- My Babies. The little people who amaze me every day with their Christ-like qualities: forgiveness without reserve, love that sees no faults, and happiness untainted by the sadness of circumstance. They have nothing. They give everything. Because of them, I understand why I am on this earth. Before I met them, I was just moving from day to day, with not much purpose guiding my actions. Now that I know them, I am truly living.
- My Family. As my Mom told me last night, we are meant to be in families. We long for it, that love that can come only from those whose blood you share...the understanding that comes only from a Mother who has watched you grow from Day 1. The more I move through life, the more I am aware that she really does know me better than I know myself. I am thankful for a Father who teaches me kindness, patience, and hard work. I'm still a work in progress, but he'll never give up on me. Those two people have shown me selfless love that I don't think can ever be replicated. Finally there are my four angels. Bess, Em, Nat, Buddy...my examples in everything. I feel honored just to know you, let alone be your sister.
- The Capacity to Love. Love has two sides; one that helps you feel infinite happiness, and another that can send you into the deepest sadness. Luckily, the potential smiles are worth the risk of the tears. I will never understand love, as I don't think any of us will. But I do understand a little bit better the power of this mysterious emotion. It fascinates me that we human beings have the ability to love infinitely. We can love as many people as we want, as much as we want, for as long as we want. Don't ever be scared to love anyone or anything, as terrifying as it can be to let your heart become that vulnerable. We were sent here to love. It's worth it.
- The Gospel of Jesus Christ. Having the last 3 things wouldn't be worth it if I did not know the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The eternal perspective I see from the Gospel makes it possible for me to say goodbye to these children, because I know I'll see them again someday, if not even until heaven. It makes it possible for me to become close with my family because I know we'll be together forever. It makes it possible for me to allow my heart to love, because I know that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love me infinitely and personally.
Now, on a lighter note, I have some blessings on my mind that are a bit more trivial. Though trivial, I am extremely thankful for them. This list is going to be long, because I've got a lot on my mind and I'm in the mood to ramble. Here goes nothin.
- Warm blankets
- Sunshine
- Colors
- Modern Family
- My Moshi pillow
- Music in all its forms
- Things that smell good
- Sudoku
- Cheetos
- Ryan Reynolds
- Bonfires w/ roasted mallows
- The Bean Game & Nerts
- Strawberries
- Nick Jonas
- Harry Potter movies
- Socks that match
- My mattress at home
- Cycling classes/treadmills
- Frozen yogurt
- Flowers, particularly daisies
- Clean water
- Skype conversations
- My slippers
- Airplanes
- Tank
- Children
- Cheddar Cheese
- Sunsets. And sunrises.
- Olivia the Pig
- Stupid movies
- Good movies
- Funny movies
- Scriptures
- Mornings
- Tucanos
- People who DON'T hack my email
- Snowball fights
- Making snowmen
- Sledding
- Just snow in general
- Oldies music
- The fact that Christmas is in one month
- Hot tubs/hot springs
- Jungles
- Pie
- Anything banana
- Ecuadorian passion fruit ice cream
Happy Thanksgiving!!
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