4th week of Thanks

#22-For an awesome snow storm to really bring in the holidays and getting Chad sent home from work early that day.  Was nice to have him home at 3pm instead.
#23-For my Mom and Dad, who came the night before Thanksgiving and stayed til the day after.  They helped us get our house put together for the festivities the next day.  Mom shoveled our driveway, which is no small feet.  We can fit 6 cars on our driveway if needed, so that gives you an idea of how big.
#24- For family who travels our way, since Chad was going to be on call for Thanksgiving.
#25-For a husband and dad that did all the prep work of setting up tables while my mom and I were busy in the kitchen Thanksgiving morning. And then having a husband that cleans up the house after most everyone was gone.
#26-To have a temple so close and to finally get back there.  We had the opportunity to go through the temple with Chad's niece Shandarae, who is going on a mission next month.  I was able to reflect on my own endowment, and the greatest of that day.  How things change and how it becomes such a place of refuge and revelation!!  So glad to have it less than an hour away. Just need to make it a priority to get there more often.
#27-For more family, Chad and I had the opportunity to and visit all but one (and we talked to them on the phone) of his siblings and at least part of their kids over this weekend.  It was good to visit them all and catch up.  We get caught up with the day to day life and don't get to visit as often as we'd like.
#28-For a 4 wheel drive vehicle.  With all the snow that we've been receiving it's been a lifesaver in letting us accomplish all the visits we made this weekend. Not only does it get us to point A to B, but entertains Kherrington and makes traveling so much easier!!
#29-Warm home!! Not only did it accommodate most of my family for Thanksgiving, but it keeps us warm and very comfortable and has lots of space for all our stuff.
#30-Great jobs, Not only does Chad have a steady job, but I am able to work as needed as for 2 hospitals, Pullman from home on occasion and then EIRMC 2 times a month.  I love it.  Not only that, but I'm getting my vinyl business up and running and am loving the great excuse to be creative again!! Now to just keep up with it all.

3rd week of Thanks

#15-Grandparents and free babysitting.  It's so nice to know that Kherrington is well taken care of and loved while I'm at work!! Plus it's nice on the pocket book!! Thanks Mom and Dad!!

#16-For family that lives close! I worked this day and didn't get off until well after 8:30.  Little did I know that Chad was REALLY sick, but lucky for us, Derik and Andrea (Nephew and his wife) came over to do laundry that night and was able to nurse Chad on his way to health while Kherrington and I were on the way home.  Let along leave me awesome Enchilada's for dinner!!

#17-To have Chad home.  Even though he was sick it was nice to get some extra time that we don't usually get with him.  Been a long time that it's just us 3 for an entire day.

#18-For health!!  Chad was able to go back to work today, even though he wasn't 100%.  I'm grateful to have such a hard working husband, that feels it's important to provide for his family.

#19-For flu-shots.  Somehow Kherrington and I didn't get that nasty bug that made Chad spike a fever of 102.2 all Tuesday night and remain sick for well over 48 hours.  I think the flu shots we received did the trick!!

#20-Great Co-workers of Chad's.  Chad was supposed to be on call most of this week to cover the Dr. on vacation (making 2 weeks in a row of on call), but Dr. Rantala was nice enough to take several of the night of on call so Chad could rest and recover!!  So thoughtful.

#21-A Sunday without extra meetings.  Chad was able to stay at home the rest of the day after church.  Been a long time for that too.  But he did have 2 calls that required him to go to work.  One during church and the other just as were about to sleep. Bum Deal!!

Second Week of Thanks

#8-For Family Home Evening. Even though we aren't the greatest at taking advantage of it every week, but just listening to a conference talk together sure makes me feel better.
#9-I didn't end up having to work on Tuesday last week, since the person that was orienting me ended up sick.  Not that I didn't want to go to work, but it gave me an opportunity to work at home for Pullman, and give a little more time to clean the house.
#10-Mail-  I got my first paycheck from EIRMC this week, which was a nice addition to the bank account with all the other expenses going out.
#11-Extended family!  We got to go to my cousin's football game for playoffs for state along with all the rest of the family.  It was great to see cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparent's!
#12-For great parent's who come to help put up Christmas lights, clean out the garage so we can fit Chad's car back in the garage, cook us dinner, and watch Kherrington so we can go out on a date for my birthday.
#13-Time with siblings.  My younger brother and his family came over for dinner with my parents.  It's good to spend time with them and strengthen those bonds!
#14-For being one year older.  As much of life's changes can come I'm greatful to not have any health changes this past year.

First week of Thanks

#1- I'm so grateful that Chad usually only has 1 week of call every 3, instead of the every other he has done the last 4 weeks, and that he's done for 2 more weeks.
#2-The flexibility that being a nurse provides for me, and that I don't have to work everyday and miss my child's young years.
#3-For a supportive husband that helps clean the house when it just doesn't look like it's been done that day. Happens more often than I care to admit.
#4-For a involved dad of my child, Thank heaven I don't have to do everything for her 24/7, and that I have a help meet!!
#5-For the abilities that Heavenly Father has given me.  Chad and I did trim work in my parent's living room and down the hallway.  After they re textured, repainted and remodeled.
#6- For living close enough to get in on my new nephew's blessing this last weekend.
#7-Time to spend with family. Got to listen to a child's testimony on Sunday and she stated, "I know that my family loves me!" I'm grateful to know that myself and love the time I spend with my family.