I am Thankful for:

I feel very blessed this year. I am truly grateful for all the Lord has given me.

Of course, I am thankful for my husband and my dear son. I could write for days about both of them and what they mean to me.

I am thankful that I was blessed to spend a year with three special girls in my home. I love Ann, Taylor and Ariyona very much. They have brought new experiences, new challenges and stretched my abilities so much. I am better person because of each of them.

I am thankful for all the wonderful people I have met on my journey with Hayden. I have been blessed to meet some amazing people that have taught me so much.

I am grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ.

I am especially grateful for the Savior's influence in my daily life. He lives. He loves me. I am so humbled by that statement but I know how true it is. He knows me, he loves me and he guides me.

I am thankful for the Holy Ghost and his guidance and influence in my life. I am able to face challenges far beyond my ability with his peace and reassurance.

I am grateful for great friends. Ones that truly help to bear my burdens and lift me up when I feel I can't go on. There are many but especially Jodi and Suzi. Thank you for being my constant support and biggest fans. I couldn't go through life without you.

I am grateful that Thomas and I are both employed. In this economy it definitely makes me realize what a true blessing this is. And, I am especially thankful for the hours I work. What a blessing and dream to be able to drop Hayden off at school and pick him up.

It has been a good year. True, we have had our share of trials and heartbreaks. I wouldn't know what to do without them. But, it is through these trials that I have learned the love of my Savior. The trials have humbled me to be more willing to accept the Saviors will for me and the the path he wants me to walk. I am striving to have my will be more in line with his will.

I am grateful for so many blessings.