Counting Blessings

I know, Devin, it is cheesy, but I'm going to do it anyway! I want to count my blessings today, so I can approach life with a positive attitude. Sometimes, when I face a new week, I get bogged down in all of the things that I don't want to do....like go to work or fold a mountain of clothes (how 3 people can go through so many clothes, I don't know!).

I have found that if I can bring into my mind all of the good things in my life that are gifts from my Father in Heaven, then the "uglies" get pushed back to a place that doesn't matter and I can feel peace and joy in the journey again.

So here goes, my list of blessings:

• The first has to be the knowledge of the truth and an understanding of the Gospel and of eternal things; it directs all that I do.
• Next comes family, both past, present, and future; what a great organization, the family. For most of us, it guarantees that we come to this earth already loved and accepted, surrounded by people who want to make us into the best people we can be. First to be loved by parents and siblings and extended family; then to find your own sweetheart who knows you better than anyone else and still loves you completely; when you add to that loving circle, children, then you have the greatest love possible...unselfish, unconditional love. To top it all off, we have the opportunity to continue those associations for eternity! What a grand plan!
• Living in a place of beauty has to be one of my top blessings! To be able to see majestic mountains (not like Alaska, I know, but they will do for me!) with and without snow; to see fields of grain and corn; to watch geese and hawks and an occasional eagle, and even the humblest sparrow (I love them all Michele!) ; to see the gorgeous flowers throughout the summer....mostly in my neighbors' yards; to watch the seasons change the trees is a miracle to me!

Those are the top blessings. Writing them down has made my day, and above all I thank my Heavenly Father for each one of them in my life. It sometimes takes a day of counting to keep me in balance for the rest of my life.

Take some time to count today!