Inspiration

Well I have gotten a lot of inspiration from Christine's blog about blessings in her life. I haven't been very thankful lately, or aware of blessings in my own life. I don't know if it's because we have been so upside down and sideways since Nick has been in training, but I have been trying, like Elder Eyring, and my in-laws suggested, to write down the little blessings in my life each day. I haven't been consistent with everyday, but I've tried my hardest, and have become very aware of a lot of blessings in my life. A couple are extremely obvious and I'm going to state them any way. The gospel of course is a huge blessing but it is such a strength in my life and everyday I realize how true it is. I love my family. I am so thankful for Nick and the sacrifices that he is making being away from our family (mostly Sydney) for these three months. I am so thankful to be a mother to beautiful Sydney. She is a challenge some days, but without those challenges I don't think I would love her as much as I do. I'm so grateful to my sister Holly and her husband Cody for letting me live with them through November. I know that wasn't easy on them. I couldn't have gotten through this last year without my in-loves. They are so supportive and loving to me. I couldn't have asked for better in-laws. Your are the greatest. My mom is great. We have had our difficulties this year, but she is a wonderful woman and has allowed me to live with her through January. As has my sister April. April is a great sister, and Linden is so funny. They have opened their one bedroom apartment to Sydney and me and it has been crowded but a blast. Families are such a blessing because without them who could we turn to during our daily challenges? Christine, thank you for reminding me that I need to love the little things, and look for blessings in the little things. Love to you all