Safe Travels

Just returned from a trip to Salt lake; bad weather conditions both coming and going.

So, I'm very grateful we returned home safely.

Thank you, Heavenly Father.

Health

We hear on a daily basis about health struggles for our friends and family.

We have some MINOR complaints, but, in general, we are doing well.

And, I am VERY VERY grateful.

Wonderful, Generous Children

I cannot even believe what they did for us for Christmas...

It cost them a BUNDLE.

I'm not sure we deserve it.

But, they did it.

And, I am beyond grateful.

Allen

74 years ago on this very day,

Robert Allen Hackworth was born.

And, I am thankful.

Allen on Christmas Day 2014 with ONE of his new down riggers; he thinks this is the best present ever!  Ha Ha.
Oh, he does LOVE fishing!

Our Home

Putting away the Christmas "stuff."

As I do so, I am reminded how much I love our lovely home.

Oh, yes, I am grateful.

Neighbors

The neighbors have been showering us with delectable treats...

Not so good for the weight/diet,

but oh, so good for the SOUL.

And, I am grateful.

Health

I've got a very bad kink in my neck, down my left shoulder blade...

i can't turn my neck very well.

It's even extending down my arm.

It's painful.

And, it reminds me how grateful I am to have good health.

Income

I say this quite frequently.

Because I realize over and over again what a great blessing it is to have a

steady stream of money.  It's not a lot, but it's ENOUGH!

And, I am always grateful.

This Day

Mornings offer many opportunities.

And, I am grateful.

What the DICKENS?

I'm listening to

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

by Charles Dickens...

that man can write.

This book is powerful, profound, and inspiring.

Oh yes, I am grateful.

Dentists!

"Wow, there's a rock in my pizza," I told Allen while we ate in a little restaurant in Gila Bend AZ.  "How did that get there?"

"It's probably a tooth," he said.

Well, it turns out, he was right.

It was a tooth alright.  And, it needed fixing.

So, I made an appointment and went to the dentist to get it fixed.

And, I am grateful.

Safe Travels

It's fun to go!

And, it's wonderful to return.

I love walking in our lovely home, so tonight,

I'm thankful for our safety.

Sons

It's a great blessing to have sons.

To see them grown, being productive, good fathers, good men.

And, I don't take that lightly.

I am very grateful.

Rain in Southern California

It's raining here in San Diego;

It is desperately needed.

Last week when we went to get something to eat at a fast food chain, there was a sign saying because of the drought in California, they were no longer adding tomatoes to every order.

Now, I'm okay with not having a tomato on a taco, but I am concerned with the farmers/ranchers who are all trying to make a living in a terrible drought.

So, rain is a very good thing here where we are visiting.

And, I am grateful!

Being Humbled

Yesterday I was feeling so very grateful...which I am.

But, we got humbled last night over a family situation.

It reminds me how badly I need the help of the Lord,

In every aspect of my life.

I need to rely heavily on him.

And, I'm grateful I realize and know that.

I'm grateful I can turn to him in Prayer and Pleading.

And, knowing that HE will send His peace and comfort.

I am grateful.

An Abundance of Blessings

I'm feeling very grateful today for many blessings.

I'm not sure why I have so many blessings, while others are suffering.

But, I feel very grateful.

Givers

There are Givers and Takers in the world.

I love to be around the GIVERS.

Helpful, good..

Actually, more than helpful.

But, EAGER to help.

Like James Ure and Daniel Purcell who just helped with a problem...I wanted to download a video to use in Primary.

Man, they both helped and were awesome.

I'm grateful.

People Who Serve

Yesterday I rang the bell for the Salvation Army.

For only two hours.

But, it reminded me of all the good people who serve day in and day out to help make a community stronger.

And, I am grateful.

Our Home

It looks all festive in the great room;

there are a few modest decorations outside.

And, I love the cozy feel.

I'm very grateful.

Food and the Ease With Which We Get It

Food is not an issue for us.

We have plenty and to spare.

We go to the grocer's and buy it pre-cooked, pre-packaged, pre- everything.

Or I can cook from scratch, but I still have spices at my disposal and haven't had to make those on my own.

I'm spoiled.

And beyond that, I am grateful.

RAH's Help in the Kitchen

He didn't always help,

but he does 95% of the dishes now.

And, I am grateful.

Thankful People

Some people are just thankful people.

So, when they acknowledge something we have done or given, I appreciate it.

And, that makes me grateful.

Good Talks in Church

Truly, they are quite rare.

So, when I hear one, I want to shout out.

Hearing a really good inspiring talk in church makes me grateful!