First would be my Dreamgirl. It was 33 years ago last night that Penny and I had our first date. It was as if we had known each other forever. We were so comfortable together, and yes in love at first sight, that I have to say it was the most wonderful date of my life. After that night I could not keep my mind off of her.
It didn't take us very long to realize we were meant for each other. Matter of fact, 9 days from our first date we were engaged. Our life continues to be a courtship full of love and excitement. Thanks Penny, for 33 wonderful years, and the many more to come.I'm grateful for my deep understanding and conviction I have of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I'm thankful for a loving Heavenly Father who continues to love me in spite of my many downfalls and weaknesses. I'm thankful for a Savior who died for me that I might live again.
I'm thankful for 5 beautiful children. Each time we get together as a family, I am amazed how perfect (Close to perfect) each of them are. They all have high standards and are shinning examples for me to follow. When I grow up, I want to be just like them.I'm thankful for the freedoms I enjoy. Even though we have a lot of things wrong with our country, we still have a lot of things right. I can't imagine another country I would even think of living in. America is still great! Let's all do our part to keep it that way.
I'm thankful for my good health. Notice I did not say great. I still have a lot of aches and pains, but I'm grateful that I can still be active with many activities I enjoy doing. (Racquetball, backpacking, bicycling, water skiing, scuba diving, exercising)
I'm grateful for life. Life is great...and I enjoy the many opportunities Penny and I have to enjoy it together.
