My Three Corns...

In my house growing up at Thanksgiving dinner each year we were given three candy corns. We went around the table and each listed three things that we were most thankful for that year. We have all moved so far away and so far apart from each other that it sometimes seems strange not to see other family for Thanksgiving, so in an effort to remember my family today I wanted to share my three corns with them.

1~ I am so grateful for a wonderful family. My little family of four and my really big extended family also. I have been so very blessed with two amazing little boys and one beyond-wonderful husband. I am so grateful that Heavenly Father knows me and has sent me such wonderful people to learn and grow from, and to be supported by every day.

2~ I am grateful for the atonement that allows me to change and try each day to become better. Most especially I am grateful that the atonement allows for me to live with my family forever someday. Knowing why we are here and that we are striving for eternity makes every possible trial in this life worthwhile.

3~ It is so hard to choose just three but, I think this year especially I am grateful to be healthy and to have a new little boy who is practically perfect in every way. He is such a joyful, perfect, and beautiful addition to our family and I am so blessed to be able to watch him learn and grow every single day. I will never stop marveling at the wonder in a baby's eyes and at the perfect creation that is my responsibility.

Mom - thank you for such wonderful traditions that we can all carry with us even when we cannot be home. I miss you all!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!