Sunday, January 14, 2024

Gifts Are Not a Debt to Be Repaid

 


Just a thought on this Christmas Day.  Sometimes we tend to stress ourselves out at Christmas time, trying to find the perfect gifts for the people who mean the most to us, and then, sometimes finding that we are the recipients of gifts from others who we didn't realize were going to be preparing or giving us Christmas Gifts.  Of course I can't speak for all people everywhere, but for anyone who has ever received a gift from me,  please do not feel that you need to reciprocate!   

The first definition of gift that google brought up for me is this:   "a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present, a Christmas gift."  

If I have ever given you a gift for Christmas or at any other time, I'm not expecting anything in return.  One of the tings I love about Christmas is finding a gift for someone I care about that will be useful and/or appreciated by them, hopefully to give them a bit of joy or to make life a little bit better for them.

Maybe sometime they will be in a position to gift me something in return, which will be appreciated, but definitely is not expected.  

So, at Christmas time, please don't stress so much about the gifting.  Do what you can with your time and finances and resources and your own willingness to gift or share, but don't ever stress or feel guilty about your own ability and desire to gift or to not gift.  Gifts are not a debt to be repaid.

Monday, November 20, 2023

Sunday, November 19, 2023

The Holy Ghost and The Sun, Moon, and Stars


I'm grateful for the Holy Ghost.  The Holy Ghost gives us comfort, helps us recognize truth, and testifies of Jesus Christ.  I'm sure that I rely on the guidance of The Holy Ghost multiple times every day.  Learn more about the Holy Ghost and how he can help you throughout your life.


The Holy Spirit -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints


I'm also grateful for the sun, moon and stars, sunrises, sunsets and everything that provides us with light and warmth. 

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Grocers and Truckers and Food Producers

I'm grateful for grocers, and truckers and food producers.  I'm grateful that I  can jump into the car or walk to the grocery store and quickly find an abundance of tasty and healthy and affordable food options.

Aren't we so blessed?


Friday, November 17, 2023

Biographers and Historians

I'm grateful for biographers and historians and everyone who has made the effort to record and share their life stories and experiences and perspectives with others.  We can learn so much from others and their lives and experiences, their mistakes and their successes!


Thursday, November 16, 2023

Creative Social Media Influencers

                                                               photo source

 I'm grateful for creative people who share their ideas on social media!

Like this one:

Teddy Bears In a Blanket



Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Missionaries

I'm grateful for missionaries!  I'm grateful for the wonderful missionaries to taught so many of my great-grandparents and their families about the restored  Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  I'm grateful to my own children who have served missions, and for those who are currently serving as missionaries and sharing their testimonies and providing love and service and light and hope to many people all over the world today.  


Here are 10 things you might be interested to learn about missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.