"Focus on What You Have"'

A few years ago, I was having a hard time adjusting to some major changes that were happening in my life.  I prayed and prayed, but still really struggled.  Finally, a thought came into my mind.  It was,     "Focus on what you have."  I didn't do as well as I should have following that counsel then, so I'm trying to do better now.  So today, I'm going to write about some of the amazing blessings my family and I have been given:

Last Sunday, we were blessed with our fifth grandchild!  Mandy's and Andy's first child had a hard getting here, and spent a couple of days in NICU, but is doing well now.  She's a beautiful baby girl.  She's a wonderful armful!  We are so grateful for Mandy's and Olivia's health.

On November 2, 2014, our grandson Jeffery was blessed.  Nicole and Jeff live in Washington (which is near St. George), but our five children all did what it took to be there.  Jeffery was born on August 22, 2014.  He is also a wonderful armful, and we're very grateful to have him as a part of our family.

2014 started out really good for us because Scott and Hailey had Jax on January 20th.  He is such a sweet boy.  He's brought an incredible joy into our family.  Shaylee is now five, and Eli is four.  They are such a delight.  They love my scooter, and like to take rides on my lap.

I'm so grateful for a husband who is still my best friend after thirty years of marriage!  He is the best thing that has ever happened to me!  Now that my legs don't work, he is so much help.  He's learned how to pull me up.  Then I take little shuffle steps to get to a scooter or walker that will help me get around.  I can't get into or out of bed by myself, so Alan does what it takes to get me there.  I also can't get on and off the toilet without help, so Alan helps with that.  He does it without complaining, and without acting like I'm a bother. I love and appreciate Alan.