Mike has tagged me again! This time for a meme in which I am suppose to list 5 things that I am thankful for. This meme was originated by John over at Smulo Space. So, here we go…..
1) Family. For my parents, Paul and Leanne, who brought me into this world. For my brothers, Christian and Kevin, who continually test my patience like most younger siblings do. For deceased and living grandparents who have made an impact on my life. On a related note for my mom’s dad and dad’s mom for whom I know very little about because of their deaths when I was very young. I have much to learn about who they were. For all of my aunts and uncles for being loving and nurturing. Lastly, for my cousins, of whom I need to keep in better contact with.
2) Friends. For Rachel P, with whom I recently re-connected with after many years and greatly respect. For Erik S, who is my co-leader of YAPS. Our different styles of leading the group make it work successfully! For Aaron H, whom I greatly respect and is a blast to hang with. For Christian and Christie S, for whom I both admire greatly. Their continuing devotion to mother Earth and to our Heavenly Father is an example to us all. For all of the other young adults of YAPS and even MAYAs. Many good friendships have blossomed because of my involvement with both of these groups. For my friends from church. For Dave S, Leslie S, Laura F, Mark M, Rob B, and many others who have helped shape me into the person I am today. For Patti, Lisa, Stacie, and Mike as well as many others from the CyberCongregation. Lastly, I could go on and on but for anyone else I missed. All of my friendships are near and dear to me.
3) Community of Christ. I am truly thankful to have been born in to this faith movement. I am a third generation church member and believe so much in the mission of this denomination. Through this church I grew up knowing God and my friend, Jesus. I am humbled to be able to serve in the priesthood as a Deacon. I am humbled to be able to be on the receiving end of such great ministry in this church as well as being able to give ministry in this church.
4) God. Not a lot needs to be said about this one and yet it is the most important one on this list. For giving His only begotten Son to us. For giving me life. For everything.
5) Life. When I look around me I see that I am truly blessed. I have great friends, a loving family, and a warm bed to sleep in at night (well, not exactly warm as I like it a little cold). I live in an absolutely beautiful part of the US. I hope that I live this life that I have been given to it’s full capacity and can use it to the help my fellow man (and woman).
I now tag the following people to do this meme:
Nick at Sansego
Christian at Flannel Christian
Shannon at Erosophy
