Simple things

"Gratitude creates the most wonderful feeling. It can resolve disputes. It can strengthen friendships. And it makes us better men and women." Gordon B. Hinckley

I don't know why, but today I feel compelled to share how blessed I feel! I wanted my blog to be about all things us. The good, the bad, the memories, our spirituality, our favorite foods, etc, etc. So bare with me or don't either way I am going to share. Last night I went to bed around 9:00pm or just after. Lately I have been very scared at night I am not so sure why, and it has kept me up. Last night in my prayers I asked if I could just not be scared anymore, and if I could please get a good nights sleep. I woke up this morning at 5:00am. The sun barely peeking through my windows, and the sound of my little baby crying. I felt awesomely well rested. Before I jumped out of bed I thanked him for that good night sleep among many other things. Sometimes his goodness is more apparent to me than at other times. Not that it isn't always there just that at certain times I am better at realizing it. I hope that makes sense. Anyways, as I fed my little guy I pondered weather I wanted to crawl back into my cozy warm bed or get up and face the day. Which is going to be very busy and includes cleaning, laundry, running around, and finishing making 200 book marks. While I thought about all I had to do today those big blue eyes just kept looking up at me and I turned my attention to how much I love being a Mom. I love these boys, and I would say more than anything, but there is one thing I love just a little bit more. I stress a little, but it is more. My husband. He is awesome and ever growing. That is what I love about him. He is by no means perfect(sorry honey). He is a great man, with great character, and he is always getting better. He indulges all my crazy ideas, and adventures. Like three little boys! He loves to spoil me, but knows when I need to be told no. He works hard to support his family, and has sacrificed so much so I can stay home with our boys. I know to some people these are not big things. They are however the things I am most grateful for. I really didn't think I would cry when writing this. As I begin to tear up my heart is full, and I am just grateful beyond measure for the simple things. I try as often as I can to name them one by one. So hear is my short little list;). My handsome husband. My smart Jaren. My crazy Jace. My sweet baby boy Tate. My helpful parents. My sisters, both those I was born with and those six he gave me in the sixth grade. Simple prayer. A good nights sleep. The feeling of safety and security. My little house in a nice quite neighborhood (the one we rent, and soon the one we are going to buy.) My neighbors and our new life long friends. Sorry guys even though we are moving you are stuck with us. My few best friends who are always willing to lend and ear, and from time to time let me lend mine too. I am thankful for my callings and how in such a short time they have taught me so much. So I am going to get a little personal with this one, but feel as though I should share it. Just to offer some encouragement to those who made need it and to express my appreciation for it. I am thankful that we don't struggle so much financially. We are by no means well off, and you probably won't see me sporting designer kicks anytime soon. We just don't have the struggle we did when we (or I) decided I would first stay home. I am however grateful for that struggle. What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger, right? I hope that is true in this case. I love learning from life's lesson, and know that every little thing has it's place for a reason. I saved the best for last. So lastly, I am grateful for my knowledge of the gospel. My testimony is simple, but very sweet. I have a Heavenly Father who loves me, and knows me very well. I have a Savior, he is my big brother, and I could never put into words what he really is to me. I have the spirit who is a constant companion, and guides me through this crazy ride I like to call life. I don't know if your still with me, but thanks for listening. I will even go out on a limb and say I am thankful for it. :)