Giving Thanks

This is the time of year that as a society we ponder on the things we are thankful for in our lives. The Lord tells us to always be thankful in all circumstances. That is a hard thing to do at times. Our human nature seems to like to focus on the negative and complain. But I think when we look at our lives everyone can think of many blessings they have received from the Lord. I personally am thankful for my husband. I married a wonderful man. Despite the fact that our marriage has been tested with many hardships, I can honestly say I love him more now than I did sixteen years ago when we first fell in love. He is the most important person in my life. I am also thankful for the three children we have created. It is wonderful to watch them grow and change. There are times I don't know if I am going to survive raising them, but they certainly make life full and interesting. I am thankful that I live in a place and time when we can get our children the medical help and technology they need to overcome their special needs. I am thankful Ashley has her talker and is finally able to communicate with us. She is learning more every day. Those are just the most important things that I appreciate; I can think of hundreds of more things I am thankful for every day. When I pray I always try to start with the things in which I am thankful and I try to think of new things to be thankful for each day.