Seven Days of Gratitude...

On November 20th President Nelson spoke to the world about these trying times and challenged everyone to have more gratitude.  He suggested that we post something that we are grateful for each day for seven days with the hashtag #GiveThanks.  So grateful for a living prophet that guides us and gives us hope for the future.

                                                                                Day 1

I am beyond grateful for these parents of mine.  They have taught me how to work and how to choose right from wrong.  They are the most unselfish people that I know and I am so thankful for their example and strong testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  I love you mom and dad! #GiveThanks

Day 2

I am so grateful for the gift of life.  Each one of our family members have been way too close to losing it.  We wouldn't be here without the medical technology and the great men and women who serve as doctors and nurses.  We are so thankful for the doctor that happened to be traveling through just at the right time and knew how to treat Scott's gunshot wounds.  Brandon and I both spent months in the hospital as he made his emergency entrance into this world.  I will never forget this kind nurse that we so gentle with Kacie and would comfort us and took the time to explain what was going on with her.  And then there were these two that were so patient with Brady when he would tear out his IV and were constantly entertaining him while he had to be put on kidney dialysis as well.   These are just a few of all the many that have blessed our lives.  Thank you! #GiveThanks

Day 3

I am so grateful for this man.  He has stood by my side through all the good and bad and I love him more everyday!  #GiveThanks

Day 4

Having children did not come easy for me so being blessed with these amazing three is an understatement.  They have brought me so much joy and I am so grateful to be their mother.  Heaven was really looking down on us when Cole chose Kacie and our crazy family.  We couldn't have found a better fit!  I love you Brandon, Kacie Brady & Cole with all my heart! #GiveThanks

Day 5

I love this country...I love to see the flag wave.  I love to stand in a stadium and place my hand over my heart as they present the colors then hear the roar of a jet fly by.  I'm so grateful for our freedom, but this was given at a cost paid by the very brave men and women who have fought for you and me and have sacrificed so much, many with their own lives.  I love our military and I love to read their stories.  God Bless America! #GiveThanks

Day 6

I am so grateful for my in-laws.  They have loved and accepted me like their own from the very beginning.  You can always expect a good time and lots of laughter when we are together.  #GiveThanks

Day 7

I love this picture of Christ overlooking Jerusalem.  It brings to mind the scripture...consider the lilies of the field, surely the Lord will remember me.  I was just told that we can't see Brandon this Thanksgiving weekend and it breaks my heart.  I'm thankful for Jesus Christ who knows my pain...He meets us in our need, bringing peace to our souls.  And I know He is with my son when I can't be.  #GiveThanks