Single-Awareness Day

On this Valentine's Day evening, I'm sitting here alone, wondering why this holiday even exists in the first place.  What's the point?  Isn't "Remember Your Spouse Day" supposed to be on your anniversary?  Maybe it was just a ploy thought up by some guy who wanted to show his girlfriend that he cared without making any commitments....who knows?

Anyway, instead of moping about how my husband is at work instead of with me, I decided to take Karlee's challenge and name things I love.

1. ROBBIE ALLRED:  of course he's at the top of the list, he's my awesome husband, and he's amazing!  There is no single person on the face of the earth besides him that can endure me with a smile on his face.  He's wonderful, he loves me, and he's the single greatest person I know.  I have never been treated so well by anyone, and there seems to be no limit for his patience with all my flaws!  There's no one on earth quite like my husband, and I love him more than words can express!

2. INDOOR PLUMBING:  maybe this is brought greater in to light given the pregnancy, but I have to say that being able to quickly and easily dispose of morning/all day long sickness remnants is quite the blessing.

3. GOOD FAMILY AND FRIENDS:  is there really anything greater?

4. THE RESTORED GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST:  serving a mission helped me put into perspective the great importance and wonder of the gospel.  Being able to help others practice the principles that lead to knowledge and understanding of Heavenly Father's Plan was the only way I could really learn it's value.  I will be forever grateful for that opportunity and blessing, especially since the friendships I made in Indiana are more precious to me than I even realize.  My testimony grows and grows and continues to be strengthened even (perhaps especially) when I don't fully understand what my Father in Heaven has in store.   

5. MY UNBORN CHILD:  it's strange to feel this way about something that causes me so much grief and pain, but the thought of the miracle growing inside of me causes me to reflect on who I am, and who I am trying to be.  I hope that I can give this child the love that my husband and I were blessed to have growing up.  There's something magical about watching its little body squirm around in the ultrasound.  We're having a baby!

I could go on and on, but I'm not sure it could ever be finished.  There are so many blessings we have all around us, many of which I am too stubborn to accept. I hope that someday soon I can learn the things I need to know in order for my life to improve and to bring others with me!