Thankful

Hello, one and all! Today feels like a special day to blog for me. Today I am in a place where I could choose to be upset if I wanted to. I have multiple things taking place this week that really could be upsetting, one for example my ex-missionary is getting married tomorrow??! Well, instead of choosing to be upset, I choose to be thankful.

I have been going through quite a bit in my life lately, and I am sure I have lots more to go through, but one thing is constant, the love of my Savior for me. I should indeed be grateful to know that he is watching over me and making sure that I am having the best for my life. Of course at times it may not seem like its the best, but in the end it really turns out for the best. For instance, the missionary, he is DEFINETLY not the one for me, and I just didn't see it beforehand. The Lord really looked out for me there, and I know that there is someone better for me waiting. I also know that as I may seem impatient to meet this wonderful guy, the Lord will direct me to him when the time is right. Maybe I need more prep time, or maybe my man needs some prep time, but either way, I know that if I keep my faith in my Savior things will always work out the way they need to.

I have been struggling to keep this idea alive for a while, but as I woke up this morning, I cant even begin to express my love, and appreciation for the Lord and his direction in my life. I pray that I can continue being strong in this idea, as it is very comforting to know that you are being watched over by someone who loves YOU the VERY most. In this picture, I truly feel like the Lamb he is holding..

Some things I am thankful for:

My family- even though there are tough spots, I still love them with all my heart. I sometimes forget how much they love me and I get caught up in myself too much. One of my goals this summer is to show them that I love them with all my heart.

My friends- I have all sorts of friends from different places in the world and places in beliefs, places in life, etc. But I love EACH and EVERY one of them. I know that everyone has something to teach one another and I am so grateful for all the wonderful times I have with each and every one of my friends.

My ability to be mobile- Having a father who has Multiple Sclerosis really makes you think. I love him so much, and to see how this disease effects him on a day to day level really makes you become grateful for the simple abilities, such as being able to stand on my own! I am so grateful because I can still do those things to help me from day to day such as going to work, run, cook, clean, etc. These are all VERY simple things and yet can be taken away so quickly. BE GRATEFUL FOR THE SMALL STUFF!

(Maybe I will write a book, it will be called that.)

Last and NOT least!!

My Savior- I am so grateful to know that whatever I have been through in life, no matter the choices I have made, that my Savior will ALWAYS be there for me. What a miracle! What a promise! I am sure the Lord has to be very patient with me, and yet I am so grateful that He is. I am grateful for all those things that come with loving my Savior, especially my feelings. I have never experienced greater joy, happiness and love when corresponding with and reading and learning about our Savior.

Well, those are just a few things of what I am grateful for. I have never really been so vocal about my religion or my feelings for the Savior until now. I figure that, it really doesn't matter what others may feel about Him, I know how I FEEL about him and thats what matters most to me.

We are all truly blessed day to day.