Blessed are Me...

Hello Blog, you long lost friend. Where have I been?...Very good question. Fear not, for I am back.

I have found myself feeling so blessed lately, more blessed than I can ever remember feeling in my entire life. Now don't get me wrong, I have challenges daily, but all-in-all, I feel my Heavenly Father's love abundantly. I appreciate so many things in my life, small things, big things, free things, expensive things....hmmm, sounding a little bit like Dr. Seuss.

My Blessings:

My Family...I have such a crazy, ambitious, intelligent, witty husband, who dares to dream big, bigger than I would ever dare. I know he loves me and truly is concerned for my happiness. He forever amazes me in the "miracles" he pulls off with his business. He has a soft heart. He is even-tempered and his example reminds me to not sweat the small stuff.

I have beautiful, healthy children. I have such high hopes for them. They keep life interesting and bring me so much joy. I have never worked harder in my life at this job of being a mother, but realize it is very rewarding. When the day is through I have 3 beautiful children and wouldn't trade them for a tight body, money, or a clean house.
I have awesome parents who are literally such a delight to hang-out with. They have devoted their lives to their faith and their children. They are insightful and I trust their judgement. They are great examples to my children and G-ma Lisa has a special way helping us raise our sassy, extremely intelligent Eliana MiShelle.
I have sister's that are great examples to me. They are my best friends and I find their humor to be hilarious. I enjoy spending as much time with them as possible.
I have darling nieces and nephews that only add to the fun.

Healthy as an Ox...I am so thankful for me and my family's health! Good health is vital and I am continuously thankful for mine. Although I walk on the edge of o-ding on DC w V and chocolate on a daily basis.

GS...Gold Spur. The Lord's hand has without a doubt been involved with our trucking company. I am overwhelmed with the blessings we have received in our business over the last 3 years.

My Faith...my biggest questions in life are answered by my faith. I am comforted in times of need by knowing the truths of this world and the world after this life. I am forever grateful that I can be with my family; the people I cherish most, forever and ever and ever...no getting rid of me.

I often feel I am not deserving of all the blessing the Lord has blessed me with. I wonder why so many people struggle with such devastating, life altering trials, and I seem to breeze through life. Is this just the calm before the storm? Is there something on the way that is going to blow my socks off? Sometimes I worry about this. For the time, I am just trying to be worthy of the blessing I have been given. I make it a point to thank my Father in Heaven for all He has blessed me with and also pray for more blessings...that's right Lord, just keep 'em coming. I ask Him to send blessings that He sees fit for me as well. I pray for Him to keep me humble, to help me avoid the pride cycle. It can be easy to forget the Man Upstairs when life is going well.

Living in Vernal for the last 3 years has been a very unique and treasured experience. No matter what happens in the future, I believe these last 3 years will always be my most cherished memories...as I type this, I noticed I had been "Nigga Knocked" by my little sister MiSh with some homemade chocolate chip cookies, my favorite.

Life is good. Here's to the next 31 years!