I'm going to change up my gratitude journal a bit, starting today. Instead of just making lists, I'm going to explain. For both my benefit (for when i look back, read, and remember) and for the benefit of those who may read these entries. [: And, in order to keep these from getting too lengthy, I'm going to let my recognition of the Lord's hand in my life, and the feelings I've had shine through in the "I'm grateful" part of the post. (Which will now be the only component.. haha)
Today, I am grateful for so many things.
For a home-cooked meal. Yesterday, I was feeling really sick. And Ben made soup for dinner. Home-made kind.. from scratch. I'm so grateful that he knows how to cook, and he likes doing it. It's hard to admit, because I'm a competitive person, but he is definitely better in the kitchen than I am. And that soup made me feel tons better [: Today, Ben and I went to my mom's house in Parowan for dinner. She made enchiladas. Granted, they were just frozen burritos with home-made salsa and cheese on top and baked in the oven, but they were sooo good! There's just something about a home-cooked meal that does something good for the body and the soul.
For sunshine. Ben and I were stretched out on the grass this morning, waiting for the tailgate party to start before the game in Cedar. It was overcast today, and kind of chilly. While we were laying there.. the sun came out and instantly warmed me up. Inside and out. [:
For my mom. She is so strong, and so incredible. I am so proud of her for the choices she has made recently. I hope that I can grow to someday be as strong as she is. I miss her. And I'm so very grateful that I had the opportunity to spend some time with her this evening. I hope that I will be able to spend more time up there.. this "once every few months" thing just isn't going to cut it. I love her too much to be away from her that long. Especially when we only live an hour away from each other.
That Ben is my best friend. I can talk to him about absolutely anything.. and feel comfortable about doing so. I'm so grateful that he cares for me, and that he wants to take care of me. (Which he does a great job of, by the way :]) He is always there for me. He helps me everyday to become a better version of myself. He might tell you that I'm ahead of him in some areas of personal growth.. but the real truth is that I'm the one who has some major catching up to do. [: Ben is an incredible person. He has such an awesome spirit about him that makes me feel at ease.. at peace. I love everything about him. I love his personality, his sense of humor, his good looks, his beautiful sparkly eyes, his testimony, and his spirit. He tries to tell me that he has flaws.. but "Love isn't having someone perfect. It's having someone imperfect, and seeing them perfectly."
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