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Alright, I know it's been like, MONTHS since I've posted. I have just been crazy for some time now. I'm dealing with a lot in my life at this point...good things and bad things...but aren't we all?

But instead of focusing on the bad things, I want to focus on the good things. So from the inspiration of my dear friend Lura's weekly blogs, I'm going to post six things I can smile about, because that's what we should always focus on! So here they are.

1. My supportive family. Especially my mom! She has put up with so much with all of my problems and issues and has held strong. My family never puts me down when I think I have failed, and that is certainly something to smile about!

2. The BEST cat in the world! My cat Sheba ALWAYS makes me smile, even if I'm down in the dumps! She is the sweetest, most beautiful and precious cat I could ever hope to have. I wish she could live with me till the day I die! She is the best!!!

3. An absolutely AWESOME dog!! Our dog Sundance is such a sweetheart! He is such a loving dog and he is just gorgeous to boot! Animals are such a blessing in our lives, especially when we are going through hard times.

4. This should really be at the top of the list. The gospel of Jesus Christ makes me smile, actually, it makes me BEAM! When I truly think of the wonderfulness that is our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost, I get all warm inside and my heart swells. If I didn't have this in my life, who knows what I would be doing with myself!

5. Being called to be the Young Women's Secretary makes me smile!! I've always wanted to have a calling in the Young Women's program, and now I have. And I couldn't be luckier because we have the best young women I could imagine and the best leaders for me to work with I could imagine!!! I am so blessed to be called to this wonderful position!

6. I had the pleasure of going up to Utah this weekend and visiting with family I hardly ever get to see exept maybe once or twice a year if I'm lucky. We only got to spend one day up there. It was a very last minute trip, but I was so happy to have the opportunity to go spend the day with them! It was a thrill!

It's really nice to be able to take the time to count the blessings in my life. There are more blessings and reasons for me to smile than I listed, and I want to always be mindful of them and to thank my Heavenly Father for each blessing that I have.