Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Day 28

I am thankful for the many people who have taken their time out of their day to read this blog.  It is amazing that  this blog has received 285 page views.  It just boggles my mind.  Thank you all.

I am thankful for the ways of mass communication that are available today.  I am addicted to the 10 o'clock news.  There I have admitted it.  I also am addicted to Google and radio.  I always have to have some kind of noise or other thing going on.

I am thankful for fingers.   I can't imagine going through life without having fingers.  With these things on my hands I can accomplish so much.

I am thankful for doors.  What would life be like if there were no doors?  We would be a lot colder, no privacy, and no quiet times when needed.  Doors give us so much.

I am grateful for cashiers and the hard work that they put in to ring up our purchases.  It isn't easy to do their job.  Waiting in line is always hard, especially when you are in a hurry, being the cashier ringing up the purchases is even harder.


Monday, January 30, 2012

Day 27

Today I am grateful for road trips.  There is just something about piling in your family, in this case Ryan and myself, into a car and staying there for long periods of time that brings people together.  It is so nice to have that together time.

I am also thankful for iPod.  I have already mentioned how I love music.  Having an iPod with some good music just makes the trip go better.

I am also thankful for headlights.  We would never have been able to make it to St. George and back in 12 hours without headlights.

Pavement is often times something that is overlooked as something to be grateful for; but driving 80 miles per hour on a dirt road isn't exactly safe.  I know, I have done it and the results weren't all that great.  I was much younger then.  I am thankful for pavement and the other conveniences that come along with it.

I am thankful for ice cream.  I love how something so simple can make a bad moment so much better.  If you are having a bad day reach for the ice cream.  You really can't help but feel better.  I dare you to frown while eating ice cream.  I am not sure that it is even possible.



 

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Day 26

Today I am thankful for the tender mercies that the Lord has bestowed upon me.  These are blessings in and of themselves.  I have noticed that, at times, things don't always seem like tender mercies.  Years later perspective takes hold and suddenly we realize just what those are.  The Lord's hand is in all things.

I am thankful socks.  Funny how it sounds but think of what life would be like if no one ever thought to invent socks.

I am thankful for toilets.  I will leave it up to your imagination to figure out why.

I am thankful for my parents and the things that I have learned from them.  Some of what not to do but a whole lot of good stuff too.

I am thankful for my living room furniture.  I hate sitting on the living room floor.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Day 25

Today I am grateful for God's commandments.  Some people think that commandments are limiting.  I don't buy into that.  They are liberating.  I have never had to worry about going to jail because I have respected my neighbors property.  I have never had to worry about std's because the only person that I have been with is my husband.  I have healed from abusive situations because I have followed the example of my Savior, Jesus Christ, and have forgiven those who have hurt me.  I have even prayed for my enemies from time to time.  Because I have kept God's commandments I am the person that I am today.  (Though I am not perfect in any way.)

I am thankful that there is a prophet on the earth who points the way back home to a loving Heavenly Father.  So many people are lost in this life because they don't know that there is a way to live and be truly happy.  I am thankful that I do have this knowledge for myself.

I am thankful for my ancestors and the lessons of courage and endurance that they have taught me through reading their stories. It is so exhilarating to know where my family has come from and to know where they are going.  Family is everything to me.

I am thankful for shoes.  I do love to go barefoot as much as possible but only in my yard.  Everywhere else it is wonderful to have shoes to protect me from stepping on something and cutting my foot.

I am thankful for disagreements and the chances that I have to learn about the views of others.  I don't like to argue.  I don't even like to disagree with people.  But I find that I grow closer to that person that I have disagreed with after we have resolved the conflict in a healthy way.
  



Friday, January 27, 2012

Day 24

Today Ryan's friend dropped off his 3 year old twin girls at my door for my to love and spoil.  Not having children of my own I always look for opportunities to love and spoil someone else's children.  We took them to The Living Planet Aquarium today.  What a blessing it is to see the wonder in children's eyes.  Even in the adults the wonder was there.  How great it is to see the wonders of the sea here in this landlocked state.

I am grateful for movies.  When was the last time you really thought about the movies and what it takes to bring them to you?  What a blessing it is to sit down and watch a movie after a long day.

I am grateful for the simple joy that a happy meal brings to a child.  Who could ever have guessed that chicken nuggets, fries, and apple slices with a juice box all packaged in a red box could bring such a big smile to a child's face.  Love that McDonald's still.

