As November comes to an end and December starts up I am so thankful for what I have. I have not had an easy year. I had a rough pregnancy, we had to move, one of my best friends moved to Oklahoma, and I had to leave my baby in the hospital for eight days. Even though my life is still not perfect and I still struggle with different things on a daily basis, I am so thankful that I have four healthy kids and a husband who works so hard for us so that I can stay home with the kids.
I have had two cousins that have had major events happen in their lives that really make you put things into perspective. My cousin Clarissa went home today after spending 102 days in the hospital following a really bad four wheeling accident. It has been a big struggle for her and her husband. They have both worked so hard so they can be together at home instead of in the hospital. I am so amazed and thankful for all the miracles that have happened in their lives. Today I found out that another cousin had to take his daughter in for surgery today only to find out that the cancer she beat 4 years ago is back. It breaks my heart to think about all this little girl has already gone through and what she has ahead. I also pray that I will see another miracle happen and that she will beat cancer for the second time in her life. She is a strong little girl and has the support of many family members behind her.
When things like this happen it really puts things into perspective. The things that I struggle with on a daily basis are not that important and I really need to learn to get over it and look at the big picture. I am so thankful for my family both my little family and my big extended family and for the love and support we feel from everyone. I don't know what I would do without family. Living so far away from everyone makes you appreciate everything even more. At this Christmas season I hope I am able to focus more on the love of the Savior because I know that if I can do that, everything else will fall into place.
