100 Things I am Grateful For

     I was reminded of when I was in high school and one of my seminary teachers challenged the students to create a list of 100 things they are grateful for. I don't know if I actually did it though. I feel like I probably did, but cheated by just putting peoples names near the end lol. So I am out for redemption. This will entirely be a list of 100 things that I am grateful for.

  1. my flexible job
  2. Malachi's amazing job
  3. my testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  4. my sweet daughter
  5. the fact that I am blessed to raise a daughter and sons
  6. my shy and rambunctious boy
  7. my baby who grew up so fast
  8. my mom dream car
  9. my super fuzzy and warm robe
  10. Malachis dream truck
  11. awesome boots
  12. preloved store lol
  13. hand-me-downs
  14. cousins
  15. a fantastic ward
  16. that my maternal grandmother is still alive
  17. my super fun in-laws
  18. family traditions
  19. the chance I had to serve a mission
  20. my home ward in Sandy
  21. my high school friends who were such a good influence in my life
  22. my new friends who inspire me and teach me
  23. coworkers who help me have so much fun at work
  24. triathlons
  25. the temple
  26. my road bike
  27. the fact that I can hear in my right ear 🙏 
  28. our spacious home
  29. the rental property that we loved
  30. sunshine
  31. the gym and the classes there
  32. Marco polo
  33. the side hustle Malachi's aunt let me do to earn extra money
  34. our awesome bed we found after searching for so long
  35. the winter coats my whole family has to keep us warm
  36. provo ice rink
  37. contacts and glasses or I'd be very blind
  38. this laptop
  39. my comfy chair I got for $10
  40. the blessing of reproducing offspring within my own body
  41. my phone camera
  42. instagram for holding all of my children's photos
  43. Walgreens for turning those photos into memory books
  44. nap time - toddler moms know this kind of gratitude 😂 
  45. Costco and buying bulk needed items
  46. Walmart for being very affordable despite shrinkflation
  47. our body's ability to heal
  48. the dentist, even though I have trust issues with them
  49. orthodontists, because my teeth were scary before braces
  50. volleyball
  51. basketball
  52. baby monitors
  53. scriptures - wow, can't believe it took me to 53 before I said that!
  54. my marriage to Malachi
  55. just having Malachi as my spouse and partner
  56. another day to live with my family and loved ones
  57. temple workers
  58. seminary teachers
  59. social get togethers; COVID really made me grateful for these
  60. my Tongan heritage 
  61. my Irish heritage
  62. my Husbands Tongan, Maori, Irish and German heritage
  63. my patriarchal blessing - really helped me solidify my testimony in my youth
  64. my past and current church leaders
  65. teeth whitening 😅 
  66. hospitals
  67. an awesome OBGYN doc
  68. my son who was so easy to potty train
  69. vaccines... don't come for me...
  70. airplanes and cars in general to make traveling possible
  71. cancer treatments and veganism that has helped my mom live 
  72. my daughters love of drawing
  73. the sabbath
  74. the seasons and how they offer different scenery
  75. the kindness and generosity of others
  76. the holiday season that help us reflect instead of just running around
  77. the Fourth of July though which is thee best holiday 
  78. the ability I had to breastfeed
  79. BabyWise book
  80. BYU and the education it gave me
  81. the Savior and His Atonement - double yikes that this didn't make the list sooner, but He's here
  82. warm socks because my feet are always freezing
  83. the ability to fast
  84. the ability to fast voluntarily because I always have food
  85. my body that is mostly healthy and able
  86. my spirit that is divine and has a purpose
  87. the blessing to know what my purpose is in life
  88. the UVU stronger family's project Malachi and I got to participate in this year
  89. my ability to read
  90. the future and how it's full of hope despite it's inevitable challenges
  91. my hopes and dreams and to have something to work toward
  92. an eternal family that is sealed forever
  93. personal revelation and knowing how God speaks to me
  94. wholesome tv shows and movies
  95. sleeping - post 3 newborns and my gratitude only grows here
  96. my ability to change because of Christ aka repentance
  97. the fact that I was baptized by my Grandpa Roy
  98. peace and quiet
  99. having a priesthood holder in my home
  100. a working heater

    I love how somethings came so easily and quickly to me and then how others took some pondering. That truly made me more curious about what is around me and how it's all thanks to a loving God. What a cool time of year to encourage me to do this, but this should be a monthly thing!
    I hope that you will make your own list! 100 things! And share it with me!! 


                                                              Happy Thanksgiving Friends!


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