I am thankful for music boxes and how they are so simple in nature and so beautiful in looks and design.  I collect music boxes.  They have always brought me joy as well as those around me who take the time to enjoy them.

I am thankful for dvd players and the hours of music and movie enjoyment that I have enjoyed from it.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Day 23

"Life is like an old time train ride.  With twists, turns, and unexpected stops.  The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride."  - Gordon B. Hinkley.

I am grateful for my glasses.  Yes, these are the ones that I wear on my face.  I remember when I first realized I needed glasses.  I was sitting in the back row in the 5th grade and I couldn't read the black board.  I told my mom this and she just told me to sit near the front.  It wasn't until I was in the 6th grade that I had my eyes tested by the Lions club at school.  They sent a letter home to my mom.  Then and only then was I taken to the eye doctor.  A week later I could see again.  I looked at the mountains surrounding Logan and they were suddenly so clear.  What a blessing it was, and still is, to see clearly.

 I am thankful for carpet.  I hate putting my bare feet on a cold floor.  I love feeling the carpet on my bare feet.  So fuzzy.

I am thankful for grass.  I love feeling the cool grass in between my toes.  I love how it adds to a landscape.  I also love how it is a classic sign of spring and warmer weather.

I am grateful for a brain that functions normally. I have grown up around people with special needs my whole life.  Either my dad or other friends of my family have had special needs in one way or another.  What a blessing it is to be able to function as a "normal" person.

I am thankful for my feet.  I love my feet.  Funny how people often hate their feet yet they do so much for us.  When was the last time you had to hop on one foot to get anywhere?  I am so blessed to have good feet with Noyes toes.  

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Day 22

The blessings just keep on coming.  Ryan had another job offer.  It may not be in graphic design, but it is enough that we can be kept afloat.  This one could be a permanent gig until Ryan finds something else.  I am grateful for this other job offer.  It will be sufficient for our needs.

I am so thankful for the mutual program.  I love watching my girls have fun and learn.  I hope that some of the girls that don't come to church, but come to mutual will learn what they can do for the gospel and what the gospel can do for them.

I am grateful for Pa's medicine machine.  It has saved us many hours of fighting Pa to take his medication.  It keeps us sane and Pa independent as much as possible.

I am grateful for a smile that is shared from acquaintances.  Have you ever noticed what an ice breaker a smile can be?  Sometimes the best human relationships are the ones that started with a smile.

I am grateful for glasses.  Not the kind you wear but the kind you drink out of.  It sure makes getting a drink a whole lot easier.
 

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Day 21

Today I have so much to be grateful for.  Ryan finally landed a job.  This is only a temporary thing and it will end in September, but the extra income will be a huge boon to our budget.

I am so grateful for music and how it soothes the soul.  Good music truly is the chicken soup for the soul.

I am grateful for my short term and long term memory.  I watch Pa and how he struggles each day to remember the most basic things that I take for granted on a daily basis.  I remember when I took a shower last, I remember what day of the week it is, and I can remember how to fix my meals.  I can even get the basic points of my life memories straight.  Pa really struggles with this and it is heart breaking.  I try and help all I can, but there is only so much I can do.  He doesn't understand that I suffer along with him.  I hope someday that he realizes this.

I am thankful for the ability that I have to walk.  What a blessing it is to just get up on my feet and my brain do its function to help me walk.  What a miracle the human body is.

I am thankful for oxygen.  This life giving force is so amazing.  Maslow has said that humankind has 5 needs food, water, sleep, warmth, safety and security. There is one thing that he left out though.  Oxygen.  Without it we really don't need anything else.  We can only go 6 minutes without oxygen before the human body starts shutting down.  Everything else we can go for at least a couple of days without those.  


Monday, January 23, 2012

Day 20

Today I slipped and fell on the ice outside of my apartment and bumped my knee.  I am so grateful for my nervous system that works and tells me that I am injured.

I am thankful also for the kind neighbor who rushed over to see if I was ok.  I kind of gave her the cold shoulder but I was hurting pretty bad and I was in a hurry.

Can you imagine what this world would be like if there were no laws?  Think about it?  It would be a horrible place to be.  I am thankful for laws and those who put there lives on the lines to enforce the laws.

I am thankful for a stove and oven that work.  I love to cook and so does Ryan.  These are some major things that are central to our lives.

