I am thankful today that I can walk, run, dance, sing, hug my children, laugh, cry, call a friend, see the sunshine, hear the birds singing, brush my teeth (my family is thankful for that also), read, that I have a roof over my head, I have heat to keep me warm or air conditioning to cool me off, a shower to clean myself, food to eat, a car to take me places, money to provide for my living expenses, two little boys that make EVERYTHING else seem meaningless, and clothes so that I do not have to blind the world with my nakedness.

I am on the final countdown of this semester. Only 3 more weeks left of nursing school for this semester. I cannot wait for summer. I plan on blowing bubbles, running in the park, playing soccer, and soaking up the sun with my boys for three months! This has NOT been the best semester and I am so excited to put it behind me.

A final note before I close. I know that I have told my friends at school but just to clarify for my friends that are not Mormon, the people being evacuated from the Texas compound are NOT Mormon! I explained this last night: Texas Compound=Reorganized Latter Day Saints .Shannon=Latter Day Saints. The show Big Love/Polygamy=Reorganized Latter Day Saints. One husband and no polygamy=Shannon. Compounds full of children and women looking like pioneers=Reorganized Latter Day Saints. Normal looking woman that likes to cook casseroles and sweet treats=Shannon