We're Thankful For....

Well it's finally Thanksgiving, and that means we have a special day to reflect on things Ryan and I are thankful for.

Ryan's Entry:

This year has been exceptionally eventful from selling our house to having Jace come into our lives. As I celebrate this day of thanks, I would like to give thanks for Katie, Jace, and Isaac. Our little family grew this year with the birth of Jace and he has been a true blessing that has brought our family closer. You can never know the meaning of true love until our Heavenly Father entrusts you with one of his special spirits to raise. Both Jace and Isaac have been special spirits in our lives that has taught us much. I am so thankful that Heavenly Father trusted Katie and I enough to send us these two special spirits. Even though Isaac does not live with us always, it is a blessing in our lives to have him with us, teaching us patience and love. I am so thankful that Heavenly Father through these rough times, has allowed us to sell our home and now we are building our dream home. Even though it is not in Lapoint like we thought we always wanted to live, our journey is continuing on with our new home in Vernal. Most importantly however, as we enter the holiday season by celebrating Thanksgiving and then to continue with the season by celebrating Christmas, I must contemplate on the thing that I am most thankful for and that is my Savior Jesus Christ. He has been my true friend through everything. I am so thankful that he loved me and all of us so much, that he gave his life for us that if we live true and faithful, we can live with him for eternity, as well as our families. I am thankful for my family. I am thankful that heavenly father sent Katie to me to make my life whole.

Katie's Entry:

There isn't enough room on this page to write everything I'm thankful for. Ryan is right to say that a lot of blessings have come into our lives this year, and words will never be able to express how wonderful and precious they are. Jace has truly been a godsend! I didn't know what motherhood would be like, but it is the most wonderful journey to be on! I'm also thankful for Isaac! He teaches me patience and love. He is such a good big brother to Jace. He always talks to him when he calls, and he is always telling me that he loves being his brother. Isaac sometimes even tells me he worries if he can love two brothers (He has another brother in Rawlins) but he always manages to show each of them his love for them.I'm so thankful for my husband Ryan. He means so much to me and I don't know what I would do without him. He works so hard to provide for our family, and he never complains. Ryan is truly an amazing husband and father. I love him with all of my heart!

Most of all I'm thankful for a loving Father in Heaven who loves me enough to send me a wonderful family to take care of on Earth. I'm thankful for the Gospel and the lessons it teaches me so I can return to live with Him and my family forever. I'm thankful for this holiday season! I love the aromas, the lights, the feelings of love and thanks that last for the rest of the year.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!