Thanksgiving, A time for giving thanks.

As this time of year approaches, I wanted to take a few moments to express my gratitude for all the many blessings that have come into my life.
First off (and there is no order to this) but I am very grateful for The Carters. I love how they have accepted me into their family with open and loving arms. I am blessed to be getting another mom who is so loving and kind. I am also happy to be getting a father who is a worthy priesthood holder, and who is willing to do whatever he can for his family. Im excited to be getting so many new siblings, every time we get together, no matter what we are doing, its always fun and exciting. I was blessed to meet some more family this last weekend in California, and I am so blessed because of all of you. I was so glad to finally say I have met Larry and Jerry, and it was fun to meet again with Roy. I also love all of their wives, they are all amazing women. I am glad to be joining in a family where there is so much love. I was also lucky enough to meet Dan and Dania, and I am grateful for the love that they have. Im also grateful for grandma and grandpa and their love and examples they have and are for me.
Im also grateful for my own family. They are so helpful, especially when it comes to planning the wedding. They are always willing to help me in whatever way they can, especially my mom. She is so Strong and has made it known that her family is the most important thing to her. She is a great example of love and strength.
I am also grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ and the happiness it brings to my life. I am grateful for the atonement and the great love our savior has for us. Im also grateful for the country that we live in, and the freedoms that we have and all the many opportunities. Im also grateful for my job and the people there that have made starting a new job comfortable and easy.
Last, but certainly not Least, I am so grateful for Rob. He is my strength and my rock, everything that is good in my life, I have come to realize, or has come as a direct result of his love and example. I am so lucky to be able to spend eternity with not only the love of my life, but for being able to love and spend forever with my best friend. Words can not express how thankful I am for him being in my life. I would be lost without him. Because of him, I finally know what love is, and know that there is meaning in my life.
As this holiday season begins, I hope we all take some time out of our busy lives to remember everything we are blessed with, and how lucky we truly are.