I know that my last entry was so depressing. I have been thinking about that since I wrote it down. There are so many things that I just don't say out loud and for a long time, being so upset about my back and feeling absolutley hopeless has been one of them. I am trying to come to the conculsion that for whatever reason, right now having my back hurt the way it does all the time is just something that I NEED to deal with and learn from. I am a true believer that EVERYTHING happens for a REASON. Despite the message that my last entry put out there, I really am fine. Yes, my back hurts...but No it is not the end of the world, and I refuse to let the negative thoughts destroy me. I found this "LIST" quite a while ago, and thought it would be nice to write it down. So here goes, this is my gratitude list. I think everyone should try this. These are in no paticular order, and certainly not the only things I am thankful for.
#1. Name ten physical abilities you are greatful for.
~The ability to see
~The ability to hear
~The ability to move (even if it causes pain and I am slow doing it.)
~The ability to do taste
~The ablility to DRIVE
~The ability to have babies (I know so many GOOD people who can't)
~The ablity to hold and kiss my babies
~The ability to change my daughter's diapers (yes...I really am greatful for this)
~The ability to do my own hair
~The ability to do my own makeup
#2. Name ten material posessions you are greatful for.
~My house
~My wedding ring
~My Van
~My husband's car
~My dishwasher
~My microwave
~My deep freezer
~Cute clothes (that fit well and make me feel good about myself)
~My T.V.
~My D.V.R. (so that when I miss my favorite shows, I can still watch them!)
(and yes...I know my ancestors are rolling in their graves right now!)
#3. Name 10 Living people you are greatful for.
REALLY...Only 10??? I could name a thousand!
~My husband
~Zackary
~Jacob
~Emma
~My parents
~My sisters and brother's in law
~My neices and nephews (Kyle, Tyler, K.D., Jaxon and Chloe)
~His parents
~His sister & Brother in law
~Jamie
~My kid's teacher's
~Thomas S. Monson
Yes I know this was more then ten...but REALLY? Only 10?
#4. Name 10 deceased people you are greatful for.
Again, only 10? Every single person I list was simply AMAZING.
~Amy (my sister, who in death, has taught me so much about life)
~Dana (there just are no words.)
~Grandma H. (who ALWAYS knew how to make me laugh)
~Grandpa H.
~Grandma Mc.
~Grandpa Mc.
~Grandma D.
~Grandma and Grandpa B. (who loved and accepted me from day 1)
~Joseph Smith
~Pres. Hinkley
#5. Name ten things about nature you are greatful for.
~BEAUTIFUL sunsets
~The Oceans
~Pretty flowers (escpecially lilies, sunflowers and roses.)
~Trees
~Fall leaves and colors
~Beautiful snowstorms (as long as everyone is safe and home.)
~Waterfalls
~Mountains
~Grass
~Little streams
#6. Name ten things about today.
(I took this literally)
~A quiet morning
~Lunch with a friend :)
~Emma sleeping
~Boys coming home from school with lots of stories to tell
~My daily phone call from my Scottie
~The opportunity to eat a meal as a family
~The ability to take my own children to school today and everyday.
~Emma playing right next to me (yep..she woke up)
~Scouts
~That Kristin's babies are still living healthily inside her tummy!
#7. Name ten places on earth that you are greatful for.
~HAWAII! (of course)
~Oregon
~St. George
~DISNEYLAND
~Morgan (who knew?)
~ALL of the temples
~Temple square in S.L.C.
~Florida
~My husband's arms
~Right here where I sit :)
#8. Name ten modern inventions that you are greatful for.
~Dishwasher
~A garage door opener
~Computers
~My chi (flat iron for my hair)
~Microwave
~Cell phones
~Internet
~Ipod
~Caller I.D.
~Digital Camera
#9. Name ten foods you are greatful for
~BBCUE Chicken Pizza (Who knew?)
~Hawaiian Haystacks
~Lasagna
~Ham and Funeral Potatoes
~Roast Beef
~Baked Potatoes
~Candy...(Yes it is considered food)
~Fair food...example, cotton candy, Scones, Choc. dipped bannanas etc.
~FRESH vegetables
~Thanksgiving dinner!
#10. Name 10 things about people you are greatful for.
~Caring hearts
~A friend who listens
~A shoulder to cry on
~A sense of humor
~Willingness to help when needed...
~When someone is in tune with the spirit and LISTENS to those promptings
~Humility
~Confidence
~Apologetic
~Sincere
