"An Attitude of Gratitude"
Recently I have been dwelling on how blessed we are! Honestly, I could not have imagined the life of happiness and health that we have.
Just read this!: Thomas S. Monson: An Attitude of Gratitude
Thomas and I are so blessed to have a warm house, food to eat, a loving ward family, a wonderful education and progressing jobs and much, much more!
As silly as it sounds, today as I was putting groceries away, I was annoyed with how much food was in the freezer! I was having trouble fitting everything into it... So silly. And then it hit me: BE THANKFUL, DUMMY! Oops... Sometimes the logical side of me will step in a humble me. I promise I'm not crazy!
It's important for us to look around us and recognize just how blessed we are. Through a few heartbreaking tragedies of these last few weeks, I have been humbled. My grandmother is slowly passing away and I am so thankful my sister is there to help! She is my hero. My grandparents (both in their nineties!) require assistance in every day tasks. My sweet sister Jessie has taken that responsibility upon herself and has devoted 100% of her time and effort to making them comfortable. Although some days, and nights, are tough, she handles it with grace and determination. She has done wonderful things for them! Without any formal training, she taught herself how to help them exercise, weaned them off of unnecessary medications, and much more! I love her to death and I am so thankful to have a loving sister there to help them and not a cold, sad facility.
A friend of mine lost her baby just a few weeks before she was due. When I was given the news of this heartbreaking story, I lost it. I almost dropped the phone. Luckily, Thomas was there to comfort me. Whether this is a blessing or a curse, I take other people's situations and emotions on as my own. I put myself in my friend's position and could barely speak. What a shock. Although this was some of the saddest news I had ever received, I am comforted by my knowledge that families can be together forever! Honestly, this is one of those "Aha!" moments of life. We've heard this phrase so many times throughout the years and it is finally hitting me. Knowing that that little baby's family will be able to raise her in heaven is such a comfort to me. Not all is lost. They will know her, love her, and spend forever with her! My friend posted the quote "There is no footprint too small that cannot leave an imprint in this world." What beautiful words! That child is loved so much already! I am sad but at the same time so happy that they will be reunited again. I love this gospel!
If you are interested in eternal families, please visit here: Robert D. Hales: The Eternal Family
If anyone is ever curious and wants to know more about the Latter Day Saint religion, PLEASE contact me! I would love to answer any and all questions you may have.
This next week will be one of the busiest weeks of my life! (Besides the week before our wedding...yikes!) Thomas and I are revving up for our Open House this Saturday. The menu will be quite delicious, if I don't say so myself ;) I will be sure to post pictures of the party!
On Monday I will fly out for a two day business trip. Although I've done this once before, I still get the nervous jitters. To brief y'all on my job, I am a Trainer for Custom Register Solutions. CRS is a point of sale company that is used in many Little Caesars locations. I will fly to Lakeville, Minnesota to bounce around a couple stores that are receiving our system. I absolutely LOVE getting to work with the clients face to face. A couple years ago, I was able to travel to Lebanon, TN to train a new client. It was a blast! Although I am thankful my job doesn't require a lot of travel, it's fun to go places and get paid for it!
As soon as I get back, Thomas and I will head off to visit his (our!) family in Aurora, CO! This will be a much needed vacation from the hectic school and work schedules. Thomas and I basically see each other long enough to say hello and fall into bed. Busy, busy!
Now for the mushy part! Do not proceed unless you want to hear some lovey dovey gah gah stuff :)
Thomas and I are so madly in love, it's ridiculous. I knew I loved him, but I had no idea how my love for him would grow even more! I know we're still in our "honeymoon phase", but I honestly don't see this stopping. Ever. I see the love that both of our parents have and I know that's where we're heading!
Thomas works so hard and stays so positive, even when times are stinky. I love this man! He treats me like a princess and spoils me rotten. He helps our family by doing the not-so-fun stuff like budgeting. We compliment each other so well, it scares me sometimes! He is perfect for me. We are perfect for each other.
