As I sat in Church on Sunday with most of my children and their families, (missing so badly the little VL's in Omaha) I could literally feel my gratitude level soar! Stephen and Tara blessed their angel girl, Indy Janae Sunday morning and our family filled up many rows in the chapel in support of the Sansoms. Stephen gave a beautiful blessing and Tara shared an amazing testimony. I know I don't stop and think of my blessings enough. Why is it so much easier to think of the negative instead of the bounteous blessings that surround all of us! My friend, Jody Done wrote the following in our Relief Society Announcements on Sunday, and I am grateful for the good reminders of all the Blessings we enjoy at this time in our lives.
Did I thank Him for being able to open my eyes this morning and see his beautiful earth?
Did I thank Him for being able to walk and breath the fresh air while I wandered through the many colors of the season?
Did I thank Him for the people I love and the people who love me?
Did I thank Him for having food to eat so I can take care of the body he blessed me with?
Did I thank Him for a sound mind? (sound mound, that's a little iffy for me?)
Did I thank Him for letting me live these latter days?
Did I thank Him for my trials that have helped me grow?
Did I thank Him for the smiles and hugs of grandchildren?
Did I thank Him for blessings of living in a free country?
Did I thank Him for my membership in His true church and the knowledge I have of eternal life?
Did I thank Him for the gift of the Holy Ghost?
Did I thank Him for my Savior who set an example of Christlike love?
Did I thank Him for carrying me through difficult times and filling my heart with love and my mind with positive thoughts?
Did I thank Him for friends?
Did I thank Him for talents he blessed me with and ask for help in developing my talents?
Happy giving thanks time everyone out there!!!! I love and appreciate you all!!
