September 16th: My Five Senses

I know this probably is a weird thing to be grateful, but I am. I think that people take the ability to see, hear, etc. for granted sometime. I know that I for one do. I honestly can't image not being able to hear or see the amazing things around us. I also can't image not being able to speak using my mouth. I know that I need to remember more often how truly blessed I really am.

September 15th: Future Commute

Today I am grateful for the commute that I will have in just over a week. I was bored at work today (for a brief moment) and I looked up on Mapquest.com how long it would take me to get home. The results were six minutes. I am going from about a twenty minute commute to a six minute!! It is going to be SO very nice!

September 14th: Modern Technology

I am grateful for modern technology and all that it allows me to do. I love being able to reconnect with old friends and stay in contact with family that lives far away. I like being able to see what is going on in peoples lives.

September 13th: My Cousin, Jennifer

Today I am grateful for my cousin Jennifer. We did a lot of things together growing up. Her Mom, My Aunt Shanna, was like a second mom to me. I have many great memories from my childhood and since of fun things we have done together. I am also grateful for Jen because she is helping me to find a new job at her work. She keeps me informed when new openings are posted and I REALLY do appreciate it!

Love ya Jen! You are AWESOME!

September 12th: My Primary Girls

Today I am very grateful for my Primary Girls. I currently (next week is my last week :( ) teach the Valiant 10 Girls class and I REALLY do love each one of my girls. I am grateful for the patience and love they show me. I love being their teacher. It has been fun to watch them learn and grow. They are amazing girls! I know that they will do great things in life.

September 11th: My Freedom

 I am grateful that I live in the country that I do. I know that our country is far from perfect and that I don't agree with the people who are running our country, but I am grateful to live here in America. I am grateful for the many opportunities that I do. I know that I am VERY blessed in that respect.

I am also grateful for the men and women who flight for our freedoms everyday and for those men and women who lost their lives 9 years ago today.

September 10th: The Greek Festival

I know it probably sounds weird that I am grateful for The Greek Festival, but it has become a little tradition each year in my life. I really enjoy going and eating yummy Greek food and having an enjoyable evening with those people who join us, whether they are family or friends. I really do enjoy experiencing food from other countries. It makes life a little more interesting.

September 9th: Music

I am so grateful that music is a part of my life. I feel that music can really set the mood of a person. Music has been something I have enjoyed since I was little. Whether it is country I am listening to, or classical, or rock, I enjoy it. I love being introduced to new groups and expanding my taste in music.

I wish I were more musically gifted, but I will take the little talent that I have.

September 8th: Answered Prayers

Today I am SO VERY grateful for answered prayer! We found a new place to live!! We have been worried about not being  able to find some where new to live by the end of the month, but it happened! I am grateful for the new adventure that this is place will bring into my life!

September 6th: The Theatre

I love going to the theatre and seeing musicals/play. I love being able to  enjoy other peoples talents and just have an enjoyable evening out. I am grateful for the evening out every couple of months that Shaun and I have to share together at the theatre. 

September 6th: Lazy Days

I love and am really grateful for having days where there isn't anything important to do and you can spend them relaxing. I had a day like that today and it was SO nice! Life gets really busy sometimes and there doesn't always seem to be time just enjoy life.

September 5th: Friends

I am honestly so grateful for my friends. They are amazing people, who I have a lot of fun with. I love being able to laugh and just be myself.

This weekend alone Shaun and I have got to help celebrate the marriage of one friend, go swimming and play cards with another set of friends, and go to dinner and play games at yet another set of friends house.

I truly do feel so grateful to have the friends I do right now in life. I know they are in my life for a reason.

September 4th: My Job

I may not always love my job, but I am very grateful that I have a job and that I am able to earn money to help provide for our household. I really do enjoy working with most of my co-workers and I am grateful for that things that I have learned in the last 4 and a half years.

September 3rd: My In-Laws

Today I am grateful for Shaun's wonderful parents. I am grateful for the way that they raised their son(s) and for the things they taught him that have helped him become who he is today. They are wonderful people!

I am also grateful that they have been so accepting of me from the very beginning. I have felt like I belonged and was welcome from day one. I really enjoy Sunday dinners at their home and being able to get to know them better. I am also REALLY grateful that I was introduced to body work... My life will NEVER be the same!

September 2: My Parents

Today I am grateful for my parents and the love and support they have given me in my life. They are part of the reason I am who I am today. Thanks Mom and Dad for all you have given me in life. I love you!

September 1: My Husband, Shaun

I am really blessed to have such a great husband! He is an amazing man, who does so much for me. He lets me be me and loves me for who I am. He supports me in all that I do and all I want to do. He provides so much for us and I know that he will always do his best for provide for our family. I love him SO much! I couldn't ask for anyone better!

The Beginning

Do you every feel like you are stuck in a rut and don't know how to get out? Well that is currently how I am feeling about life. I am having a hard time just live in the here and now. I really wanted it to be the future  and to have all the things that I am currently wanting for badly (a baby, a new job, and to be able to start school.. to name a few things...). I know that I should not be living my life like this. I know that I need to patient and that in due time I will receive the things the Lord wants me to have.

So this brings me to why I am starting this blog. I have felt for a while now that I need to start a gratitude journal to help remind myself of all the great blessings I have in my life at this moment. I know that I truly do have so much. Sometimes I just get caught up in wanting what I don't have and I forget about all that I have in my life now.

The goal for this blog is to post one thing a day that I am grateful for. Wish me luck :)