I have found myself thinking about all the blessings

I have. It's easy, when times are hard and trials are

present to play the oh poor me card. I think it's normal and all part of human nature. But one thing I have noticed this last six months is how much better life is when you remember what you DO have and that no matter how bad the trial things could always be worse.

The most amazing thing in the world to me is the bond that I have with my family. Each day I drag myself out of bed and do what I do for them. When works sucks, money's tight or the family is sick, I have found myself knowing that it could always be worse. . Maybe work sucks, but I have a job which is more than alot of people right now can say. Moneys tight, but all of our bills are paid. When Gary was so sick and struggling I knew it was only temporary. My timeframe for our trials is not always what Heavenly Father has in mind, so from this I have learned to be more patient.

That whole saying that you either see the glass as half full or half empty really applies. Our trials are preassigned to each of us and we can make the choice to always look for the best in situations, or feel sorry for ourselves and place blame. Either way, we go through the trial.

I really do have alot. A wonderful husband who is my best friend. Three amazing and jpyful children. These are eternal! What else is there!?