Count Your Blessings Name Them One By One

I have a truly wonderful life. The most beautiful wonderful family and so many other blessings. Since having married my husband I have had to go through a lot....a never ending battle one might say. However, during these last near seven years I have had the best times of my life as well as the worst. This past week has been a very hard one for me. I have had to face a trial that was incredibly painful to my heart, mind and body. I have noticed that since it happened I have been of the mind set that life is too short not to live it as happily as you can. I have been crushed and felt crazy. I had even decided that the people in the world that treat me poorly or get under my skin are not going to be a part of my life anymore. And thus far I have even made sure not to have any contact whatsoever with any of them. Perhaps what I really need to do is count my blessings and name some of them.....

Jesus Christ. My Saviour and Brother who is there for me everyday. Who died for my sins so that I can work hard and face my trials and mistakes and still return one day to live with my Heavenly Father. He loves me and will no matter what I do. With Him I am never alone, no matter what the trial or difficulty.

I am blessed with a husband who is brilliant, thoughtful, funny, loving, hard-working, gorgeous and a wonderful father and husband. My eternal companion who I don't think I could survive without.

A daughter who tries in every way to be like me and is so clever and beautiful. Who everyday causes me to laugh and cry over the wonderful spirit she is. For a daughter who is the best big sister anyone could hope for. So patient and kind. Playful, giving, loving, and happy.

For a daughter who is growing from baby into girl and causing laughter as she goes. A little girl who is so adorable and looks to her big sister for everything. Shy, sweet, and observant.

My mother...who has been it all. Mother, Father, Sister, and Friend. I am so blessed to have a mother who is so strong and loving. Who has played more roles in my life than most could ever dream to handle and did it with love, happiness, and patience.

A younger brother who was my best friend the majority of my life and who is always there when you need him. A smart man who is so in love with his neices he comes over just to have "tea" parties.

In-laws.. the fights are continuous, the harmony may never exist, but parts of the wonderful man I married are due to them. Without them Ryan wouldn't be here. From the outside looking in I see the wonderful people that they are and can be. For the love they all have for my two precious babies and for their willingness to help when needed.

Wonderful friends, they see you at your best and worst and still love you and come back for more. Without friends the world just wouldn't be as amazing.

There are so many things in the world to be thankful for, family, friends, the beautiful things created by Heavenly Father, the gospel of Jesus Christ. The blessings are continuous and numerous. Everyday I am going to focus on the things for which I count as blessings.
To all of my family and friends that read this (every single one of you) I love you. You are a blessing in my life.