Sacrifices

I am grateful for people who sacrificed things in order that I can live as I do today.
1. Men and Women who fight for our freedom. Today we visited Vicksburg battle field. It was entertaining and made me grateful.
2. Joseph Smith and the early saints. The boys are doing the scripture and talk tomorrow in Primary, it is about the restored church.
3. My Savior. This of course is the biggest sacrifice. I am grateful for it, my knowledge of it, and my testimony of how it should affect my life.

what I'm NOT grateful for...

I am not grateful for...
1. My lack of patience
2. Children who do not respond unless I raise my voice (this is most likely because they know that they do not have to until it is raised)
3. A husband who forgot our anniversary

So what does that lead to in gratitude
1. I have this life to work on being more patient.
2. I have wonderfully active children who love to play.
3. I have a husband who loves me, provides for me, and supports me.

Preisthood

I am grateful for the power of the preisthood.
1. My patriarchal blessing
2. Hyrum's beautiful baby blessing

AGM

I am grateful for the AGM (annual General Meeting)
1. We are able to have a family vacation that we do not have to pay for flights, lodging, or the majority of food.
2. It is evidence of Kyle's willingness to provide for our family.
i am also grateful to be home safely.

Kids learning

1. A healthy, happy baby boy. It is evident that he is learning so much as he observes things around himself.
2. A little girl who is learning each day and has such a great smile.
3. A little boy who wants to learn and is so excited to go preschool next year.
4. A little boy who is learning so much socially and intellectually at preschool.

Church

Today, I am grateful for church. Why?
1. Today I felt the spirit during sacrament meeting. Particularly when the children sang and during Sister Knolls talk about the symbolism found in the scriptures of conquering death.
2. The Relief Society sisters love me, even though they really do not know me. It is a miracle that the Lord can help us love others we do not know.
3. I am able to attend all my meetings even though I just had a baby. Many women are not able to at this stage of their recovery or the baby is not ready to. I am grateful both of us are doing well enough to go to church.

Goodness

Today I am grateful for:
1. Good meals (the ward has been bringing in meals the past couple of days, we have lots of leftovers and have eaten well)
2. Good husband (Kyle has stayed home the last couple of days, which I am grateful for because my eye has started throbbing.)