Sunday, June 30, 2013
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Brenley's Gratitudes #63-100!
#63-64 - I told dad, Lexi, Chelsea, and Emily that I was grateful they were willing to accomodate my need for soft food and went to KFC with me. :)
#65 - I am grateful for insurance. It has helped us to be able to afford many things we would not normally be able to. (Fertility treatments, Hospital visits, Braces, etc)
#66 - I am grateful for my orthodontist- his office and staff is AWESOME!
#67 - I'm grateful to have braces so I can feel more confident about my smile! (...after they're off anyway haha)
#68 - I am grateful that our church has LDS Family Services to help members out with many different things at more affordable prices.
#69 - I am grateful Eric and I took a big step forward in starting the adoption process so we can become certified and hopefully adopt a baby soon!
#70 - I am grateful for the outpouring of love and support Eric and I received when we announced that we were starting the adoption process- not only from family and close friends, but strangers and people we don't know too well. So many people are excited for us and rooting for us and it is very touching to see!
#71 - I am grateful that I was able to lose 2lbs in less than a week since starting the Herbalife shakes.
#72 - I am grateful that the Herbalife shakes taste good- making it more enjoyable to eat them!
#73 - I am so grateful for the energy and good feelings I got from drinking shakes this week. I have felt really good overall!
#74 - I am grateful that Eric still thinks I'm cute with braces.
#75 - I am grateful for the temple and the happiness and peace I feel whenever I attend.
#76 - I'm grateful that the Moody's sold their house!
#77 - I am grateful for (usually) good and open communication in our family. Mom and I argued yesterday and were frustrated with each other, but we were able to talk it out today and understood where each other was coming from and apologize. Its nice to be able to talk about things openly without it being awkward and a big deal.
#78 - I am grateful for the cafeteria in the temple. I thought I was going to pass out from starvation today on our way there and the cafeteria saved me! They had mashed potatoes and vegetable soup for me to eat- awesome, since I can't chew right now!
#79 - I'm grateful that dad and I were able to work together to get the credit card paid off that had the expennnnnsive dog hospital bills on there. Its nice to have that payment gone! :)
#80 - I am grateful that I have been and felt more positive this week- negativity sucks the life out of me.
#81 - I am grateful that Presley has been learning to go on walks without a leash and is doing pretty good at listening!
#82 - I am sooo grateful for air conditioning! It is freaking hotttttt outside!
#83 - I am grateful for the chat Rylee and I had this week. I think I was able to help her feel a little bit better about herself and help her self-confidence. She seemed like she really just needed someone to talk to and I was able to sense that and we had a really good talk.
#84 - I am grateful for Eric's patience. He needs it putting up with and being married to me!
#85 - I am grateful that Eric's parents will be moving down here and getting out of Joseph City. I think it will help them so much and it will be nice to have them so close!
#86 - I am also grateful that Eric's parents sold their house too!
#87 - I am grateful for the relationship I have with my mother-in-law. She is an amazing, kind, loving woman! I really lucked out in the MIL department!
#88 - I am grateful for Eric's goals. He is driven and has so much he wants to achieve. It inspires me to think bigger and to try harder for things I want to achieve.
#89 - I am grateful for FaceTime. It is fun to call people and be able to talk to them face-to-face when you can't actually do it in person!
#90 - I am grateful that Eric's work has benefits for adoption to help us with some of the expenses. Not every benefit plan has that and we have been very blessed and lucky!
#91 - I am grateful that Eric was with me today when I went to check our friends' dog while they're out of town. There was a freakin huge scary spider there and he killed it for me! :)
#92 - I'm grateful for the hour Eric and I were able to spend just us setting up wedding stuff last night. Being together in the quiet was really nice.
#93 - I'm grateful that Chelsea and I love to sing together in the car. Not everyone is fun to sing with, but it is soooo much fun when we do it!
#94-95 - I told Eric how grateful I was that he drove home last night and for the wedding last week. He doesn't really like driving but he still did!
#96 - I am grateful that we are getting a lot faster at doing wedding set ups and take downs! We really are getting rather good at it.
#97 - I am grateful for the little card things Emily put on mine and Eric's pillows yesterday. She is so funny and cute and loves doing things for people!
#98 - I am grateful that Eric always reaches for my hand in the car. It makes me happy!
#99 - I am grateful for the spiritual oasis the temple is. When you're inside, time seems irrelevant and the world is left outside.
#100 - I am grateful and excited to have earned my first bead!
#65 - I am grateful for insurance. It has helped us to be able to afford many things we would not normally be able to. (Fertility treatments, Hospital visits, Braces, etc)
#66 - I am grateful for my orthodontist- his office and staff is AWESOME!
#67 - I'm grateful to have braces so I can feel more confident about my smile! (...after they're off anyway haha)
#68 - I am grateful that our church has LDS Family Services to help members out with many different things at more affordable prices.
#69 - I am grateful Eric and I took a big step forward in starting the adoption process so we can become certified and hopefully adopt a baby soon!
#70 - I am grateful for the outpouring of love and support Eric and I received when we announced that we were starting the adoption process- not only from family and close friends, but strangers and people we don't know too well. So many people are excited for us and rooting for us and it is very touching to see!
#71 - I am grateful that I was able to lose 2lbs in less than a week since starting the Herbalife shakes.
#72 - I am grateful that the Herbalife shakes taste good- making it more enjoyable to eat them!
#73 - I am so grateful for the energy and good feelings I got from drinking shakes this week. I have felt really good overall!
#74 - I am grateful that Eric still thinks I'm cute with braces.
#75 - I am grateful for the temple and the happiness and peace I feel whenever I attend.
#76 - I'm grateful that the Moody's sold their house!
#77 - I am grateful for (usually) good and open communication in our family. Mom and I argued yesterday and were frustrated with each other, but we were able to talk it out today and understood where each other was coming from and apologize. Its nice to be able to talk about things openly without it being awkward and a big deal.
#78 - I am grateful for the cafeteria in the temple. I thought I was going to pass out from starvation today on our way there and the cafeteria saved me! They had mashed potatoes and vegetable soup for me to eat- awesome, since I can't chew right now!
#79 - I'm grateful that dad and I were able to work together to get the credit card paid off that had the expennnnnsive dog hospital bills on there. Its nice to have that payment gone! :)
#80 - I am grateful that I have been and felt more positive this week- negativity sucks the life out of me.
#81 - I am grateful that Presley has been learning to go on walks without a leash and is doing pretty good at listening!
