EYESIGHT!

Elder Robinson is blind.

He gets around quite well.  He wants so badly to be a good missionary, but it's difficult because he can't see.

Today, he was trying to put water in his thermos, and it splattered all over the floor, which he wasn't aware of.  I quietly cleaned it up after he had left.

BUt, as I stood watching him, I was overcome with gratitude for my eyesight.

OH< I AM SO THANKFUL!

Knowing How to Use a Computer!

Over and over again, I meet people my age who know nothing or very little about computers.

I am so very grateful that Allen encouraged me to learn about computers and that Ed Kirkpatrick taught the teachers how to use computers.

It has been a great blessing in my life and I'm forever grateful for that.

Right now, virtually all family history is computer-driven.  So many people who come into the center don't know what to do; they want to learn, and that is good.  They want to use the mouse, the keypad, etc., so they can go home and do it, but it's just not easy to learn and to remember.

Family history is actually quite complicated, I realize as I help people.

But I'm grateful that I understand a little bit.

It's good!

Having Had a JOB!

I just came across this photo which I took from a post on Facebook while we were serving our mission at the Employment Center.

It reminded me how grateful I am to have an income.

I'm grateful Allen hell a steady job for 32 years.

I'm grateful I had a job and have a small pension.

The GIFT of WORK....how great it is and I am grateful.

Allen's Family!

They spent a few days with us...it was FUN, FUN, FUN!

I love these ladies so much, as well as their wonderful spouses.

And, I am grateful that I was able to marry into such a GRAND family!

HEALTH

I say it over and over.

Right now, Allen and I are quite healthy.

I have a very bad ankle from arthritis, but I can manage.

And, we both can get around; our eyesight works, our bodies work.

And, I am beyond grateful.

Allen

It's Valentine's Day.

And, I'm grateful for Allen.

Marriage is hard.

It's a challenge, struggle, and hard.

But, I've got a good one.

And, I am grateful.

A NEW CHURCH CALLING!

I have been a Primary teacher for a lot of years in our ward.

I've had a few other jobs sprinkled in between, but basically, I've been in Primary.

Lately, it has been a struggle for me.

On fact, it has been a HUGE challenge.

I've had nightmares, I've been stressed; it's been difficult.

So, I asked to be released because we are going to be gone a lot in the coming months.

The Bishop released me officially on Sunday, and called Allen and me to be the

FAMILY HISTORY CONSULTANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I couldn't stop smiling.  I'm so happy because this is a perfect fit for us.  Still making a contribution, BUT not having a job that ties us down for every weekend.  It was an answer to a silent prayer.  I didn't have any nightmares last night and it was so good.  I've been smiling all week; I didn't realize how stressful it has been for me.

I am so very grateful!

Thank you, Heavenly Father, for being so kind to us!

THUMBS and FINGERS

Last night, while working at the family history center, I was trying to unstable some documents.

As I sat there trying to unary the little devils, I realized what a great blessing to have thumbs!

And, fingers.  They could do this tiny, intricate job of undoing this pesky teeny staples.

And, I was so very grateful that my fingers WORKED!

They might look old and wrinkled, but they WORK!
And, I am very grateful.

The Family I Grew Up In

I say it over and over,

But, I'm so grateful for the wonderful family I was blessed to be a part of.

So many times at the family history center, I hear stories of sad lives, sad families, broken families, non-speaking relatives........

And, I realize again what a blessing it is to have come from a marvelous family!

Thanksgiving 2013; some mighty cute little granddaughters.

January 2018 in Provo, Utah for the ordination of Eli to be a teacher.  He's such a good, good kid!

Exercise CLass

YOGA day is Thursday.

It's great, and I'm getting better balancing myself on my left foot; need a way to go for my right foot.

And, I am thankful that I am able to do exercises.

REPENTANCE

Last night, I was so impatient with a fellow missionary at the family history center.

She was asking for my help, but I was not feeling very charitable towards her because I thought she should be figuring out the stuff on her own.

I was so humbled when I left because, while she wouldn't know my feelings, I knew God would.

So, I knelt down and asked for mighty forgiveness.

And, I'm grateful I will get another chance to fix my act.....I just hope I remember the awful feelings I felt, so that I can truly be kinder.