November 24th

This is my last post, for Thankfulness. I am thankful for Holidays and the way they help change your train of thought. I am thankful my husband's job and the fact that he gets off work to spend time with his family for this joyous holiday.

Reading over my posts for the last month, I realize I have so much to be thankful for. We are all healthy, we have a roof over our heads, and we are happy. What more could we ask for. This is the time of year where greed can play a big role in peoples lives. If just once everyone could take a step back from their "wants" and focus on what is really important, they would discover that they have much more than they could ever need.

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!!

November 23rd

I keep getting behind, which I think makes it harder on my part.. I am so thankful for running water. We never realize how much we rely on little things like running water and lights until they are taken away from us. While fixing our bathroom we had to turn the water off multiple times for sometimes hours upon end. I would forget that the water was off and go to use the sink to rinse a dish or wash my hands and the water would be off. I can't imagine what it was like way back when they had to go to a river or lake and fetch a pail of water. We have so many conveniences at our fingertips, it's so wonderful!

November 22nd

I am thankful for the priesthood, and the blessings it brings to our family. I am thankful that I have a worthy priesthood holder in our home at all times. It's so comforting to know that in a few short words we will hear a blessing from Heavenly Father for comfort or for healing or whatever we may need. I am so glad that my Husband chooses to be worthy to be able to be of this type of service for our family.

November 21st

I am thankful for the little things in life, such as a kiss or a sweet hug for my little boy. They are becoming more rare, which makes me sad but when he gives them to me my whole face lights up. I wouldn't trade them for anything.

November 20th

I am thankful for the medications that are helping my Mother-in-law fight her battle with cancer. I wish it was easier on her, watching her suffer through these last couple of years have been tough. But because of these medications we have been able to see her for two more years and pray that many more follow. Julie, you are an inspiration. You are such a strong woman. I hope that I have your strength when I need it! We love you Julie Phillips!!

November 19th

I am thankful for my parents. They both do so much for me and my family, they are the greatest! I am glad that in the premortal world I chose them. I wouldn't want them to be anybody else. I love you both Gary Poulsen & Lorie Matthews!

November 18th

Today it is white outside, and I love it. So, today I am extremely grateful that we have a vehicle with four-wheel drive. It assures me just a little bit more when I am on the ice packed roads.

November 17th

I am having a difficult time narrowing down my "Thanks". It could be that it is 1:30 in the morn... I am thankful for books. & for the people that write them. What amazing people to be able to sit down and think up things to say, and make sense (most of the time) through the whole thing. I tried writing a book once, I think I got 10ish pages before I started jumping all over the place, and having to end because something tragic happened to everyone in the beginning.. I was Twelve. I haven't tried since. This blog is the closest thing to a book for me, which will have to do.

November 16th

I am thankful for the Prophet of our Church. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am thankful that we have such a great example to look up to. I am thankful that there is someone holy enough to be that close to the Lord. To help guide us in the right direction back to our Father in Heaven.

November 15th

Getting behind again...
For Thankfulness number 15 I am thankful for photography. I am thankful that such a tiny picture can explain a thousand words. That we don't have to just relive our memories with our minds but that we can relive them with visuals as well. Daxton is growing up way to fast for my liking and I am not quite as much a picture taker as I used to be, but the ones I do have I am so grateful for.

November 14th

Today I am thankful for my Eternal Marriage. I am soo glad that Ray and I get to meet each other on the other side when both of us pass. I am especially glad that we get to meet our son also. I couldn't imagine my life without Ray. I have to agree, the most strenuous years on a marriage (at least so far) have been the first 3. We just celebrated our Numbero Cinco on July 15th. Our worst fights were those first 3 years, honestly sometimes I thought we were going to be a statistic. Since we were married at 18 the odds were against us. I am so glad we didn't call it quits. I am not saying we don't argue. We definitely have our difference of opinions, but they haven't been quite as bad. In 8 months we will have to hold up 2 hands to show how long we have been married, and I am soo excited!! I love you Ray Sheldon Phillips!!

November 13th

For Sunday I am Thankful for my home. There are sometimes I sit and complain about my house. It's too small, there isn't enough room, it's old, nothing is level, ugh! I could go on, and on, and on, and on!! Then I think to myself, it may not be just how I want it quite yet, but it keeps a roof over our heads. It enables me to put a hot meal on the table every night. It is more than affordable, and we get to customize it to our liking. Thinking possitive isn't always easy when you are using the bathroom and looking at the green dry-wall and having to wash our hands in the kitchen because we have yet to put our sink in. But it's getting there and it will be totally worth it once it's finished. I am proud of our love nest, we bought this just after a year of marriage being 19. We have had good times and bad times in it. We brought home our First Born Son in it. I can't wait to see what the next few years in this home brings to us.

November 12th

On Saturday (& today) I am thankful for forgiveness. Forgiveness for the fact that I am now a couple days late on my Thankfulness Posts. Also,I am thankful for repentance (same difference right?) Without it I wouldn't be where and who I am today.

November 11th

on 11-11-11 I am thankful for the veterans. I am thankful for their sacrifice and ability to go over seas and give me this wonderful country that I live in. I also want to thank the families to those veterans. I couldn't imagine having to send my son to a foreign country and pray that I get to see him again. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!

November 10th

I missed yesterday due to a busy shopping day. But for the 10th day of November I am thankful for my husbands job. If you know me I complain a lot about his job. When he was in N. Dakota I complained that he worked too much and that we didn't get to see him, and now that we are back he is working 1/4 as much and we had to switch our mindset financially. We don't get to go as many places and take as many trips, but we get to see Daddy more. Which is what Dax and I need more than $$..

November 9th

Today I am thankful for simple things such as toothbrushes and toothpaste. Ray may have an abscessed tooth, from his cavity falling out. He brushes his teeth constantly and luckily all three of us have been blessed with fairly good teeth.

I can't imagine what it was like 200+ years ago when things weren't so "in reach" what pain and agony they had to go through. While for us it's a simple phone call and things can get better within days.

November 8th

On this glorious day in November, I am thankful for Disney Movies. Such as The Fox and the Hound, Peter Pan, and the Jungle Book. These are some of Daxton's favorite movies. Without them, I wouldn't get some of the things I accomplish accomplished. Thank You Walt for your creativity and desire to hold a toddlers attention for 45 minutes to an hour!

November 7th

Today I am thankful for my beautiful son. He is the reason I wake up everyday.. Literally. Without him, I wouldn't be who I am today. I am thankful that he doesn't judge me. & No matter how many times I put him in time out, he will love me the same.

November Thankfulness

I know we are now almost a week into November, but I feel like I need to do a "One a Day, the Thankful Way" (Yes, I just made that up, that is how awesome I am)

November 1st- I am thankful for Birthdays.
November 2nd- Modern Technology aka Internet & Cell Phones
November 3rd- Grocery Stores and their abundance of yumminess
November 4th- My beautiful Sister, she is one of my best friends
November 5th- My wonderful husband, he works so hard for us and hardly asks for anything in return
November 6th- Anti-depressants. Without them, there would be more people in the psych ward (meaning me) than on the streets. I haven't taken mine in about a week, and oh man yesterday I was CRAZY!!