Gratitude Day #18

I am so grateful for good employees. Today we had a huge event at work where we started our major advertising push. I had the opportunity to watch as the 5 people who were there really started getting into the crowd and interacting with people. They weren't shy and they got the word spread. It was good to see that the facility will be in capable hands. 

Gratitude Day #17

Today I am grateful for yet another spot of good weather. It's warm enough outside that I don't have to wear a coat. Yay! It won't last longer than this week, but it's a good respite. 

Gratitude Day #16

I was sitting in at work today and got a phone call from my old boss at Lindon. In the course of the phone call he informed me that one of my old coworkers died today. She died in a plane crash. She was an instructor on a flight and it was just her and her student on the flight when the engines failed. I wasn't especially close with this woman, but I had a relationship with her. She was always there to talk and ask questions. She was genuinely interested in what was going on in my life, and always seemed genuinely happy to see me. She leaves behind 2 young children and a husband. When I heard this, it hit me hard. I had been following the story of the plane crash online all day, so to hear that it was someone I knew, it was surreal. It still is. I almost cannot believe it's true. 

I had the opportunity to text one of my old coworkers about this today and we talked through a few things. It brought a few things back to my mind rather glaringly. I am so grateful tonight for the knowledge of the Plan of Salvation. While I don't understand why she was taken at this point in life, I know that there is a greater work going on. I know that her family will be able to be with her again someday. I know that the Lord has a plan. 

When I think about how people who don't have a knowledge of the truth process an event of this, I don't know how they make sense. I can understand how this would lead people into more confusion. Having a knowledge and understanding that the Lord truly is in charge is an amazing asset in this life. I am so grateful tonight for my knowledge of the Plan. 

Mid-Month Reminder!

Yay for Mormon Messages!



This one was my mid-month reminder for why I am doing a Gratitude Post everyday. It was also a chance for me to reflect on what this has been for me thus far. Half way through November. Crazy!

Gratitude Day #15

I'm grateful for productive days! I got so much done today both at work and for church, etc. It's just one of those days where I do way more than I thought was even possible.

Gratitude Day #14

I'm grateful for beautiful sunsets. Tonight as I was walking out of the construction zone and was greeted by this.



The photo does not even begin to do the colors justice and if I had the skill I would make them clearer to see. Unfortunately I don't have those skills, so I'll leave that up to the imagination. But it was beautiful colors playing on the snow cover mountains. Normally I'm not a fan of snow, but seeing the brilliance of the colors and how they contrasted with the white gave me a new found appreciation.

And I Am Not My Body

In relief society today, our lesson was on faith. We started with watching one of the Mormon messages that I've seen a few time. Maybe you've seen it as well, if you haven't, feel free to watch it here. I feel this is one that we as women especially can never watch too much. 



As I watched this video again, I was really able to internalize it. At first I started to get down on myself. I wondered how I could complain about my life and the trials I face when it's nothing compared what this woman faces on a daily basis. I realized that was not the point of this video. This video is meant to uplift and give strength. I stopped thinking and just allowed myself to feel. To give myself the opportunity to be tutored by the Spirit of the Lord.

While I don't have physical scars or such visible trials that others can see, I still have scars on the inside from the trials that I have faced and overcome. Each one left a mark on me, and the scar that is now there is the proof of the healing and growth that happened from each one. While others cannot see my scars, I can and so can the Lord. I know that through this I can see that I am beautiful and am more able to feel my Saviors Love and sacrifice for me. I am more able to know of my divine worth and purpose on this earth. 

I know that through faith in the Lord, all my wounds can be healed. And that through Him all things can be overcome. The last part of the movie is a quote by Elder Holland. I know that if during my trials, I turn to the right method of overcoming, I can grow closer to my Father in Heaven than ever before. 

"We are not alone in our little prisons here.  When suffering, we may in fact be nearer to God than we’ve ever been in our entire lives. That knowledge can turn every such situation into a would-be temple.

Regarding our earthly journey, the Lord has promised:

'I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up.' [D&C 84:88]

That is an everlasting declaration of God’s love and care for us, including—and perhaps especially—in times of trouble." ~ Elder Jeffery Holland "Lessons from Liberty Jail"

Gratitude Day #13

I am grateful today for pink shoes. I woke up this morning and looked at all my sunday heels and I just couldn't handle putting any of them on. So instead I turned to my pink flats. My feet are happy and warm today. And it fits me.

Gratitude Day #12

I am grateful for stars. 

Gratitude Day #11

I know I've already been grateful for tender mercies, so while that is still on my mind, today I'm focusing my gratitude on feeling love from my Heavenly Father. I know often love from above comes in the form if others. The past two days my testimony of this has grown so much. I have been shown through others a lot the past few days of how much my Heavenly Father thinks of me. I have been struggling a little bit trying to figure out if I'm truly capable of all I've been handed at this point in my life. I have been feeling overwhelmed by everything that is going on in my life. The past two days, yesterday especially, I was shown by my Father that my efforts are being noticed and that I am on track. I am able to feel His love so strongly in my life. It is really such a good feeling. I know that I am completely capable and that as ling as I am "anxiously engaged" and doing my best, I will be able to accomplish and overcome all that I am currently looking at in my life.

Gratitude Day #10

I'm grateful for perspective. Being able to see beyond myself and realize that my worries are small in the grand scheme of things.

Gratitude Day #9

I'm grateful for a good nights sleep. It really calms me down and helps me to get a better perspective on things. Yesterday I was having a day where I had not had enough sleep and work and just everything in life was seriously overwhelming. I felt like I was on the edge of a breaking point. All it took was going to bed earlier and getting a good nights sleep. Today I feel like I can conquer the world. I know that I can do everything and handle everything that is being thrown my way.

Gratitude Day #8

The Internet. I'm grateful that a full wealth of knowledge is right at my finger tips. Anything I could want to know is available online and I can find it with almost no issue. If I am wondering what a talk said in the last conference, I can find it immediately. It's amazing what technology has accomplished and what it is doing to help further the work of God. It's been a real blessing to me over the past few days. 

Gratitude Day #7

Today I'm grateful for tender mercies. For the foresight that Heavenly Father has to put those people in our life that are most going to uplift us. I know that often Heavenly Father blesses us through other people, and we just have to be looking for Him in their words and deeds. I know that my Heavenly Father loves me. I am so grateful that tonight I got to experience that love through someone else. I know that Heavenly Father has a plan, all we have to do is trust Him. If I trust Him and turn my will completely have to Him, I know that I will make it safely home to Him. I'm so grateful for those that demonstrate that through their words and actions. 

Gratitude Day #6

It's the first Sunday of the month and daylight savings Sunday. Today is a day when I feel so much love and gratitude in my heart. I can't even begin to express all the gratitude that I feel in my heart. As I sit and reflect on those things that I have in my life as a blessing, I am astounded again at my Father's love for me. Today being fast Sunday, I am so grateful for testimonies. 

There is so much strength that is made evident every first Sunday of a month. I am so grateful that I am allowed and have choose to participate in it. There is strength in being surrounded by those that have the same values and beliefs as I do. Today was one of those days where I really was uplifted. As I sat and listened to everyone share their knowledge of the Savior and the truthfulness of this gospel, I was overcome. I felt in my heart the truth that was shared. It was an opportunity for me to have a gentle reassurance of the truth of the gospel. 

I know the gospel is true. I know that Jesus Christ is our Savior and that he died for me. I know that there is a living prophet on the earth today. President Thomas S. Monson is called of God. I know that abiding by His word and the words of the scriptures, I can obtain eternal happiness. I know I am loved by my Heavenly Father. I am truly grateful for testimonies and their building power.