My 58th Birthday Blessings

My Beautiful Birthday Cake

made by Shanel

Instead of doing my "Sunday Six" this week I've been pondering on "My Birthday Blessings"

Six to be exact even though I have many more

1. Knowing who I am....A Child of God. I know my Heavenly Father loves me and is aware of my joys and sorrows. I so grateful for the Savior's example and most importantly for his sacrifice in my (our) behalf.

2. My family....I have been blessed with a wonderful family. I'm so grateful for parents that devoted their lives to me, who took me to church and saw that I was taught the basics of the Gospel so I could begin to have a testimony of my own. Then there's Reg, my man, who after 40 years of marriage still adores me. I know because he tells me, but more than that he shows me through his thoughtfulness, support and loving kindness. Then there's my children and their spouses whom I feel like Heavenly Father must of let me hand pick. I love them so much! One of my greatest blessing is that they are all striving to obey God's commandments, that they serve in the Church and are raising their family in righteous homes. And of course my 8 darling grandchildren, who are the greatest joy in my life. All I have to do is think of them and I smile.

3. Friendships....both past, present and my "forever friends". Because I never had any brothers and sisters I feel like I have been given an extra bonus with the very best friends ever. Through my childhood, in school, my neighbors, in the church, raising our children, and now as Empty Nester's. Thanks for uplifting me, for teaching me, for laughing with me, for crying with me, thanks for all the memories.

4. Good health....at this age that truly is a blessing! I'm so happy that I pretty much can do just about anything I want to. Walk, run (I really don't like to do that ever) exercise, play with my grandchildren etc. I'm just grateful that Reg and I are both healthy as well as all of family members.

5. The places I've been and the people I've met....we have so fortunite that we've been able to travel to so many beautiful places and witness God's creations in many parts of the world. Many of the places we've gone have been with our "Forever Friends" Jim and Nancy. That alone is a blessing. We were talking the other day and decided that if we never go another place ( which with this economy we might not!) we've have enough to last us a lifetime.

6. For the beauty......that surrounds us here in St. George. I feel like we live in a safe, peaceful community here. There are still things that I miss about California, mainly the friends, the beach, the shopping, and Mighael Jr. But, for the most part I feel like this is such a nice place for my family to gather together.

FOR ALL THESE THINGS...........I AM BLESSED