Today I am grateful for understanding. I am grateful for people that take the time to give it their best when someone else needs to be understood. I am grateful for communication, and the power and strength that it brings to any relationship. I am grateful.

Today I am exceptionally grateful for the wonderful friends that I have in my life. As I sit back and ponder the individuals that God has placed in my life, I am in complete awe at the idea that He sees fit to give me such blessings. I am so grateful for the laughter and the tears that are shared with my friends. They teach me so much every day and give me the strength I need in order to accomplish so many things, including getting out of bed each day.

Starting Over

I am grateful for the atonement of my Savior.

I am grateful for prayer and the power and peace it invokes.

I am grateful for Deep Blue essential oil blend.

I am grateful for my sweet, loving, understanding boyfriend, Jordan.

I am grateful for the wonderful parents that I have.

I am grateful for my job at ancestry.com.

Day 65

Sunday Dec 25th (Christmas Day)!!

1- I'm grateful for all the things I was blessed with today.

2- I'm grateful that I got to talk to so many of my loved ones and wish them a Merry Christmas.

3- I'm grateful that I got to skype with my brother and his family in Ohio.

4- I'm grateful that my family had such a good Christmas.

5- I'm grateful for Trix cereal and that we have it every Christmas.

6- I'm grateful for the kindness of my friend and his family.

7- I'm grateful for my friends the Woodwards.

8- I'm grateful for Almond milk.

9- I'm grateful for my nieces.

10- I'm grateful for my heavenly family and the true meaning of Christmas behind all the wrapping paper, twinkle lights, and hustle and bustle.

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Saturday Dec 24th (Christmas Eve)!!

1- I'm grateful that I got to spend time with my parents outside of the house.

2- I'm grateful for toy stores and old fashion toys.

3- I'm grateful that we got to have dinner at Macaroni Grill.

4- I'm grateful that Macey's was still open on our way home.

5- I'm grateful for black and white movies.

6- I'm grateful for A Muppet Christmas Carol.

7- I'm grateful that there are so many religions out there to help people find the best way they can be close to God and the Spirit.

8- I'm grateful that my parents go to such great lengths to try to ensure my happiness...even over a silly earring.

9- I'm grateful for the beautiful new look of the Riverwood's landscape.

10- I'm grateful for the store William's Sanoma.

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Friday Dec 23rd!

1- I'm grateful that I got to have a fun talk laying on the floor by the Christmas tree with my mom.

2- I'm grateful for Thai food.

3- I'm grateful that the activity on my date ended up as bowling even though ice skating could have been fun.

4- I'm grateful for the show Dr. Oz.

5- I'm grateful for mint chocolate chip ice cream.

6- I'm grateful for good movies that make you think, like Angels and Demons.

7- I'm grateful for guys that are ticklish so the playing field evens out a little.

8- I'm grateful that I was able to rescue Tabor and that he pulled over to nap instead of trying to drive while tired.

9- I'm grateful for my hair dryer.

10- I'm grateful that I know how to take quick showers and get ready quickly.

Day 62

All caught up again!

1- I'm grateful that I was able to spend time with my friend Michelle.

2- I'm grateful for the blessing of friendship.

3- I'm grateful for sugar cookies, frosting, sprinkles, and the little kid/carefree feeling you get when decorating them.

4- I'm grateful for shows like The Big Bang Theory.

5- I'm grateful for reassuring words.

6- I'm grateful for the times when I'm able to overcome even the simplest desires of the natural man such as being patient and explaining something rather than getting on someone's case because they don't understand something.

7- I'm grateful for all the hard work my mom does when she'd much rather relax and take a much deserved  break from life.

8- I'm grateful for The Bill Cosby Show.

9- I'm grateful for garages.

10- I'm grateful for straws.