I am Thankful for....

Thanksgiving gives us time to ponder on what is important in our lives and what we are thankful for. I am so thankful for my family. To me nothing in life is more important than family.

I am so thankful for my eternal companion, Rick, for the thirty-three years we have been together, for his patience, love, his hard work ethic and even his great humor! He is my best friend!

I am thankful for our children: Jason, Matthew, Stephanie and Eric. Even though they are grown they are the most important blessings in my life and have brought me more happiness than I could ever imagine. We love you!

I am thankful for each of their spouses: Lacey, Katie, Brett and Joy. I am so thankful that their parents raised such caring and loving children. They have been a blessing in our family and I want each of them to especially know that Rick and I love and care for them very deeply.

I am thankful for our eight grandchildren and the little spirit to arrive in June. They give Rick and I a reason to life. Each one is so precious and a blessing from Heavenly Father. I now know why they say that grandchildren are god's gift for raising our own children.


Lastly, I am thankful for my own parents and siblings. I never knew my father and someday I look forward to being able to get to know him. What a wonderful plan we have been given, that we may each have a family here on earth and be sealed together forever. Nothing in life means more to me. Family is the essense of our life here.