November, just a reminder to be thankful

At this time of year, I can only imagine how it looks to have snow all over the lawn with people carefully walking around and children playing. As I think of the true meaning for this season, I feel humbled by the sacrifices and ideals that we have as to what is important. I know that my life is blessed and I have so much to be thankful for. As a nation, we have been promised that if we can be a faithful and free nation if we follow the promises and live the type of life that Heavenly Father would like, a life that is promised to be a blessed nation. As it gets closer to the last days, I can only feel humbled and scared that his promises will come to pass. My faith, however, helps me to know that I must live a righteous life in order to obtain the blessings that have been promised to me.

Heavenly Father is always with me. He has motivated me to do what I can to help others. He keeps me grounded and guides me to share my love for the gospel of Jesus Christ. I shall declare my testimony to all those who will listen and try to motivate them to learn about his wisdom and the true church. I can't imagine my life without him. It hurts that I wasted so much time staying away because of the wrong reasons. I know I have discomfort and pain most of the time but when I look at others who struggle so much and still make an effort to go each week, I feel shamed and uncomfortable and I know I need to go as much as I can.

I wish for all those who struggle from day to day the opportunity to gain a better life that they can improve their situation. I also feel humbled that I will not decorate this year as the only reason I was wanting to was for spite. The wrong reason for sharing my happiness. Christmas happens no matter what I can or can't do. My world is more perfect than I can imagine and I have been feeling so full of the spirit, an overwhelming burning in my bosom that I can only hope will stay for a long time.

So, thank you for always being there for me, listening to my grumblings and complaints. I am truly thankful for the weight loss and the improvement of my health. Thank you for just everything that I have and love. I am grateful for the love I feel and the blessings I have. God bless all of you who read this. I m who I am and I will always share my life with my friends and family...