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What to be most grateful for

            If I ever decide to make this blog public then you guys will be getting lots of random thoughts that will mean nothing to you. I am so thankful today. Actually I've been thankful for this particular thing for awhile. What matters most? What makes everyone the most happy? And why does it make us so happy and grateful for life?             Family will always be the most important thing in life, besides the gospel of Jesus Christ. Family is the a huge part of what makes life meaningful. Family is something we all look for. If anyone tries to say they don't crave and desire it, are kidding themselves. We dream of a perfect Christmas or Thanksgiving with a loving family. Laughing and just enjoying each others company. Family is always going to be the american dream. The dream in general.             Now. Let me tell you a little bit about my family. My maiden name is Stockton. The Stockton...

Motherhood: A divine calling

            I know no one will see these posts. But here are some thoughts I'm having tonight. I'm having a lot of thoughts about motherhood. I guess I'm just very very anxious for my baby to get here. I want to love him. I want to cuddle him. I see my niece's Audrey and Camilia and they literally bring so much joy to me. Whenever I am sad, I have had to really try hard to not let my thoughts of "no one wants you around" get in the way of doing this, I ask AnnMarie if I can come over to play with Audrey. I like to think I'm her favorite aunt :) lol. But seeing them just makes me crave my baby boy to be in my arms even more. I anticipate the day that I will be able to hold him in my arms for as long as my heart desires.             One thing that is extremely surprising to me is seeing the girls I was in young women's, girls camp, and high school with. Not that I'm so far in life or bragging. But they all are in school, just ge...