Gratitude Day 22: Count Your Many Blessings

Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

I have so many blessings!  Naming them all in this post would be a very long list indeed but here are some among the many things I am thankful for on this Thanksgiving Day:

My parents
My parents-in-law
My brothers, sister and all my brothers- and sisters-in law
My extended family--cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews
My husband
My children
My home and all it's conveniences (heat, AC, dishwasher, laundry machines, electricity, running water, refrigerator, range, microwave, freezer, electric lights, comfortable furniture, etc)
Reliable transportation
My children's schools and teachers
My husband's job that challenges him daily and provides a sufficient income for our family
That we could have three of our four children participate in soccer this fall (and will do so again in spring)
A safe, reliable supply of good food
A safe, reliable supply of good, clean water
Clothing and the ability to buy clothing when needed (which leads to gratitude for those who make them)
A good, safe neighborhood located conveniently to work, school, two major shopping centers, two highways, and church
My health and my family's health
The Gospel of Jesus Christ
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the opportunity to serve in the Young Women's organization with a group of fantastic leaders and young women
Beautiful mountains
Snow in winter
Gorgeous sunrises and sunsets
Trees and flowers and grass in my yard
The right to worship as I please, to bear arms (if I choose to do so), to vote, to speak up against things I object to, to travel where I wish to, to live and work where I want to, and many more.
The military forces that protect our country and it's interests

This is but a sampling of the many blessings I have.  I believe we should all strive to cultivate an attitude of gratitude all year long, but it's nice to have one day a year when we can sit down and think about the last year and truly remember our blessings.

May we always give thanks for all that we have been blessed with and always remember the God who gave us all that we have.