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!
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.
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.
IT doesn't look like the store bought brand.
But, it's even tastier and much healthier:
It's pomegranate juice from our very own bushes.
Getting something from a pomegranate is a dang lot of work and Allen has done it a couple of times now.
The results are delicious and so very healthy.
And, I am so very grateful.
It popped up on a social media newsfeed.
A podcast from a friend we know. So, I listened.
It was very inspiring. It talked about the five keys to happiness.
Number one was being grateful for the small things that happen each day. Even when life is a struggle or a challenge, there are things to be grateful for.
Today, I'm especially grateful for my two dear daughters. They bless my life in so many ways. I love to talk with them, text with them, banter with them. They are such a great blessing in my life. And, I'm so grateful.
I have many blessings, including my husband. He is good, and I'm grateful.
I'm grateful.
WOW! Such a feast of talks, insight, and goodness.
I was particularly moved by....oh, I can't name just a few. there were so many that ouched my spirit.
ANd, I'm thankful.
Thankful for an amazing living prophet, who at 96 is sprier than I am. He's such a remarkable man, and I'm so grateful that we can have him for as long as we can.
Many of the talks focused on Covid-19 and its impact on our lives, But, again, most focused on our Saviour.
I'm so very grateful.
I've always been thankful for a sense of smell,
But especially NOW....in the time of Covid-19.
That is one of the signs that you possibly have it...when you can no longer smell.
Today, I went for a bike ride and I could smell the barnyard smells and I was so glad to smell them.
Allen chopped down a big spruce tree, and I helped him sweep up the pine needles and saw dust and I could smell that earthy smell. I LOVED smelling it.
And, I am grateful.
