Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. It has been associated with traditions, family, and food, which are three of my very favorite things. As the years have gone by my family has changed a lot and this year was the first of many to come of a new era. So, as it may be well known, I'm not always really good with change. Especially when it comes to traditions. Adding new traditions is great but changing or getting rid of traditions doesn't fly very well. So potentially this could have been a trying year. Yes there were some rough spots, which is to be expected, but as a whole I think that it went really well. The day started with Zumba, family basketball (no matter how unconventional it was), and "getting pretty." The day ended with a wonderful dinner, gingerbread houses (making a house for an almost 2 year old is quite hilarious), games, and chatting it up with my dear Chrissy (although she prefers to go by Christina she will always be Chrissy to me).
For me personally this was my first Thanksgiving in a new decade of life. Since I turned 20 last month I have really been trying to make some important goals and changes in my life. I wanted my new decade to start out fresh and make it one that I will look back in years to come and be proud of what I did in my 20's. Of course I plan on facing the rocky road ahead and I know that I will face many challenges, however there are so many things I have going for me. And that is where my Thankful list begins.
I AM THANKFUL FOR:
- My Mom- the best support system in the world
- The Gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, which I know to be true
- My amazing family- Parents, siblings, nieces and nephews
- The talents the Lord has blessed me with
- The wonderful job that is available to me anytime I come home
- Knowing who I am- I am a daughter of God
- Great friends to share life with
- The acting Grace of our Heavenly Father enabled through Jesus Christ
- America and the freedoms that so many people have laid down their lives for
- BYU-Idaho - The beautiful University that I have the privilege of attending
- Modern Medicine and Medical Technology- With out it who knows what my life would be like
- Missionaries- as I get closer to the time where I will be serving my own missionaries my gratitude for those who are currently serving is magnified.
- Indoor Plumbing- every year this one is brought up in my family, it's not until you don't have it that you truly appreciate it.
- My health- although not perfect I often look around and feel so blessed for the health that I have
- The experiences and opportunities that I have had in my life
- This list could go on and on but before I end I must say how grateful I am for my Savior and Redeemer Jesus Christ.
