Catching up

I've seen lots of people post their daily thankfulness on either Facebook or Twitter. I can't help but think I must not very thankful because I didn't follow their lead. Can one really start it now on the 8th?  
I can assure you I'm quite a thankful person. I'm thankful for so many things I try to come up with something new in my prayers. So here are what may be determined as my top 8...

I am thankful for my Savior and for the Gospel which teaches love.

I'm grateful for the country I get to call home. There's no place like it on earth & I pray we can keep our Republic free. There's a reason socialism hasn't really worked in other places - let's not pretend it will work here.

I'm thankful for parents who taught me right from wrong & allowed me to learn on my own.

I'm so grateful that I found my special someone! I'm so glad we've stuck by each other - it's never been easy - but it's always been worth it! I'm also grateful I have him to walk down the road of parenthood.

I'm so grateful I have an amazing son! I learn from him every day. Sometimes there just aren't words to express how me makes me feel. I can't imagine what life would be like without him. I also catch my self wondering what it was I did before he came.

I'm so thankful to get to be her mother as well. She's awe inspiring. She makes me want to be better at everything so she can be proud of me. She is my princess.

I'm thankful for my siblings. This is my sister with my kids last year. It's hard to find a picture of my brother (he doesn't care for the camera). But I'm thankful for both of them and the lessons they taught me. I'm glad we had each other when Dad passed away. It made it so much more bearable.

Friends - Wow have I been blessed with friends! These lovely ladies have known me for a while. I hope my kids have the ability to be friends with someone for as many years. They are fantastic and they are just a small sampling of the amazing people I have in my life. I'm grateful for the talks, walks, laughs, tears, hugs and memories! I'm grateful for new friends! Anyone who is willing to be my friend lumps and all.

Well that should catch me up!
Until next time...