...at this time in our lives.
It's such a blessing to be able to move, eat, talk, think, see, hear.
Health is so precarious.
And I am grateful for Allen's health and my health at this time inner lives.
Thank you, dear Heavenly Father! What a blessing and I never want to take it for granted.
I don't like dirty windows.
But, I don't necessarily like to clean them either.
I always put it off, until something absolutely FORCES me to clean them. Like having company, which we will have tomorrow.
So, after procrastinating for a long time, I got out to wash them this morning. And, while doing so, I was struck with being GRATEFUL that I could still do this task.
I could reach up, I could stand, I could move my arms, I was mobile, I could see. And, I realized that it was a great blessing to be able to wash the windows.
I'm grateful for that in this time of my life.
Many mornings, Allen and Get up and go on a walk.
He sets a brisk pace and we only go for 30 minutes, but it's such a great healthy way to start the day!
He hasn't always wanted to do this, so I'm glad he decided that he would walk with me. Right now, because of Covid-19, I'm not going to the gym, so this walking is a great alternative.
And, I'm grateful that Allen will do it with me!
Over 70 days of three digit temperatures.
In other words, it is mighty HOT here in St George.
It is very wearing. Walking to the mailbox or to visit a neighbor is a huff and puff experience, with sweat dripping down the back, face, chin, forehead.
It's brutal.
So, HOW did the pioneers and early settlers survive this heat? And, they continued to build a temple, a tabernacle, an opera house, and their own private homes.
I do NOT understand how they did it, but I am so grateful.
And, I'm so grateful for the man who invented air conditioning. He's my hero right at this moment.
Oh, I give thanks for that man who had such a great idea.
Covid has gutted our lives.
Especially one of our son's business.
But, his dear wife, Amy, just got a job teaching school. There are no words to say how grateful and thankful I am about this.
Also, Justin got another gig with BYU. Oh, THANK YOU dear Heavenly Father. I cannot say what this meant to us.
And, as a final gesture, Eli got a job at a soda place mixing drinks...SODALICIOUS.
My heart is FILLED with gratitude.
Tow totally different young men.
Good young men. Smart young men.
Each will choose his own path, but each will be good to their grandparents.
For that, I am eternally grateful!
