November

This month on Facebook I have been writing one thing that I am thankful for each day. Now I am far from perfect with the task some days I forget and have to add a couple of extra “what I am thankful for” on the next day. I have a couple of friends who do not like the tradition. I can see their point. It does feel a bit like jumping on the bandwagon, something being done because everybody is doing it or we should be grateful every month. I agree. However, and maybe it’s just me, I find it hard to always be giving thanks, to always be grateful and to always remember how blessed I am. It has been interesting to see just how much I have to give thanks for. I have particularly noticed it on the bad days. There was one day where I was quite sad. I was missing my family (both Az and Ky), I was worried about work and school and just not feeling happy. That night when I was trying to think of something to post I had the thought that I had nothing to be grateful for that day and was going to post something silly and be done. But then the thought came to me that I have my health, I am young and healthy and what a great joy and blessing that is. Hopefully when the month is over I can remember to give thanks. To be honest I doubt I will everyday being the flawed human that I am, but maybe on the days when I am prone to grumbling and unhappiness I will be able to find a blessing or to remember just how lucky I am.

 

This month I am thankful for:

Tim-he works so hard and I am so happy that we are together again.

Making new friends-we are not very social people, but we are trying. I really like Tim’s supervisors’ wife, she is a really nice person.

Church callings-Tim and I just got called to CTR 6 and it will be our first time teaching together.

A car-that does not break down every other week. It really is nice to be able to drive somewhere and not worry about the car stopping.

Family (Az)-Mom J, Beth, Iris, Tim B., Eddie, Tecia, Will, Anja, Mike, Christie, Robert, Alicia, David, Steven, Mary, Hannah, Lydia, Aunt Karen, Cammy and Mac, Heidi and Holly. The list could go on and on but I miss seeing everybody and the kids. I am thankful for technology allowing me to see how everybody is doing and allowing me to stay connected.

Family (Ky and Ma) Granny L. William, Lisa, Taylor, Justin and my friends-Even though I have not lived close to them in a long time I still feel as if I am a part of their lives and that makes me happy.

Cooler Weather

The ability to read

Cereal

Water

Blankets

Socks

Green Grass

Rain

Leaves Changing Colors

Really the list could go on, but these things were in my thought. I hope that everybody has a Happy Thanksgiving.

 Love,

Jessica