A Well Needed Moment...

As the holidays approach, my life gets more and more chaotic. So after 2 days of feeling like life will not slow down, and losing my patience too often, I decided I needed to remind myself of the important things. So I sat down to remember the things that are most important to me and put my life back into the proper perspective. So...I am Thankful for...
-My 5 beautiful children, who are all healthy.
-A son in law who takes great care of our daughter and loves her unconditionally.
-The fact that all my children are great kids, get good grades, and bring joy to our family...and are such an example to their parents.
-A husband who loves and provides everything needed for our family and more.
-Family, both close and far away, who makes lifes little challenges a little bit easier.
-A neighborhood with wonderful neighbors who raise their children to be great examples and friends for my kids.
-The gospel that brings peace to my world that is chaotic and full of turmoil.
-My Heavenly Father, who on a constant basis has to put me in my place and remind me that life happens at His time, and that I am loved no matter how many mistakes I make.
-My Eldest Brother Jesus Christ-who would have died even if it was just for me and not the whole world. Because He loves me that much and wants me to return to Him & our Heavenly Father.
-The little things in life that make me happy; a smile, a hug, chocolate, a sick kid to love & take care of, friends, nachos, the sound of rain, a baby's smell, the laugh of a child, music, a good book, a warm fire, hot chocolate, soft cookies, furry socks, my husband and kids...
-The ability to be an instrument in the Hands of the Lord...May I always be aware of where He will have me go and the things He would have me do.

Love all of you and thinking of you as this Thanksgiving Holiday approaches. May your homes be filled with love.

Happy Thanksgiving!!