Thankful thoughts

At family home evening Marc and I decided this week our scripture study would revolve around gratitude...a perfect subject considering the holiday we are about to celebrate. Then after reading Amy's blog I decided to also write what I am thankful for. After this past week when Rachel vomited on almost everything we both own I'm so grateful that we have our own washer and dryer. I can't imagine what it would have been like to have to run to the laundromat several times a day. I'm thankful for the "Little People's " video we own because it makes Rachel giggle even when she is sick and it also gives me 30 minutes to do what I want. I'm thankful for eternal families and for Temples where we can do work for those who didn't have the opportunity to have this wonderful gospel in their lives while they were living. I'm thankful for friends and family who love me and are happy to help me. I'm thankful for Rachel and all that she teaches me everyday. I'm thankful that I have a hard working husband who is sacrificing his time with his family so we can all have a better future. I'm thankful for this beautiful world and this country that we live in. I'm thankful for all of the men and women who are risking or have risked their lives so that my family can be safe. I'm thankful for our home and all that we have in it. I'm thankful that I can hear music and that Rachel can hear it and loves it as much as I do. It's so much fun to see her dance, smile and giggle when ever we turn on her favorite CD. I am thankful for so many things especially my Heavenly Father and the comfort he sends me just when he knows I need it most. We all have so much to be thankful for let's not forget that.