Top 5 Things I'm Thankful For...

1. Friends and family. Namely my dad, my mom, Aimee, Ben, Cooper, Isaac, Evie, Holli, Ben, Darcy, Max, Eliza, Kristy, Josh, Karlee, Kiya, Joe, Necia, Kaylea, the baby that's not here yet (I love her already!), Scott, Tamra, Jazelle (she's the cutest little doggy I've ever known!), Lora, Hayley, Lacey, Stormie, Marci, Nicole, Melissa, Megan, Brandie, and Jenny. Just because I didn't put your name doesn't mean you aren't my friend and I'm not thankful for you. Those are just the people that have really stepped up and helped me tons in the past little bit. I am SO THANKFUL FOR YOU GUYS!!!

2. My job. First of all, for the things I learn at work. I learn new things every day from the people I work with and the people that I work for. Things that will be useful now and later in life. And second, for even having a job at all. So many people don't have jobs these days and I feel so blessed to be one of those that do. I am truly blessed.

3. The gospel. I am so thankful to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I don't know where I would be if I didn't have it in my life and I mean that with all of my heart. I know that it is true. I don't just believe that it's true, I know that it is! Along with this I am so thankful for my Savior Jesus Christ and for his atonement. Because of him I can be with my family for eternity! And because of him I can repent for my sins. I love him!

4. Experiences. Yeah so I complain a little bit about the crap that happens in my life sometimes. But I am so thankful to have gone through the things that I have. They have made me who I am today. Losing friends, being poor, getting my heart broken, making wrong decisions, and being used...that all sucks. But because of those experiences I have gained friendships stronger than I thought possible, learned to be humble and thankful for what do have, realized how much I want a man that treats me the way my dad and brothers treat their wives, felt how good a right decision feels, and learned to stick up for myself (although I'm still working on that one.) My experiences have helped. shape my character.

5. Technology. Thanks to those who are smarter than the average human, we can now talk to our friends and family that are on the opposite side of the world with the push of a button. Or get a program on our computer that allows us to speak directly with someone anywhere else in the world with that same program, and have it feel like you are there in person. Texting, ipods, cell phones, lap tops, skype, internet, email, websites...what amazing inventions that allow us to stay in touch with loved ones, get things done faster and more efficient, and enjoy music anytime we want!

Overall, I'm just so thankful to be alive and happy!!