I am thankful for those teachers and leaders that I have had throughout the years that have taught me so much.  Without them this blog would never be possible.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Day 19

When I was a little girl my mom sat me down with my little brother and told me that she was expecting another child.  We were so excited and I knew right away that I was going to have a baby sister.  When she came into the world we had were so happy.  Many years later we don't get along.  In fact I have been downright nasty to her when I was younger.  I grew up and changed my ways. But she is not speaking to me now and not taking the chance to really get to know me.  I am grateful for her.  Even though that this life may pass and she may never speak to me again I am grateful that she is a part of my life in some way.

I am grateful for each passing day that I am allowed to remain on this earth.  Each day is a gift and that is why it is called the present.

I am grateful for the sun.  What a perfect set up we have here.  We are perfectly set at just the right angle and just the right space from the sun that we thrive here on Earth.  I know that there are no accidents.  How good God is to us.

I am thankful for the knowledge that there is life after death.  What a bleak life we would live if there was no knowledge of this.

I am also thankful for my family and friends.  What a great support system they are.  

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Day 18

I am grateful for food.  I know I have already stated that.  But I want to add another angle to it.  I am grateful for the things that I am learning to make food be more nutritious for mine and my family's needs.  It is true that food is just for nourishment.  But I love finding new recipes and trying them.

I am thankful for good times and laughter with old friends.  Having a long standing friendship with someone is like putting on your old comfortable clothes from time to time.  They are always fun and comfortable no matter how old you are.

I am thankful for pens.  What a blessing these things are.  I truly believe that the old phrase "The pen is mightier then the sword" is so true.

I am thankful for the knowledge that I have picked up in this journey called life.  When I die that will be the one thing that I can take with me.  The things that I have learned.  Even when I die I will never stop learning. Good thing I love to learn new things.

I am thankful for traffic lights.  Have you ever paused to wonder what the world would be like if there were never traffic lights?  What a dangerous world that we could be living in.

Day 17

Today Ryan and I had a date night.  I am so thankful for date night.  It is the only thing that has kept our marriage afloat over all of the stresses of day to day living.  It is a time for us to reconnect and to laugh at ourselves and grow closer as a couple.  I love those special times that we share together.  It is what has made our marriage strong.

 We went to the Clark Planetarium to catch a show at the Hansen Dome. If you have never been there I strongly suggest that you go.  During the show my heart was singing "O Lord my God when I in awesome wonder consider all the works thy hands have made.... Then sings my soul my Savior God to thee How great thou art!!!! How great thou art!!!!!" I am so thankful for the many splendors of this universe.  So miraculous and so diverse we as human beings could never fully understand all of God's wonders but what a pleasure it is to view and to learn about them. 

I am also thankful for trees.  What a pleasure it is to look at them.  What a blessing they are to have them here to help us survive.  We rely on the trees for so much.  They just keep on giving to us. 

I am also thankful for the ability that I have to learn new things.  What a blessing it is to be able to be educated.  Granted I am no Einstein,  but knowledge truly is power.

I am also thankful to be human and to be able to feel the emotions of all normal human beings.  Emotions are so deep and yet so basic.  What a blessing it is to feel joy, pain, anger, and all of the other things that are part of the human experience. 

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Day 16

A couple of weeks ago I was watching a news cast show that talked about a study that was formed about gratitude.  It studied people who kept a gratitude journal and those who didn't.  People who have kept a gratitude journal were found to be much happier and exercise more than the people who didn't.  I am thankful for that broadcast and the idea that came to me to start this gratitude blog.  I have noticed better changes in my attitude and even find myself thinking throughout the day of the things that I will be writing about that night. 

I am thankful for the effort that Ryan puts forth to finding a job.  I know that he has been discouraged at times and that our finances haven't been the greatest since he quit working, but I am thankful for the many sacrifices that he has made in taking care of my step-dad and finishing school.  These have been blessings in there own right. 

 Being on the phone all day also makes me take for granted the blessing that it is to have a phone system in our world.  Isn't it amazing that we can pick up this device and push a few numbers and our voices can be heard any where in the world?  150 years ago such a thing would never have been imagined.  Now the phone is such a vital part of our lives. 

I am thankful for breakfast cearal.  What a fun and fast way to get a breakfast on the go. 

Being in this winter season also brings a feeling of gratitude for the summer.  I am always warm then.  If I ever get too hot I can just go jump in my complex pool and cool off. 