#82 - I am sooo grateful for air conditioning! It is freaking hotttttt outside!
#83 - I am grateful for the chat Rylee and I had this week. I think I was able to help her feel a little bit better about herself and help her self-confidence. She seemed like she really just needed someone to talk to and I was able to sense that and we had a really good talk.
#84 - I am grateful for Eric's patience. He needs it putting up with and being married to me!
#85 - I am grateful that Eric's parents will be moving down here and getting out of Joseph City. I think it will help them so much and it will be nice to have them so close!
#86 - I am also grateful that Eric's parents sold their house too!
#87 - I am grateful for the relationship I have with my mother-in-law. She is an amazing, kind, loving woman! I really lucked out in the MIL department!
#88 - I am grateful for Eric's goals. He is driven and has so much he wants to achieve. It inspires me to think bigger and to try harder for things I want to achieve.
#89 - I am grateful for FaceTime. It is fun to call people and be able to talk to them face-to-face when you can't actually do it in person!
#90 - I am grateful that Eric's work has benefits for adoption to help us with some of the expenses. Not every benefit plan has that and we have been very blessed and lucky!
#91 - I am grateful that Eric was with me today when I went to check our friends' dog while they're out of town. There was a freakin huge scary spider there and he killed it for me! :)
#92 - I'm grateful for the hour Eric and I were able to spend just us setting up wedding stuff last night. Being together in the quiet was really nice.
#93 - I'm grateful that Chelsea and I love to sing together in the car. Not everyone is fun to sing with, but it is soooo much fun when we do it!
#94-95 - I told Eric how grateful I was that he drove home last night and for the wedding last week. He doesn't really like driving but he still did!
#96 - I am grateful that we are getting a lot faster at doing wedding set ups and take downs! We really are getting rather good at it.
#97 - I am grateful for the little card things Emily put on mine and Eric's pillows yesterday. She is so funny and cute and loves doing things for people!
#98 - I am grateful that Eric always reaches for my hand in the car. It makes me happy!
#99 - I am grateful for the spiritual oasis the temple is. When you're inside, time seems irrelevant and the world is left outside.
#100 - I am grateful and excited to have earned my first bead!
Chelsea 87-90
87. I'm grateful dad bought me a cookies and cream chocolate bar tonight.
88. I'm grateful for the Giant dance sign I saw tonight it brought me joy :)
89. I'm grateful we finished the wedding a half hour early tonight.
90. I'm grateful I get to sleep with Emily.
88. I'm grateful for the Giant dance sign I saw tonight it brought me joy :)
89. I'm grateful we finished the wedding a half hour early tonight.
90. I'm grateful I get to sleep with Emily.
Friday, June 28, 2013
Eric's gratitude #30
I'm grateful that my companies does "all cans on deck" to collect food for the hungry it doesn't help our bottom line but the whole company pushes it harder than our sales and productivity goals, quite inspiring actually.
Eric's gratitude #29
I'm grateful for uplifting music. It really can change my attitude and sooth my soul when I need it most
Debra #114
#114: I am grateful for Chelsea's strong testimony.
#115; I am grateful for Chelsea's beautiful voice.
#116: I am grateful for Chelsea's free spirit.
#117: I am grateful that Chelsea loves Emily so much.
#118: I am grateful that Cheleas and I can talk openly about whatever crosses out paths.
#119: I am grateful for Chelsea's sense of fairness and how she watches out for the underdog.
#120; I am grateful for Chelsea's friendship and how she likes to spend time with me.
#121: I am thankful for prayer.
#122: I am thankful for the strong bond I feel with my daughters.
#123: I am thankful for the priesthood power.
#124: I am grateful for the strong spirit of goodness that I am blessed to feel in our home.
#125: I am thankful for spiritual promptings that I receive as a mother.
#126: I am thankful for the covenants of the temple and for the endowments I have received there.
#127: I am thankful for modesty taught by our church.
#128: I am thankful that Emily cleaned the bathroom for her sister holli's visit.
#129: I am thankful for what a beautiful girl Chelsea is (inside and out).
#130: I am thankful for my health.
#131: I am thankful for Holli's baby pooch.
#132: I am thankful that my daughters have a good Dad that they can count on in the hard times .
#133: I am grateful that we can and do pray for each other.
#115; I am grateful for Chelsea's beautiful voice.
#116: I am grateful for Chelsea's free spirit.
#117: I am grateful that Chelsea loves Emily so much.
#118: I am grateful that Cheleas and I can talk openly about whatever crosses out paths.
#119: I am grateful for Chelsea's sense of fairness and how she watches out for the underdog.
#120; I am grateful for Chelsea's friendship and how she likes to spend time with me.
#121: I am thankful for prayer.
#122: I am thankful for the strong bond I feel with my daughters.
#123: I am thankful for the priesthood power.
#124: I am grateful for the strong spirit of goodness that I am blessed to feel in our home.
#125: I am thankful for spiritual promptings that I receive as a mother.
#126: I am thankful for the covenants of the temple and for the endowments I have received there.
#127: I am thankful for modesty taught by our church.
#128: I am thankful that Emily cleaned the bathroom for her sister holli's visit.
#129: I am thankful for what a beautiful girl Chelsea is (inside and out).
#130: I am thankful for my health.
#131: I am thankful for Holli's baby pooch.
#132: I am thankful that my daughters have a good Dad that they can count on in the hard times .
#133: I am grateful that we can and do pray for each other.
Debra #113
I am grateful for this Hymn and for the beautiful lyrics that come to my mind when I am facing difficult times.
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.
Refrain:
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
*Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.
[*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.
When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings—*money cannot buy [*wealth can never buy]
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.
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.
*Alternate text.
Emily and Chelsea Combined :)
EMILY
6. I'm grateful I get to go to sea world and the San Diego Zoo.
7. I'm glad that I'm earning money to spend
8-10. Chelsea's thank you card.
Chelsea
82. I'm grateful for bright red lipstick it's fantastic!! I might wear it everyday.
83. I'm grateful that I was invited to a pool party with some ladies in my ward.
84. I'm grateful for the honesty mom and dad instilled in me. It's nice not to have to remember so much and never retrace or be careful where I rhetorically step.
85. I'm grateful fonDad. I really love him.
86. I'm thankful Lexi let me borrow her towel tonight.
6. I'm grateful I get to go to sea world and the San Diego Zoo.
7. I'm glad that I'm earning money to spend
8-10. Chelsea's thank you card.
