Counting My Many Blessings

I could write to fill pages and pages full of things that I am grateful for and why. I just got back to Macalester after an amazing Thanksgiving weekend at home. This time of year is all about recognizing the things in your life that you are thankful for, and while I know there are SO many things I could say, I will narrow it down a little for the sake of not having a fifty page post. :)

I AM THANKFUL.

 For my FAMILY. They are always there for me, they always make me laugh, they always encourage me to follow my dreams. Always.

To be surrounded by people that I love, who love me and care about me and always let me know it. Family, friends, neighbors, leaders. I love them ALL. I am one lucky girl, don't ever think that a day goes by where I don't realize this!

The GOSPEL. I cannot describe to anyone just how much this has meant to me. General conference, church, temple, and especially the scriptures. When life gets crazy, and you get caught up in storms, we can return to the foundation which we have built. "..A foundation whereon if men build, they cannot fall." (Helaman 5:12) I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true. Being a part of it gives me comfort every single day.

 AMAZING friends:)

I somehow managed to find the most incredible people possible and decided that it'd be nice to keep them around. These amazing people are my friends. They do so much for me and keep me sane. I seriously don't know what I'd do without them!!

I have come to the conclusion that you don't realize how much you have until you move to Minnesota and suddenly everything is 1500 miles away! The nice thing is that these things will always be here. Good friends, amazing people to care about you, the gospel, and especially family. I may be growing up, but it isn't really all that scary knowing how much support I have.

THANK goodness for the blessings in our lives!

There are so many things around us that we take for granted, maybe we could all take a minute to slow down and think about everything that we have. The list is virtually endless.

Give THANKS every day, and you'll find happiness always. Happy Thanksgiving! :)