Grateful

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

I woke up this morning feeling awfully sick and unable to eat a thing. So I went back to bed and have been sleepy all day. Apparently I caught the fever! Ya, real bummer. I managed to eat a small piece of chocolate pie anyway and Drew has been so sweet.

Let me tell you, I married a wonderful man. He read to me while I took a hot bath. He kissed me while I was sleeping and I could feel him sitting on the bed next to me for a while but was so paralyzed in my sleep I couldn't muster the energy to thank him. I love him so much.

This is kind of random, but while I was in the bath I was paddling all the hot water to the back of the tub without even thinking about it. This is what my sissies and I use to do when we were little for the one who got stuck in the back with all the cooler water. Remember that sissies? Sweet memories.

I am so happy to be home with my family during this time and enjoy playing with my adorable nieces. While the boys play x-box us girls have enjoyed crocheting together! I decided to take a vacation from my Etsy shop and crocheting for everyone else, and take the time to crochet some cute things for myself. I would post pictures, but I don't feel good so that will have to wait. 

Funny thing how every time you get together with your family for holidays you realize how much all your extended family members have grown up. Time goes by so fast! Half of my family hadn't even met Drew yet, my Uncle thought he was my boyfriend. Haha. I am thankful for a family that gets together over all these years. 

I am thankful for so many things, my list could go on forever. I wish I felt better today so I could help my hard working mama out more, but I was just too weak. That also reminds me how thankful I am for my health. I don't realize how good life is until I'm sick or find myself raking in Doctor bills. I vividly remember earlier this year getting a CT scan done. As the tracer entered my body it stung and I felt weird hot sensations that caused me to panic. I was twitching and shaking, not sure if that's normal but it was completely out of my control. Talk about an out of body experience. I remember thinking in that moment, dang, I am so thankful for my health! There are so many people in this world in pain and suffering (mentally/physically) who can't do a thing about it. Thank goodness for good health.

Most especially, I am thankful for my Savior. Man, does he know me well. He has really given me trials and weaknesses I just did not understand or think I could get through happily, but in good time I realize how much he has blessed me and taught me. I know he is there and loves me. I love the Gospel and hope I can always be better personally and do good for others.

Yay! Now it is officially time to listen to Christmas music and start celebrating Christmas! Let's continue the spirit of Thanksgiving through this Christmas season and remember the reason for the season.
Thank you all for your love. I hope I can bring some love and happiness to your lives in some small way. Happy Thanksgiving, there is so much to be thankful for.