Chelsea
82. I'm grateful for bright red lipstick it's fantastic!! I might wear it everyday.
83. I'm grateful that I was invited to a pool party with some ladies in my ward.
84. I'm grateful for the honesty mom and dad instilled in me. It's nice not to have to remember so much and never retrace or be careful where I rhetorically step.
85. I'm grateful fonDad. I really love him.
86. I'm thankful Lexi let me borrow her towel tonight.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Eric's gratitude #27
I'm grateful I can listen to the scriptures during my commute. It helps me start the day right and makes the commute better
Eric's gratitude #26
I'm grateful for the barbecue truck that comes by work every month. Their food is amazing!
Debra #101 - #112
#101: I am grateful for all of the services Darrin provided for our family today: cleaning the floor, doing the yard, cleaning the kitchen, giving advice about eye glasses, taking Emily to Activity Day, and going to dinner with Noni. You are a great example for us all.
#102: I am grateful for the hug Darrin gave me this morning when I woke up at 10:00.
#103: I am grateful that my little secret partner in this bead plan posted her gratitude blogs. My favorite is the one about the exclamation mark. Only Heather would show gratitude for punctuation.
#104: I am very grateful that Eric made the Bed for Brenley today. That was really cool!
#105: I am grateful that our family can work together openly to solve problems. Sharing experiences help us all to understand life better.
#106: I am grateful that Darrin gave us a fashion show yesterday. I am still waiting for the last two shirts and ties.
#107: I am grateful for the beautiful flowers along the walkways at Hastings farms.
#108: I am grateful for the landscaper's positive attitude about working so hard in our yard during the heat. One of the workers sings and dances while he works. It is fun to see someone enjoy their work.
#109: I am grateful that I found another eye Dr. today to help me with my incorrect prescription.
#110: I am grateful for Emily's little words of wisdom today when I told her that I start school 10 days after Dad she said that's good Mom, but let's not brag.
#111: I am grateful for our home and that it is place of refuge.
#112: I am grateful that I can go to the gym with Chelsea so that it is easier to go.
#102: I am grateful for the hug Darrin gave me this morning when I woke up at 10:00.
#103: I am grateful that my little secret partner in this bead plan posted her gratitude blogs. My favorite is the one about the exclamation mark. Only Heather would show gratitude for punctuation.
#104: I am very grateful that Eric made the Bed for Brenley today. That was really cool!
#105: I am grateful that our family can work together openly to solve problems. Sharing experiences help us all to understand life better.
#106: I am grateful that Darrin gave us a fashion show yesterday. I am still waiting for the last two shirts and ties.
#107: I am grateful for the beautiful flowers along the walkways at Hastings farms.
#108: I am grateful for the landscaper's positive attitude about working so hard in our yard during the heat. One of the workers sings and dances while he works. It is fun to see someone enjoy their work.
#109: I am grateful that I found another eye Dr. today to help me with my incorrect prescription.
#110: I am grateful for Emily's little words of wisdom today when I told her that I start school 10 days after Dad she said that's good Mom, but let's not brag.
#111: I am grateful for our home and that it is place of refuge.
#112: I am grateful that I can go to the gym with Chelsea so that it is easier to go.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Eric's gratitude #25
I'm grateful for my fossil watch. It helps me know the time without having to whip out my phone
Eric's gratitude #24
I'm grateful for the constitution of The United States and the government that was produced as a result. Proud to be an American
Erica gratitude #23
I'm grateful for the blessings that come from home teaching. Even when we serve we get more than we give. Tender mercies of obedience
Chelsea's 50-80 woah!
51-I'm thankful that I can fall asleep at my house all alone without being scared.
52-Im thankful Lexi drove me home last night.
53- I'm thankful mom taught me so well how to sing. Espesially the book on the stomach trick.
54- I'm thankful Emily let me give her a mini singing lesson last night. She got frustrated trying to suck air into her belly but by the end she could do it pretty well. It was also nice just to spend sister time together.
55- I'm grateful I didn't have to go on the Batchelor or Bechelorette to "find love".
56- I'm grateful for the advice Emily gives me. She makes everything so simple.
57- I'm thankful Holli and me turned into to best friends through all the time I lived with her. I am excited for her to come hang out with me even though she'll be sick.
58- I'm thankful for how much Heather always compliments me. I only hope to be half as good as the person she thinks I am. She always makes me feel good.
59- I'm also grateful for the couple nights heather and I stayed up talking and became friends. She always says he doesn't know me... So I hope that changed haha.
60-I'm also grateful for heathers acting and comedian skills. She is so hilarious :)
61- I'm grateful Brenley is so nice. She is really the kindest person I know.
62-I'm also thankful for the funny faces she makes. I hope she can still make them with braces :/
63- I'm grateful for my self. I'm glad I have a body and that I can be on earth to be tested at this time with this family.
64-I'm grateful I can sing and for the joy that fills my soul every time I sing.
65-I'm thankful for the atonement and for forgiveness. We would all be totally screwed without it.
66- I'm thankful for the "primary answers" prayer, scripture study, and going to church. I love how simple God made it for us to understand. And every time I'm doing these things I feel better.
67- I'm thankful for Jeff and the amazing Brother he is. He is my best buddy and I love to make him proud.
68- I'm also Grateful Jeff likes Justin cause now it's fun to be around both of them. Unlike other boyfriends. :)
69-I'm grateful for Tyler and his effort to be the best person he can be. I've noticed a change in him and I'm thankful he likes to come around again.
70-I'm thankful Eric likes me so much. He makes me excited to be around him cause he Is excited to be around me.
71- I'm grateful Eric thinks I'm a great alto. And loves to listen to me and Brenley sing. Those are my favorite car rides cause Bren and I do like mini personal concerts :)
72- I'm also thankful that when we do those concerts we both know when to let the other one have their moment and we don't try to our shine each other. I really appreciate that cause a lot of times I sing with people I feel like they are trying to out do me so I just stop singing cause that's no fun.
73-I'm thankful I can lay in bed for long amounts of time.
74- I'm grateful for Reggie. He brings me happiness and I'm glad he doesn't die when I forget to feed him somedays.
75-I'm thankful for my new beach cruiser I can't wait for Justin to get one
So we can ride bikes together.
76-I'm grateful that Emily leaves messages on the phone cause I like getting messages especially when it's her cute little voice on the other end.
