Being Thankful...my top 20

I was inspired by all the posts, on Facebook, of, "being thankful", this month. So I wanted to make a list of my top 20 blessings I have in my life, "why 20? ", you may ask...that is only due to time constraints. I am sure I could list hundreds....

1. I am thankful for my Savior, Jesus Christ. I know he lives and I know he lived and died for me.
2. I am thankful for prayer. Without it, I would be lost.
3. I am thankful for my husband. He is truly one of the best men I have ever known.
4. I am thankful for my daughter, Hannah. Hannah is full of love and kindness. She is always there to remind me that kindness is the best way to deal with anything.
5. I am thankful for my daughter, Lia. Lia is my snuggle-bug. She always has a kiss and hug for me and she will let me hold and cuddle with her for as long as I want. I love it.
6. I am thankful for my daughter, Eva. She is my sunshine. Her little grin makes me so happy.
7. I am thankful for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It has given me light and truth in my life.
8. I am thankful for Temples. They are my solace, a place where I can truly feel God's love and the Holy Spirit.
9. I am thankful for the Book of Mormon. I would say that I have a deep and meaningful relationship with my Savior because of that book. I can say the same thing about the New Testament. I love both of these books.
10. I am thankful for my mom and dad. I know they love me. Knowing this, is a great blessing.
11.I am thankful that I live in the United Stated of America. Freedom to vote, speak, and worship what I may, are blessings that most of the people in this world do not have.
12. I am thankful for the opportunity to get an education. I love to learn, and it is amazing to know that I can study anything I want.
13. I am thankful for my husband's job. It is truly one of the best jobs we could have ever hoped for.
14. I am thankful for my warm home. I know there are millions of people who will never own their own home. Let alone live in one. This is a huge blessing to me.
15. I am thankful we can afford healthy food.
16. I am thankful I get to stay home with my 3 busy girls...it may be a hard job...but I know it will be worth it :)
17. I am thankful for good friends. I still have one from my childhood who I consider to be my sister. I love you, Rachelle.
18. I am thankful for a washer and dryer. I know this may seem weird, among the other topics I have chosen, but I can't imagine my life without them. I am not sure I would survive. ;)
19. On the same note, I am thankful for indoor toilets that flush. I can't even think about the alternative.
20. Last but not least, I am thankful for music. Music is something I would have a hard time living without. I love to play music on the piano, sing it with a choir and listen to it in my car or house. Music can change my mood for the better in a matter of seconds. I love music.


If you made it through my list, I want to thank you for caring about what I care about. I love this time of year, everyone seems to be a little kinder, more thankful and generous. May we all have a safe and beautiful Thanksgiving.

Lots of love,
Niki