Many places right now, there is war.
But, not in my little corner of my world.
I often wonder how I got so blessed to live in America.
In this day and age.
And, to be born in a Mormon household.
Such incredibly great blessings.
And, I am so grateful.
I'm very thankful for this day.
I try to be thankful on most days, but This day brings it all into focus.
I'm grateful for our family, dear friends, a home, a good husband, children who care about us, cars that work, food on our table each day, and health.
I'm so grateful for a Savior and a promise of eternal life, if I CAN ENDURE.
This is not to say that I don't have challenges; I do.
But, I am grateful for this life right now.
Thank you, Heavenly Father, for the many blessings which I have.
I am often so inspired in Sacrament Meeting.
Yesterday, I was just so thrilled during the Sacrament because I realized that ALL OVER THE WORLD, the same thing was happening with young men passing the Sacrament.
And, then the speakers and special musical number were so very inspiring.
I am grateful.
Each of my brothers has gone through various trials.....
But, they remain VERY TRUE to the covenants they have made.
I have been so blessed to have them in my life.
And, I am grateful.
1. Health
2. Mobility, eyesight, hearing
3. Plenty of good, healthy food
4. Sunshine
5. Ability to read well
And, I am thankful.
1. Hot and running water
2. Being born in a marvelous family
3. Having a regular income
4. Laughter - it's so fun to laugh
5. Friends - like Dorothy.
I am grateful.
1. Good friends, Mike and Loretta.
2. Being able to go to the gym when I want and exercise.
3. Books on tape.
4. Book of Mormon
5. St George life.
I'm very grateful.
1. the sound of Allen laughing in the morning. He was watching an old Honeymooners video and just laughing so hard at six in the morning. It just made me happy.
2. The ability to buy any food we want. Prices are skyrocketing, but we can still afford food.
3. A body that works...I exercised this morning and while I don't like to do it, I'm grateful that I still can.
4. My life as it is right now. I'm very happy. I have struggles - stomach, grandchildren, eyesight, but I am basically quite happy with life right now.
5. My office. Man, I love this little niche of my own.
And, I am so grateful.
Regan Zufult suggested we write five things we are grateful for:
1. Megan Thancker came to sit with us in church.
2. The people in our ward. I absolutely love the good people in our ward; they are amazing.
3. Allen and his commitment to his calling.
4. My life as it is right now.
5. The savior......I cannot give thanks enough for HIM.
When I arrived in the chapel today, my heart swelled with love for the members of our ward. I cannot describe how much i felt love and appreciation for the good Saints in our neighborhood and ward. They are just so good, so righteous, so willing to help others. It was just a fleeting moment of joy, but it was a powerful moment of realization of how blessed I feel.
And, I am thankful.
She called...she talked...she talked some more....
She needed validation because she is going through a divorce that is very difficult.
She is trying hard to make it work; trying to figure out where she stands in all this and to make sure that she takes care of herself.
But, as she talked, she talked about the family she grew up in.....
DYSFUNCTIONAL - which she has mentioned before.
So, it made me so grateful for my own siblings and family. So far, my siblings and I speak to each other. Our children speak to each other, but even in this, we have hard situations.
The family in America is changing.
BUT, OH, I'm so grateful for the family I have and hold dear.
One day, a few months ago, a lady who worked out at the gym, came up and introduced herself to me.
Many days, I would go to the gym, do my thing and leave. I rarely talked to anyone, but the lady at the front desk.
So, when this lady came up to and said she had been coming for a long time and had noticed me, so she wanted to befriend me.
This has turned into a great friendship. I appreciate her so much. She is totally inspiring because she is so faithful about going to the gym - in spite of many health situations she has had over the years. Including a recent back surgery.
But, there she is, working thru the pain, inspiring me and others.
AND, I am so very grateful.