77-I'm thankful that Justin realized how much it sucks to drive Dallins ford that has no air conditioning and the windows don't roll down so now he doesn't make me drive it. :)
78- I'm grateful Caleb Layden is alive and well on his mission because I had a dream he was dead and I was at his funeral and that was SUPER sad. I'm also proud that he stayed so strong through his Grandpas death. I know how close he and his Grandpa Layden were.
79-I'm thankful my bathroom has stayed clean since I cleaned it last week or whenever.
80- I'm thankful for all my cousins and how well I know most of them :)
52-Im thankful Lexi drove me home last night.
53- I'm thankful mom taught me so well how to sing. Espesially the book on the stomach trick.
54- I'm thankful Emily let me give her a mini singing lesson last night. She got frustrated trying to suck air into her belly but by the end she could do it pretty well. It was also nice just to spend sister time together.
55- I'm grateful I didn't have to go on the Batchelor or Bechelorette to "find love".
56- I'm grateful for the advice Emily gives me. She makes everything so simple.
57- I'm thankful Holli and me turned into to best friends through all the time I lived with her. I am excited for her to come hang out with me even though she'll be sick.
58- I'm thankful for how much Heather always compliments me. I only hope to be half as good as the person she thinks I am. She always makes me feel good.
59- I'm also grateful for the couple nights heather and I stayed up talking and became friends. She always says he doesn't know me... So I hope that changed haha.
60-I'm also grateful for heathers acting and comedian skills. She is so hilarious :)
61- I'm grateful Brenley is so nice. She is really the kindest person I know.
62-I'm also thankful for the funny faces she makes. I hope she can still make them with braces :/
63- I'm grateful for my self. I'm glad I have a body and that I can be on earth to be tested at this time with this family.
64-I'm grateful I can sing and for the joy that fills my soul every time I sing.
65-I'm thankful for the atonement and for forgiveness. We would all be totally screwed without it.
66- I'm thankful for the "primary answers" prayer, scripture study, and going to church. I love how simple God made it for us to understand. And every time I'm doing these things I feel better.
67- I'm thankful for Jeff and the amazing Brother he is. He is my best buddy and I love to make him proud.
68- I'm also Grateful Jeff likes Justin cause now it's fun to be around both of them. Unlike other boyfriends. :)
69-I'm grateful for Tyler and his effort to be the best person he can be. I've noticed a change in him and I'm thankful he likes to come around again.
70-I'm thankful Eric likes me so much. He makes me excited to be around him cause he Is excited to be around me.
71- I'm grateful Eric thinks I'm a great alto. And loves to listen to me and Brenley sing. Those are my favorite car rides cause Bren and I do like mini personal concerts :)
72- I'm also thankful that when we do those concerts we both know when to let the other one have their moment and we don't try to our shine each other. I really appreciate that cause a lot of times I sing with people I feel like they are trying to out do me so I just stop singing cause that's no fun.
73-I'm thankful I can lay in bed for long amounts of time.
74- I'm grateful for Reggie. He brings me happiness and I'm glad he doesn't die when I forget to feed him somedays.
75-I'm thankful for my new beach cruiser I can't wait for Justin to get one
So we can ride bikes together.
76-I'm grateful that Emily leaves messages on the phone cause I like getting messages especially when it's her cute little voice on the other end.
77-I'm thankful that Justin realized how much it sucks to drive Dallins ford that has no air conditioning and the windows don't roll down so now he doesn't make me drive it. :)
78- I'm grateful Caleb Layden is alive and well on his mission because I had a dream he was dead and I was at his funeral and that was SUPER sad. I'm also proud that he stayed so strong through his Grandpas death. I know how close he and his Grandpa Layden were.
79-I'm thankful my bathroom has stayed clean since I cleaned it last week or whenever.
80- I'm thankful for all my cousins and how well I know most of them :)
Brenley's Gratitudes #61-62
#61-62- I told Eric how much I appreciated him making our bed this morning! It was a nice surprise to walk in our room after my shower and see that. He is so thoughtful! :)
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Heather's 1-50
Heather
#1- I am thankful Landon did his swimming lessons with a good attitude today.
#2- I am thankful I could do my errands with happy and funny kids.
#3- I am thankful my body feels like my own again!
#4- I am thankful Tyler watched the kids so I could sleep in this morning
#5- I am thankful our landlord is paying us to fix the flooring
#6- I am thankful Tyler put Stacie to bed!!
#7- I am thankful my friend came to help me sew a blanket for someone today!
#8- I am thankful Landon has such a good friend that he plays with all the time!
#9- I'm thankful I stayed up cleaning my house while Tyler was out of town so we could enjoy it!
#10- I'm thankful Mom, Dad, and Em came to visit us a little while ago!
#11- I'm thankful for contacts!
#12- I'm thankful that I found my kids after they got disoriented and lost at the beach!
#13- I am thankful for the great neighbors we have!
#14- I am thankful for my many friends
#15- I'm thankful that I am such good friends with my sisters!
#16- I'm thankful for the promptings of the Spirit
#17- I'm thankful for the ancient prophets who took the time to write and preserve the scriptures!
#18- I'm thankful for my makeup!
#19- I'm thankful for PullUps!
#20- I'm thankful for my washer and dryer!
#21- I am thankful for libraries... I love them all especially if they are unusual looking, and/or have really cute children's sections.
#22- I am thankful for books. They take me places.
#23- I am thankful my kids and I made cookies together today!
#24- I am thankful Landon loves learning with me!
#25- I am thankful Stacie communicates better and cries less than she used to in the car!
#26- I am thankful for my backyard.
#27- I am thankful I grew up in the home I did!
#28- I am thankful Tyler installed fans in many rooms of the house!
#29- I am thankful Tyler brought down a fan for the kitchen when I burnt the bacon this morning!
#30- I'm thankful Tyler taught me how to lay tile!
#31- I am thankful someone invented toilet paper and that we could afford to get more today!
#32- I am thankful Tyler put on "There's no business like show business" (an OLD musical) to watch last night even though it is not his cup of tea!
#33- I am thankful Tyler and I are getting better at remembering to pray together.
#34- I am thankful for Disneyland, it brings me happiness!
#35- I am thankful for my gardening gloves to wear while I pull weeds out of my yard!
#36- I am thankful we ended up on an accidental date this weekend to watch that new Superman movie.... Even though it was so cheesy I basically laughed the whole way through! :)
#37- I am thankful for my vacuum!
#38- I am thankful for towels!
#39- I am thankful for exclamation points because they can make me sound excited and happy all the time!
