In church last week we had a lesson on gratitude and with THANKSGIVING coming up...I figured it would be a good month to think about my many blessings! So I share with you my attitude of gratitude.
I AM GRATEFUL FOR...
Having always been a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints but this year more than ever I am aware of what a BLESSING it is to have been born into the church and to have chosen to return to it in my late teens.
to have been born of GOODLY parents who taught me right from wrong and who have always made me feel loved and safe.
for my HEALTH. I am fluffy but I have been blessed to be healthy through out my life...
to be both a WIFE and a MOTHER! That I have 2 wonderful people to share my life with now and in the eternities!
for the TECHNOLOGY that allows my daughter to call me from college when ever she wants to chat or sends me a text to know she is home safe!
Also it allows me to stay in touch with family and friends...
for the SCRIPTURES. The more I read them the more I see the parallels between what we are facing and how the Lord takes care of his faithful people when they OBEY Him.
for my TALENT to sing in our ward choir. I so enjoy sharing my love of music with so many truly talented people.
a JOB that helps take care of my family and help kids.
a warm HOME and that my NEEDS are met daily!
for the LIFE LESSONS I have had that have taught me what I needed to know..even the very difficult ones!
Well there are the first 10....more to come next week!
Continued Nov 26th, 2012
While I have not been on to post I have been more aware of my blessings knowing I would be doing so... now if I can just do it all the time and not just during the holidays...
I am THANKFUL...
that I was taught about a loving HEAVENLY FATHER who has a plan of happiness for me.
that I KNOW I am a DAUGHTER OF GOD and He sent me here to Earth to grow and learn how to live so that I can return home to Him someday...
that my SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST makes it possible through His Atonement, that when I make mistakes I can just REPENT and KEEP TRYING because of what He did for me and the world.
that I come from a FAMILY of 8
that I have SIBLINGS
that DEATH is not the END...that even though I lost a sister to Leukemia .. my faith COMFORTS me that I will see her again!
for the BEAUTY of the EARTH, sunshine, rain, snow, clouds, flowers, furry friends...
for the SEASONS
that I CAN SEE AND HEAR
for COLORS
for MUSIC
I live in a FREE country! GOD BLESS AMERICA!
to all the men and women who serve in our military to keep our country FREE and help others to be FREE!
for MODERN MEDICINE that when I am pain I can find relief!
for MODERN APPLIANCES
for MODERN TRANSPORTATION
for the GREAT MINDS that came up with them!
for EDUCATION, for teachers that REALLY CARE and will do what the children need not what is expected or easiest!
for what I have LEARNED and for the POTENTIAL I have to LEARN MORE!!!
that I KNOW HOW TO WORK
that I can be RESPONSIBLE
for EXTENDED FAMILY grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins,
for a GREAT HERITAGE, for record keepers, for my ancestors, for geneaology and geneaologist!
for FAMILY get togethers, for the holidays that make it possible, for Family Reunions, family occasions...
for PIONEERS in all areas of life
I hope that over this last month you have had time to reflect what you are THANKFUL for and COUNTED YOUR MANY BLESSINGS! ♥...if not, you could do so now.