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Day 15

Today I am thankful for the free car wash that I got today.  I love the rain.  I love everything about it. The earth smells so clean and wonderful during and after a rain shower.  Try as they may they will never quite duplicate the scent of rain.

I am thankful for my body.  I may not treat it as well as I should but I am thankful that I have it.

I am thankful for soap.  I am happy that I live in a time when the use of soap on one's self is strongly encouraged.  Life just feels so much better when I am clean.

I am thankful for lotion.  I hate dry skin.  What a great thing it is to reach for one of the twenty bottles of lotions that my in-laws always give me for Christmas.  I haven't bought lotion in 5 years because I get so much of it during the holidays.

I am thankful for pictures.  I love how they capture the look and feel of the times and events of our lives.  Such a small thing that we take for granted.   

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Day 14

Today I can honestly say that I am thankful for cruise control.  My new car doesn't have it and that is going to take some getting used to.  I try and keep my speed around 55-60 mph when I am commuting back and forth between home and work so that I can save money on gas that way.  Guess I will have to learn to keep my foot on the peddle at all times again so that I can continue in that tradition.  

 I am also thankful for ponytail holders that keep my hair up off of my shoulders.  I hate my hair being shoulder length.  It drives me bonkers.  I am thankful that these little wonders help keep me sane. 

 I am also thankful that I have hair.  I hope that I never have to loose it.  I do like my hair I hate having my hair long. 

 I am also thankful for towels.  I can't imagine showering, swimming, or doing dishes and other things without these either. 

 I am also thankful for the internet.  With out this invention this blog would not be possible. 

Monday, January 16, 2012

Day 13

I am thankful for Imodium-AD.  I went to work and I forgot my lunch today so I went to the vending machine to buy me some lunch.  I bought a frozen sandwich, chips, and ice cream.  I heated up the sandwich and ate everything that I purchased.  It wasn't long after that I started to feel sick.  I know that it was something I ate.  I had to come home because it felt so bad. 

 I am thankful for warm blankets.  When I am sick or just plain being lazy it always feels so good to cozy up to a warm blanket. 

 I am also thankful for facebook and the ability that I have to keep in touch with old friends and family members. 

 I also am grateful for Ryan's hamburgers.  I don't know how he does it, but he makes the best hamburgers of anyone that I know.  He also made some corn chips too.

I am also thankful for my washer and dryer,  I hate laundry with a passion.  There is one thing that I hate more than laundry and that is loading up my laundry and taking it to the laundry mat.  I am so happy that I haven't had to do that for the last 2 years.  Most of my adult life I have used a laundry mat.   

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Day 12

Today I am thankful for the chance that I had to teach about my favorite topic the Atonement of Christ. The Spirit of the Lord was there so strongly testifying of the things that I was saying.  What a beautiful conversation that I had with my girls today. 

 I am also thankful for the winds of change that are blowing outside.  They are quickly bringing the much needed moisture to our area. 

 I am thankful for my new shift.  I work 4 9 hour days during the week and four hours on Sunday (if I have to work Sunday I would much rather work 4 hours.) and I get Friday and Saturday off.  What a strange sensation it is to not go to work on a Friday.

 I am also thankful for clothing.  I might not have the latest and greatest, in fact some of my stuff is 7 years old, but what I have is sufficient for my needs.

 I am also thankful for my dear friend Geneil.  What a blessing it is to be friends with one of the most guileless people I have ever met.  She is so ready to share her talents and anything else that she has. 

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Day 11

Sorry guys I missed a day.  Yesterday was so busy that when I got home I sat in my chair and fell asleep.  Kind of funny how some days are like that. 

 I am thankful for my new car.  We spent all day at Ken Garff Nissan yesterday and signed the papers on a 2012 Nissan Spectra.  I love it!!! It has a lot of room and a lot of other good stuff.  We took it on a mini road trip to Idaho Falls today.  It was so much fun.  Ryan's dad Lynn came with us and we took my step-dad with us too. 

 I am thankful for the beautiful weather that was around us today.  It felt like early March and not middle of January. 

 Today was my niece's first birthday.  Happy Birthday to her.  We may never meet again in this life but I hope that she enjoys her little musical carousel that belonged to my sister when she was younger.  I am thankful for my brother in law Shane who was kind enough to come and pick it up so that she could have it today. 

