The Wheeler Family

And she talked about how blessed she was and then I was looking at another friend of mine’s blog and she spoke of a beautiful moment she participated in the other day, and they have inspired me to show my appreciation for all that I have. Looking at my post yesterday I realize all the people that I have in my life… not to mention alllll the people who I did not have pictures of to give a face to a blessing in my life.

I am so lucky to have a husband who has aspirations for a better life and who is willing to work towards them, and he does NOT give up even though it would be easier sometimes. I have two beautiful children who, despite their childly impulses, try very hard to do what is right. I love them with every fiber of my being, yet I still fear it is not enough and they may wonder from time to time if they are loved. Oh how I wish I could be the perfect parent, but I do try my hardest and I hope that they know it.

I am lucky to have loving parents who are so willing to say to me… we weren’t perfect and we’re sorry, but we love you and we are proud of you, no matter what you do. This is invaluable to me and I wish I could say that to their faces, but I know I would just be emotional and it would not come out the way I would want it to.

I am so lucky to have my friends. There are people who go their whole lives without knowing if they have real, true friends that they can count on and I am blessed with so many people who I know love me and care about me. The Laughead’s, The Thraps, Mipper, the special ladies on my boards who I have known for years and with whom time can elapse, but when we talk, it’s like there’s been no time at all. What strength it gives me to be so blessed with a wonderful circle of friends.

Most of all, I am so lucky to have my Testimony. I am so blessed to have had parents that taught me of the love my Heavenly Father has for me, no matter what I might do. I am blessed to have the Gospel in my life and be able to raise my children with this knowledge as well. I know that it will give them peace when their lives inevitably have periods of pain and trails. My Testimony has brought me the love of my Savior and Father in Heaven many times over and I cherish it.

My life may not be full of nice cars, beautiful clothing, or big houses… but I am rich in so many other ways. I am thankful for all of my blessings, big or small.

Love, Kate