Grateful

You know, life throws you things that you do not expect. People will hurt you. But people will be there for you when you're hurt. You are given hard trials. Some that may seem impossible to overcome. Two quotes I absolutely LOVE and always remember are: "You are only given this life because you are strong enough to live it." and "If God brings you to it; He will bring you through it."

I am so grateful for those who I know will always be there for me regardless of who I am, how I act, who I married, who my family is, ect. I have decided to dedicate this post to the things and people I am grateful for.

I am grateful for my husband. I am grateful for how loving he is. I am grateful for his kinds words and encouragement he always gives. This man would never say one bad thing about anyone. He always find the good in everyone. Even if they have hurt him. He never has yelled at me or our children. Even if he tried, he'd end up in tears. He is such  good daddy. Jett loves his daddy so much and is so excited to see him when he walks through the door from work. I love Jane's smile when she looks at her daddy. And it's not only her smile, you can see the love she has for him through her eyes. I can't imagine my life without him. He is the best man I know.

I am grateful for my son. He made me who I am today. He made me a mommy. And I will be forever grateful for him. He is so smart and loving. He loves to help with his baby sister. He loves to "quweem up" (clean up) when she has a dirty face or when he spills something on the floor. He helps me put laundry away. This boy is so kind. He says thank you for everything. He loves to say prayers and the entire time we are at the table he asks to say the prayer over and over again. When I am having a bad day, he comes up and says, "Awww mommy, hug." He gives the best hugs. Love my baby boy.

I am grateful for my daughter. I am so grateful that she came when she did. She is so fun. She is a sassy little thing. She loves her big brother so much. She looks at him with those big brown eyes of hers and is so intrigued by him. She is so happy all.the.time. It makes being a mom so easy. She is such a mama's girl. I can't walk out of the room without her having a break down. And I don't even care. I have learned to do my make up and dishes one handed. Love my sweet girl.

I am grateful for my mom. Everyday I wish she was with me, but I know where she is and am grateful to know I will see her again. She was the biggest example of how a person should be. So kind, so genuine, so spiritual. She's everything I want to be and hope to be.

I am grateful for my dad and step-mom. Meshing our two families haven't been easy and it still isn't easy. We've had some bad times, but we have had some really good times, as well. But doesn't every family? I know they will be there for me always. I am so grateful for them and everything they provided to me when I was growing up and even now. Thank you, parentals. ;)

I am grateful for ALL of my siblings whether you are biological, step or in laws. Everyone of you have had a huge impact in my life.

I am grateful for modern medicine. Without it, my buddy wouldn't be here. I am so grateful he was diagnosed with diabetes at such a young age. Who knows how much harder it would have been if he got it as a teenager.

I am grateful for the Gospel. I am so grateful for the Atonement and I know everyone can be forgiven from their sins. I am grateful for the peace and happiness it brings me and the love I know my Heavenly Father haves for me. No one is perfect. Everyone has made mistakes. But it doesn't make it okay to judge anyone for the past or the present. I am guilty of this, I will admit. I am trying to be better. I am not perfect and I never will be. I have said and done things I regret. But I know, I will continue making mistakes throughout the rest of my life but I can be forgiven from these things through the Atonement of our Savior.

I have come to understand that you can't make everyone happy. But the people who matter will stick by your side and will love you, regardless. Life is hard. People will come and go. But it's not the end of the world. Everything will be okay.