think I would ever be able to do.

My Home: I feel very blessed to have this beautiful Earth that was created for us. Nature is breathtaking and perfect: mountains, waterfalls, trees, flowers, oceans, sunsets, everything! I am also blessed to have always had a roof over my head and a warm bed whether at home growing up, at college, or now. I am grateful for always being safe and protected.

My Friends: I have always been blessed with fantastic friends in my life, who care about me, and are always there when I need someone. My friends have helped motivate me to push myself and be my best. They have listened to me when I just needed to talk or even cry. My friends have been there for me and are like my family when I am not able to be with family. They are my home away from home.

My Husband: I am blessed to be married to my best friend! We are always doing exciting things together and I enjoy every minute with him. I could not ask for a better example of love, faith, determination, cooperation, hard work, friendship, intelligence, and so much more. Nathan is everything to me! I am grateful that we will be together forever and that our love grows for each other each day.

I am grateful for a loving Heavenly Father who has constantly blessed my life.