 I am thankful for good uplifting music.  It helps lighten the mood of any room, and any situation.  When I feel down or just plain upset with someone I always hum a happy tune, usually a hymn, and I always can come to a happy place again and move on. 

 I am thankful for a bed to sleep on.  It may be far from perfect, in fact it is broken, but it certainly is a whole lot better than sleeping on the floor.  That hurts. 

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Day 10

Today I want to take a moment and thank autotrader.com for the good work that they are doing.  I am thinking of trading in my Chevy (It's been a real money pit for the last 2 years) for a sedan.  They told me what my car was really worth. I just hope that I can use that information when I talk to the dealership tomorrow.

 I am also thankful for mice.  No not those rodents that invade my house from time to time, but the mouse on the computer.  They have helped heal my fear of computers and have given me many hours of enjoyment and employment. 

I would like to say thank you to those farmers who make a living raising crops and livestock so that I can eat.  I am grateful to them and the labor of love that they put into their careers. 

I am thankful for water.  What a vital source it is to have in our lives.  We all need it.

 I am thankful for teeth.  I hope that I can keep mine for a very long time.  I hope that I never have to wear dentures.  I hate cleaning them.  I much prefer cleaning my own teeth. 

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Day 9

Life is all about constant change.  That is the one thing in life that is guaranteed.  I am thankful for the changes that are constantly happening in my life.  It certainly keeps life interesting. Right now Ryan and I are on the threshold of some possible big changes in our life. 

Everyone complains about snow.  When the meatorologist predicts a snow storm you can almost hear the majority of the population just groan.  Myself I always marvel at the little white stuff that falls from the sky.  I am thankful for the snow and the many blessings that come with it. 

 Today the Young Women of our ward went sledding on a small amount of snow. (barely 4 inches)  I was asked to bring some hot cocoa tonight to our little shindig.  What a blessing to be all cold and be warmed up with some good hot cocoa.  The Aztecs believed that it was the drink of the gods.  I am inclined to agree with them.  Coffee is for those who like fast breakfast and a buzz in the morning.  (Who wants that?) Hot Chocolate is for those like me who love to slow down and enjoy life.  I am thankful for cocoa.

 I am thankful for my cat Nala.  She is the sweetest, funniest cat I have ever met.  She is my child. 

 Have you ever wondered what life would be like if we didn't have toilet paper?  I will let you expand on that.  I am thankful for toilet paper and the many functions that it has in our society. 

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Day 8

Today I am thankful for a home to come to.  I know that sounds weird.  But if you stop to think about it there are so many people who don't even have a roof over their heads.  I used to work by a homeless shelter about 2 years ago and there were lines about a block long every afternoon of people hoping to come in from the cold.  What a blessing it is to have this basic need fulfilled and the means to fulfill it with.

I am thankful for brakes that work on my car.  I was driving home from work tonight in a construction zone.  A car was trying to merge onto the freeway and was heading straight into my lane.  I couldn't get over but I was able to slam on my brakes to avoid hitting the car.  A bit scary but there was enough space that between myself and the car behind me that I was able to brake and not be hit.

 I am thankful for gloves to wear in the winter while I am driving in the cold.  I hate a cold steering wheel on my hands.  My heater in my car takes forever but my gloves make it possible for me to drive until my car gets warmed up enough. 

 I am thankful for alarm clocks.  I know that we all dread that sound because it means we have to get up and start another day when we would much rather be in bed sleeping.  But when that alarm goes off it just means that we another chance to start a new chapter in our book of life.  What a blessing that alarm clock is. 

 I am thankful for my hearing.  I can't imagine waking up to a world where I can't hear music, a bird, or even the sound of my Ryan's voice.  Nothing but silence.  I am thankful that I know what those sounds are and that, thus far, I haven't had to live in a world of silence. 

Monday, January 9, 2012

Day 7

Today I am thankful for the scriptures and the comfort and growth that I find in them when I apply their precepts.  I love that moment of peace that comes from the renewal of my spirit when I take a few moments and read them. 

 I am thankful for my warm coat.  I walked out of my work today and I was cold.  I bundled myself up in my coat and I was warm again. 

 I am thankful for hot running water.  Have you noticed how many times we depend on running water?  When I was younger I used to go with my dad and step-mom to their cabin in Montana.  There was no electricity and no running water.  We had to haul it from a spring that was out in the front yard and heat it.  What a blessing it is to come home after a long day listening to customer complaints and to take a hot shower to relieve the stressful feelings of the day. 

