Thankful for My Family

So today at work I had to sit through a conference call about Childhood Violence, and the effects it has on children. Things like abuse, kidnapping, sibling abuse, dating violence, sexual victimization, exposure to violence at school etc.... not much fun. Then we went on to talk about internet safety for children etc. Also I was talking to my good friend Kathleen about some of the kids she has been seeing in her new ward, and the challenges they are facing.

It is overwhelming to think how many kids have to struggle just to have a "normal" life, some of the horrors that kids see today are just overwhelming, and at work sometimes it is so easy to get caught up in all the bad... and forget the good.

So today, in the spirit of Thanksgiving and all I am grateful for I wanted to take a minute to thank my family. I have so many wonderful people that loved and supported me throughout my life, and I am so grateful to Steve's family and all the love and support that he received, and that we both continue to receive. This love and support has really made him a great husband, uncle etc.

In closing today I am particularly grateful for my little brother and his new family. Aurora is beautiful and truly represents all the hope that there is in this world. Congratulations Mark and Cera - good luck, I know you will be great parents.