Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Happy Birthday to me!

My birthday isn't until tomorrow, but I doubt I will have time to post as I have to work tomorrow. In honor of my 34th, shock and horror!, birthday I thought I would write a list of 34 things I am grateful for, of course these are not in any particular order, just as I think about them.
1. My Heavenly Father, I can't even put into words how much I am grateful for.
2. My DH, he truly is my soulmate.
3. Little K, he bring such joy to our lives!
4. All six of my stepchildren, whom I truly love as my own, I am so proud of what each of them has accomplished in their lives.
5. My five grandchildren, they are truly amazing!
6. I can't write about my stepchildren without mentioning their mom, I am so pleased that we get along.
7. For my friends, who still love me even though I am terrible about writing letters and keeping in touch.
8. Getting in to pharmacy school, here we come Fargo!
9. My husband going through the temple, someday, hopefully soon, we will be an eternal family.
10. My growing up family, you made me who I am and I love you soooo much!
11. For little K letting me rock him one more time last night even though he is getting to be to big for that and the tears I cried knowing that I need to be grateful for these moments because he will outgrow them soon.
12. For the ability to talk to my Heavenly Father through prayer daily and sometimes constantly.
13. For the flowers my DH is so good at growing, when all I have is a black thumb.
14. For my DH's grandma Meda and his mom who taught him to love growing flowers.
15. For my in-laws, all of them, what a wonderful family to get to join!
16. Getting to sleep-in past seven.
17. My sister R, who even though she is incredibly busy, still takes time to keep in touch with me.
18. For my sister S, who I can call with my military mom's worries and she will listen.
19. For my son in Iraq and all the military past and present who are fighting to keep our country free.
20. My health, I may not be in the best shape, but I am still functioning.
21. Little K's infectious laughter.
22. DH's support and listening ear.
23. That my mom ignored her doctor's advise and gave birth to me anyway.
24. That inspite of myself, I survived the early years.
25. That little K survived his early years.
26. That through all of little K's health problems, I learned to hold on to each moment and enjoy it ( I am not always good at it, but I succeed every now and then)
27. For the friends who help me through everything.
28. That my grandkids have good parents.
29. That my husband and I have good parents.
30. The scriptures, so I can learn more about my Heavenly Father.
31. Nature, even with all the nasty bugs, what an amazing job Heavenly Father did creating this world.
32. My job, I miss being home, but I really like what I do and the people I work with.
33. My home, even though we are selling it, it is comfortable place to be and a safe haven from the world.
34. The missionaries, who bring diversity to our home, and are willing to play cards with us for family home evening.

4 comments:

Forsberg's said...

I love this idea! What a great way to keep stay grounded- I'm glad everything is going well with the life changing events. Talk to you soon.

Sharon said...

Happy Birthday. I'm sorry I haven't got a card off in the mail. Hope you have a great day today. We love you!!

Michelle said...

Hey you,

You know you will never get a card from me but check your messages I called you yesterday. Anyways Happy Birthday again I am glad we are friends. Sorry didn't realize I had missed some of your posts but now I am all caught up. Busy busy busy.

I have a good life said...

Happy Belated Birthday! I have been missing from blogland and I missed the birthday, too! :) You are awesome!