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So Thankful

Tonight I'm just feeling so grateful for so many things.

-I'm thankful for a Heavenly Father who loves me and answers my prayers. I am so humbled by how patient he is with me. I see his hand in my life each and every day. I know that he has a plan for me, and I am so thankful that I am constantly learning to trust him.

-I'm thankful for the scriptures, and particularly the greater understanding and appreciation for them that I have gained through my religion classes at BYU.

-I'm so thankful for my family. I know without a doubt that my family and I were meant to be together. My parents have taught me everything I needed to know to live on my own. They raised me to love the Lord and his Gospel. They love me and support me no matter what. Whenever I need them, they are always just a phone call away. My sisters are my best friends. They always put a smile on my face! I love that we can talk about anything and everything! They are always there for me, and I will always be there for them! I can't imagine five more amazing people to spend eternity with!

-I'm thankful for BYU. I have learned and grown so much more in the 3 and a half semesters I've spent here than I ever could have imagined. I have formed friendships and made memories that I will always cherish. I can't wait to have my sister here with me next fall and make even more memories!

-I'm thankful for my friends. I am so blessed to be living with two of my best friends. They've become my little family away from home! My other friends are always there for me and support me and I don't know what I would do without them!

-I'm thankful for the Atonement, which strengthens me every day of my life. I am able to repent when I make mistakes. I am also able to receive strength through the Atonement when life gets to be overwhelming and I just feel like I can't do it all.

-I'm thankful for music. I'm thankful for it's power and beauty and for the joy that it brings me each time I am a part of it.

-I am so thankful to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I know that it is true. I know that we are led by a living prophet Thomas S. Monson who speaks through the Lord. I know that as I keep Christ and his Gospel at the center of my life, I will be so blessed!

I have so much to be grateful for!

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