Thanksgiving 2010

This year I could not be more grateful for what I have. Thanksgiving is a good reminder to think about everything in a different and wonderful perspective and I truly am grateful this year. I get to be with my husband again... 5 plus months apart I wish on no family and do not know how military families do it! Which leads me to gratitude for those families who do sacrifice that time together. I am grateful mostly for my family, the gospel and most importantly my Father in Heaven. What a great life he has given us. I am so grateful for the knowledge of the purpose of life through its joys and sorrows, happiness and trials. I am so grateful for my relationship with my Savior and Father and for their comfort and confirmation throughout this year. Not once have a felt alone or that our trials have been without purpose. The reason for them I may not understand, but I know that they have brought me closer to my Savior and I have a greater testimony of His plan. Through being apart from Derek, a miscarriage (and surgery), the sadness of my children longing for their daddy, and without even getting into the incredible things which happened with Derek's school I am stronger and more proud of my husband and my family. While it hasn't been fun - at all - or even close to easy and even depressing and worrisome, there is purpose and we have not lost faith, which somehow makes me feel successful in a small way. (Which I hope isn't blasphemy and pride.) We love each other more than anything and have been reminded of how important family is. I am also grateful for my extended family which has helped us have a place to live, watched my children and lifted our spirits with encouragement and support. The gospel is true, without a doubt. I am grateful for the gift of the Hold Ghost, who brings comfort, strength and personal revelation. I am grateful for the plan of salvation and that I have the opportunity to live with my family for all eternity - WHAT A BLESSING!