Thankful Monday

I've seen a lot of my blogging friends do "Thankful Thursdays." I've been wanting to do my own, but as today is not a Thursday, you'll just have to put up with the fact that there is no alliteration going on. So here is my Thankful Monday entry:

I can't choose just one thing to write about, so I'll list a few things that have been on my mind quite a bit this week.

First and foremost, I'm so thankful for the gospel. It gives me a direction in my life that I wouldn't otherwise have, and it keeps me happy and optimistic even when things go wrong. It gives me hope in overcoming weaknesses and obstacles and provides me with an assurance of love that I don't feel anywhere else.

I'm thankful for my family. Since my high school graduation I've watched my best friends leave to serve missions all over the world, move out of the house, get married, and a host of other experiences. It was extremely hard for me at first because I was still living at home even when I was going to BYU and I felt all alone for a while. I was so used to being with my friends all the time, and all of a sudden they were gone. It took months for me to get over the lonliness, but with the discovery of the stake singles branch and multiple outings with my family I realized that life does go on. I was able to develop a greater love and appreciation for the friends I'm stuck with for all eternity. I'm so glad I can be with them forever.

After mentioning the singles branch, I can't go on without saying how thankful I am that I've been able to be a part of it. I've never felt so accepted by so many people all at once. It was just like being adopted into another happy family and the unconditional love that everyone has for each other is overwhelming.

I'm thankful for spring. I know I've mentioned this before, but I love the warm weather and the colors and sounds that come with it. Heavenly Father has created such a beautiful world for us.

Well I suppose that's all for today. I hope you have had as wonderful a week as I have!