Thankful

I am grateful for

The people in my life:

• Mom: for doing so many little things to make my life better and always loving me no matter what
• Dad: for being the most patient person I know and for his example of diligence and faith
• Joseph: for being such a hard worker and being an example of service
• Jeniel: for helping me learn to balance life and school and have fun, and for helping me stay motivated
• My grandparents: who are now gone, but I continue to be blessed because of them
• All of my extended family and great friends who bring joy and meaning to my life

Health:  I'm grateful that pretty much worst thing I have to suffer is the occasional cold or flu.  I am blessed with heath both physically and mentally and I am so very grateful for it.

Education: I'm grateful for a mind that is alert and that can learn.  I'm grateful for the means to attend school and earn a degree.  I love being able to learn new ideas, figure things out, and increase my skills.

Utah: A lot of people often express their dislike of Utah for various reasons.  Utah isn't perfect, by any means.  But there are lot of things that I am very grateful for about Utah.

• Temples everywhere!
• Mountains: beautiful sites and hiking
• Most of my family is here
• 4 seasons (weather is never boring)
• Relatively safe: kids can play outside, we don't have to have bars on our windows, or fences and gates around our houses
• No hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunami's, or other huge natural disasters  (but probably a big earthquake someday)
• Wonderful people from all different backgrounds: lots of talent!
• Temple square events
• Southern Utah sites: beautiful!
• Missionary opportunities

Most of all, I'm grateful to my Heavenly Father for blessing me with everything that I have: my life and the opportunity to serve the people around me.  I'm grateful for His love which is brought to me through those around me.