Crazy Grateful this month

This season we are entering is one of so much joy and today I want to share the things I am most thankful for. Heavenly Father has always given me more than I deserve. Without sounding like a cliche I can really, truly look back at decisions I have made, words I have said without thinking, and go "wow. I am an awful and terrible sinner". I can say that, yet here I am,engaged to a wonderful,handsome, kind man, I have a warm home, as much food as I want to eat, warm blankets, and an amazing, supportive family How did I get to be so lucky? How awesome is it that I was born in this country? I think sometimes we forget just how big this world is and how dang lucky we all are to be in America, where we can mostly say and do whatever we feel is right, where all of us can can vote and have a voice. We are all blessed with this freedom, and despite our circumstances we are loved by our Heavenly Father. I mean, it just renders me speechless because when you think about it on that scale and on those terms its like what do I have to complain about? It's nice to list out the things we are thankful and grateful for, to see them and intentional say thankyou for them. So here is my November grateful list! I am Thankful for in my life... + That I'm marrying my best friend + My family who have supported me, loved me, and helped me so much + Fiercely loyal friends who go above and beyond and who always cheer me up + The Gospel, I'm so blessed to be a member of the Church + My fiances cute little evil laugh he does sometimes + Sweets and baking + Rare Steak + Pinterest and all of the fun ideas it gives me + How funny Brandon is he always makes me laugh and Smile + My guitar and being able to play it for hours + Trips to Salt Lake with Brandon,temple square, and the Cheesecake Factory + Hot Showers and baths + That I come from a family that knows how to cook + That I was able to vote for a president for the first time + The beauty of living in a country where we can have different opinions + The game Just Dance + Disney Movies + Musicals + Country dancing + my clothes and my favorite brown boots + Gnomes- I just love them!!! Things I am thankful for about me... + that I am a nice person. I'm hardly perfect but in my heart I know I am kind-- that I would never intentionally hurt someone, or hold a grudge. I genuinely care about people and their lives. + That I know when to quit. Well, I am still working on this one. But-- that I know when to say my piece and then to walk away from a situation if it is hurtful or unsatisfying. This one is hard, but I am glad I have had the courage to do it when it has mattered. + My ability to see the beauty in things and humor in everyday life What are you grateful for this year? What is something you are thankful for about yourself?