Thursday, November 26, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am thankful for a lot of things this year. It has been a rough couple of months but in those months I have realized all the blessings I have in my life.
The boys and I came to Utah this month to have Thanksgiving with Zach and Sarah. I am thankful for them and the love and support they show me. This morning I woke up and before I put on my slippers I got a text from my visiting teacher that said she was thankful the Lord put me in her life. How thankful I am for her and my home teacher. I have never ever had anyone come like they do. They both help me so much.
I am thankful for my family. They are all such an important part of my life. I couldn't get through my trials without their love and support. I love them and am very blessed to be a part of this family.
I have to express my love for the friends I have. Kandis, Vanessa, Nikki, Carol come to my mind immediately. They are the true meaning of a good friend. I love you all very much and don't know what I would do without you in my life. The girls I've met in the ARP program have become a different kind of family that I hold very close to my heart. Thank you for all your support.
My boys, how can I describe how thankful I am for them. They are my life. They keep me going each day. They remind me with their smiles that I have so much to be thankful for. Each one of them gives me life in different ways. Garrett helps me with so much, Cooper snuggles with me every day, Warner tells me he loves me and kisses my cheek, and my little Noddle's attempt to say words and watching him kneel in his crib each night and fold his arms warms my heart. I love them so much and am VERY thankful for them.
Last but not least I am thankful for the Gospel. I have a testimony of Jesus Christ. I have a huge testimony of the Holy Ghost and prayer. The boys have memorized my favorite scripture which we say every night before bed. It is Moroni 10:5, "And by the power of the Holy Ghost, ye may know the truth of all things." I am grateful to my parents for their example of faith, service, and obedience. I would be lost if I didn't have the church in my life. The atonement makes it possible for me to return to live with my Father in Heaven. That is my ultimate goal, to be with my family for eternity.
I have a lot to be thankful for this year. I hope everyone has a good Thanksgiving. Eat lots and enjoy being with your families.
Lindsey

2 comments:

vanessa said...

oh linz!!! i love you too!!! i am SO glad for our friendship!

Kandis said...

I love ya too:) It was fun spending time with you and Vanessa on your birthday. I love the new pic of the kids at the top of the page. They are such adorable boys!