Thanks Giving

I just read My Sister in Law's Blog, and Deborah, I hope it's ok if I copy you.... What you said was so eloquent and precisely put. I hope you won't be mad. You and I think a lot alike, and are grateful for many of the same things. Since I couldn't say it better myself, but share the same thoughts, I hope you'll understand. I will put a * by the ones I copied to make sure you get the credit for putting words to my thoughts so well. :-) Love ya Sis!


I am so very thankful for:

• *my husband - he does so much for me and our family. I don't know what I'd do without him. David is one of a kind! I know for certain that no other Man in the WORLD could be what he is for me.
  
• My Children - each so sweet, loving, thoughtful, beautiful and fulfilling! They are the substance in my universe that gives me purpose. There are not words to truly express what they do for me.
  
• my ability to bring children into this world, and that my Babies are healthy and strong.
  
• the rest of my family - they are wonderful and have made me who I am today.*
• my friends - life would be dull without friendship and I have some pretty amazing friends who I love and care for that mean the world to me.*
• a home - someplace to hang my hat and be safe from the weather. A place of my own that I can fill with love.*
• Financial provisions - that we are able to pay for those things that we need in life. We FORTUNATELY are not as bad off in this aspect as some would expect... especially with David being unemployed.... we have still been well provided for by our Heavenly Father.
  
• Insurance for the Children - so that we can take them to a doctor when needed and not have to worry about out of pocket expenses.
• Music - nothing better can express emotion than music.*
• the Church/Gospel - I definitely don't know where I'd be without it. It is so true and pure.*
• Temples - where else can we feel true peace and that constant loving spirit.
• Transportation - I'm thankful that we have a working car and are able to get to and from where we need to without much difficulty.*
• my trials - they only make me stronger*
• books - i love to read and sometimes need that little escape from reality.*
• Tender Mercies - need I say more?*
• all the little things - there are more little things we take for granted than we realize. Our Father in Heaven has given us so much, we can't fully comprehend his love for us.*
• My Savior - he is always there when I need him, and he knows how I feel.
• an education - some people don't even get that, I'm grateful that I was able to go to school and graduate high school and have the opportunity to go to college.*
• food and drink - I'm thankful that i have the food and drink I need to survive and that I don't have to go without, and that I have easy access to what I need.*
• NEVER having to go without any of the things My Family and I truly need.
• A true relationship with My Heavenly Father.
• Our Health - having a healthy family is truly a blessing.
• Knowing that everything will work out and I will be taken care of.
• A country and time in the history of the world where I can be who I am without having to live in fear of losing my life.
  

Millionaires????

Ok. So today David called me and said "What would you think about a job where I was working in South America for 3 months, home for 3 weeks, and then back to South America..... that paid $1,000,000?" I said "OMGOSH!!!! I'd say TAKE IT!!!!"

Well, come to find out, the people around him were IDIOTS! It's Libya, in AFRICA!!!!!

However, I've been rolling this over and over in my mind. If it's a "real" job, and not smoke, I think we really honestly might get it.

My reasons are very Spiritually based.

- Both of our Patriarchal Blessings speak of being able to be taken care of well financially
- I truly believe that we could and WOULD do a lot of good with that kind of $
- SO many things point to this possibly being why we are in the situation we are in right now
- With possibly 2 more children yet to join our Family... well, Kids are the most expensive kind of Toy ;-)
- David working outside of the U.S. has been something that we have been trying for since last year.

If this REALLY comes to pass, I will possibly be moving back to Salt Lake. But if not, will not be moving any farther away. I need my support system (Mom, In-laws, Friends).

Anyway, I actually feel like this might be an ok desire. I know I have a specific mission on earth. And I feel like this will help with that mission.

I guess we will see!

Thanksgiving, Day 5

Looks like this will be an every OTHER day thing ;-)

1) I am Grateful to have a full fridge, cupboards, and foodstorage shelves

2) I am Grateful for a Father who loves me enough to give me what I need ( What I think I need, and what I didn't know I need!)

Thanksgiving, Day 3

I didn't have a chance yesterday to post, so I'll list 2 things I'm grateful for today.

1) Having My Family safe and together

2) Never having to go without food or a Home

Answers

I must be DESTINED to have to be ABSOLUTELY PERFECT before I leave this life ;-). Not necessarily a bad thing, however, the road there is rough. I was actually told in a blessing, and my Mom has said it several times, but I am a piece of coal that is a diamond in the making, and all of the rough edges need to be chiseled away bit by bit as well as EXTREME pressure being needed to turn black and rough into clear and smooth.

About the same time of year seems to be when things are hardest. Sept to Jan is the time frame when I seem to have to work the hardest, and there are lessons to be learned. By Summer, I seem to be able to sit back and enjoy a bit more.

Right now the struggle is patience. I have been told over and over that I will be taken care of, and have what I need.... in time. The Lord's Time.... not mine. That is always hard for me. But I am so grateful for the reassurance that at the end of the trial, I will be ok.

One thing I am learning is that I know the answers to most of my questions. I didn't realize this until very recently. And it has been good practice in learning to trust myself.

Thanksgiving, Day 1

I really like the idea of finding something I'm grateful for every day this month.

Today, I'm INCREDIBLY grateful for my ability to bear Children. And for the Children I have!

Sometimes it's not as good as you thought

SOOOO, David has been working for our Elders Quorum Pres. this week which is awesome because he pays David $100 a day. That MORE than covers the $240 for my pictures and perfume.....

I went out and bought my perfume tonight... they didn't have the set that I wanted, and I paid $17 more than I expected, but it's what I've been wanting to wear every time I 've gone out - for months. I called the picture company and they are sending me a proof sheet so I can order my CD and pics. And all of a sudden, I am not so sure I want either the perfume OR the pictures. Yes, because they are pictures... and pictures of my Kids, non the less, I will probably still get them.... however, maybe the $200 is for a later date. And the perfume.... I still LOVE it! It is still my favorite. But I don't need it like I thought I did yesterday.

It's amazing the lessons I've learned over the past few months. It's amazing the power $ has. We've had all of our needs taken care of. We've not had to go with out ANYTHING we really needed..... and now that I have some $ to "play" with, I could take it or leave it.