i relearned a lesson the other day...seems like sometimes i have to learn things over and over and over again so that i really get it enough to 'become'. anyway i was driving home and starting to compare what others have and what i don't. dangerous, i know. it only leads to a 'poor me' session. but as i began i was prompted to make a gratitude list instead.
so as i was driving i started telling my Heavenly Father all the things that i was grateful for.
for my wonderful kids,
and a great job,
and the blessing to live around mountains,
and for the chance i'd had to work in my yard that day,
and for the many friends who are so patient with me,
and for my good health,
and adorable grandkids who light up when they see me
and my home, and
all the many wonderful memories i have,
and my warm bed,
and the beautiful strawberries i had just bought,
and good books,
and warm showers with soap that smells so good,
and the blessing to work with incredible women in my church calling,
and all the colors of blue in the sky,
and that i get to get up each day and exercise with friends,
and for the lilacs starting to bloom in the backyard,
and for people who do jobs i wouldn't want to do like garbage men and insurance people,
and for how i feel when i go to the temple,
and for the hugs my school kids give me every day,
and for the chance i have to thank Him everyday in prayer.
well by the time i got home i was soooo amazed at how good my life was that i couldn't imagine ever thinking any but that. i felt warm and happy and elevated.
the wonderful thing is that i can do that anytime i want too. there's always more to be grateful for and joy to be felt each time.
and i'm grateful for that too.
