Attitude of Gratitude

If you were lucky enough to listen to General Conference this weekend I am sure you are feeling a bit like I do today. How could you not be moved by the words of our Prophet. He made me laugh and cry this weekend. I just love President Thomas S. Monson.  When I see him I just have to smile. 

I enjoyed his talk so much and it literally gave me the spiritual kick in the pants I needed. I have been so focused on what is bothering me and not right with me that I haven't given hardly any thought to much else. I know that this is Satan's way of getting to me at this point in my life and I am so Grateful for My Heavenly Fathers love and giving me this uplift when I needed it most!!

On that note I have decided to do a gratitude list. Not just a small one but 50 things I am grateful for today. So here it goes....(these are not in order of importance by any means)

1. A Husband who loves me and works so hard for me and our family.

2. Kids who try to do what is right

3. A Heavenly Father who is aware of my needs. 

4. Friends who care

5. Parent who will do anything for me

6. Family which supports me

7. A House I call home

8. Beauty all around me 

9. Scriptures to learn from

10. A living Prophet to guide me

11. A washing machine, so I don't have to do it by hand

12. Gum boots, to keep the dirt outside

13. A nice deep tub to soak in

14. A garden to feed my family with

15. Fresh air and nature

16. Living on an acreage

17. Kids riding on the bus

18. Date night with my husband

19. My Camera

20. Walks with my kids

21. Living near the Mountains

22. Trees

24. To be able to give away all my spare cats

25. Watching my kids grow

26. All the work Christian put into building me a beautiful home. 

27. My Vacuum

28. Firestone Beef dips

29. Crisp fall mornings

30. Hot summer days

31. Exercise (it feels good when I am done)

32. Ice cream

33. Being healthy

34. The smell of fresh baked bread

35. My Talents (most are still in the development stage)

36. My sewing machine

37. The ensign

38. I got to go to Institute to learn

39. I have the gospel

40. Dallin chose to be baptized

41. Madison wants to be married in the Temple

42. I was married in the Temple

43. Apples and peaches and bananas

44. Girls nights

45. My brothers and sisters

46. One on one time with my kids

47. A good Book

48. A comfy bed

49. Open windows and warm blankets

50. Napping in the sunshine

Now it is your turn to reflect a bit on the things you are grateful for. There is nothing better to make your day seems a little brighter that thinking of all the blessings you have. 

Steven E. Snow, Ensign, Nov. 2001, 43–44
"Gratitude may be increased by constantly reflecting on our blessings and giving thanks for them in our daily prayers."