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There are a few things (well mostly just one thing) I have been wanting to blog about and I thought "hey today would be perfect!" however I forgot my camera cord at home so I couldn't put up the necessary pictures to tell the story but as a little sneak preview it has to do with the newest member of my family!

Today is Canadian Thanksgiving! well i guess technically that isn't till Monday, but we are doing dinner today so it is my thanksgiving. In some ways it doesn't really seem like anything particularly special because most of my family won't be coming to dinner which makes me sad. I miss the days when everyone liked everyone else and wasn't across the country, but hopefully we will all fix that soon. BUT it is a wonderful time to recognize all the blessings and great things in our lives! Here is my list:
1. my family: parents and step parents, brothers, sisters, niece and nephews, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and all the people who came before me and care about me.
2. the gospel: I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It impacts every aspect of my life and I know that I am happiest when I am living the teachings of it. I don't like to think about who, and where I would be without it.
3. my program: it was such a pain to get into, and it is so hard now, but I love it! I know it is where I am supposed to be and I am so grateful for all I have learned to get me to this point. AND a big thanks to all the people standing behind me telling me I can do it!
4. my roommates: of course there are small things that aren't great, but in general we all get along and haven't had any big problems which is great.
5. my friends: I have a very close group of friends that I have grown up with and they mean so much to me. It is crazy being separate from them but we are still close. Most of "my boys" are out on missions right now and I am so proud of them. they are such great examples to me!.
This is just a simplified list, but if you look around there are so many more things to be thankful for. like the sun, flowers, nice people on the bus, a warm jacket... the list can go on and on. Every morning I wake up and think about the things I am grateful for and it makes getting out of bed so much better! sometimes I include things like the fact that I get to wear scrubs today haha (its truly a wonderful thing) "

"Count your many blessings name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done!"