Thankful

Last night, whilst dreaming I had my very own "It's a Wonderful Life" moment. I'll spare you the juicy details, but it suffices to say that at the end of the dream I was frantic. I knew exactly where I wanted to be and who I wanted to be with but I was unable to think of a way to get there. I kept thinking 'how did I get myself into this mess' kind of thoughts, looking for a way out when suddenly it dawned on me that nothing was permanent and the changes I had made in my life could be reversed with grief, but a very small amount. I became so grateful and thought quickly of all the ways I could fix it, someone could come get me. It wasn't too late.

 At this time I awoke to the sounds of my son babbling in his crib.  It was such a sweet and welcome sound, I had never been more happy to be woken up at 5:50 in the morning. I gave my husband a tight hug and practically skipped up the stairs to get Bentley.

I've always wondered how that would feel, to suddenly lose the thing or the person--or people who are most important to you in your life and then to wake up and suddenly have them restored. Now I know. It was such a vivid dream...I really thought it was reality. And how grateful I am that it was not, today I am just thankful.
I'm full of gratitude for each babble, each giggle and every little smile Bentley gives me, I enjoyed cleaning my house so my husband could come home to a clean kitchen and front room and I am incredibly grateful for a man who loves deeply, listens attentively and has never been anything but patient with me. Bentley's birth aside, the day I married Jake was the happiest day of my life and the best decision I have ever been blessed to make.

 Thank You, Sweet Heart. 

                              


As I contemplate how grateful I am to have this special gift of gratitude I think about the lesson we had yesterday in Activity days. It was on the Christmas spirit and what gifts we are going to give others, and the Savior.
President Monson reccommended we give obedience and that we will cease to be contentious and quarrelsome.
:) I'm still thinking about my gift to the savior, but I'm starting to have an idea of what the Lord would want most from me.

                           What are you giving to the Lord this Christmas? 
Come worship at his feet.
Think of the baby Jesus in his manger.
Think of the Christ Child with so much to do before him.
He is Mighty to Save.
He is our Savior.

:) Merry Christmas everyone.  Let December begin.