Give Thanks!!

Well, with Thanksgiving this week I thought I would post a cute list that I came across. This just reminds us that we ALL have something to be thankful for!!

I AM THANKFUL FOR:
The mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends.
The taxes I pay because it means I am employed.
The clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat.
My shadow who watches me work because it means that I am out in the sunshine.
The spot I find at the far end of the parking lot because it means I am capable of walking.
All the complaining I hear about the government because it means we have freedom of speech.
My huge heating bill because it means I am warm.
The lady behind me in church that sings off key because it means I can hear.
The alarm that goes off in the early morning because it means I AM ALIVE!
The piles of laundry because it means my loved ones are nearby.
Weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day because it means I have been productive.

Count Your Many Blessings! Happy Thanksgiving!

Things on my mind........

Can I just say with everything that has gone on lately with the election and proposition 8 that things are becoming more and more chaotic. For me, it is definitely is a sign of the times. The saying, " Good will be Evil and Evil will become Good" is becoming more and more prevalent. For me its a bit scary to see these types of things taking place but I HAVE HOPE!!! In my reading of the Book of Mormon lately it just puts things into perspective. This book parallels our day so much. Prophets are rejected, the saints are being persecuted for their beliefs........sounds like 'today' to me?! Anyway, I am just so very grateful to have a living Prophet and Apostles that lead and guide us in our day. In this world, where things are growing more and more out of control, we need to look to them for guidance and direction. They receive revelation for us and will not lead us astray......this is what gives me HOPE!!! Even though we are called names and judged harshly for 'our beliefs' we need to keep in mind that they are standards of GOD....our church just didn't make up these 'standards' for just its members. God set forth these commandments and principals for us to live by. That is a 'standard' the world certainly doesn't live by...and it saddens me...thus again, just a sign of the times. Anyway, just something that has been on my mind lately....thought I would share it with you all:)