#40- I am thankful for sign language
#41- I am thankful for my health insurance
#42- I am thankful for Blayze doing better!
#43- I am thankful I have three sisters pregnant!
#44- I am thankful for Landon's tball coach!
#45- I am thankful that we have so much food and leftovers in my fridge I haven't had to cook this week!!
#46- I am thankful for my Patriarchal blessing and the comfort it gives me when I am overwhelmed!
#47- I am thankful that I know that I am a daughter of God and that He loves me and is mindful of me.
#48- I am thankful my kids want to make me happy!
#49- I am thankful Stacie reminds me to brush her teeth.... Sometimes it happens 7 times a day- but I am glad for the reminder!
#50- I am thankful for games!
BAM! 1/2 way to Bead #1
Eric's gratitude #22
I'm grateful for DayQuil that helps me feel better when I feel terrible at 3:00am
Monday, June 24, 2013
Eric's gratitude #20
I'm grateful that Brenley sweats perfume because it makes her smell amazing all the time!
Eric's gratitude #19
I'm grateful for the ridiculously amazing cookies that Noni made last night. My taste buds are in heaven:)
Brenley's Gratitudes #51-60
#51- I am grateful Eric wakes me up for family prayer before he leaves for work.
#52- I am grateful Noni let me borrow her Kohl's coupon yesterday so we could get 20% off of Eric's new clothes.
#53- I am grateful the Moody's can be getting out of Holbrook. :)
#54- I am grateful that Jaquel is always thinking of others and is excited to do things for people. She is a really fun and neat person. I like her. :)
#55- I am grateful for the time Chelsea and Justin lived here so I could hang out with Chelsea. :)
#56- I am grateful for mine and Heather's friendship that we've had since we were little. We have always been close and I never get sick of being around her. I miss her a lot but it makes it a lot of fun when I get to see her again.
#57- I am grateful for Holli and the fun times we have doing things together. As long as we aren't together for toooo long, we have a lot of fun and we laugh a lot.
#58- I am grateful that Holli and I laugh at the same dumb pictures and when we hang out, much of the time is spent just hanging out and cracking up! I love it. :)
#59- I am grateful for Emily's humor. She says really hilarious and witty things and keeps us all entertained!
#60- I am grateful Eric likes when I hang out with my sisters. :)
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Brenley's Gratitudes #33-50
#33- I am grateful for the freedom to go to church.
Aren't they cute?
#34- I am grateful that my primary kids were so reverent in sharing time. We got released to class first today because we were the most reverent!
#35- I am grateful for the speakers at church today. Their messages touched me today and I felt some of my prayers and questions were answered today with promptings.
#36- I am grateful that we all finished the wedding set up at the same time so I didn't have to feel guilty about leaving mom. :)
#37- I am grateful for Stacie. She makes me soooo happy! 
#38- I am grateful Eric and I got new box springs for our bed. One of ours had been broken for almost 2 years and so our bed sunk in and now we have more support and can sleep better!
#39- I am grateful our new box springs are really thick, because they make our bed taller and I really like that!
#40- I am grateful to be sealed to Eric.
#41- I am grateful Eric and I went to the baptism for his old home teaching family this weekend. I felt the spirit and not a lot of people were there so I was happy to be there to show support. I think it's important for them to know they have people who love them and are cheering them on.
#42- I am grateful my hair is on the way to blonde. :)
#43- I am so grateful to share a bed with Eric. It makes me feel safe and he is so snuggly! I don't like when I have to sleep alone and it's hard for me to fall asleep without him. (...and sometimes Presley wants to share too.)
#44- I am grateful that mom thinks I have a nice butt :)
#45- I am grateful for my wheely backpack! My nursing books are heavy and so this helps save my back!
#46- I am grateful for everyone's support and excitement for me to be in nursing school!
#47- I am grateful that mom and dad have taught us the value of and how to work.
#48- I am grateful that Chelsea and I went to Blue Ridge with mom because that is the year we became best friends.
#49- I am grateful that Noni and I had a year to hang out and that I could spend so much time with her, learning from her, and getting to know her better.
#50- I am grateful I am half way to my first bead! Woohoo!
Debra #88 - #101
#88 I am grateful that I was able to take the sacrament today even though we slept through church. We found another meeting.
#89 I am grateful that the Moody's kept Noni and Emily company during our wedding set-up.
#90. I am grateful that Jeff is taking care of my daughter and grandchildren.
#91. I am grateful for the sacrament and how when I take it each week I can feel promptings of what I need to change in my life to be a better person.
#92. I am grateful that Emily got ready for church quickly.
#93. I am grateful for how much better Darrin is at doing weddings and that he listens to me when i give instructions. Great listening.
#94. I am grateful for a very comfortable couch.
#95. I am grateful that I figured out how to work the grill.
#96. I am grateful that I have not thought about choir very much at all this summer.
#97. I am grateful that dad and I had a fun time last night picking out his master teacher clothes.
#98. I am grateful for summer times to regroup and relax and that I can lay around and do what I want.
#99. I am grateful for Dad's iPad it gives me something to do at night when everybody is sleeping.
#100. I am grateful that all of my daughters are worthy to go to the temple.
BEAD #1 EARNED
#101. I feel very lucky to have daughters that make good choices and that have testimonies of their Savior, Jesus Christ.
#89 I am grateful that the Moody's kept Noni and Emily company during our wedding set-up.
#90. I am grateful that Jeff is taking care of my daughter and grandchildren.
#91. I am grateful for the sacrament and how when I take it each week I can feel promptings of what I need to change in my life to be a better person.
#92. I am grateful that Emily got ready for church quickly.
#93. I am grateful for how much better Darrin is at doing weddings and that he listens to me when i give instructions. Great listening.
#94. I am grateful for a very comfortable couch.
#95. I am grateful that I figured out how to work the grill.
#96. I am grateful that I have not thought about choir very much at all this summer.
#97. I am grateful that dad and I had a fun time last night picking out his master teacher clothes.
#98. I am grateful for summer times to regroup and relax and that I can lay around and do what I want.
#99. I am grateful for Dad's iPad it gives me something to do at night when everybody is sleeping.
#100. I am grateful that all of my daughters are worthy to go to the temple.
BEAD #1 EARNED
#101. I feel very lucky to have daughters that make good choices and that have testimonies of their Savior, Jesus Christ.
Brenley's Gratitudes #31-32
#31-32 - Dad installed the fan/light fixture in our bedroom and I told him I was so grateful he did that!
