Anderson Family

15 things I am thankful for:  After number two they are no particular order except fifteen should be at the top.

First and for most The Gospel because it directs my life and gives me the power to be with my family forever.

Second of course my family.  I am so blessed.  I love my family more than words can describe.  I have an amazing husband that I truly believe only he could put up with me.  I love my kids.  They are such blessings for me.  I love to just stare at them and I am filled with pure love for them.  Then of course my parents and siblings and in laws are all part of this.  My mom is one of my rocks in my life. 

Third my health and the health of my loved ones.  As you are around others and see others struggles I am always reminded of how blessed we are for good health.  Especially when I think back on the struggles with Rylin, I am thankful always that she is a beautiful and happy girl with us today.

Fourth my home.  I am so blessed to have a home and food to provide for my family.  I cannot imagine being homeless or not being able to feed my family.  I am so grateful that we are in our home and able to provide.  My heart aches for those that can't feed their children or don't have a home. 

Fifth my church calling.  I am currently the Relief Society Secretary and I LOVE IT!  It has truly been my favorite calling I have ever had.  I love the ladies I work with.  It has opened me up to seeing sisters in a whole new way. 

Sixth my job.  I have and still do dream of being a stay at home mom but I am also so glad to be able to have a job to help provide for my family.  Especially in this economy when so many are sufffering I am so thankful that I can help sustain our needs.

Seventh my love of photography.  I really do love to do photography in my leisure time.  It is fun and I love to see people's happy reactions to photos I take.

Eighth is books.  I love to read books.  Especially books by Marcia Lynn McClure.  This woman is amazing and I am so glad to know about her.

Ninth is modern technology.  I only get to see my sister once a year in person, but I can see her anytime on Facetime with modern technology.  To be able to connect with people through technology and all the things I can do with it at work, etc.  It is also something I believe we can't let go to our heads. 

Tenth is interior decorating.  If money wasn't an issue I would buy and decorate to my hearts content.  For now I like to tell other people how to decorate.

Eleventh is Lake Powell and Bear Lake and Moab and other vacation loves.  One of my favorite things to do is be at a beach or floating on water on a tube or boat and reading a book. 

Twevleth is my children's teachers.  I am so thankful for the teachers in both school and church that help teach my children.  They are growing leaps and bounds and I am amazed.

Thirteenth is showers and toilets and clean running water.  We are so blessed to have these things in our lives. 

Fourteenth is modern medicine.  I would be dead without things like antibiotics with some issues I have had in my life.  Rylin has been greatly blessed by modern medicine and technology as well. 

Fifteenth is my Savior.  What words can describe what He has done and does for all of us.  I love Him.