October Gratitude

I have set a goal for myself to write a blog every month about the things I am grateful for, so I guess I will start that now. First and foremost, I am grateful for the people in my life. My family and friends mean the world to me, and shape me into the person that I am. Second, I am grateful for good health. I have seen first-hand how much more difficult life is when you have health issues. It really affects every aspect of your life, so I am so thankful for a healthy body (and family!). The next item on my list would have to be the Gospel. Having a knowledge of a loving Heavenly Father and our Savior has made all the difference in my life. I know many wonderful people who do not belong to the same church I do, but I know they are missing out on some wonderful guidance from up above. I hope that doesn't sound like I feel I am better that anyone else, for that is not the case, but I know I have found the Truth in my life, and I just wish that for all my loved ones! Another thing I am grateful for is sunshine. This might sound corny, but it has been grey and snowy and cold here the last couple days, and it has really made me appreciate the sunshine and warmth. That leads me to another thing I am thankful for - our house! The saying is really true (at least for me), "There's no place like home!". One of my favorite things is just to have my family all home with me and know that we are all safe and warm and protected inside our little bubble! I am really not paranoid of the outside world, I just enjoy being home! Anyway, there are a few things to start out the gratitude portion of this blog. I know I am incredibly blessed in my life, and I just want to start being more grateful for my blessings!