One time in Primary sharing time, a woman quoted her friend saying "My children always say they are grateful for our home...but then they never do their chores." How interesting is that? I cant tell you I was in the same boat in some areas in my life. If we truly are grateful for the things we say we are, then our attitude and the way we treat it should be positive and consistent. I've had to reevaluate some things in my life, but this is a great comment to keep in mind! Here's a few things that I've been very grateful for lately.
I am grateful to be a stay-at-home mom(SAHM). Sometimes, it's not that glamorous but really, I am the luckiest mom! I can tell you the time when Emery first sat up, crawled, smiled, giggled. I have the comfort knowing she is receiving the nurture she needs. I get to spend time with her all day..and sometimes all night ;)
Because I am a SAHM I get to still pursue the things I LOVE. I am a part-time photographer and I recently joined the cosmetic company Younique. I can do online classes when I have time. I can catch up with friends and family because I dictate my schedule. I have a lot to do, but life is fairly flexible. I couldn't ask for more.
I am grateful for General conference. We just had the opportunity to hear from the Prophet and leaders of the church. I know a few of those messages were intended just for me! And there is a message for everyone. I get so excited about conference because I know for the next six months, I have specific counsel to guide me through life decisions, trials and challenges. We are so loved by a Father in Heaven!
I am grateful for the mission I was called to serve in the Philippines. I had a wonderful time seeing old faces and reuniting with my second mission president at our mission reunion. I learned so much while I was in the field and I credit my experience there to my testimony and teaching me to be a better wife and mother. While in the field, I learned the power of weekly planning and companionship inventory. To this day we still use these sessions in our little family-it's been a blessing and it's so much more fun when you're married!
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| I am here with Amy and Megan I am grateful for many other things that I hope to do better with showing it. I am grateful for my body-so I can exercise more. I am grateful for my home- I can keep it more tidy. I am grateful for my ward family-I can serve them more. It seems easier to do things when you view these things from an angle of gratitude instead of necessary evils. What are you grateful for? |
