What i am Thankful for

A few years ago around Thanksgiving my relief society teacher challenged us to write down 100 things we were thankful for, i remember thinking that was a lot of things and it would take forever. As i started writing mine down i realized 100 things was far from a lot considering all the things i have and am thankful for. She challenged us to keep this up the whole year and at the end of the year we would have a thankful journal to reflect on. I didn't keep it up for the whole year but i did it occasionally and it really made a huge difference in my life to look back and reflect on the things i was truly grateful for throughout the year. It helped in all situations when i read back through what i had written, some were serious things, happy things, sad things, painful things, joyful things, simple things funny things etc. I thought this was a great way to help me be a more grateful person all year long, i am taking on that challenge again and i am starting today. Although i think everyday would be ideal i am going to start with once a week and keep a journal with me at all times to jot down simple and complex things i am grateful for this year. So here is the start of my list in no particular order, with the exception of the obvious ones :)

1. My amazing husband 2. Our unborn baby girl 3. My parents who do so much for me 4. My in-laws for their amazing examples to me 5. My sisters/ sister-in-laws 6. My Brothers/ brother-in-laws 7. Nieces and nephews 8. My extended family 9. The gospel 10. Gospel literature in all forms 11. My temple marriage 12. Church leaders 13. Examples from others 14. My own strengths and weaknesses 15. The chance to be constantly progressing 16. Technology 17. Opportunities 18. Trials/ learning experiences 19. Physical, mental and spiritual health 20. Love 21. Friends 22. Support 23. Agency 24. Learning 25. A warm house to live in 26. Hot Water 27. Dishwasher 28. Microwave/ oven 29. Electricity 30. Blankets 31. Movies 32. Washer and dryers 33. Decorations 34. Colors 35. My Job 36. A car to drive 37. Cell phone 38. Books to read 39. Imagination 40. The feeling of safety and stability 41. Holidays 42. Christmas lights 43. Warm sunny days 44. Running 45. Music 46. Nature 47. The mountains 48. My bed 49. Food to eat 50. Perfume 51. Clothes 53. Gum to chew 54. Candy 55. Knowledge 56. Carpet to walk on 57. Shoes to wear 58. Seasons 59. Blessings 60. Shopping 61. Online browsing 62. Creativity 63. Shampoo and conditioner 64. Soap 65. Lemonade 66. Swimming 67. Bowling 68. My wedding ring and what it symbolizes 69. My phone 70. Texts from my hubby 71. Blinds 72. TV 73. Fire places 74. Sushi 75. Sewing 76. Funny comments 77. Happiness 78. Temples 79. The world 80. Cereal 81. Drives 82. Waterfalls 83. The ability to change 84. Hiking 85. Exercise 86. Blogging 87. Doctors 88. Online banking 89. Couches 90. Responsibility 91. My body pillow 93. The Atonement 94. My testimony 95. Magazines 96. Fashion 97. Communication 98. Hospitals 99. Schools 100. Thanksgiving