Bam. :)
Dulce's Gratitudes #12-23
Dulcie's #12 - 23
I am grateful for 3 grandsons worthy to be missionaries at this time of Gods great army of 70,000.
I am also grateful that Michael our oldest grandson set the example for the others.
I am grateful that his call was to my hometown of Pocatello, ID and my moms hometown of rigby, ID so he could get acquainted with my life before I became a grandma.
I am grateful I live in this age of tech so that I can get my genealogy done easier.
I am thankful for a nice home to protect me from cold or hot weather.
I am thankful for hot water to use.
I am thankful for my automatic dishwasher.
I am so thankful for an automatic washer and dryer. I remember my grandmothers doing their laundry in their basements using maytag wringer washers and then hauling each batch out to hang on the line to dry. Hard work.
I am thankful for a beautiful daughter who has raised beautiful daughters.
I am thankful for lovely granddaughters (9 of them) who are my dearest friends.
I am grateful that we were all good friends in the pre existence, and after the vote by us all I was chosen to come to earth first.
I am glad I didn't have to be a pioneer.
I am grateful for 3 grandsons worthy to be missionaries at this time of Gods great army of 70,000.
I am also grateful that Michael our oldest grandson set the example for the others.
I am grateful that his call was to my hometown of Pocatello, ID and my moms hometown of rigby, ID so he could get acquainted with my life before I became a grandma.
I am grateful I live in this age of tech so that I can get my genealogy done easier.
I am thankful for a nice home to protect me from cold or hot weather.
I am thankful for hot water to use.
I am thankful for my automatic dishwasher.
I am so thankful for an automatic washer and dryer. I remember my grandmothers doing their laundry in their basements using maytag wringer washers and then hauling each batch out to hang on the line to dry. Hard work.
I am thankful for a beautiful daughter who has raised beautiful daughters.
I am thankful for lovely granddaughters (9 of them) who are my dearest friends.
I am grateful that we were all good friends in the pre existence, and after the vote by us all I was chosen to come to earth first.
I am glad I didn't have to be a pioneer.
Eric's gratitude #18
I'm grateful Brenley got me an old French map for Father's Day. I really love the heck out of it and if was the perfect gift. Thanks honey! I love ya!
Eric's gratitude #17
I'm grateful I was able to go to the baptism of two special girls of a family I used to home teach. I was intimidated by the assignment when I first got it, they were recently returning to church and had some huge challenges to overcome due to their choices and past mistakes. I asked The Lord for help and started visiting them regularly. It was a challenge but I tried to use charity do what the Savior would do. They still have a lot if challenges, and most likely always will, but there were moments during the baptism that were spiritually powerful. The mother said something to me after the baptism that I'm sure she was prompted to say because it was a tender mercy to a lingering question/struggle I have. It was a nice way to spend 30 min on a Saturday.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Eric's gratitude #15
I'm grateful for orange chicken at Panda Express. It never ceases to amaze my taste buds
Chelsea's 40-50
#40 I'm grateful that Lexi went grocery shopping with me and was very patient cause I was very slow. She was great company.
#41 I'm grateful for Noni's good moods. She is so fun to talk to and I hear a lot of good stories. And good advise.
#42 I'm grateful that it's cooled down so sitting outside feels good tonight.
#43 I'm grateful that Lexi let me leave her number for the cute server at Texas Roadhouse it was fun.
#44 I'm thankful I didn't over eat tonight so I don't feel like the Michelin guy.
#45 I'm thankful mom and dad still flirt
#46 I'm thankful Noni payed for dinner tonight. She always does that and it really helps me out a lot.
#47 I'm thankful to be in my own ward. I love it and I'm excited to meet everyone and make new friends everyone talks to me :) yay!
#48 I'm greatful Lexi has a friend in singles ward before she goes cause when I went I was nervous and no one talked to me and it was really scary.
#49 I'm so grateful that dad got in the pool with me today. I could tell he didn't really want to but he did. Mom also got in. :)
#50 I'm so thankful to be halfway to a bead!!!
#41 I'm grateful for Noni's good moods. She is so fun to talk to and I hear a lot of good stories. And good advise.
#42 I'm grateful that it's cooled down so sitting outside feels good tonight.
#43 I'm grateful that Lexi let me leave her number for the cute server at Texas Roadhouse it was fun.
#44 I'm thankful I didn't over eat tonight so I don't feel like the Michelin guy.
#45 I'm thankful mom and dad still flirt
#46 I'm thankful Noni payed for dinner tonight. She always does that and it really helps me out a lot.
#47 I'm thankful to be in my own ward. I love it and I'm excited to meet everyone and make new friends everyone talks to me :) yay!
#48 I'm greatful Lexi has a friend in singles ward before she goes cause when I went I was nervous and no one talked to me and it was really scary.
#49 I'm so grateful that dad got in the pool with me today. I could tell he didn't really want to but he did. Mom also got in. :)
#50 I'm so thankful to be halfway to a bead!!!
Debra #85-#87 (letter for all daughters)
Debra #85:
Girl's,
I see each of you, my daughters, in different places in your life's progression. One is bearing a child at the sacrifice of her own happy daily sojourns. Another has sacrificed a year and a half of her life and money as she anxiously awaits to board the voyage of motherhood. Another daughter searches her own capabilities and questions her willingness to cross over from her own childhood into becoming a mother herself. Finally, I smile about my sweetheart of a daughter who easily carries children in her womb like a kangaroo and would be happy to be a surrogate mother for everyone but cannot foresee how she could manage another adorable toddler in her busy day.
I am grateful that Brenley is going into the nursing field and is interested in specializing in infertility. No one can serve a person better than someone who has been through the same experiences. For example, I went through a period of anxiety in my life and now I understand what people with anxiety are feeling like and I know exactly how to help them best. I believe that we have these types of experiences so that God can use us in other people's lives. I remember the night that I lost Spencer in the hospital. I heard a women down the hall screaming with excitement about giving birth to a healthy baby boy when I had just lost my son. My nurse realized that this made me feel bad and she moved me out of the maternity hallway into another room. She told me later that she had been through a similar personal experience and knew exactly what I was going through. I will always remember how she made a difference for me. I don't even remember the Doctor, but I remember that nurse and her empathy.
