Well, this is it. I started the Gratitude365 project well over a year ago, hoping to publish a post each day for a year on themes of gratitude. Although I have needed more time than expected to complete the “one year” project, I have been blessed by this process of looking for the blessings in my life. I understand more clearly now that one of the keys for our happiness is to appreciate, truly appreciate the positive in our lives. I will continue to post images and thoughts on my blog under various themes, including additional future posts on the theme of gratitude.

I have posted several times on my gratitude for my wife. She is an amazing companion and mother and it only seems fitting that my last post of this formal project relate again to Michelle. Our youngest son invited us to go rock climbing during our visit to Provo. Michelle had never done anything like rock climbing in her life. But she loves her sons and cherishes any opportunity to be part of their lives. She does whatever it takes to show them support and love. I am proud of her efforts today as she made her way up a steep rock wall. When the middle of the climb got tough, she would not quit but persisted and made her way to the top. I thank God for her and for my numberless blessings.