I'm thankful for my husband. For those unbelievers out there--Jake is the real deal. He has his mood swings but he is a loving husband, father, son, and brother. He does not show his feelings in a manner most familiar but I can tell you without doubt this man loves. He may rant when he's hurt but he's forgiving to a fault. You'll never know the lengths he will go if you never let him in. I am very grateful he listens to the spirit. Too many times my world was in danger of shattering and would have had it not been for the Spirit whispering in his ear.
I'm thankful for my children. They have changed me. They are teaching me things that I need to learn, not necessarily what I want to learn. I know this world is not all about me. I know it is about sacrificing and tests. I know it's about service and love for your fellow man. They are teaching me that time is precious. My time with them right now is precious. This is what matters. This is what I am here for. This is the purpose to my life. Raising children in the gospel of Jesus Christ and having them know their Savior, this is where it's at.
I'm thankful for my parents. I am grateful they have found a way to make their love work. Grateful they have raised us in this church and taught us the important things in life. Maybe we didn't pick up all the lessons right away but the impression was made. They are supportive and willing to help. Encouraging and realistic. They are greatly missed and loved. The kids and I long for their permanent stay in Texas...
There are many people in my life I am thankful for. Many people that deserve their name in my post but time does not permit it. I hear a child crying. An unhappy cry to be honest. So I must end. Perhaps in the next post I shall continue ... until then, just know you are loved.
