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Today I am thankful for having an evening with my family. I'm thankful that the Sabbath day is set aside for worshipping our Savior and for spending time with our loved ones. How grateful I am!!

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Today I am thankful for the knowledge that miracles still exist and that nothing is impossible with God!!

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Today I am thankful for this being Veteran's Day!  Not only did it give me another chance to share my feelings about our wonderful nation with my kids, but it also gave me a chance to tell them how much support and respect we should give those who serve in the Armed Forces. I took the kids to our local Veterans Memorial. It was raining (go figure) so we didn't get to linger as long as I would have liked but I told Gabe we could go back another day so he could climb on the real tank they have there. The kids and I all wore red shirts to celebrate such a special holiday!!

"Oh, thus be it ever, when Freemen shall stand, between their loved homes and the war's desolation. Blessed with victory and peace, may this heaven rescued land, praise the power that hath made and preserved us a nation.

Then conquer me must, when our cause it is just and this be our motto: "In God is our trust". And the star spangled banner in triumph doth wave, O'er the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave!"

My endless thanks and gratitude to those who lost their lives keeping my family and I safe!!!

The Veterans Memorial in Auburn

The plaque reads..."In lasted memory of these dear departed souls, who gave their lives for peace throughout the entire world. These gleaming white arches are their highways to heaven, after they fell. We know they went to heaven because they spent their time in hell.

All gave some...some gave all!"

Hannah  :)

Gabe...notice he had to wear his "Army jacket"!  He's so cute!!  :)

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Today I am thankful for my fun little book club. I've never been a part of a book club because I've never been much of a reader BUT since instituting A Thomas Jefferson Education in my home, I've come to understand how extremely important reading truly is!! I've found a love for reading that I NEVER would have imagined I'd have. I'm grateful that I mustered up enough courage to start a book club and that there were many ladies interested in joining it. I love finding joy & thankfulness in the simple things in life!

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Today I am thankful for my wonderful church. I'm so grateful for the complete gospel in my life and for the direction and guidance it gives me and my family.  Where would I be without my Savior as my guide?!?  I'm eternally grateful for His atonement!!

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Today, I am thankful for the opportunity that me and my kids have to serve those around us. Each Tuesday, we go to the church building to help prepare baby wipes or tie quilts. Hannah is getting to be quite the little quilter!  And today, Gabe even did some tying, which he really liked.

I'm so grateful that my kids are with me during the day and that I can guide their education...not just "facts" but how to live their lives and become the best person they can!!

My wonderful kiddoes  :)

My little Gabers learning how to serve others!

Beautiful Hannah who was born with a heart created to serve others. She was born with the kindest and tenderest heart I know!

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Today I am thankful for my wonderful Hannah. Sunday mornings can be so stressful but this morning, Hannah made sure to do all the things I hadn't gotten to yet and....we were on time to church!! I was so happy when I realized she was putting together the diaper bag and then again when she was getting the girls into their car seats! She helped Gabe with his shoes and gathered all of our scriptures!!

What would I do without her?!?  She's my miracle!!!