Gratitude

A dear sweet sister in my ward inspires this next post. Thanks Ashlee. 3 years ago for family home evening Linda had us do a lesson on gratitude. Three weeks prior to Thanksgiving that year we were to start writing once each day something for which we were thankful. We couldn't repeat each other or ourselves although I think we stretched it a bit on a few of them. I've grouped them by days and the responses are given in order Joe, then me, Linda, Daryn, Sean, and Rebekah. (Laura was at BYU at the time so she didn't get to participate with us.) We also each had a different colored marker with which to write. It was a very fun activity and helped us all to remember to be grateful for all with which the Lord has blessed us. Some of the responses may seem to be silly, but all are sincere. I'm glad I saved it on the computer. It was nice to have a rememberance of that time.
Our Gratitude List
Oct 30
Cars that need little maintenance, The Atonement of Jesus Christ, heater, food, friends, and Blackie the Guinea pig.
Oct 31
Joy, family, refrigerators, fun, cars that go, and the Gospel.
Nov 1
Work, washing machines, education, Chewbacca, computers that are small, and names.
Nov 2
Telephones, temples, blankets, fast computers, entertainment systems, and Badger the Guinea pig.
Nov 3
Acquaintances, shelter, sump pumps, couches, DVD players, and television.
Nov 4
Chinese food, anesthesia, ibuprofen, breakfast, DVDs that go with the DVD player, and bodies.
Nov 5
Work & the Glory movie, talents, baked potatoes with chilli, cheese, sour cream, butter, the works, school lunch, cooking infomercials, and duct tape.
Nov 6
Propio Spanish Services, anything with chocolate, fast food, dinner, toilets, and camcorder.
Nov 7
President Bush, anything that helps with genealogy, the sun, El Libro de Mormon, walls, and bikes.
Nov 8
Rush Limbaugh, electricity, glasses, Bible, lowered gas prices, and the Book of Mormon (not a repeat because this is in English)
Nov 9
Conservative talk radio, indoor plumbing, smiley faces, Doctrine & Covenants, trees, and holidays.
Nov 10
Office to work from, central heating and air conditioning, birthdays, Pearl of Great Price, birthday parties, cups.
Nov 11
New shoes, antibiotics, first aid kits, shoes plasma flat screens, and trials.
Nov 12
Work at the hotel, the Plan of Salvation and Happiness, lawn mowers, Christmas, fruits, and (someone missed a day, but I can't remember who.)
Nov 13
Peace, the ability to read, feet, paper, vegetables, and bracelets,
Nov 14
Vacations, Christmas time, legs, procrastination, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and the great outdoors
Nov 15
Obedient children, living in and being a citizen of the USA, arms, unbirthdays, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and fans.
Nov 16
Good books, quilts, heads, pronouns, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and the color yellow.
Nov 17
The book Focal Point, modern appliances, snowmen, vitamins, birthday presents, and fireplaces.
Nov 18
Different languages, Word of Wisdom, Christmas songs, edible things, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and eyes.
Nov 19
General Conference, talents, fire, muscles, Turkey Bowl, and the ability to spell.
Nov 20
Atkins, Gift of Agency, little babies, this green marker(this is Daryn's favorite color), stake dances, and presents
Nov 21Prophet Joseph Smith,




living prophets, closets, wood that can be burned, Thanksgiving, the letter “R”.
Nov 22
Pres. Faust, Proclamation on the Family, cousins that live down the street, PAX TV birthday cakes, and cough drops.
Nov 23
Good movies, seasons, the chocolate advent calendars we get every year, blonde hair, football, and water.
Nov 24
Local church leaders, holiday traditions, slippers, the ceiling, hoods on coats, and plane tickets