20 things I am grateful for....

Ok. So I watched part of "The Secret" and while I don't know how much of it I completely subscribe to, I do like the part about being grateful. I especially feel the need to list these things because I have been feeling some stress in my life in the recent past and it feels good to remember that which I have been blessed with. It counteracts the negative things happening in my life quite well.

So here it is.

I'm grateful:

1. To be the mother of Rhiannon and Xander. Two wonderful, active, happy and smart kids
2. To have a job that causes me little stress and pays well for the area.
3. To have a roof over my head and food in my belly everyday.
4. For the gospel that teaches me how to improve, grow, love and live happily despite what life may throw at me.
5. For the gospel, because I have a ward family no matter where I go on this earth to help me if I need it.
6. For my wonderful mother who helps me emotionally, physically and spiritually every day.
7. For my brothers and sisters and brothers and sisters-in-law who love me no matter what and who enjoy being with me and are good listeners when I need to talk.
8. For a loving Heavenly Father who has provided many miracles in my life recently and in the past. So many that I can never deny Him.
9. For good friends that buoy me up in the storms: Tina, Heidi, Almond, Brenda, Emily, Lori, Irene, my co-workers, Nanette... and list goes on longer than I can list.
10. For a car that runs most of the time.
11. For beautiful mountains surrounding the valley I live in and the incredible sunsets we have here.
12. For the opportunity to go to college and get a degree.
13. For the opportunity to go on a mission and spread the gospel.
14. For the chance to see Canada, France, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Australia and a good part of the U.S. and some of the beauties they contain.
15. For my Lacefield family who still show kindness and love to me.
16. To live in the U.S. and have what a good amount of people on the earth would consider many riches.
17. To come from a strong and wonderful line of ancestors who embraced the gospel in the church's early days and who have lived good and productive lives. They give me a lot to live up to.
18. The members of my ward who teach with inspiration, love everyone they meet and who truly care for each other.
19. For my cats - even if one is dumber than dirt. :o)
20. The experiences that I've had in my life that have led me to this point in my life where I am learning how to truly forgive and let go of anger, to live more positively and more closely to the Lord.

I would love to hear what you're thankful for as well!