blessings. gratitude. happiness.

"Our realization of what is most important in life goes hand in hand with gratitude for our blessings. Said one well-known author: “Both abundance and lack [of abundance] exist simultaneously in our lives, as parallel realities. It is always our conscious choice which secret garden we will tend … when we choose not to focus on what is missing from our lives but are grateful for the abundance that’s present—love, health, family, friends, work, the joys of nature, and personal pursuits that bring us [happiness]—the wasteland of illusion falls away and we experience heaven on earth." - President Thomas S. Monson

i am reminded once again that my true source of joy in this life is the gospel and my family. nothing else will ever reach such a level of importance, nothing else matters without them in my life. my heart was touched over the weekend by support, hope, encouragement, love, faith, and kindness. i wake up today with new perspective and a full heart. i know God loves me because He sent me to my family and blessed me with a husband who is the love of my life.

i love you all. i am grateful for you this day and forever.