Today, I am grateful for telephones. Because of phones, I am able to call my parents and talk with them as if they were here, although they are 5,000 miles apart.
I am too far away from them, but at least I can pick up the phone and talk with them any time I wish. I must admit, it is always great to hear their voices.
So, yes, I am very grateful for telephones!
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Internet
Today I am grateful for the Internet.
It is so easy to find information needed over the World Wide Web. If you have pets, you know how expensive it is to keep up the monthly preventive medicine.
Well, thanks to the Internet, through some research, I was able to find a way to keep up the monthly preventive for my cats at a fraction of the cost.
I love having access to the Internet. I just have to make sure that it is used wisely as, among the wheat one finds the tares as well. The wheat is good. Tares, however, are not.
What good and worthwhile finds have you been able to access through the Internet lately?
It is so easy to find information needed over the World Wide Web. If you have pets, you know how expensive it is to keep up the monthly preventive medicine.
Well, thanks to the Internet, through some research, I was able to find a way to keep up the monthly preventive for my cats at a fraction of the cost.
I love having access to the Internet. I just have to make sure that it is used wisely as, among the wheat one finds the tares as well. The wheat is good. Tares, however, are not.
What good and worthwhile finds have you been able to access through the Internet lately?
Friday, June 27, 2014
Work
I am grateful for work. Whether it be the regular day job, or volunteer work, or just plain work around the house, I am grateful that I have work to do.
When I am working, I get to learn new things, improve skills I already have, share my knowledge with others, serve others, and around the house make things prettier.
I am grateful that I am healthy enough to do work in and out of the home. There are many out there who cannot work due to a disability. And there are those who do not work because they cannot find employment. It is tough out there, so I am thankful that Heavenly Father has blessed me with employment and other opportunities to serve others.
When I am working, I get to learn new things, improve skills I already have, share my knowledge with others, serve others, and around the house make things prettier.
I am grateful that I am healthy enough to do work in and out of the home. There are many out there who cannot work due to a disability. And there are those who do not work because they cannot find employment. It is tough out there, so I am thankful that Heavenly Father has blessed me with employment and other opportunities to serve others.
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Life Is Beautiful
Life is beautiful and I am grateful for it.
Don't get me wrong, I have my challenges, disappointments, hardships, etc., but who doesn't?
The most important part is how we address and how we react to these stumbling blocks.
I have chosen to accentuate the positive. All things have two sides: the good and the not so good.
Choose to look at the good one!
I am grateful that I am able to find the positive in the various situations I encounter in life.
I hope you will give it a try!
Don't get me wrong, I have my challenges, disappointments, hardships, etc., but who doesn't?
The most important part is how we address and how we react to these stumbling blocks.
I have chosen to accentuate the positive. All things have two sides: the good and the not so good.
Choose to look at the good one!
I am grateful that I am able to find the positive in the various situations I encounter in life.
I hope you will give it a try!
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Lost Count
It has been a very long time, since the last time I posted something.
It is not because I have not been grateful, as every day, I have given thanks for all the blessings I received. Life just got in a way...
I am back though and I am ready to resume my daily posts about gratitude.
May be I should start from 1 again and hope that life will not get in the way of my plans!
Today, I am grateful for friends who willingly lend you their extra vehicle until you find a new one of your own!
My son was in a car accident a little over two weeks ago. It could have been much worse than it was and I am very grateful that he will make a full recovery. The car, however, was a total loss. I am now looking for a new vehicle and it is very hard to find something reliable that does not cost a whole lot of money.
This family I know has allowed me to use their extra vehicle so I don't have to pay for a rental. I am very grateful to them!
I hope your life is filled with friends such as mine.
It is not because I have not been grateful, as every day, I have given thanks for all the blessings I received. Life just got in a way...
I am back though and I am ready to resume my daily posts about gratitude.
May be I should start from 1 again and hope that life will not get in the way of my plans!
Today, I am grateful for friends who willingly lend you their extra vehicle until you find a new one of your own!
My son was in a car accident a little over two weeks ago. It could have been much worse than it was and I am very grateful that he will make a full recovery. The car, however, was a total loss. I am now looking for a new vehicle and it is very hard to find something reliable that does not cost a whole lot of money.
This family I know has allowed me to use their extra vehicle so I don't have to pay for a rental. I am very grateful to them!
I hope your life is filled with friends such as mine.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Day 100 to 103 - Safey and Dedication
These last few days we have experienced bad weather (and still are).
With roads iced over I am grateful for the safety of our travel, when we did have to travel; I am grateful for the safety of our home; and I am grateful for the dedication of all those employed in service occupations: hospital and nursing home personnel, from the janitor to the doctor who keep facilities clean and tend to patients; police and fire departments who keep us safe and come to our rescue; road and power workers who do their best to clean roads and make them drivable and who take care of fallen power lines and power outages.
Without these individuals, our communities would be totally crippled. Many of them spend nights away from their families.So, it is with gratitude that I say thank you to all them for working during hazardous times to make our lives safer.
With roads iced over I am grateful for the safety of our travel, when we did have to travel; I am grateful for the safety of our home; and I am grateful for the dedication of all those employed in service occupations: hospital and nursing home personnel, from the janitor to the doctor who keep facilities clean and tend to patients; police and fire departments who keep us safe and come to our rescue; road and power workers who do their best to clean roads and make them drivable and who take care of fallen power lines and power outages.
Without these individuals, our communities would be totally crippled. Many of them spend nights away from their families.So, it is with gratitude that I say thank you to all them for working during hazardous times to make our lives safer.
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Day 64 to 99 - Innumerable Blessings
I am so sorry for the long silence. Life is what happens to you while you are making plans, so the saying goes.
Although I have been silent on the blog, I have still been blessed and have tried to recognize my blessings every day.
During this time I have seen the hand of a loving Father in Heaven guiding me when guidance was needed and comforting me when I was in need of comfort. Although life has taken a different turn that I expected, wanted, and anticipated, there is still a silver lining. There are lessons to be learned that will make us all better individuals.
I am grateful for my life with its challenges and rewards.
I know that with Heavenly Father and the Savior on my side, all will be well.
Although I have been silent on the blog, I have still been blessed and have tried to recognize my blessings every day.
During this time I have seen the hand of a loving Father in Heaven guiding me when guidance was needed and comforting me when I was in need of comfort. Although life has taken a different turn that I expected, wanted, and anticipated, there is still a silver lining. There are lessons to be learned that will make us all better individuals.
I am grateful for my life with its challenges and rewards.
I know that with Heavenly Father and the Savior on my side, all will be well.
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