I love what Thanksgiving is about. There is nothing material about this holiday - it is simply meant as a day to give thanks. I have so many blessings to be grateful for . . . so many people who are so special to me and do so much for me. Right now, as I think of my many blessings, I am humbled. I'm thankful to my Heavenly Father for blessing me with beautiful children and a caring husband. They bring so much joy to my life. I'm grateful for my parents, family, in-laws and extended family. It's wonderful to feel love and support of a group so much bigger than yourself. I'm grateful for our good health, our home and vehicle, Wayne's jobs, our educations, (the opportunity of more education,) good friends, our free country and the gospel. There are too many things to list - I need to just live grateful. My Grandma has said to have an attitude of Gratitude. I love that . . . and I want to do it better. When I get grumpy or discouraged it does help me to think of my many blessings - selfishness and gratitude can not thrive together. One of my favorite LDS hymns is about counting your blessings. I love these lyrics:
- When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed,When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,Count your many blessings, name them one by one,And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
- Are you ever burdened with a load of care?Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,And you will keep singing as the days go by.
- So, amid the conflict whether great or small,Do not be discouraged, God is over all;Count your many blessings, angels will attend,Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.
I'm thankful for my many blessings! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
*How we celebrated - watched TANGLED at Laie Theaters (LOVED the movie. . . and thoroughly enjoyed the unique Laie theater experience), went on walks throughout the day and ate homemade macaroni and cheese at home. We miss Wayne (who is home, working, in Utah), but had a beautiful day.
4 comments:
Well said, Mary! I feel exactly the same way. We are thankful for great friends/family like y'all!
I"m glad that you were able to go home and enjoy your Thanksgiving with all your friends and family in Laie! Looks like you and the girls had a blast! You're right Mar-we have so many blessings to be thankful for. Love you and hope you guys have safe travels back!!!
i love this hymn! such a great reminder to take a moment to count our many blessings, esp during our hardest most trial times. aaaaand i am so dying to watch tangled! glad the girls got to have the LAIE THEATERS experience :) i missed the husband this thanksgiving too :( buuuut thank goodness for FAMILY right? :) hope you guys have a safe flight home! xoxo
I thought I saw you here. Are you still in Laie? I thought I saw you walking down the front of BYUH this afternoon pushing a stroller and thought I was seeing things :). HAPPY [belated] THANKSGIVING!
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