Eternal friendships

I got an email from a friend today that had me in tears. She was sharing kind thoughts with me and lifting me up. I'm so grateful for good friendships that will last through eternity. She was lifting me up when I didn't even know I was down. I'm so thankful that she followed her instincts to send me a kind word. I'm grateful to know I am loved, and to have so many people to love in return. What a beautiful blessing, and what would life and eternity be without them. I am so thankful.

And to you my friend FROG always! You bring joy and beauty to my life.

Backyard

The sun is FINALLY shining again today in Utah and my kids are outside playing in the backyard. After my first son was born we lived in two different places before moving here where we have a backyard that is fenced in and safe for them to play in. During the winter months being cooped up inside with all the snow outside I dream of sunny days and playing outside.
So for today I am grateful that my kids are all playing outside in the backyard and not going crazy inside the house! I love the sun!

Health

I'm grateful for good health and a body free of pain. Physical pain is part of our journey here on earth. We all experience it in some degree or some form. Some have to deal with it each and every day of their lives. For some it limits what they can do or enjoy. For some it is only for a time and others have it always, every day of their lives in different degrees. Suffering brings us new perspective and new priorities.
But currently I am free of any kind of physical pain or discomfort and so for that I am grateful!

Seeing God's hand in my life

I've been inspired by my friend Megan's blog: Joy and happiness, because of this, I'm going to begin something that I've always wanted to do. Begin a gratitude journal. I know Elder Eyring has shared that he tries to look to his life each day and see the hand of God in it. I'm going to try to do the same thing. I know my life is FULL of blessings and I just need to develop eyes to see them. I'm going to try to do this starting today. Thank you Megan for inspiring me! Wish me luck!