Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Gratitude

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” –Melody Beattie

Cry cry cry, that is all I do these days (hormonal), but I am so grateful for these moments. Everyone can use a good cry. I got this quote off of Natalie's blog and had a great reminder of my blessed life. I have the greatness of the gospel, and my continuing knowledge of it. I have an eternal family and the means to do work for my grandparents when the time comes. I have a fabulous husband who works hard and has a positive attitude when I don't. I have loving, adorable children who teach me everyday and even say I look pretty when I know I am due in 3 weeks and am not the most attractive. I am privileged to be pregnant and carry a new sweet spirit and be so in tune with the miracle of new life. I have a beautiful home that has the feeling of "home" and I love to be here. I have great friends who care about me and make me feel loved. I am so grateful to live and learn new things. I can so easily take life for granted and not live for today, but I am honored for today.
I am blessed indeed and am thankful for the reminder and hope I can continue the gratitude everyday.