I am grateful

Right now I am feeling a tremendous amount of gratitude and peace. I am deeply grateful for my Heavenly Father, for His unconditional love and protection. Although I don't always feel worthy of the blessings I have received I have a firm testimony of the gospel and I know my faith and heart belong to the true church. I am grateful for a Father in Heaven and Savior Jesus Christ who love me when I make mistakes, who love me when I try my best, who forgive me when I fall, and who protect me when I am in need. I have an increased faith and testimony of eternal families and Heavenly Father's plan for each of us. Our Heavenly Father knows us and He knows our timing. He knows our strength and He knows our heart. I am grateful for the Plan of Salvation. I feel very blessed to study my scriptures, to find answers and to have a pathway to forever happiness. And for many many reasons I am incredibly grateful for divine intervention, a precious blessing from our Lord Jesus Christ.

I am overwhelmed with love and gratitude for my sister in heaven. My perfect, loving guardian Angel. There really is not one day that goes by that I don't think of her and have countless moments where I just want nothing more than to hug her and tell her face to face how much I love her. Although my heart will ache until I see my beautiful sister again I have finally felt some peace about why Nikki returned to Heaven. She is working hard like she always wanted to and helping our family in amazing ways that only those on the other side  can do. Nikki is doing our Heavenly Father's work. Nikki loved so much. She loved and smiled through the trials and physical pain. She loved through the rejection and hurt. She smiled through the needles and tests. I can only imagine how much she loves and smiles now... free from her mortal body and this world in perfect Paradise. It might sound crazy to some people but I can feel my sister's happiness and I can feel her smiling from Heaven. I have witnessed miracles and felt love I never imagined and I am grateful for my sister who has been the reason for those.

 I am so grateful for my eternal family. I know that I chose them and I love them with all my heart. I  know I chose my family because when we laugh my heart lights up. When we hug I never want to let go. When I'm not with them I miss them every day.  I know each of them would do anything in this world for me and I would do the same for them. They are my eternal best friends.

I know I will be with my family forever. I am blessed beyond anything I could ever dream of. I am grateful for my eternal companion and his worthiness to hold the Priesthood. I am grateful for his spiritual example and guidance to me and our children. I admire his dedication to our faith and to our family. I know the power of prayer lead us to each other. I know my sister in heaven is protecting my precious family and we are so grateful to her for her continued strength, love, devotion and work.

Last but not least, I am forever grateful for my baby Jacob. I love this boy more than I can ever describe. I would do anything for either of my children in a split second. I can't say enough how deeply thankful I am to my Heavenly Father, the grace of our Savior Jesus Christ and protection of an absolute guardian Angel. I feel so much in my heart right now, it is difficult to put into words. I just love my baby boy so much and am grateful he is here with me and that I am so blessed to be his mommy. I am grateful to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and to know the true gospel. I am grateful for tender mercies, for forever families, for faith, for divine intervention, for sacred moments and miracles and for my precious precious Jacob Nikolas West. I love you Cheese Puff, always.