Thursday, November 25, 2010

A Day of Thanks



To borrow from the words our beloved President Monson:

Accentuate the Positive
Eliminate the Negative
Latch on to the affirmative
Don't mess with Mr In-Between.

Good advice then, good advice now. This is a wonderful time to be living here on earth. Our opportunities are limitless. While there are some things wrong in the world today, there are many things right.
We can lift ourselves, and others as well, when we refuse to remain in the realm of negative though and cultivate within our hearts an attitude of gratitude. If ingratitude may be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the most noble of virtues.

How wonderful to have a day focused on giving thanks.
How much I have to be grateful for.
The most amazing, loving and kind husband
An incredibly loving and supportive family
Darling nephews and a beautiful niece
A faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ
The ability to share my testimony with those I meet and work with
The opportunity to assist others at a time of great need and pain
The chance to perform surgery
Fabulous friends
A warm home
Plentiful food
The chance to experience all that living in LA has to offer
Good health
Frequent visits home to Utah
Co-workers I am going to be crushed to no longer see everyday
SHOPPING!!!
Accessories
Vacations
Grammy's stuffing and gravy
Starbucks hot chocolate
Pinkberry
Cafe Rio
The Utah Jazz
Christmas tree with glistening lights
Flowers
The sound of waves crashing on the shore
The smell of peppermint and bubblegum (not together)
Bubble baths
The advanced technology I can't imagine living my life without
Back rubs
Pedicures
Fashion magazines
My red hair
Baseball hats
Sleeping in
Naps
Dansko clogs
Slippers
High heels
I-tunes for my I-pod
Surprises
Kisses
Snow
Wakeboards
Reality TV
The sound of laughter
Happy tears
Lipstick
Freckles
And the list goes on and on....
I am grateful for a day of thanks



14 comments:

Veronica said...

Love your gratitude blog! You are always so cheerful and upbeat. Being around you is a positive experience and one full of smiles. Thanks for being such welcoming hospitable hosts too! We have had such a great time with you. We love you dearly!

Emily said...

Love your list! Love ya and cant wait to see you in a few days!

Andrea said...

Love it!! You are so cute! I always love reading your blog. Hope all is well with you this holiday season!

Laurel said...

What a GREAT post. I love all that you wrote. We are all so blessed! You are a great example of a person with gratitude all year round.

stretchyfernia said...

life is not easy but we have reached this age so its just right to credit life!

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Being thankful is a good way to express your gratitude for all things you received all year long.

Unknown said...

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Unknown said...

Love it!! You are so cute! I always love reading your blog. Hope all is well with you this holiday season!

Unknown said...

What a GREAT post. I love all that you wrote. We are all so blessed! You are a great example of a person with gratitude all year round.

November 28, 2010 at 5:48 PM

Unknown said...

What a GREAT post. I love all that you wrote. We are all so blessed! You are a great example of a person with gratitude all year round.

November 28, 2010 at 5:48 PM

Unknown said...

Love your list! Love ya and cant wait to see you in a few days!

Unknown said...

eing thankful is a good way to express your gratitude for all things you received all year long.

Unknown said...

eing thankful is a good way to express your gratitude for all things you received all year long.

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