Thanksgiving is almost here. Many of my friends have been sharing some of the things that they have been thankful for. I thought it would be nice to share some of the things, I am truly grateful for that I might not show near as often as I should.
I have so many wonderful blessings. I have a husband, who loves and cares for me (probably more than I'll ever know). He does so much for me, and for our children! I also have my 2 beautiful, and smart daughters. They are a handful sometimes, but I love them so very much!
I would like to take a minute, and talk about my in-laws and my parents. Man, I got-ta tell ya... I am grateful to have parents that want to be apart of my kids' lives. Growing up, I was very close to my mom's parents. I wasn't as close to my dad's parents. Which looking back now, makes me feel pretty sad. With that being said, I am very grateful to have a mother-in-law that wants to take time to build relationships with my daughters. My husband's mom is a very hard worker, and has been since before I've known her. She has had her challenges, and isn't perfect, but I'm happy that she is willing to show my daughters how much she loves them!
I am grateful for my parents! My mom has been through a lot of heartache, and pain. Her and my dad struggled to start a family, for years. I was their one, and only little miracle. In all of my life, I will never know the kind of pain my mom went through to have me. Now, I will honestly tell you that I am literally the Mrs. Jekyll and Mrs. Hyde of all pregnant women. I am absolutely miserable, when I am pregnant. I will complain and complain, and then complain some more. Every time I do, my mom always says to me, "Jacque, you don't know how lucky you are!" Each time she says that, it just sends shivers down my spine, because I know that she's right!!! I have never struggled with infertility.{Knock on wood} I am grateful that my mom reminds me of how blessed I am to be able to have children of my own. Pregnancy is hard! However, the reward is well worth it. That is why I am very grateful to be have been able to experience pregnancy, and have two healthy, and gorgeous daughters of my own.
It is getting super late {12:12 a.m.}, so before I head off to bed, I want to make one last mention of someone very special to me. This person was my grandpa! He passed away from a long fight with colon cancer, quite a few years ago. He was the true definition, and example of a what a real man should be. He loved his family with all of his heart, and did so much for all of us. He worked so hard (even when he was struggling with his cancer), and yet he never would complain. My grandpa served in the navy during World War II. When I asked him about it, all he said was, "I have seen things that I hope you'd never have to see, Jacque." I could tell it was hard for him to even say that much about his service to our country. I was close to my grandpa. We spent a lot of time together. These small memories are the things that I will take with me, and share with my kids as they grow up. I am very grateful for all that my grandpa has taught me. And so much more!
With all of this being said, I am sure you have lots of things to be thankful for too. What are they?
I am so grateful for the sweet daughter-in-law, wife and mother you are. Our family is blessed. Thank-you for letting me be the grandma I really never had and want to be. One grandpa died before I was born and grandma was old and I only remember her sitting in a chair. The other grandparents were older and served in the Manti temple and only saw them occasionally. My best friend and other kids at school would tell of all the fun they would have with their grandparents and I felt cheated. I guess that is why I want to have a close relationship and do fun things with my grandkids. Also, thanks Jacque for the kind words!
ReplyDelete:) The girls really appreciate all that you do for them, even as young as they are I can see in their little faces. They both get so excited and everything. I really like seeing that.
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