A - Autumn, so boring but so true! I think Autumn is the most beautiful season of all but even more than that, especially after the hot, miserable summer we just had, Autumn is a sign to me from God that even after stressful miserable seasons in my life, I will live through it and I will see reliefB - Bryan, Brett, Bryce, Blake, Brandon, Burney and the soon to be two new Babies!
C - Caleb
D - Daughters in laws! We could not have been given more wonderful daughters in laws. Amanda and Dani are both beautiful, smart, sweet, and accept our crazy family ways. But most important, they couldn't be a better fit for both of our sons
E - Elizabeth - My 97 year old mother who becomes more precious to me with each passing year
F - Friends - I have been blessed with some of the most amazing friends. They are like me, they don't have a lot of time to hang out, they are too busy raising families and being a helpmate to their husbands, but they know, and I know, that if ever a need arises the others would be there with a shoulder to cry on, a hand to help, and a prayer to give
G - God! My heavenly Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit have lovingly guided me, gently rebuked me, been my guiding light, my unwavering support, and my everlasting hope
H - Happiness - something I have been given an abundance of all of my life. The only times I lacked it, was when I chose to feel sorry for myself rather than be happy
I - Immortality - Something we all have when we know Jesus. Because this earth is not our permanent home, we can rest in the assurance that all will ultimately be well
J - Jamie and Josie!
K - Kristi, Karen, Kyle, Kyson, Kierstyn, Kollyn, and Kailyn!
L - Lexi - the one who made me a grandma, the one whom is becoming a young woman, who is so full of love and wisdom, but who is going through the usual Jr High problems that comes with that age and those new hormones. The one whom I wish I could shelter from the hurt feelings that she will face, but who makes me realize that women of all times faced the same emotions, and she will get through them, just like I did, my mother did, and her mother did, and she will be stronger and smarter on the other side!
M - Mark - He has been the biggest blessing God could have given me, to raise a family with him, to work with him, to play with him, to watch our children become wonderful adults with him, and to be a grandparent with him!
N - Noise! - The noise of Mark working in the shop, and the trucks coming in and out of our drive, the noise of the vacuum running, the food frying, the noise of grandchildren squealing and playing, the noise of our children laughing and teasing one another, each and every noise represents something to be thankful for!
O- Onery little grandsons! I love getting a call or a message on facebook telling of the latest things one of those little guys said or did! They sure keep their mamma's on their toes!
P - Preston and Popcorn!
Q-Quart canning jars! I have really gotten into canning this summer and I want to continue to do so this winter. I love going down to my basement and see all the full, colorful jars greet me!
R - Ryan
S - Stacita and Shane, and all of my other son-in-laws, even though I've mentioned them all by name, I want to mention them again! Just like our daughter in laws they would not be better if we'd handpicked them ourselves! They are all hardworking men who provide well for their family's, love our grandchildren, and who make our daughters joyful and happy women! What more could parents ask for!
T - Tyler
U - Underwear - I mean really who would want to go without them? And to be perfectly honest - Granny Panties - they're comfortable and it's what I wear - so laugh all you want!
V- Voluptuous Body - No, I am not using it as a complement, it sounds better than plump, or chubby, or worst of all that mean "F" word. Truth is, I would love to be forty pounds lighter but I'm not. My body still catches hubby's eye, but more importantly it is strong and healthy! It easily gave birth to six children, nourished them their first two years of life, it can do lots of physical labor and at fifty five years of age, I don't feel much different than I did at twenty five!
W- Work - It feels so good after a day of working hard and getting a lot done. There have been many times at the end of the day, I thank God for the gift of work and tell him I sure hope there is work to be done in heaven!
X - Extraordinary Life - When I see on TV the lives that so many people are living, I cannot help but believe if you have love that lasts a lifetime, children who love you and each other, and it is the simple things in life like family, cooking, and gardening, that bring you joy, you are living an extraordinary life!
Y - Yogurt - My own homemade yogurt. It is so easy and so good! The first time I made it, it became just like cucumbers, tomatoes, and melons - ever since I ate the homegrown kind, I never buy them at the store because it doesn't even taste like the same thing!
Z - Zipcode - No, not the actual thing, but the fact that I no longer am working for the institution that uses them. Although I am grateful for the money I made and the experience, I am so glad to be back home. I like being able to plan a day with Mark or the girls without having to ask for a day off weeks in advance, I like being Mark's "Beck and Call" girl again, I like having time to enjoy homemaking and my bookwork instead of it just being a rush to get it all done so I can get to work
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