A Living Prophet

 Yesterday President Nelson gave a message of hope which has been witnessed around the globe by millions.  Some not of our faith.

It was an empowering message intended to give hope in this time of crises.

In the message, he encouraged people to flood social media with the hashtag #give thanks.  The response has been incredible, and I love that!

I've loved seeing who is doing this;  Jenni's three daughters-in-law jumped right on it and have posted already for the first day.

I also posted my first one; thankful for Allen.

His second piece of advice was to PRAY: for our country, for the political strife to end, for the caregivers who are stretched so thin at this time.

It was so beautiful and inspiring.

This line just struck me....so TRUE!

“Counting our blessings is far better than recounting our problems. No matter our situation, showing gratitude for our privileges is a unique, fast-acting, and long-lasting spiritual prescription.” —President Russell M. Nelson

I'm thankful.

Backyard Beauty

 

Sometimes the beauties of the earth literally take my breath away.  These lasted for several days and were so huge and lovely.  A person cannot paint anything this grand!

Thank you, Heavenly Father!

Music to Stir the Soul

 This morning, i have been listening to:

The Messiah, by Handel, and

Beethoven's Fifth Symphony!

What magnificent, stirring music.  I almost forgot my headache and my stomachache.  

I can't even imagine the talent and the patience of these two composers to write this kind of music.  

And, Beethoven was already going deaf when he began his symphony.  

I'm so thankful and I can hear and appreciate good music!

Garage and Heated Car Seats

 I have so many things to be thankful for.

And, I am.

I love having a garage.  And, I love having heated car seats in the winter.  Both are luxuries, and I am grateful.

I don't want them to seem frivolous, but it's just great to have so many wonderful conveniences.

Church in the Time of Covid

 Today, Allen and I went to Sacrament meeting.

BUT, we went via satellite.  Half of the ward was actually in the meeting house, and they will partake of the Sacrament.  Our half of the ward was watching via television.

It was Fast and testimony meeting.  My goodness; some of the most powerful testimonies were shared....it didn't matter that we were not in the building with them.  What mattered was the feeling of the Spirt.

One of my favorite testimonies was from Rachel Webb.  She bore testimony that young children can have a spirit of testimony and be a strength even at a very early age.  She quoted from Mormon, where he is 10 years old and is put in charge of the records.  A 15, he was a general.  Her testimony was so powerful and I felt such a strong agree ment with her.

Brother Zufelt gave an emotional testimony about the power of needing angels in our lives, Emily Matthews bore testimony of the power of having Christ with us at all times, even in these challenging times. Brother Slade talked about knowing that he is loved by God.  Oh, it was wonderful.

And, I'm so very thankful.