Wednesday, August 5, 2009

grateful

This summer has been eventful. Not so much with big events, but with events that have had me thinking and evaluating my feelings for family and the gospel. We have friends and family who have lost loved ones, had children chose ways other than what they wish, had loved ones turn away from the family and the gospel. It seems to me my thoughts have been mostly family centered for most the summer. I am so grateful to have been raised in the family I was, with wonderful parents and patient sibblings who showed me love, even when I was selfish and undeserving. I am likewise blest with a great husband who also came from a wonderful family. Who knows where I would be without the influence of love and gospel teachings. Family is my greatest joy and I thank the Lord daily for the way I have be so greatly blest!

3 comments:

Happy Mom said...

Our thoughts are on the same wave length this summer!

I don't remember you EVER being selfish and undeserving! You were always the helpful, cheerful, patient one! Smiling and helping and making things better! Love you tons, sis!

Sandra and Rob said...

Love your thoughts. I had to grow up and live without family to fully appreciate them now. Thank goodness for family and good friends.

Grandma Nelson said...

Life is great & terrible! Family brings us the greatest joy and sadness we ever experience. Whatever happens we love and appreciate each one and pray for their success in the important endevors of life. Love to all