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Gratitude

These last few days I have been trying hard to not pray for things but instead to be grateful for things.  Every day I see more and more of my blessings.  A great husband, his good job, great children who are healthy and doing well.  The blessing of belonging to a Church that is true, and has the power of God restored to it.  For wonderful parents and in-laws, for great friends and good neighbors.

I am grateful for the butterfly tree my mother in law gave me.  In the summer I get to enjoy butterflies that are just inches away.  I keep hoping one will land on me. (Photo taken July 2013)


Yesterday Derek and I started talking about how many things have been given to us over the years from family or friends: vacations, furniture, clothing, food, money, time, service.  We have been so blessed.  I really feel the Lord's hand in my life.  I feel truly blessed.

I am reading a talk given by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Mormon's.  (click here to read this talk)


"We believe that the ultimate treasures on earth and in heaven are our children and our posterity."--Sometimes it is hard for me to see this with the pressures of the world, the house cleaning, the laundry, dinner, and just general getting things done.  But I do need to put my priorities in the right order and make sure that when I have "free" time I am making good use of it.


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