Service Industries

 I'm grateful for auto repair people, plumbers, electricians, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, teachers, truck drivers, road workers, snow plow drivers, farmers, ranchers, grocers, cashiers, policemen, firemen, EMT's, receptionists, admin assistants, IT people, and all of you who provide services to those of us who can't do it ourselves!

My Family!

 

I'm grateful for my family!  My DH, all of my Dear Talented and Loving Children and their Spouses and Significant others, my beautiful, smart, and almost perfect grandchildren, and all three of the grandpuppies!  We don't post many photos on the Internet, but I love and appreciate you all!

(Please excuse the poor artistic quality of the sketch)

The Book of Mormon

 

I'm grateful for The Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ.  I've just finished reading it once again this  past week, and started over at the beginning again this morning.  I recommend it to everyone!

You can read it here,  or comment if you would like me to send you a physical copy!

Books and Reading

 I'm grateful for a free afternoon to read, and for the recent gifts of good books from family and friends.

Time In The Temple

 I'm grateful to have time to spend in the Temple of God where I can feel close to heaven and serve those who have gone before.

My Heritage

 I'm very grateful for my Heritage; for parents, grandparents, and  other ancestors.  I'm grateful for the way they have lived and the decisions they have made so that I can enjoy the life and blessings that I have today. 

My Body

I'm grateful for eyes that see, a nose to breathe and smell, a mouth to speak and taste, a mind to think, my heart, my lungs, my hands and legs and feet . . . .this amazing body that has been able to experience and enjoy so much in this beautiful world during my lifetime.

Kitchen Appliances

 I'm grateful for refrigerators, freezers, stoves, microwaves and other wonderful kitchen appliances that make our lives and dinner times so much easier. 

I'm Grateful For Prophets

 I'm grateful for prophets.  If you haven't had the chance to listen to either of the messages below, I beg you to take the time to do so.  The first is a talk  recently given by Sheri Dew, the Vice President and CEO of the Deseret Book Company.   The second is a message given by our living prophet, Russell M Nelson two years ago in November 2020.  They are both amazing and definitely lifted my spirits today!

Blessed Country

 

 I'm grateful to live in the United States of America.  In spite of the problems that exist here, I'm grateful to live in an area where I have never personally experienced war, famine, or poverty.  I'm grateful for the many blessings of freedom and of living in this beautiful country, and the many good people who live here.  May we all find ways to share our blessings and to help others in need.

I'm grateful for my parents and my siblings

 I'm grateful for my parents and my siblings who have always been there for me with fun, love, and support of all kinds over the years.

Dates With My Honey

 I'm grateful for dates with my honey . . . with snacks included!  ♥♥♥

Sunshine

 I'm grateful for sunshine!  

Heaters and Furnaces

 I'm grateful for heaters and furnaces.  

I'm Grateful for Music

 

Water

 

 I'm Grateful for Snow.

I'm Grateful for Rain.

I'm Grateful for Water.

I'm Grateful for Reliable Transportation

 

The Sacrament

I'm grateful for the opportunity to take the sacrament and renew covenants with my Heavenly Father and with Jesus Christ, and to be strengthened by the testimonies of good friends and neighbors at church.

I'm also grateful for the new Book Of Mormon videos published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  This one portrays Jesus Christ introducing the Sacrament to the people of Ancient America during his visit with them after his resurrection:

Weekends

 I'm grateful for weekends!  Saturdays to catch up on housework, yardwork, errands and sometimes just resting up.  Then Sundays for nourishing my soul.

Job and Co-workers

 I'm grateful for a job that helps to provide for our family's needs where I feel valued and that I'm doing some good in the world.  I'm also grateful for so many wonderful co-workers!

Computers

 I'm grateful for my computer.  It may be a little bit old and a little bit slow, but it still serves me well.  I have a place to work and record my thoughts, memories, photos, and so many other important things.  I can scribble my jibberish, or I can even log onto the internet and post a blog post or two, or send an email or catch up with family and friends on Facebook.  

Wholesome Entertainment

 I'm grateful for an evening at home with family watching wholesome entertainment on our TV.  There is much in the world today that is violent, ugly, and unkind, but I'm grateful that we can still find good wholesome entertainment that we can enjoy in our home.

I'm Grateful for Jesus Christ

Image Jesus Christ, by Harry Anderson source

I'm grateful for my Savior, Jesus Christ, and for the light he brings into the world.