Recovery BLOG from November

I am the worst at blogging. I created the following blog as a Word Doc way back in November and am just now getting around to posting. Miriam says my injury has made me too touchy feely. She will not like this blog. Sorry Mia!

Yah know, this whole recovery thing is beginning to drag on way to long.
On the bright side, it has given me chances to count my many blessings, which has lifted my spirits to places I like to go. Let me mention a few:
My love and eternal dependency for Sue is stronger now than ever. We have been blessed with incredible children and three great sons in law. I am amazed to see how my three sons in law are so uniquely qualified to make their respective brides as happy as can be. To have all my children faithfully trying to live Christ-like lives does my heart a mountain of good.
I love and admire Dan and Rachel Morrill. It strengthens me to see and feel the love they have for each other. My heart soars when I consider the secure, loving, gospel centered life they are providing for their three wonderful children (David, Ryan and Katy). I was touched to hear that Dan was asking about my latest surgery.
I love and admire Scott and Nadine Sundblom. Their love for one another seems stronger every time I see them. I enjoy seeing how tender Scott is with Nadine. I am so happy that cute little Brady has joined their family. He is such an angel. As I observe them experiencing life I am assured they are building a loving comfortable life together. I know success will be theirs as they continue to work and put their trust in the Lord.
I love and admire Garrett and Miriam Kellams. Their loving life together seems poised and ready to transition from the life of being students (sort of) to wherever they end up. My confidence is that their path will lead to a wonderful life, together. I know their love for each other will bring them happiness and joy. I will eternally be grateful for Miriam’s weeklong role in my early recovery process (Garrett was there too).
I love and admire Elder Danny Smith. I am so pleased to read about the excitement he has for his mission. His letters are always so positive. I know the Lord is blessing him and I trust that his testimony is a blessing the lives of all with whom he comes in contact.
I love and admire Hannah. Having her home alone has allowed me to know her better than I otherwise would have. I am so pleased to see her making good choices with her life. She has shown me that she has a healthy balance of love for family and for the Lord while still finding plenty of room to have her own wonderful interests. She certainly is a talented young lady.
I love knowing that my parents and father in law are faithful examples of living the gospel. You would think that at my age, my parents would not have had to play such a big role in my recovery but they did and I love them for it. My time alone in thoughts has also done wonderful things for my relationship with my father in law.
I could go on but this is already too long so let me close by mentioning the greatest feelings of all. I am so grateful for a loving Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ. My Savior has played a role in my recovery that has carried me through when I could do it myself. I will be eternally grateful for the closeness I have felt for Him and look forward to using it to guide me through the rest of my life.