Counting Blessings

I didn’t do a good job keeping up with writing about all the things I’m thankful for during the month of November.  December is already here and although I didn’t write about it, I did take time to think about all the good in my life.   I made several lists, some on paper and a running list in my mind.  My life is packed exceptionally full of blessings.  Here are some of the highlights from a few of my lists:

My car that gives me so much independence, a job that allows me to support myself and brings people into my life, kindness from strangers, my apartment, prayer, memories, good parents who love me, the gospel of Christ, food, education, Hope, life in America, my art, sisters, nature, faith in God, incredible siblings, my bed, hands that work, holidays, insurance,  life with a disability, temples, good books, a forever family, oxygen, contacts, nephews, nieces, my wheelchair, free agency, courage, co-workers that watch out for me, light, spiritual gifts, adventures, sweet grandparents, compassion, my church calling, summer, opportunities to grow, friends to love and who love me, my ability to be happy, scriptures,  an able mind, determination, atonement of Jesus Christ, good ideas, physical health, music, brothers, promises to keep, my wheelchair, guidance from the Spirit, modern technology, clean water, ventilator, my ward, tender mercies from God, a sure understanding of who I am and what this life experience is for, a living prophet, opportunities to learn, Faith that grows, my testimony and connection to my Heavenly Father.

This is a small sample of the good things in my life.  With so much good there is little room or time to examine problems or difficulties.  Problems do exist, yet my blessings outweigh them a hundred times over and within the blessings I am given all that I need to handle them.  My hope is that I can live a life and develop a character that will express the gratitude I hold in my heart for the generously blessed life that is mine.