11/24/07

Blessings

I've had a rough week...reasons shall go unnamed, but Ginnie and I were talking and she said I should focus on my blessings, not what I don't have. As much as I wanted to pout about my situation(s), she had a point. Thusly (if that's a word), here's my gratitude list for this week:

-I'm thankful for my family, as cuckoo as certain members can be sometimes. At least they love me, no matter what. And that means a lot to me these days.
-I'm thankful for the Restored Gospel & all of its saving principles. Kinda makes me have a better perspective than I think I would otherwise.
-I'm thankful for this time of year. Virginia is so beautiful. And I love the holidays, even with all the rampant commercialism. It makes me warm and fuzzy when I see such holiday classics as "White Christmas" and "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." ("And the rocket's red glare...")
-I'm thankful for true friends who stick by me no matter what. Who've seen me crabby, giggly, delirious from lack of sleep, and all phases in between. I can count the number of those people on one hand, but I sure am grateful for them.
-I'm thankful for opportunities. I've had a lot of things happen to me this year, and while I can see that some doors have closed, other opportunities are opening up. (If only they would open a little faster...)
-Lastly, I'm thankful for the Savior. Only He knows not only my sins and physical ills, but also my sorrows, loneliness, and disappointments. He's the only one who truly knows what I go through, and I'm so grateful to have an elder brother who knows how to succor His people. I'm grateful for that.

Happy Belated Thanksgiving!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Chad's right ... you ARE awesome!

Love, Mom

faceyboy said...

Mmmm. I miss that time of year