I am thankful for...

I have so many things to be thankful for. The last few days have been absolutely incredible and I have had the privilege to think about my many blessings. So here are just a few of the things I am most thankful for:

-My family. They mean the world to me.
-The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It brings so much joy and peace into my life!
-Learning. With the technology and advances of today, we have the opportunity to always be engaged in learning something new. As a college student, I often get overwhelmed with all the work that I have to do. But, when I've off school for a few days I begin to miss the constant exploration for knowledge.
-A home away from home. Living with the Taylor's has been one of the greatest blessings in my life. I know that even when I'm 1500 miles from my immediate family and home, I have a home and family here that love me and support me. And they are so understanding of my crazy college schedule... HUGE blessing! :)
-Friends. I love all of my friends, I really do. But, I'm especially thankful for my friends who are always reminding me to be better. Even when they don't know it, many of my friends are motivating me to be a better person.
-Joy. I am thankful for joy. Life would be so sad if we didn't have joy. I know that's obvious, but it's the truth. Without our pains and weaknesses, we wouldn't have the chance to feel true joy. So, I guess I'm really thankful for trials as well. Hmm...
-ME! I'm thankful to be me. I'm not perfect. I have a lot to do until I'm even close. But, I'm thankful for the talents and abilities that I do have. As I get to know myself more each day, I am grateful for the chance that I have to improve and continually grow with the Lord. I am thankful for my dry/oily skin. I am thankful for my short, wide legs. I am thankful for my straight teeth. I am thankful for my ability to forgive. I am thankful for my dedication to doing what is right. I don't mean for this to be a brag session, but I feel like in today's world we forget to think about ourselves in the right way. We are always judgemental of ourselves and can never seem to be quite good enough. But, God has made us the way we are for a reason. He's made our weaknesses and strengths. He has created us to become like Him. And if that is our ultimate goal, we need to start viewing ourselves as He views us.

Never forget who YOU are.

Brittany :)