Janessa Passed Her Exam

It's a big deal.

And, it's also expensive.

The test is long, grueling, and covers lots of coursework over several years.

She studied hard, worked hard, studied some more.

When she came home, she felt deflated, devastated, demoralized, dejected.

So, when her results came in and she had PASSED....

She was over-the-top excited.

So were we.

And, I am grateful.

Thank you, Heavenly Father!

Friends

It's so fun to make a call and set up an appointment for lunch.

I'm so grateful for friends.

TIME!

I get up in the mornings to go exercise.

I can be flexible in when I go.

Sometimes I leave very early in the a.m.

Yesterday, I didn't go until later in the morning.

On Saturday, I went in the late afternoon.

Many people don't have that flexibility.

But, I do; and I am grateful.

It's Monday, Glorious Monday!

Many people dread Mondays.

I like them.

A fresh start....a new beginning.

Oh, yes, I like Mondays.

And, I am grateful.

My Children's Primary Teachers Over the Years

Sometimes I would express my gratitude.

But, more often than not, I probably didn't say anything to them.

And, now, as a Primary teacher, I recognize what an incredibly challenging job it is.

It's

HARD, BORING, FRUSTRATING, ANNOYING, CHALLENGING, HARD.

I love the kids, but truthfully, taken together - they are such a difficult thing sometimes.

Today, I was thinking about leaving the church.

Now, that is not a good thing.

I remembered all the years my own kids were in Primary.

Our boys are smart alecs - for sure.

And probably the girls too.

They were never the sweet little dears that some girls are.

I'm sorry about that.

But, today, I just want God to know that I am grateful for Primary teachers over the years who taught my children.

There is a spot in heaven for them, of that I am sure.

Internet

Okay, okay, okay.

It's been down for a lot lately.

Totally annoying, frustrating, and rude.

But, the thing is.

When it works, it's like a miracle.

And, I am grateful.

Extended Family

They come to spend a few weeks each winter.

We don't see them a lot, but it is fun when they are in town.

And, I'm grateful.