And I Think To Myself,

What A Wonderful World.

I am one lucky girl.

I am overwhelmed by the blessing my Heavenly Father has given me.

I have supportive parents who encourage me to try new things,

Who pay when I want to do something ridiculously different and damaging to my hair,

Who say "Glad you're home safe, sweets" when I peek my head in their room at midnight.

I have a stellar brother and sisters who are my greatest examples and heros.

I have a brother who loves his wife and who is going to make the best daddy in 2 months.

And I have little sisters who make me laugh, who make me feel so good about myself.

I have a sweet little nephew on the way who I'm sure is going to look just like Stephen.

He's growing and kicking and giving my sister the cutest baby bump ever.

I wish you all knew how excited I am to meet this little guy.

I have four loving Grandparents who have been through more than I can comprehend,

Which has made them the strongest, most compassionate and loving people I know.

I have dozens of friends who are out in the world worthily serving full time missions.

They are blessing people and changing lives, mine included.

I have girlfriends getting married, being sealed to their best friends for time and all eternity.

They are the best examples of love and happiness and dreams come true.

I have friends who love me unconditionally even knowing my flaws and faults.

They teach me every day and bless my life continuously.

And most importantly, I am a member of the Church.

I have a loving Heavenly Father who lights my path and holds my hand as I walk it.

I have a brother and Savior Jesus Christ who sacrificed it all, just for me.

And I am blessed to have the knowledge that I can one day return to live with them.

And I think to myself, what a wonderful world.

-Abby.