Gratitude

  
 Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” — William Arthur Ward

   Gratitude is amazing thing. Think about it, how a simple thank you can change everything. When a small child tells you thank you, my heart smiles. That small thank you catches you by surprise and you think about for all day. I handed my cute grandson who is 18 months a phone and he says "thank you" and its the simpliest thing I have done for him. I love having him around and having him with us makes both Kevin and I smile.
   For along time I try really hard not to be ungrateful. Ungratefulness is not a pretty thing. If someone is trying to do things my way and they are not. At least they are trying. Right?

Gratitude has been linked to increased levels of happiness and life satisfaction. Giving thanks is one of the most powerful tools that leads to happiness.

. “Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” — Marcel Proust

 “We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” — Cynthia Ozick
Isn't it funny how we take for granted that the people in our lives and the things in our lives will always be there.

Love Me

I know

There are many things I don't know but then again there are things I know for sure.

I know I do not like how other people's decisions can affect our lives.
I know I believe in the power of forgiveness.
I know when you forgive its more for you than the other person.

I know I do not like corn on the cob.
I know I am grateful that i have food to eat everyday.

I know I do not like mice.
I know I am grateful for God's creations, all of them. (I don't understand the reason for mice)

I know that I have a Father in Heaven that knows me by name
I know that I have a Father in Heaven that answers my prayers
I know I in the power of prayer
I know I believe in love
I know I have seen the impossible in my life become possible
I know that I have God on my side when there has been no one else.
I know that I love my family
I know that being a Grandma is the best thing in the world
I know that my family is forever
I know that being a mother is amazing
I know that I am smart and I work hard to be a good student

A new chapter

 Today in my opinion is  a new chapter in my book of my life. I start school for my Masters this week (again) but here in Indianapolis. My life chapters have been so full in the last two years of good, better and best things. With my marriage being the best thing about the last two years. I am grateful for Kevin and what he has added to my life. I am grateful for his support.
  I have decided to do the year program. So one year from now I will be graduating with my Masters. I am scared. I have decided that I will pray and listen better this year. I will scriptures before I ever open my books for school each day. Then I can not lose...we are told if we are doing everything possible to in our lives he will take care of the rest.
Love to all

seeing

  Have you ever thought about how you look at other people? I have and I have made a choice to try and see people like Heavenly Father would see them. Its amazing when you start looking to see a person's soul. I am amazed at how I see people, the person the young man that I have always avoided his eyes because he stays on the corner. I decided to stop and chat with him. His name is Chris, and he is 22. He ran from home a few years ago, and when I asked him about it. He said that even on the coldest nights it was better than at home. My heart hurt for him, and I hurt that he felt the streets were better than at home with his mom. Now I stop and check on him every now and then.

Then another time there is a lady in my church, I have had to really pray about to see her like Heavenly Father would. But I can talk with her and be grateful that i know her. I am grateful for that.

Learning

I have learned more in my calling than my kids do. Today is Sunday and I know that God lives and he knows me by name. I am grateful for my blessings in my life. I am grateful for my husband, who loves me no matter what. I am blessed to have my sons, and I know we chose each other in the pre-existence. I love the scriptures and know that they can apply and do apply to my life. I know when I am praying and doing what the prophet has asked me to do my life is better. I am grateful for the gospel.
In the name of Jesus Christ, amen

Ever notice??

Ever notice when you lacking in something its easier to pointed it out in others? Right now I think my husband thinks I regret marrying him. Which is not the case, I love that man and he makes me happy. I love that the fact that we are so different in how we handle life. I need him and he needs me to balance each other.

I have found that its easier to point how big people are when I feel like a two ton elephant. I have gained weight since coming back from KY. Where I was working so hard on losing weight. I have really missed KY and what it stood for. All though I realize we moved back for a reason. I miss "us" time we had there. I feel as if everything is fat on me. I feel like my fingers look like the pretzel we sell at the store and it is so frustatting. What am I doing about it?

I have found lately I am really good at looking at people's faults. I think its because I see so many of my faults lately.

I have found that I am easy to point how lazy people are because I am doing what I really want to do. I am working in restaurant that causes me to do things from my past because of the people there.

I have found lately that most of the time I just want to sleep. For me that is great sign of depression. why am i depressed? why do I find fault? Why am I lonely? Why am I sad? Why am I feeling so fat?


DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!!

March

  In February I was given the calling of Sunday School teacher for 12-13 year old. I want to share about my class. I have Joey Pitcher and his dad is in the stake presidency. Joey carries a brief case and he is very official. Joey's best friend is Jeremy Read. Jeremy is counselor in the bishopric. Jeremy is the babysitter of the ward, and he is the oldest of 5 siblings. Him and Joey are good friends. Then I have the Clark brothers. Nick Clark is wonderful, and he wants to feel the spirit. Aaron is fighting to be in "normal" world. He is getting where he will participate in class a small amount each week in class. Aaron is Nick's brother. Aaron is determined and knows what he wants and when he wants to participate. Bryen is Nick's and Aaron's brothers. Bryen was our first class president and he did a great job and really liked being given an assignment. Bryen has some health problems. These three boys are amazing and I love this class. So now for my girls. Madi Zingler, is beautiful and she is my quiet one, she wants to have the spirit in class. She can give a prayer that is out of this world.  Clara is great, She knows the scriptures and has been a huge help in my class. I am not that good at knowledge of the scriptures but I am learning. Then I have Anya, she is blonde and beautiful. Her mother is from Russia and she has lived in Russia. This past Sunday she taught us how to say Jesus Christ and it was amazing. She also said the prayer in russian and it was beautiful. I know I pray for this class and I have learned so much from them and look forward to learning more from them.