Tonight I am thankful to be able to come home and hug my husband.  I am thankful to be able to snuggle up with him.  Someone asked me tonight if I miss talking to "the old Marty".  I tearfully admitted that I do.  However I have a new Marty that I get to talk to, snuggle up to and spend time with.  I get to experience new adventures.  


Tonight I attended the viewing of a dear friend who at 33 years of age has gone back to serve valiantly with his Heavenly Father.  He leaves behind an amazing wife, 2 year old daughter and 2 month old son.  Carrie is so strong.  I admire her.  She has so much courage & poise.  Duben will be missed by many and was loved by many more.  


Sometimes Heavenly Father has an amazing way of putting everything into perspective.  Tonight, my perspective is just a little more clear.  I am thankful for the family that I have.  I am thankful for the binding powers of the temple that seal our family together for time and all eternity.  I am thankful for an amazing support system.  I am thankful for another day of hugs, kisses, hand holding and snuggling.