Thankful

I am feeling so Thankful. This is a season of life were things are good and my family is doing well. I am not sensing the other shoe is going to drop. Here is a short list of what I have thought of this past week or so.

1. We bought a new van. The dealer missed priced by $2,000.
2. We can afford 2 in braces.
3. We have wonderful medical insurance.
4. I can get a massage anytime covered my insurance.
5. I can sew easily anything I want to. (quality is another issue)
6. I have a comfortable new bed. My sister said so.
7. I have a comfortable home.
8. I can do what ever I want, when ever I want. (after my self imposed responsibilities)
9. I have a working washer & dryer
10. I have a wonderful double oven and bake what ever, whenever
11. Both parents are still alive and relatively healthy
12. I have people I can call if I need help
13. I have a cell phone with more features than I can handle.
14. I have use of a laptop that I can use in my pj's in my wonderful bed, right now
15. I have children that allow me to sleep in when I need to, they are independent (mostly)
16. I have wonderful extended family
17. My oldest child loves me
18. All my children hug me, a lot (thanks for pointing this out Gail)
19. I know The LDS church is true and secure in my own belief system
20. I am a competent woman of Faith
21. I know I am intelligent, I didn't always know this.

Today the thing I am most grateful for is my loving husband, who makes great sacrifices for me and we are at a point in marriage that is WONDERFUL! in many ways! We have gone through a rough patch a few years back and now it is getting better every day. He holds my hand all the time. He kisses me in public easily. He has the most wonderful eyes. He is kind hearted. I am starting to cry. I love this guy!

Thank you whomever likes me well enough to read my blog or be friendly to me.

Fabric, Funeral, Family

My Uncle passed away so my one bro and his wife and I decided to drive down to LA together to go to the funeral. On my way down to my bro's I stopped by "Fabric Depot" and spent an hour and a half spending $123. WOW! That may be the most I've ever spent at one time. The thing that is killing me is that I bought it to make...aprons? I am making aprons for a craft show in Dec. Is anyone going to buy aprons? Am I going to get my money back? Am I going to give away a million aprons to everyone I know for Christmas? This fabric is dang cute though.

My Uncle's funeral was one of the best I've been to. Yes, we were sad at his quick passing. Yes, there was morning for our loss. But there was humor, anecdotes and stories. I was able to hear that he was an honorable man who fought for his beliefs. He was a man of integrity who said what he thought and I admire many of his characteristics. The AF honor guard folding the American flag and then presenting in to my aunt was when I choked up the most. The next day we were able to go back to the cemetery and I was able to see my cousins site for the first time as well.

Family is Fun! I LOVED seeing my cousins and most of my family of origin. We hung out twice. The best was when the kids were in the pool and some of the adults were playing with them in the pool. It is good to see good parents. Good to see good times by all. One of the stories I didn't share at the funeral was once hanging out with my Uncle and his family at a restaurant several years ago and I was able to soak up the moment in the moment and felt, "This must be what heaven is like."

I am feeling grateful for my hubby to support me going on this trip. Gone for a week. He lovingly supports me emotionally and financially supports all my needs and wants, and does so freely. Thank You Hubby!