We had Thanksgiving with the Monsons this past week and it was wonderful! It was delightful to spend time with family, make and eat yummy food, and remember all the blessings we have!

And so I just wanted to share some things for which I am most thankful. This whole Thanksgiving season the same two things have consistently hit me as being such enormous blessings:

The first is my Savior, Jesus Christ. I have had the privilege to again come to know Him in my trials this autumn. And though the frustration of this trial is something I would NEVER ask for (ever.) it truly is a blessing to learn anew just how much Jesus Christ loves me and how He is here for me no matter what. I am so thankful that I was raised in a home whose center truly was and is Christ. I am thankful that I continue to grow in my knowledge, understanding, appreciation, and love of Him. Jesus Christ truly is the greatest blessing in my life.

But very close behind is the other blessing I can’t get out of my head: my wonderful family! I am so thankful that I came from a happy home where I was loved. I am thankful that Josh also came from a happy, loving home. And I am so thankful that I am able to give a happy, loving home to my children! None of these families are/have ever professed to be remotely close to perfect. But love and joy can still happen even in the imperfection. And so even though it isn’t and can’t ever be actually perfect, it basically is perfect. And I am so thankful!

Being thankful is fun! I think I’ll try and do it all year round!