So today i've been a little ornery. I'm at work, and there aren't very many people around, and what i really want is to be home, curled up in my blanky, watching old black and white christmas shows with my sisters. So i thought i'd write some things i'm grateful for to cheer me up a bit.
1. My family. You know, everyone fights and at times i think that i would be better off far far away... but the truth is, i love my family. No one else is always there like my sisters are. They take the time to listen, and they'll do completely spontaneous activities with me, and when one of us is sad, the other one is too. I also have the most amazing brothers. They have hearts of gold! They always want to help improve something, or fix something. They can't help but be helpful. I also don't want to forget my parents. They would and sometimes do give everything just to help their kids.
2. My friends. Of course they had to come second! I have the best friends any one person could ask for. In fact i'm almost tearing up because of the love they show for me. The past couple years haven't been the easiest for me, and definitely not for my friends who have had to deal with me. But i appreciate those who did. I love you guys with all my heart.
3. My job. As much as i don't really want to be here right at this second, i LOVE my job! I'm so blessed to be able to have a job that i can go to everyday. That i know i'm secure in, and where good work doesn't go unnoticed. The people i work with are phenomenal. They are very inclusive, and appreciative, and they make work a good and fun environment to be in. There are not very many days where i don't want to go to work. and even on those days, it's not because of the job, it's usually just because i want to be home. But i'm very blessed to have this job, and be able to earn good money.
4. The Gospel. Where would i be without it?? I can't imagine how terrible it would be to go through life not knowing why you're here, or where you might end up after you are taken away from this Earth. Or without knowing that we have a Savior who atoned for our sins so that we can repent and be made whole again. Where would we be without the comfort of our Heavenly Father or our Savior. I am so blessed to have been given the opportunity to be born into this great Gospel and work that is going forth.
5. Technology. Yesterday with the snow storm we had a power pole fall down, blocking the road. The wires also blocked our driveways so we couldn't go anywhere. We were stuck at home with no power, water, or internet. I know it sounds super pathetic. But you really appreciate them when you have nothing else. Some good old fashioned legos were pulled out, and books, and more sleeping. But most importantly, good conversation. It was fun just chatting and not worrying about much else. (besides getting water from outside to fill up the toilet and when you had to go.) Needless to say, as soon as the roads were open we all left... but still.
6. Music. Oh my goodness, what would we do without music?! Music is on when we clean, it's on when we drive, and when we just sit around. It's everywhere! Can you imagine how boring life would be without music? Drives would be endless, work would be tedious (not that it isn't already.) House work would be impossible, and life would just be boring all around. Music sets the mood. It can change you from happy to sad, from sad to happy. From mad to calm, from dull to spiritual. It is so powerful! When you decide your music, you decide your mood.
Well those are my top 6. I'm sure as the day goes on i'll think of many more. In fact, i'm thinking of more as i type this, but i'm kinda sick of typing. So, i'll leave you with this. Merry Christmas! Be sure to remember Christ on this day. Lets not be so self absorbed that we forget what Christmas is all about.
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