This is what I think that the "weaknesses will become our strengths"scripture is all about. When we are able to overcome a weakness in our life, we strengthen ourselves and often times we learn to not only carry ourselves but others too. This reminds me of Jesus carrying his own cross. He was already worn down from the Garden of Gethsemanie and then had the added burden of carrying his own cross up to the hill to Golgotha which he was to be crucified on. He gained strength after his own moment of weakness in the Garden and thus while on the cross he was able to help the sinner who was being crucified next to him and also was strong enough to show concern for the welfare of the souls of those who were crucifying him. That is a true example of gaining strength as one overcomes personal weakness.
In my patriarchal blessing it states that "I will receive answers to all of my blessings if I will but live as The Lord has commanded me to".I could never really understand what this meant. When I waited for the timing to be right with The Lord for Emily to come I began to be frustrated with Him and I even remember telling my brother Kip that I was going to give The Lord a certain time frame to work within and then that would be it. I was trying to give Heavenly Father an ultimatum. Kip laughed that I would be so bold. I had many priesthood blessings and in each I was told that I should not doubt that this child would come, but that it would be in the Lord's time - not mine. Following each miscarriage, I again gave ultimatums to The Lord. The final time that I did this I gave The Lord five minutes until I called to make an appointment to have my tubes retied because I did not think that I had the personal health or strength to go through another failed pregnancy. This time The Lord took quick action and prompted two sisters to call me and share their testimonies of faith and the importance of good nutrition within the allotted five minutes. Both of them had been in the same situation I was in and had felt prompted to call me. One was a Ward Relief Society President and one was the Stake Relief Society President. Neither had previously called me about a personal matter before. We were just acquaintances. After I spoke with them, I humbled myself before The Lord and agreed to live in faith as he had commanded me to in my priesthood blessings and that I would wait patiently for my blessings of having another child to be answered. At that moment, I heard a clear voice in my mind that said, "Debra, you will have this girl but it will be a great sacrifice for you because you will sacrifice time from work and your life to bring this about." It was a short message, but I lost all fear.
I did sacrifice everything that I had for Emily. So did all of you girls. During that time in my life, I learned to be patient with The Lord and to live in faith. I realized that I cannot make quick and abrupt decisions about bearing children in my life without considering The Lord because there are more people involved besides myself and that I cannot see the whole picture, but he can. What if I would have made decisions that kept Emily from our family because I did not listen to the Lord and live in faith as God had commanded. My weakness was that I did not listen to the Lord and work in his time frame and through my weakness I have now gained strength to submit to his will. I can share that strength with others when called upon by The Lord. I believe that giving birth to Gods Sons and Daughters is a very sacred duty. I wish I would have been more aware of what a sacred honor this was when I was beginning my mothering years. It is truly a miracle if you think about it. I am grateful for however we can help to bring God's spirit children into the world. I am especially grateful to be your Mother. Love, Mom
Girl's,
I see each of you, my daughters, in different places in your life's progression. One is bearing a child at the sacrifice of her own happy daily sojourns. Another has sacrificed a year and a half of her life and money as she anxiously awaits to board the voyage of motherhood. Another daughter searches her own capabilities and questions her willingness to cross over from her own childhood into becoming a mother herself. Finally, I smile about my sweetheart of a daughter who easily carries children in her womb like a kangaroo and would be happy to be a surrogate mother for everyone but cannot foresee how she could manage another adorable toddler in her busy day.
I am grateful that Brenley is going into the nursing field and is interested in specializing in infertility. No one can serve a person better than someone who has been through the same experiences. For example, I went through a period of anxiety in my life and now I understand what people with anxiety are feeling like and I know exactly how to help them best. I believe that we have these types of experiences so that God can use us in other people's lives. I remember the night that I lost Spencer in the hospital. I heard a women down the hall screaming with excitement about giving birth to a healthy baby boy when I had just lost my son. My nurse realized that this made me feel bad and she moved me out of the maternity hallway into another room. She told me later that she had been through a similar personal experience and knew exactly what I was going through. I will always remember how she made a difference for me. I don't even remember the Doctor, but I remember that nurse and her empathy.
This is what I think that the "weaknesses will become our strengths"scripture is all about. When we are able to overcome a weakness in our life, we strengthen ourselves and often times we learn to not only carry ourselves but others too. This reminds me of Jesus carrying his own cross. He was already worn down from the Garden of Gethsemanie and then had the added burden of carrying his own cross up to the hill to Golgotha which he was to be crucified on. He gained strength after his own moment of weakness in the Garden and thus while on the cross he was able to help the sinner who was being crucified next to him and also was strong enough to show concern for the welfare of the souls of those who were crucifying him. That is a true example of gaining strength as one overcomes personal weakness.
In my patriarchal blessing it states that "I will receive answers to all of my blessings if I will but live as The Lord has commanded me to".I could never really understand what this meant. When I waited for the timing to be right with The Lord for Emily to come I began to be frustrated with Him and I even remember telling my brother Kip that I was going to give The Lord a certain time frame to work within and then that would be it. I was trying to give Heavenly Father an ultimatum. Kip laughed that I would be so bold. I had many priesthood blessings and in each I was told that I should not doubt that this child would come, but that it would be in the Lord's time - not mine. Following each miscarriage, I again gave ultimatums to The Lord. The final time that I did this I gave The Lord five minutes until I called to make an appointment to have my tubes retied because I did not think that I had the personal health or strength to go through another failed pregnancy. This time The Lord took quick action and prompted two sisters to call me and share their testimonies of faith and the importance of good nutrition within the allotted five minutes. Both of them had been in the same situation I was in and had felt prompted to call me. One was a Ward Relief Society President and one was the Stake Relief Society President. Neither had previously called me about a personal matter before. We were just acquaintances. After I spoke with them, I humbled myself before The Lord and agreed to live in faith as he had commanded me to in my priesthood blessings and that I would wait patiently for my blessings of having another child to be answered. At that moment, I heard a clear voice in my mind that said, "Debra, you will have this girl but it will be a great sacrifice for you because you will sacrifice time from work and your life to bring this about." It was a short message, but I lost all fear.
I did sacrifice everything that I had for Emily. So did all of you girls. During that time in my life, I learned to be patient with The Lord and to live in faith. I realized that I cannot make quick and abrupt decisions about bearing children in my life without considering The Lord because there are more people involved besides myself and that I cannot see the whole picture, but he can. What if I would have made decisions that kept Emily from our family because I did not listen to the Lord and live in faith as God had commanded. My weakness was that I did not listen to the Lord and work in his time frame and through my weakness I have now gained strength to submit to his will. I can share that strength with others when called upon by The Lord. I believe that giving birth to Gods Sons and Daughters is a very sacred duty. I wish I would have been more aware of what a sacred honor this was when I was beginning my mothering years. It is truly a miracle if you think about it. I am grateful for however we can help to bring God's spirit children into the world. I am especially grateful to be your Mother. Love, Mom
Debra #60 - #84
Debra #60: I am grateful that everyone worked together on the wedding doing new jobs so that we finish at the same time.
