I'm grateful that 2009 is almost over! I'm excited for a new beginning! As I sat here thinking about 2009 and all of it's occurances, I realize I have so much to be grateful for. It has been a year of ups and downs, but I'm so thankful for the blessings that I've recieved through all of it!
I was sick for pretty much the first 6 months of the year, nearly constantly sick. In the middle of June, Bishop Thompson came over and gave me a blessing with Collin, and other than a few minor sicknesses, I've been feeling great!
It's been a rough year financially. Thank heavens for my savings account! This has been my first full year of owning my own business. It's taken a lot of faith and prayers, and has shown progress every month! I've had moments of being scared to death that I wasn't going to make it month to month, but Heavenly Father answers prayers. :) Whenever it has gotten really scary, somehow a new piano student comes along or a new client calls and needs work done on their home immediately. I'm grateful more than words can describe.
I'm so grateful for my mom, Collin & Krystal, & Amy who have been so helpful at rough moments for me this year. Whether it's been letting me borrow a vehicle when mine's been in the shop, or paying for my prescription or just always listening to my complaints. Thanks to ALee for listening to all of my complaining, as well.
This year I've been teaching the seven year olds and playing the organ at church. I've had seven boys and one girl (every once in a while). Other than having a phone go missing, and some other small stresses I've enjoyed it. I've missed going to Sunday School, since I've been in primary for nearly three years. I've been amazed by the kids and some of the struggles that some of them have had to go through, and how faithful they are. I've, also, been challenged by their busy-ness and weird conversations (like the day a girl announced she had 3 dads, and then proceeded to inform those little boys how that's possible). I've struggled with every other sunday of organ playing :), but I think I'm getting better about that. I hope. I enjoy playing the organ. Somedays I play perfectly, other days I don't. Oh, well!
There have been scary moments for grandparents, that I'm not ready to face, but probably should be. I have a niece! I've watched struggles happening within our extended family. I've been saddened by choices that others have made and how it affects everyone. I've appreciated the relationships that have seemed to grow.
Most importantly, I'm so thankful for the gospel. I'm thankful that I'm a daughter of Heavenly Father. I'm thankful that I know that I am. I'm grateful for the temple, and the peace it brings to my life. I'm grateful for the atonement of Jesus Christ and because of Him and His life, crucifixion, and resurrection I'm able to return to Him and Heavenly Father, and be able to be with my dad for eternity. I know that Jesus Christ understands what I'm going through, when I'm sad, or happy, or in need of forgiveness or needing to forgive.
Here's hoping that things are bright and wonderful and productive in 2010!
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