Gratitude

December 1st rolled around and the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season was set in motion. We were surprised when we opened our gratitude journal tonight to see that we last recorded what we are grateful for on November 30th.

This isn't unusual...often during this time of year our schedule is thrown off by all of the extra activities we try to fit in. We had a really busy and fun weekend, and while we had much to feel thankful for, we didn't get a chance to talk about it and write it down.

Here is what we are feelig thankful for today...

Isak is grateful for his school.

Becca is grateful for her parents.

Jeremy is grateful for electricity (I asked him why and he said, "Because it gives us light". But Becca, who apparently knows her father really well, said, "because it gives him TV").

I am grateful that Becca, Isak and Jeremy fasted today. Today was fast Sunday, but we actually forgot until after we had eaten breakfast. Apparently, after I left for church, Jeremy and the kids talked and decided that even though we had forgotten to do a full fast, they would fast one meal, so they skipped lunch. I was so proud of the kids. Even after we got home from church and were waiting for dinner to cook, they didn't complain at all and waited patiently for dinner to be served.

More importantly than going for a few hours (about 9) without food, they decided to fast for the purpose of asking Heavenly Father to bless our family with a baby to adopt. I think that it is so precious that Becca and Isak hope for this blessing every bit as much as Jeremy and I do - even to the extent that they will sacrifice lunch and snacks to show Heavenly Father how important it is to them. They will be a great big sister and big brother...someday.