November = Thanks

In light of all the emotionally trying things lately, I have so much to be thankful for....sometimes it helps to make a list:
1)Jared
2)Kirina
3)Kysa
4)Jordan
5)My home
6)My career
7)Our ward
8)Our religion
9)Our beliefs(I think these are close but different)
10)Halloween candy!!!! (Especially the chocolate)
11)Great friends
12)Strong extended family roots
13)Working vehicles
14)Scrapbooking day
15)Aerobics
16)The ability to do aerobics
17)My sister (in-law)...but now my only sibling on Earth
18)My beautiful neice and her fourth birthday on Saturday!
19)My only Sorensen Nephew
20)Grandma T
21)Good health
22)Food to eat
23)Internet
24)Cell Phone
25)Technology
26)My mom
27)Tylenol
28)My ability to read, write and learn
29)Smallville (I love Tom Welling!)
30)Did I mention my MOM!
31)Hawaii (I have been 3 times in the last 11 years!)
Man, the list could go on and on and on....I like to remember all the things I have to be grateful for because I could get caught up in the disappointments lately, but why? What good would that do for anyone? Especially my kids! So anyone else going through a rough bout, make a list of your things to be grateful for and remember them when you are feeling down. Because there are many, many less fortunate than we are!