Happy Thanksgiving!

Good morning! This morning is such a special one, and we are very blessed too. Jeremiah had duty YESTERDAY and not TODAY! That is something to definitely be thankful for this morning. I want to take a few minutes to make a short list of the many things I am thankful for. After all, I don't have all day to write this, and you don't have all day to read it!! =0) Here goes it:

- My husband, who also happens to serve our country and protect our freedoms
- My beautiful daughters, and that they are healthy and smart
- My home and my vehicle, without those my basic necessities wouldn't be met.
- My family (extended) for their love and support for me growing up and now
- This country, to have these freedoms and to have such opportunity! What a blessing
- My health.
- My friends, I don't usually get to spend Thanksgiving with them, but they (you all) are thought of often as I go throughout my holidays
- The gospel, without it, we would still be in the dark ages
- The atonement, our way back to our Heavenly Loved ones
- The prophet, to constantly remind us where we need to strengthen our forces
- Books, I love to read whenever I get the chance
- Food, to keep my body going (although I think I eat a little more than necessary)

There are many more things that I am thankful for this Thanksgiving, (i.e scriptures) don't forget to give your thanks. I'm not sure if I'll find any candy corn, but a good friend of mine told me of a tradition she does in her home. Each plate has 3 candy corn on it before the start of the Thanksgiving feast. Each person takes a turn around the table and says one thing (so it circles the table 3 times) they are thankful for. After each thing said, a piece of candy corn is eaten. Once they are done, they say prayer and eat their feast. I think it's perfect to get everyone in the mindset of being thankful. Enjoy your loved ones and this VERY important day!!