Gratitude

Words cannot express how grateful I am for the things I have in my life. The other day I was having interviews with the girls in my Relief Society and all of the sudden this huge surge of gratitude for them and who they are overcame me. It was was amazing. I cannot thank Heavenly Father enough for giving me this incredible opportunity.

Lately I have been having "life blues" where I just get sad about something that I don't have in my life right now. And every time it happens, I'm reminded just how much God loves me and I remember all the amazing things I do have and am grateful for. When I think of all the opportunities and all that I do have in my life, the "life blues" go away and I receive that little boost of encouragement to push on. So I wanted to make a little list of what I'm grateful for. :)

1. I am grateful for Brigham Young University - Idaho. It is truly an amazing school and my time here has been the best four years of my life up to this point.

2. I am grateful for having a job.

3. I am grateful for a family that love me and support me.

4. I am grateful for all the wonderful friends that I have who are a constant upliftment and joy in my life.

5. Ok, this one might not make any sense, but try to hear me out on this. I am grateful for all the friends I have who are getting married/are married and for those who are pregnant or have kids all ready. Why? Because I love seeing other people happy. Honestly, I thrive off of it. I cannot help but be happy when those around me are. I am SO happy that you are moving into that part of your lives, and I appreciate you letting me be a part of it. I cannot tell you how much it means to me that even though I have not reached that part in my life yet, you still love and include me in your lives. I love it and am so grateful. So, thank you. :)

6. I'm grateful for the gospel. Every little part of it. I'm grateful for the sweet peace it brings to my life when I am living they way I'm supposed to.

7. I'm grateful for my talents. They're all a work in progress, but I'm grateful that God has given me a way to express myself through music and photography.

8. I'm grateful for the little things in every day that bring a smile to face. It's all in the little things of life where I find my greatest joy.

9. I'm grateful for my car. Peter--- thank you for taking me everywhere. And yes, my car's name really is Peter. :)

10. I'm grateful for books and the ability to read. Without these two things, life would not be as fulfilling and enriching.

So, thank you. For everything.