Grateful #1. FAMILY.
Maybe it's always everybody's first thing, but it's mine to :). My family is the first on my bucket list of gratitude for sure. There is nothing more special, important and dear to my heart then my little family. They are my everything. When I think of the joy and privilege it is to be a parent and wife it's almost overwhelming. My greatest happinesses are because of these beautiful people. I love that there are things you learn in a family that you never could otherwise. The feelings of deep love, the patience that's needed, forgiveness that is given and received, laughs shared, trials gone through, adventures lived and so much more are always better with family. I know that becoming a parent was the best decision Mister James and I have ever made. We have learned so much about each other and we have had so much fun with our children. There are times when it's really tough, and I mean really tough! Anyone who has raised little children knows it's not a cake walk. And marriage is not either. Both take great effort and patience. Both are SO worth it though. Family truly is my #1!!
Grateful #2. Faith.
I would not be anywhere close to what I am today without faith. And I would not know how to face my tomorrows without that faith. And I would not have hope and confidence in my past if I had no faith. Faith is a guiding light and stalwart truth in my life. It is not perfect, it can get weak, it's constantly growing and I have to keep renewing it. But I have always had a strong faith in God and the knowledge that I am His daughter. There's always been a deep feeling of responsibility and love for Him in my life. And I am very thankful for that. Because of that I have been able to make choices that have blessed my life a great deal. I have always known the importance of modesty, of gratitude, of including others, of service, of missionary work, of being kind and striving to talk kindly of others. I am and always have been far from perfect but I am thankful for the testimony I've developed and been blessed with that reminds me of my faith and what I believe in.
