Every other year it is a Rose Family tradition to join together as extended Rose family for Thanksgiving at Scott and Christie Sandall's ranch in Promontory. It is always such fun and this year was no exception. Scott and Chris and kids are the ultimate hosts, work way too hard, and somehow manage in spite of such a huge crowd of people to make it a memorable time. I am so thankful to have married into such a truly outstanding family. That is just one of a million and one things I am grateful for. The following is a short list:
- A knowledge that I am a literal daughter of a Heavenly Father who loves me and knows me personally.
- A sure knowledge of where I came from, why I am here on this earth, and where I have the opportunity to be after this life if I keep covenants I have made with my Heavenly Father.
- The most wonderful husband any woman could ask for. I am crazy in love with him!
- One son and three daughters who have grown up to be marvelous people in spite of all my mothering mistakes.
- A precious daughter-in-law and three wonderful sons-in-law who compliment our four children perfectly!
- 8 grandsons and 8 granddaughters who, because of wise and patient parenting and the teachings of Jesus Christ in their homes are growing up to be kind and bright and a great pleasure to be around. I simply adore each one of them!
- Loving righteous parents. My dad passed away four years ago and I miss him terribly! How blessed I am to still have my mother close by to enjoy in her golden years. They have always set such a wonderful example for me.
- Loving righteous in-laws who love me and treat me as one of their own. They too are marvelous examples of love and righteousness.
- Many special friends gathered along the course of my life. All have influenced me for good and contributed to who I am.
- The promises each new day brings and the health to enjoy them!
- A warm and comfortable home in a peaceful neighborhood.
- Grandkids who love to come and visit grandma and grandpa!
- Daughters (included is my daughter-in-law Sara) who next to my husband are my best friends!
- Daughters who in spite of very busy lives with their little children, always make time to talk and spend time with me.
- A loving and intelligent son who is very thoughtful and caring of his parents.
- The prospects of serving a mission with Greg in the next few years.
- The announcement of a temple to be built in Rome...answer to years of work and prayers by so many faithful saints there. Hope we can go!
- A husband who tells and shows me countless times a day how much he loves and appreciates me.
- The time now to give of myself in more worthwhile ways.
- Fun dates with Greg.
- The opportunity to teach Sunday School to incredible kids who keep coming into my class every year!
- The laughter in our home! I love my husband's sense of humor. He DOES make me laugh!
- This incredibly beautiful world! I absolutely love the change of the seasons. Though fall is my favorite, I love every season, including winter...especially right after a fresh snowfall.
- My sure knowledge that our family can be together forever.
- Any many, many, many more things.
1 comment:
Mom, you're a sweetheart! Thanks for all you do to keep our family strong and close. It's been fun to catch up on all your posts. :)
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