2015 - A Good Year

It was a good year.

I'm thankful.

We did a home exchange to Germany.

We stayed in Manila, Utah and met some mighty fine folk.

We had a fantastic family gathering in Rexburg, Idaho in July.

Our health is still okay.

And, I am so incredibly grateful.

Stability

The entire world seems to be at unrest; at war; on the fringes.

But, here in this little corner of the world,

There is peace and stability.

And, I am grateful.

Christmas Season

I can't explain it, but I have felt so much

JOY

This season....

for our wonderful, thoughtful, caring family,

for the SAVIOUR,

for life,

for our home,

for the Gospel.

I am filled with gratitude.

Families

Last night, we spent the evening at Gardner's home....for dinner and afterwards, a little music.

It was so delightful.

I love all those 8 little kids of Nathaniel's and Gardner's.

I just felt peace and joy.

I am grateful.

Eli

He turned 12 and received the Priesthood yesterday.



Oh, yes, I am grateful for that.

Amy

What a dear heart our daughter-in-law is.

And, I am grateful.

So Many Things Today...

I'm just feeling very grateful.

That's all....

Just filled with gratitude.

Online Shopping

YIKES!

IT's Sunday, and I just went shopping...not so good possibly.

But, I am so grateful for Amazon and other on-line stores.

Now, if only I could get my groceries this way.

Friends

It's so fun to hear from friends and family at Christmastime.

And, I am grateful.

The Christmas Seasson

Even though we should think about Christ all year round,

It's so much more focused at Christmas and Easter.

And, I am grateful for the moments to cause and reflect.

Christmas Music

Kristi sent me a gift of a Christmas album;

It's different, but so fun.

I love music and feel blessed to be able to hear it.

Oh, I am grateful.

Monday Mornings

So much to do,

So many errands, phone calls, laundry, projects.

Ah, yes,

I'm grateful for Monday mornings.

Books on Tape

I love to listen to books on tape while walking, exercising, cleaning, etc.

I just finished listening to A Christmas Carol, and am currently listening to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

It's especially fun to listen to a book with a good reader.

And, I am grateful.

Windows - From Eli

About a week ago, a lady was telling me how dark and gloomy her home is.

She wishes she had lights and WINDOWS.

So, today when Eli said windows, I realized that that was something I'm so very grateful for.

Our home has lovely big windows, with lots of natural light.

And, I am very grateful.

Our Home

Every single time I walk in the door, I have a feeling of great appreciation.

I just LOVE our home.

And, I am grateful.

Allen's Help in the Kitchen

Allen helps a lot.

This morning he made a delicious smelling soup.

And, he cleaned up, doing all the dishes.

He grinds the wheat and slices the bread.

He will often mop and sweep the floor.

I'm lucky.

And, very grateful.

New Friends

It's great to have old friends; long-time friends.

But at our age, it's also pretty valuable to have friends that we just met.

And, I am grateful.