We had a great Thanksgiving. We had loads of fun with Dustin's brothers.
But, I want to share some things that I am truly thankful for.
1. Absolutely without question, I'm thankful for my testimony in the Restored church of Jesus Christ on the earth today; for the Priesthood blessings in my home; for the Book of Mormon that truly brings peace and comfort when I read it; for Prophets that lead and guide me; for the eternal sacrifice of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
2. I am so thankful for a wonderful husband- he is my best friend and love of my life. And for the 3 beautiful children he gave me. I couldn't ask for better children- despite a mother's frustrations in teaching and disciplining them. Along with them, I am thankful for my own extended family. For loving parents who support me and comfort me even now as an adult, who teach me how to be the loving parents that they were for me. I am most thankful for loving siblings: to Elisa for being such a great big sister who I can share frustrations and joys with; to Derrick for his creativity, his quirky personality that is so fun and that I miss so much; for Juliann who always makes me laugh, who is such an example of long- suffering, for she truly has endured long, for her great faith; and for Lief who is more like me than I would think possible, for his trust in the Lord and people, for his boyish fun in life. I love my family so much and really missed them this Thanksgiving.
3. I am thankful for my thirst for knowledge. I love reading books and can not seem to get enough of them.
4. I am thankful for my talent in music, although I feel as though I am losing those abilities I once had. This makes me sad, but I am hoping that a renewed desire will help me fill that void that I have felt in terms of my music performance opportunities in all aspects of music that I so love. I am most thankful that I am able to share my love of music with my children. Helping Noah learn to play piano and playing with him has been so much fun.
5. Funny to think- but I am thankful for my "condition." Being in so much pain brings you to your knees- literally. I have had to humble myself- a work in progress- and accept the help from a loving Heavenly Father, Dustin, my children, and on occassion others. I am thankful for this condition because I know that things could be SO much worse. My fibromyalgia has taught me that my personal expectations for what a wife and mom should be are not my reality and that's ok. I am learning to accept what I can and can not always contribute to my home and community.
6. I am very thankful that I live now and not in the 1800's or another time past. I am thanful for the ease of life that we have. I love the conveniences that we take for granted- running hot water, electricity, comfortable transportation, quick communication, knowledge at our fingertips.... I am very thankful for those divinely inspired forefathers who built our free country with sweat, blood, tears, hope, and faith.
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Thank you for your list of things you are grateful for- I can relate to most of them, and it's nice to be reminded of the great things in our life that we sometimes take for granted.
Your attitude about your fibromyalgia is admirable. I am sure it is a hard road, but that is good that you are trying to find something positive to take from it.
I forgot that your husband is going to medical school! That must feel so great to be able to move onto the next step. It's such a long road... We're just beginning- Billy's still pre med. So we can look to you as an example. :) The light at the end of the tunnel.
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