Thankful

I know is cliche to post about being thankful around Thanksgiving but that is the point of Thanksgiving right--to take time to remember all of our blessing? Anyways we have had quite the month to make me even more grateful.

• Health: After having stomach aches for the last while I decided to finally go to the doctor and was diagnosed with H-pylori. It was completely not a big deal but I had to take antibiotics for two weeks to get rid of the bacteria. BUT the antibiotics made me sick and dizzy and tired and nauseous and every other miserable thing I can think of. Thank goodness I finished the antibiotics just in time to get my wisdom teeth out which was followed by another week of antibiotics and tripped out pain meds that all made me feel horrible. Finally yesterday I finished all my medications and now feel AMAZING! I no longer feel confused and dizzy and can actually take care of Addie and enjoy time with Trevin. Never in my whole life have I been so grateful for my health and the health of my family.

• Family: We have also recently had some unfortunate and expensive mishaps that have given me the motto "Its JUST money." We had to unexpectedly replace all four tires on our car a couple weeks ago. On Thursday Trevin broke his finger for the SECOND time in two months playing intramural football. I was so mad at first and he was also pretty upset about the newly incurred doctor bills but we took a step back and I had to remind him, "Its JUST money." I have my family and they are all healthy and happy and that is what I am the most grateful for.

• Good Friends: Lately, especially with wisdom teeth and H pylori I haven't been quite on my game with the whole being a good mommy, wife, maid, cook....etc. I am so grateful for friends who have watched Addie, checked up on me, brought us dinner when I was feeling sick, or gave Trev and I the chance to go to the temple or on dates. I always feel horrible asking friends to babysit but lately I had a few times where I really NEEDED a babysitter and my friends were always there to help me out. I have always had a hard time asking people to babysit because I feel bad. It really is a humbling experience to let people serve you but I'm starting to realize this is what makes the world good. People serve you and instead of trying to "repay" them the best thing to do is turn around and serve someone else. I'm so grateful for those good friends that I know will help me out anytime I need.

Happy Thanksgiving....a little bit early but I hope you all have a great holiday season!!