Thankful Hearts

There is so much I have to be grateful for. I don't know why Heavenly Father has blessed me in the way He has, but He has....and you won't hear a complaint from me. I was so grateful to spend Thanksgiving just with my family....just us. It was nice, and oddly enough...peaceful. We just hung out and ate, watched movies and enjoyed one another. We shopped, but it wasn't stressful. It's especially nice to have Paul back home. Again, its not because I can't do it on my own...because you all know I don't need anyone or anything...I can do it on my own. But Paul has taught me over the years that I don't have to....and there's no shame in not wanting to do it on my own either. I've shed a lot of the pride over the years...but I will always be that stubborn independent prideful-I can do it on my own- kind of girl. However, with that said, I don't ever want to be without Paul. He has given me so much... by just being himself. It's usually what I have given to him to meet his needs and what he's always wanted...but in reality, he has given much too. This big goofy man has not only married me, but has done so for all Eternity. I actually am one of those who married their best friend (and visa-versa). He has given me 3 of the most beautiful and sweet girls I have ever had the privilege to meet.....and further have the privilege and honor of raising. And not that it isn't enough...but we are also sealed together forever.

Paul has fixed, filled, and softened a lot of my personality traits...to make me a better person. And I will give him that credit...because it's truly his. No one else could have done that in quite the same way. Paul gets 'it'....he gets me. He understands that pushing will make the whole thing regress so far you won't ever get your desired result....most people don't get that.

He is a wonderful husband and a fantastic father. He does so well in school/work, and works hard for ALL of us...so we may ALL have a better, more financially stable life. Thank you Paul. Thank you for your sacrifices on behalf of your family.

So, many, many things I have to be thankful for. The truth, my freedoms of practicing faith and religion as well as all my other freedoms, my pretty babies, my ability to get them here, the health of myself and my family, my husband, my family, my awesome sister, my incredible friends, my Aunty (for which I have always totally admired), my sweet in laws who set such a great example. I'm thankful for the family I have married into. I am grateful for the monetary things I have, for a nice home, nice clothing...thankful they keep me warm and dry. For our means of transportation. I am thankful for my career, for my job in which I have the hours of my choice. Thankful I can give back to the public and help those is need (and they pay me too!) I am thankful I can stay home with my babies and raise them to the best of my ability. I am very thankful for my knowledge and education....one of the best gifts I have ever given myself. I am grateful to have the opportunity for charity to help my fellow man in their needs. I am indeed so blessed to be a part of it all.

To Paul, I will stay with you always, even to the God-forsaken land of PA....just to be with you. I will risk my life and health to have your babies, I will raise them right, to love our Heavenly Father and to respect society, to become successful, stable and loving individuals. I will grow old with you, love you, and support you....just as I have and will continue to.

I love you, more than any other man on this earth,
Your loving wife,
Jody

For the rest of you...I am not your mushy kind of girl....I don't cry, I don't weep, I don't get all saccharine sweet, no frills, and no lacy flattery either. So don't mistake me..........don't mess, and don't step. GRRRRRRRrrrrr