I didn't do the gratitude thing too well this month. I'm happy for the posts that I could do though, it does help to even remember the smallest things that we are given. My friend Rachelle did an ABC gratitude post so I thought that would be an appropriate/fun way to end the gratitude posts on Thanksgiving.
A- Allens. Lou's family is great.
B- books, I have not always been an avid reader but I'm grateful that I worked for the library after I graduated from BYU which made me love love love to read.
C- church- I really don't know where my life would be without the Church. I didn't grow up in the "traditional' Mormon home but I did grow up in a home where I was encouraged to explore my beliefs and was supported in them. I grew up in a wonderful supportive ward also. I am happy to have gone to BYU, to serve a mission and marry in the temple which has strengthened my testimony. Lou is very strong which is a blessing.
D- Diana- I know cheesy to say myself but I think the more I've gotten to know me and like myself the better relationships I have with others.
E-elephants- I collected them as a kid. I don't know why, I think because I loved Dumbo. I no longer collect them but I still have a soft spot in my heart for them.
F- Field. I love my family.. nuff said :)
G- grandmas. I love my Grandmas I am sorry they are gone. I'm grateful to have memories of them and to have Grandma Allen who treats me just like a granddaughter.
H- home I love my house (remodel and all) I love being home more than anywhere.
I- ice cream. funny to think I hated ice cream as a kid and only really started liking it as a teenager and only ate vanilla for years.
J- Joshy! My little boy, my sunshine, always happy and just nice kid.
K- Kira! My beautiful girl, so smart, so good, so nice.
L- Lou! the love of my life, my best friend, my everything.
M- mom- I love my mom. always was and has been kind and nice. Always makes everyone feel like they are the most important person to her.
N- Netflix- yep i love it, shows at my disposal.
O- off time. when I have nothing to do and can sit and do nothing.
P- piano (obviously) I love playing it.
Q- quilts. someday I'd like to quilt like Aunt Claire. I have only made a few but I enjoy it and I enjoy cuddling in them.
R- Robin such a good good friend! and Rachelle- my texting buddy who is such a good friend :)
S- Sharon and Sandi- my sisters who love me and are my oldest friends.
T- Target, love it just walking into a Target makes me happy
U- umbrellas- i love the rain.
V- violins. listening to Sharon and my Dad play is a favorite activity of mine
W- walks going on walks with lou and the kids
X- eXtraordinary friends, in church, in real life, far away, and those who I just communicate with online
Y- the Y, BYU. Its has been a huge part of my life for the last 16 years.
Z- Zippity doo dah days, just those wonderful happy everything is going right days.
3 comments:
Beautiful grateful list! I love you too and we missed you so much... Mommy loved your Mickey Christmas tray and dip bowls. They were adorable! I might just have to copy.
Your love of Target is what prompted me to pull their ad out of the newspaper yesterday to look through (haven't done it yet...) instead of chuck it :) Funny how people influence you like that.
And, I thought it was interesting to see that your family first names run J-K-L and mine are I-J-K. Pretty close.
Love your list!
Sweet post, Diana.
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