Okay, okay! I'm done...for now! Stay tuned for the next "I'm out of town and missing my husband so I'm going to blog about him" post! ;)
Just read this!: Thomas S. Monson: An Attitude of Gratitude
Thomas and I are so blessed to have a warm house, food to eat, a loving ward family, a wonderful education and progressing jobs and much, much more!
As silly as it sounds, today as I was putting groceries away, I was annoyed with how much food was in the freezer! I was having trouble fitting everything into it... So silly. And then it hit me: BE THANKFUL, DUMMY! Oops... Sometimes the logical side of me will step in a humble me. I promise I'm not crazy!
It's important for us to look around us and recognize just how blessed we are. Through a few heartbreaking tragedies of these last few weeks, I have been humbled. My grandmother is slowly passing away and I am so thankful my sister is there to help! She is my hero. My grandparents (both in their nineties!) require assistance in every day tasks. My sweet sister Jessie has taken that responsibility upon herself and has devoted 100% of her time and effort to making them comfortable. Although some days, and nights, are tough, she handles it with grace and determination. She has done wonderful things for them! Without any formal training, she taught herself how to help them exercise, weaned them off of unnecessary medications, and much more! I love her to death and I am so thankful to have a loving sister there to help them and not a cold, sad facility.
A friend of mine lost her baby just a few weeks before she was due. When I was given the news of this heartbreaking story, I lost it. I almost dropped the phone. Luckily, Thomas was there to comfort me. Whether this is a blessing or a curse, I take other people's situations and emotions on as my own. I put myself in my friend's position and could barely speak. What a shock. Although this was some of the saddest news I had ever received, I am comforted by my knowledge that families can be together forever! Honestly, this is one of those "Aha!" moments of life. We've heard this phrase so many times throughout the years and it is finally hitting me. Knowing that that little baby's family will be able to raise her in heaven is such a comfort to me. Not all is lost. They will know her, love her, and spend forever with her! My friend posted the quote "There is no footprint too small that cannot leave an imprint in this world." What beautiful words! That child is loved so much already! I am sad but at the same time so happy that they will be reunited again. I love this gospel!
If you are interested in eternal families, please visit here: Robert D. Hales: The Eternal Family
If anyone is ever curious and wants to know more about the Latter Day Saint religion, PLEASE contact me! I would love to answer any and all questions you may have.
This next week will be one of the busiest weeks of my life! (Besides the week before our wedding...yikes!) Thomas and I are revving up for our Open House this Saturday. The menu will be quite delicious, if I don't say so myself ;) I will be sure to post pictures of the party!
On Monday I will fly out for a two day business trip. Although I've done this once before, I still get the nervous jitters. To brief y'all on my job, I am a Trainer for Custom Register Solutions. CRS is a point of sale company that is used in many Little Caesars locations. I will fly to Lakeville, Minnesota to bounce around a couple stores that are receiving our system. I absolutely LOVE getting to work with the clients face to face. A couple years ago, I was able to travel to Lebanon, TN to train a new client. It was a blast! Although I am thankful my job doesn't require a lot of travel, it's fun to go places and get paid for it!
As soon as I get back, Thomas and I will head off to visit his (our!) family in Aurora, CO! This will be a much needed vacation from the hectic school and work schedules. Thomas and I basically see each other long enough to say hello and fall into bed. Busy, busy!
Now for the mushy part! Do not proceed unless you want to hear some lovey dovey gah gah stuff :)
Thomas and I are so madly in love, it's ridiculous. I knew I loved him, but I had no idea how my love for him would grow even more! I know we're still in our "honeymoon phase", but I honestly don't see this stopping. Ever. I see the love that both of our parents have and I know that's where we're heading!
Thomas works so hard and stays so positive, even when times are stinky. I love this man! He treats me like a princess and spoils me rotten. He helps our family by doing the not-so-fun stuff like budgeting. We compliment each other so well, it scares me sometimes! He is perfect for me. We are perfect for each other.
Okay, okay! I'm done...for now! Stay tuned for the next "I'm out of town and missing my husband so I'm going to blog about him" post! ;)
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