I was inspired by someone who keeps a gratitude journal to do my own this year. Here is what I wrote last week.
Sun 14
- People were kind to Tim, and watched his talk online and came to the meeting and showed support in many ways.
- Tim is now a missionary.
- A beautiful sunset, a sign from heaven.
- The S.L. children’s sacrament meeting presentation, singing The Spirit of God.
- A visit from P and B from Austin.
Mon 15
- Cute missionary vibes coming from behind the door in Paige’s old room, our home missionary training center.
- A nice, slow day to recover a bit.
- We shared favorite scriptures for family night. Mark: John 16:33; Tim (Elder Ross): Mosiah 4:11-12; Richard: D&C 121:7-8; Mine: Isaiah 61:1-3
- Tim filled the house with piano music in the evening.
- I am thankful for my journal to write in and to go back and read.
Tues 16
- The recipe for stew that was the perfect comfort food after hearing Tim would be temporarily reassigned to Vancouver, Canada. (Not sad, just shocked and overwhelmed at having to get winter stuff so quickly.)
- I shopped for clothing in the middle of the night and found things that would arrive before Tim leaves on December 1.
- A Mitford novel to comfort me.
- Daniel offered his mission coat to Tim.
Wed 17
- Morning sunshine after a sleepless night
- K.G. and family are recovering well from Covid. I have been worried about them.
- I had time and clarity to finalize my presentation for stake Primary training.
- I listened in to a missionary training meeting about obedience. It was so inspiring! Tim’s goodness fills the room. He is pleasant and happy.
Thurs 18
- RJ was spared in an accident on the freeway.
- I feel so blessed to work with my presidency. A and S taught and led with inspiration and power at the training meeting.
- Richard helped me shop at Costco and arranged to have the oil changed in the car.
- EL helped set up the technology for our training.
- C put together beautifully packaged refreshments.
- President T. from the stake presidency supported us by attending. He says the best things. “If Jesus came to your ward, I think He’d go to the Primary first.”
Fri 19
- I sat down to write thank you notes. It took hours. People have been so kind to me.
- An ailment I have felt for about 3 weeks just went away today.
Sat 20
- We had an easy, straightforward trip to the suit shop to get a suit for Tim.
- Both K. and M. came to dinner.
- JB and JC listened and showed empathy.
- I am thankful for the time I spent cleaning my pretty kitchen. It felt good to make it sparkle.
Sun 21
- I was given strength and confidence to present my talk in a couple of wards.
- Kind words from some people after my talk.
- We spent time choosing music for our annual Christmas video and slideshow. I am so thankful for Paige and Tim’s help!
