Thankful

We have a tradition on Thanksgiving of writing down a few things that we're thankful for, and then sharing them with each other. Here are every one's Top Ten: James: Lagos (Lego's), Fbifal (family), Sky, School, Mom, Dad, Joseph, Christine, Jalen, and Rebekah Joseph: Home, Sisters, Brothers, Food, Church, Bed, Friends, Cousins, Temple, Mom, Dad, and Clothes Rebekah: Family, Food, Water, Gospel, School, Holidays, Veterans, Temples, Friends, and Instruments Christine: My Family, Music-Piano, Sports-Volleyball & Basketball, Hawaii/Hula/Dance, House, Friends-who make me laugh, The Mall-shoes & clothes, Rain/Snow/Hail, Temple, T.V./Ipod/Technology Erik: The Gift of Life, The Sealing Power of the Temple that Binds our Family Together Forever, My Family, Friends-both near and far, Refreshing Water, Sunshine to Brighten My Day, Humor to Brighten My Day, My Mission that I Reflect on Almost Everyday, Scriptures that Teach and Edify, Medicine that Relieves Pain, Mountains, Journals that Hold Memories, Uplifting Music, Technology, Eternal Love Jeanette: Erik-still being here with us, The Holy Ghost's promptings along with doctors that ask the right questions, Talking with Christine, Spending time with Rebekah reading the Book of Mormon, Hugging Joseph when he leaves in the mornings and when he comes home in the afternoon, When James needs me to hold him or help him, Jalen's bright smile, Forever, Knowledge, Something beautiful to see each day. We had a very enjoyable Thanksgiving. My parents, Michelle, Alan and family, along with Aubrey & Jared came over here for the big turkey roast. It was a most exciting feast, as we just sat down to eat, and the boys alerted us to the fact that it was hailing outside. Sure enough, hail was bouncing around all over, and then a few minutes later there was a huge, crack of thunder. It rained for awhile, and then subsided for a time. It was a pleasantly cool day, with great gray clouds hanging around the valley.