Pictures and Memorabilia

My home is cluttered with memorabilia.

I have an entire closet with boxes, scrapbooks, "stuff'" from my parents lives.

I have an entire book shelve filled with photo albums; they spill over onto other shelves also.

But, oh, how fun to look back and reflect.

How marvelous to see pictures of our previous days.

I am grateful.

Our Mission

it's a challenge,

it's hard to see and hear what we do.

But, we have met some of the most marvelous people...

Sharon and Ron
Annette and
Elder Larkin
Elder Bryd
Doug
Randy
both sets of sister missionaries
Kathy and
the Tripps

They are all so different, yet so inspiring.

What a blessing, and I am grateful.

Abundance

no long lines....

no rationing of food or gas.....

no shortage of items.....

at least for now...

and I am grateful.

Grocery Stores

Peas from the garden - Yum Yum.  But, we have just a very few.

Tomatoes from the garden, but they won't last long.

Beans coming on, but they will be gone soon.

Ah, the modern SUPERmarket is a marvel.

And, I am grateful!

Holidays...

especially those that remind us how grateful we should be to live in AMERICA!

I am so very grateful.

the Book of Mormon

I love it.

I'm reading it this summer because the Bishop of our ward challenged the youth to read it during their summer break.

I can do that, I told myself.

So, I'm using this copy

It has helpful footnotes, definitions, lots of pictures; it makes it uncomplicated.

I wish I had kept track of all the times I have read the Book of Mormon.  One thing is certain, I never tire of it.

I'm grateful for this powerful book.

My New Favorite Book - Apart From the Scriptures

"Jesus the Christ," by James E Talmage.

Incredible, inspiring, enlightening, and did I say inspiring.

It is filled with such rich insight into the life of Christ.

Jeremy has encouraged me for years to read it, and I am grateful.

the Body's Ability to Heal Itself

I'm thankful the body is so self-healing.

I'm very grateful the body is able to heal itself in many instances.

the Internet

"What is the phone number for....?"

"What year did.....?"

"Where is the scripture that says.....?"

"I can order it cheaper online at...."

Every day, I use the internet in some way.

And, I am grateful for it.

Sunshine

I love the light.

I love the long days.

I love the sunshine shining through my windows.

And, I am grateful.

Recurring Theme....HEALTH

I am reminded quite frequently what a great blessing good health is.

So, today, once again, I am grateful.

Extended Family

Allen and I are both blessed with marvelous siblings and nieces and nephews.

It is a great blessing to be a part of their lives.

I am grateful.

Books

I love to read.

I love reading a variety of types of books.

I learn a lot.  My horizons are broadened.

Books are such a treasure.

And, I am grateful.

Taste Buds

S doesn't get hungry;

nothing tastes good to her any more.

I'm still liking the taste of food.

And, I am grateful.

Mail Service

Today 2 little checks came in the mail; they totaled $28.00, but it was still great to get them.

Last week, something came in a package in the mail.

I sent a letter to Miles for his birthday.

I'm just so grateful for postal service!

Chocolate!

Sister McMichael gave me this; and it's so true.

I love chocolate.  But, truthfully, I do like quality chocolate better than just wal*mart brands.

I am grateful for the invention of chocolate.

My Legs

He's a new missionary.

He lost his leg to cancer and other ailments.

He loves the out of doors.  But, he doesn't let a leg loss stop him from having a grand time.

It made me so grateful for my limbs/legs.

I am thankful.

the Moms in my Ancestry

I had a wonderful mother, mother-in-law, grandmothers, and so many greats going back so far.

They left a legacy of hard work, thrift, goodness, charity.

And, I am grateful.

Nap Time

Even as a college student, I would sometimes go home and take a nap.

I've just been a napper all my life.

And, now it has become an absolute necessity.

It's in the Gee Genes.

Dang it.

But, I'm grateful that I'm at a point in my life where I am able to take naps.

I'm thankful for naps.

the Use of My Hands

Sylvia is not even able to get a drink...or now, she can't feed herself.

No more indexing, emailing, or even putting on her own glasses in the morning.

I take for granted the use of my hands so much.

But oh, I am grateful....

My Desk

We bought it several years ago in Rexburg, Idaho.  It's L-shaped and so perfect for me and my needs.

Allen has a puny little desk in the back bedroom.  Not really fair, BUT, I love the layout of my desk.

I'm grateful.

Pencils, Paper

I so take those little items for granted, but I'm reading a book about living in a dump in Cambodia.  The woman wants to learn to read and finding pieces of scrap paper is a challenge.

I have a deskful of paper, pencils, pens, etc.

Such a simple thing, but

I am grateful.

My Heritage

I have some wonderful people in my family.

And, lots of them I have never met.

But, I'm very grateful.

Family Get Togethers

Pictures - forgotten.

Memories - forever.

Food - incredible.

Company - the best.

Calories eaten - beyond counting.

Happiness level - incalcuable.

I am grateful.

Phones

Alexander Graham Bell, what an incredible invention you came up with.

And, I am grateful.

Puzzles, Games, Brain Challenges

Oh yes, I am a fan of the daily crossword puzzle; but I don't often get a chance to figure it out, as I don't take the paper...and the lady who shares it with me cuts out the crosswords.

But, it's okay...she's kind to share.

However, I do a word game every day, play wwf with Donna, Linda, and Kristi, so I have lots of opportunities to have brain stimulation.

And, I'm grateful that so far my brain works and I can do the puzzles.

Early Morning Walks/Exercises

Clean,

Fresh,

Refreshing,

Peaceful,

Sparkly,

those describe the out doors early in the morning; and so many people, including me, often miss those incredible moments.

I am thankful for the promise of a new day.

FOOD, Glorious Food

I do like me some food

And, I'm thankful for a wide variety.

I'm grateful for means to buy the food.

I'm exceedingly grateful we live in a country where food is such easy access.

Yes, I'm grateful for FOOD.