Which brings me to another point.  I am thankful for electricity.   I am very dependant on that ac/dc.  I am thankful for those with the pioneering spirit who bring this great convenience to my home 24/7.

I am also thankful for the furnace that runs nice and warm.  I can walk in my apartment no matter how cold it is outside and warmed soon by that great thing in my closet.  

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Day 6

Today is a great day.  One of my best friends from High School celebrated her birthday today. We are 10 days apart in ages and born in different years.  So today I start my blog with her.

 I am so grateful for Shayna and the things that I have learned from her about frugality and health.  I may not always have agreed with her about things but I have learned much from her through the 22 years that we have been friends.  I am so glad that she is still in my life after all of these years.

 I am also thankful for my other best friend from High School Kim.  I love her tough girl attitude and tender heart.  She has taught me about Courage, Strength, and Endurance. I am so thankful that we were able to put an old argument aside and continue to be friends in a miraculous way. 

I am also grateful for working in my calling as the second counselor in the Young Women program.  I love my association with my girls there and love being around other people my age who also have the chance to influence the next generation to make good choices.   

 I am also grateful for the privledge that I have to take care of my aging step-father.  I am learning and seeing sides of him that I never knew existed.  Sometimes he tries my patience beyond end with his dementia like symptoms but I always see the man and not the disease.

I am thankful for Sundays and they day of rest that they tend to be.  I always feel rejuvenated and charged to fulfill my duties throughout the week.  Sunday is my favorite day of the week.  There is such a beautiful spirit about Sundays.  

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Day 5

Today I have so much to be grateful for.  I spoke with my supervisor and I learned that while disciplinary action would be taking place none of that includes termination.

Today I am thankful for mistakes and the things that you learn from them.

I am thankful for a loving Father in Heaven who is involved in the details of our daily lives. He always knows best how to comfort me.

I am grateful for trials and the strength that is gained as well as perspective that comes from enduring them well.

I am thankful for aspirin that help reduce Ryan's fever and help him deal with his earache.  I can't imagine life without that modern convenience.

I am also thankful for light bulbs that light up the night.  I am not a big fan of using candles for light.

Day 4

Today I have not had the best of days.  This is the day that I certainly need to count my blessings.  I made a huge mistake at my work on Wednesday.  It has made me think about my blessings even more.

I am thankful for mercy.  We find the perfect example of mercy with the Atonement of Jesus Christ.  I only hope that on Tuesday when I go to work that Justice will also be tempered with mercy as I could lose my job over this mistake.

I am thankful for love.  The unconditional love that Ryan has shown me despite my stupidity is so awesome.  I am so lucky to be loved by him and others.

I am thankful for low gas prices.  I got gas today for 2.73 at the Maverik on Redwood Road and I-80.  I filled my gas tank today for $33.  First time in a while.

I am thankful for my parents who did try to teach me right from wrong.  I always try to live right.  Sadly my human condition gets in the way and I make mistakes.

I am thankful for the Atonement of Christ.  I know that it is as real as I am here breathing.  

Friday, January 6, 2012

Day 3

As I have been looking over the past couple of days I have decided to still keep this as a gratitude journal, but to tell more of the reasons why I am grateful for the things that I list. 

I am grateful for temples.  Here the power of God is used to bind families together so that we can all return to our Father as one eternal family.

I am grateful for allrecipes.com and other cooking websites.  I am trying to live a more healthy lifestyle.  These websites have provided me with many recipes healthy and otherwise.

I am thankful for computers.  They allow us to communicate with people in far off places, assist people with various functions, as well as entertain us in ways that we could never imagine 40 years ago.

I am grateful for sheets that don't have holes in them.  I know that this may sound funny to you but sleeping on a materess with no sheets and just the matress cover isn't fun.  In fact it is down right itchy.

I am grateful for my television.  It has brought me many hours of entertainment as well as some education about the world around me.  I am enjoying a Netflix broadcast of Yanni right now.  So relaxing.

 

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Day 2

Today I am thankful for the following:

My husband Ryan .

Books.

My eyesight.

My computer

my nose

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Day 1

Today I am thankful for the following things:

Two cars that work

My warm fuzzy pj's that Ryan bought for me for Christmas.

My Job @ Wells Fargo taking phone calls.

Warm fuzzy socks from Laurie (Ryan's sister).

Jesus.