A Time To Be Thankful...

Thanksgiving is once again upon us. As I look back on all the many things that have happened in our lives this year, I have an overwhelming feeling of gratitude. Parley and I have so so much to be thankful for. From moving home, to buying a home, to becoming new parents etc. We have been truly blessed, especially in these difficult and struggling times in our country.

I would like to personally express how grateful I am for Parley. Now, I am not meaning be cheesy by any means, because I know there is a time and a place. However, my expression of gratitude for him is not something I share often. I deem it appropriate on such occasions like this. I just have to say we wouldn't be in the position we are in now if it weren't for his hard work and dedication to being a good provider and priesthood holder. My life and the life of our son, who is arriving in a few short weeks have been so blessed because of the decisions Parley has made on his own as well making decisions together. He is a wonderful young man and husband. I am so fortunate to be his partner. Thank you honey for all you do! I love you!

Now to my family.... This past year, well the last 8 months have been a struggle, with being pregnant. I have had a rough pregnancy and I am so grateful to my family for all of the help I have been given. For the love and support I have felt from each and everyone of you. I am humbly blessed to be apart of such a glorious family, especially a daughter of such a wonderful mom. I don't think I could have gone through this without her. With Parley being out of town, my mom has stepped in and helped guide me through so many things that I have had no idea about. Thank you mom! I love you!

To my friends... How grateful I am for such wonderful friends. We have started to get together once a month, to have food, and enjoy one another's company. Since we don't see each other very often because all of our lives are so busy. I thought it to be worthwhile to make it appoint to get together once a month for a few hours and catch up. Those hours have blessed my life immensely. I love every minute we are together. You are all so precious to me. Thank you! I love you!

This past conference President Monson gave a very special talk about gratitude. It was one of my favorite talks ever. Not only should we express gratitude, we should also feel gratitude in each aspect of our lives, even in times of hardship. If we do so our lives will be filled with abundant joy. I many times don't feel grateful, especially when things are hard or don't go my way. I have to remember in those times, that being grateful for them will help me to grow. I am going to challenge myself to always be grateful for the things in my life whether they be good or bad. I would like to share with you one of my favorite songs. It is by Josh Groban and it is called "Thankful"... Happy Thanksgiving Everyone and God Bless You!