The blessings I am surrounded by.

This week my back went out which gave me time to think about many of my blessings.  I have so many of them to be grateful for.  My testimony is strengthened every day by the witness that I have what matters most in this life.  My health is here for which I am grateful.  I have an amazing family.  My wife is talented, fun, smart, hot and the love of my life.  My little girl is so cute and fun she loves to walk and talk I just love her. Like Nephi I was born of goodly parents who worked hard and taught me much.  I have great siblings who love the Lord and I love them.  I have a beautiful home to live in that keeps us warm and allows the spirit to reside here. I have everything someone needs plus more.   I have a job and even if I am looking for a new one I am grateful that I have something to provide for my family while I am looking.  I have goals to reach towards and great friends to help me.  I have freedom and peace.
I also have the Church which helped me to learn and come to know Jesus Christ whom I am most grateful for.  I have a loving Father in heaven who knows me and cares for me in-spite of my rebellious nature.
I am richly blessed by the Lord and I wanted everyone to know that is ow I feel tonight.      

It's a new year!

A new year is a cause of reflection and a chance to improve oneself. The question for most people is how (besides getting in shape). The true litmus test is how each year we are growing closer to the savior and his example. I love my savior so very much and my ultimate goal is to become like him. I hope you try to do the same.