Thankful for Christmas

I love Christmas music. It makes me so happy! I know that many feel that listening to Christmas music before Thanksgiving robs this wonderful holiday of it's true recognition, but I'd like to argue that point.

There is something about hearing festive music about joy in the world, peace on earth, and holy nights that makes me grateful for what I have and especially for my Savior. I think there is no better way to get in the Thanksgiving spirit than through listening to this inspiring music. So, to emphasize my point, I'd like to create a list of what I'm grateful for. This list is not all inclusive, just simply highlights a few key things.

1. My Savior Jesus Christ
2. A loving Father in Heaven
3. My wonderful husband
4. A roof over my head
5. My education
6. A job that I enjoy and provides the necessities for our little family
7. My family, both my side and Rob's side.
8. A mother that knows exactly what I need to hear when I call her exhausted, frustrated, sick, or just want to hear my mom's voice.
9. My friends
10. A tiny apartment that only requires an hour to clean :)
11. My calling, that allows me to serve and forget myself once in a while
12. A wonderful, supportive ward we've grown to love
13. Tender mercies from Heavenly Father that too often go unnoticed
14. Inspiring music
15. A beautiful world full of flowers, falling leaves, sunsets and sunrises, and fresh air.

I'm thankful for this wonderful season!