What are YOU thankful for?

I know we are never supposed to end a sentence with a preposition, but I got tired of looking at the NPR blog and worrying about how Karl was going to live once he gets to Greensburg, so I thought I would ask the Eternal Question--for what things in this life are you grateful?

I know, I know.....how trite. You know the first things that are going to come out of the mouth of Mom--I'm thankful for my (extended) family, I'm thankful for the gospel, I'm thankful for my home and my job..blah, blah, blah. So when you answer this blog, think about it a little bit, and tell some things we may not already know.

I will say two things. I am really grateful that I got to spend the last year and a half administering to my own father. How I love and revere him. He was so smart (that's where you guys get all your brains, by the way), and he was so patient in his infirmities. I hope I will be as gracious and courteous when I get old. All in all, it was a wonderful experience.

The other thing. I am incredibly grateful for the love of such a good man. Sunday, when I was fretting and stewing about how I was going to get the missionaries up to Fort Wayne for a special meeting, your dad agreed to go with me, even though it was a testimony type meeting, and even though he was busy working on the ceiling of the garage. He made this huge, incredible sacrifice because he loves me. I am moved beyond tears that I can be the recipient of such love.

So, how about it? Is this too corny for the too cool, too sarcastic rest of us? I look forward to hearing from you.