Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Attitude of Gratitude

I was asked to give a talk on Sunday on gratitude for our Savior, the gospel, and prophets. As I have been studying this week my mind has been reflecting a lot on what it is in my life that I am grateful for. Each of us has been given so much and hope that we can all remember how blessed we are all year long and not just during the holidays.

David B. Haight in the October General Conference said," If we are ever going to show our gratitude properly to our Heavenly Father, we should do it with all of our heart, mind, and strength."

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Time Flies by fast...

OOPS!! There is a lot that has happened in the last 6 months. I went with the DeVroom's to Florida for 10 day,4 in Orlando and 6 in Seaside. It was my last thing to do with them before I moved back to Idaho. That trip was amazing and I loved every bit of it so much that I took over 300 pictures and want to go back more than anything in the world.

Once I moved back to Twin, I was able to help with the Twin Falls Temple Open House which was amazing. I was able to usher 3 different days and spend a total of about 20 hours ushering in the temple, in the Bride's room and celestial room. Then I was able to help usher at the Cultural celebration and stand very close to President Monson. That is an experience that is in itself amazing and something that I will always cherish. Then the next day I was able to go to the Cornerstone Ceremony. All of this happening without me having a job, but have since found one at Lincoln Elementary as the Kindergarten aide getting paid nothing but having a ton of fun.

Let's see what else since I am trying to sum up everything. My parents, niece Mia and I went to the BYU homecoming and had a ton of fun. I love my niece she is amazing. The game was great, and getting away for the weekend was even better.

My birthday was great. Sometimes its hard to believe I am 27 now, but it was a great day and Katie and her boyfriend Joe decorated my car while I was at work which didn't surprise me at all, but was nice.

Mia (my niece) is now 5 and for her birthday last week I made cake for her. It was fun. I haven't done any cake decorating for awhile so it was nice to be able to do something I love. I think that is everything that has happened, and that I can remember to update this more often.