Day 1- My Mother; The Gratitude Project

I suppose this reason I'm thinking about my Mom today is because she is the only one who has called me; so far.  I really truly love her and miss her.  Right now she is on Kauai, miles away, making her special rolls that I love.  She told me Dad is still sleeping and Danny is at work which means she is alone.  Jamie is in Phoenix and Kaylee in Provo.  I'm in Layton.  Half of us are in different cities and we are all celebrating Thanksgiving a little differently.  Scott and I had ours last week on Saturday.  Danny is out on the Napali Coast captaining a boat tour.  Jamie, I'm assuming, is with her Singles Ward and Kaylee is with our Great Aunt Diane.

It's sad, in a way, but we all have so much to be grateful for; especially our Mom who basically led us to where we all are today.  If it wasn't for her pushing us to pursue education, jobs and marriage we would all still be at home eating Thanksgiving with her!  HA!  There's a positive perspective.  My Mom is such a force for good and I hope she realizes how many people she influences on a daily basis.  I am grateful for her subtle guidance and advice when making difficult decisions.  I am grateful for her example of righteous living and Christ-like desires.  I am grateful for her breath-taking beauty and the gift of music she passed on to me.  Thank you Mom for who you are.  I will always, every day, be grateful for you!