Thursday, October 2, 2008

Thankful Thursday

Today I'm thankful for my awesome family!
My youngest brother Ethan recently went into the MTC so we've had a lot of fun family time this fall. It seems like we're always having some get together or another and while it is hard to want to go to all of them...I never regret going. Our family has had some "issues" we have dealt with together that were not fun, but some really great things have come from them. The one I am the most grateful for is that it has bonded us as siblings. We all love each other unconditionally. That's not to say we don't ever have "disagreements"...and we have no problem voicing them. But in the end we all still love each other! I can't imagine what it would be like to not get along with one of my siblings...they are all such a huge part of my life. I feel like we rely on each other because we've learned that nobody will support you like your family. In Ethan's last letter to Anita he wrote,"When people here talk about their families & tell me how awesome they are, I just smile because they really don't know what awesome is :) I know that I have the best family in the whole world !"
All I have to say is DITTO!

6 comments:

Shaunee said...

Cute! Families are great!

The Strickland Gang said...

You do have a great family that i admire!

Elizabeth said...

I am glad that we are united as a family, And Being the youngest of the family and I grateful to be in our wonderful Family.

john and brenda said...

Yep, you are blessed beyond measure! Trials prove to be blessings every time if we stay true to God. That is a great family picture. I love all of the Herbie Ault family!

Korine said...

Hey Girl, that was so fun to see your family picture. It is huge! I bet it is a lot of fun, but crazy too! I am so glad that Annalee somehow (still a mystery) found me. I love catching up when I can. You have beautiful children, and you have not changed a bit! Keep in touch!

Stin said...

I love the Aults and the Ovesons!!!! SO fun to read and get caught up with you guys. Your kids, your FAMILY, is beautiful. Kisses to you, handsome Merrill, and the entire AULT gang. Wow, I love you guys.