People in the Neighborhood

(First of all, just as a side note in regards to yesterday's gratitude post, let me say that my nephew, Gardner, called late last night and his air conditioning was broken - they were suffering greatly.  Ah, in heat like this, I am so very very grateful for AC!)

Party last night - good people - way too much good desserts.

But, thinking about the marvelous people in the room, I realize - AGAIN - that we live in an extraordinary neighborhood with such incredibly GOOD, good people.  They have lived amazing, diverse lives.  They are helpers, givers, just wonderful fun people.

What a great blessing to always have strong happy people in my life!

I am grateful.

AIR CONDITIONING!

The West is in record-high scorching heat right now...it is hot, hot, hot and going to get HOTTER!

So, it totally makes me appreciate air conditioning...what a great blessing.

It always makes me wonder how early settlers here and other places could stand it....how did they work, build homes, build schools, churches.  They are inspiring.

So, I'll just say again - IT IS HOT!

Air conditioning...oh, yes, I'm very grateful indeed!

8 Wonderful Years of Family Close By

There were a whole lot of tears being shed yesterday...she won't know and I won't tell.

But, it has been a blessed 8 years.

Thank you, Heavenly Father, I am grateful!

The Challenge to Read the B of M in 80 Days

It was a challenge to the youth...

read the entire Book of Mormon over your summer break.

It sounded like a great thing to do; so I decided that even though I am FAR from a youth, I'm not far from needing the guidance and testimony of that great book.

So, I've been reading it.

It's marvelous.

And, I am grateful for that challenge.

A Home

When I see these homeless people carrying EVERYTHING they own in one small bag, I am reminded how wonderful a HOME is.

I've always lived in adequate and good homes....while not always elaborate, they have had electricity, heat, air conditioning, running water (although at present, we are having some water issues, but the water stilll works and it will all be resolved.)

At any rate, I am so grateful to have a HOME.

the Five Senses

Last night on the news, they had a story of a young boy who had a coclear implant to hear.  It showed a picture of him hearing his father's voice for the first time; his face literally lit up!  It was an absolute miracle.

It reminded me how marvelous it is to be able to:

See
Hear
Taste
Touch
Feel

And, I am so very very grateful!

Having Jenni and Family Close for Seven Years

The Fishers have lived 25 minutes away for seven years.

That is about to change.

I will miss them more than it is possible to say.

But, for those years they were here, I am eternally grateful.