Debra #61: I am grateful for the fact that we are going to take the linens to the dry cleaners.
Debra #62: I am grateful for the fun day I had at home yesterday with Emily, Riley, and Noni.
Debra #63: I am grateful that chelsea and Justin have a nice house.
Debra #64: I am grateful that chelsea made all of the new lamps for the wedding business and that Brenley helped to figure out the wattage to create better lighting.
Debra #65: I am grateful to the Moody's for keeping Emily and Noni company.
Debra #66: I grateful for the fact that dad can drive well late at night.
Debra #67: I am grateful that Emily calls me to check on me. It is nice to be remembered.
Debra #68: I am grateful that Brenley is so smart.
Debra #69: Brenley has really stepped up her wedding decorating game. For a year and a half she has managed the decorating so that I can iron at the church instead ironing for days before at home. She is good.
Debra #70: I am grateful that Eric keeps coming to help with the weddings and has a positive and respectful attitude even when all the Thomas girls tease him.
Debra #71: I am grateful that Eric visits with me and is interested in my ideas.
Debra #72: I am grateful that Eric likes, takes care of, and adores Brenley.
Debra #73: I am grateful that Eric takes Brenley to the temple regularly.
Debra #74: I am grateful that Eric sets goals for himself.
Debra #75: I am super grateful that Eric has stopped teasing Emily so much.
Debra #76: I am grateful that Eric is learning that I am a free spirit and that I come to an understanding of my weaknesses in my own time and that I also eventually come to my own conclusions on how to improve upon those weaknesses.
Debra #77: I am grateful that Eric loves American history and has faith in the American democratic system.
Debra #78: I am thankful that Eric can tell us how fidelity and vanguard can work for us.
Debra #79: I am grateful that Brenley's hair is now blonde.
Debra #80: I am grateful that Brenley gets all the technical details that I don't understand so that she can help me.
Debra #81: I am grateful for the time that Brenley took me out clothes shopping. I feel much better.
Debra #82: I am grateful for the socks and jewelry that Brenley got me.
Debra #83: I am grateful for all of pony tail holders I have borrowed from Brenley.
Debra #84: I am grateful that Brenley has been Noni's companion during this past year.
Debra #61: I am grateful for the fact that we are going to take the linens to the dry cleaners.
Debra #62: I am grateful for the fun day I had at home yesterday with Emily, Riley, and Noni.
Debra #63: I am grateful that chelsea and Justin have a nice house.
Debra #64: I am grateful that chelsea made all of the new lamps for the wedding business and that Brenley helped to figure out the wattage to create better lighting.
Debra #65: I am grateful to the Moody's for keeping Emily and Noni company.
Debra #66: I grateful for the fact that dad can drive well late at night.
Debra #67: I am grateful that Emily calls me to check on me. It is nice to be remembered.
Debra #68: I am grateful that Brenley is so smart.
Debra #69: Brenley has really stepped up her wedding decorating game. For a year and a half she has managed the decorating so that I can iron at the church instead ironing for days before at home. She is good.
Debra #70: I am grateful that Eric keeps coming to help with the weddings and has a positive and respectful attitude even when all the Thomas girls tease him.
Debra #71: I am grateful that Eric visits with me and is interested in my ideas.
Debra #72: I am grateful that Eric likes, takes care of, and adores Brenley.
Debra #73: I am grateful that Eric takes Brenley to the temple regularly.
Debra #74: I am grateful that Eric sets goals for himself.
Debra #75: I am super grateful that Eric has stopped teasing Emily so much.
Debra #76: I am grateful that Eric is learning that I am a free spirit and that I come to an understanding of my weaknesses in my own time and that I also eventually come to my own conclusions on how to improve upon those weaknesses.
Debra #77: I am grateful that Eric loves American history and has faith in the American democratic system.
Debra #78: I am thankful that Eric can tell us how fidelity and vanguard can work for us.
Debra #79: I am grateful that Brenley's hair is now blonde.
Debra #80: I am grateful that Brenley gets all the technical details that I don't understand so that she can help me.
Debra #81: I am grateful for the time that Brenley took me out clothes shopping. I feel much better.
Debra #82: I am grateful for the socks and jewelry that Brenley got me.
Debra #83: I am grateful for all of pony tail holders I have borrowed from Brenley.
Debra #84: I am grateful that Brenley has been Noni's companion during this past year.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Eric's gratitude #13
I'm grateful that darrin likes sports and we get talk about it and watch them together sometimes
Eric's gratitude #12
I'm grateful Debra doesn't hold grudges and forgave me for the chucky cheeses comment I made a couple of years ago:)
Eric's gratitude #11
I'm grateful that Brenley explained why people post a million things at once on this blog. Because the goal is to get 1,000 things before thanksgiving, nice.:) ps I will still be posting one thing at a time because Chelsea is grateful for it:)
Eric's gratitude #10
I'm grateful for the wedding business and the memories it creates. It's helped me get closer to my in laws
Eric's gratitude #10
I'm grateful for the wedding business and the memories it creates. It's helped me get closer to my in laws
Eric's gratitude #9
I'm grateful for my mission president who inspired me be the best I can be. It was only two years but it will have a life long impact
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Brenley's Gratitudes #13-30
#13-#14 - I told Eric today how grateful I am that we were married and that I don't have to worry about the dating scene anymore and I don't have to date anyone but him, forever. I am grateful for eternal dating!
#15 - I am grateful that I can be half way through Block 1 for nursing!
#16 - I am grateful for the promise I made to Heavenly Father to always read my scriptures/pray before I study for school and before tests. I have been blessed to do (fairly) well on my tests, even when I didn't feel confident about some of them. ...this is also how I got an A in Microbiology. :)
#17 - I am grateful I have made good friend's at nursing school.
#18 - I am grateful mom is working so hard to make sure the beads are here for everyone... even if we aren't close to the first hundred yet. ;)
#19 - I am grateful that Chelsea and Mom love my dog so much. It makes me happy! :)
#20 - I am so grateful for the clothes I got on my last couple shopping trips- they make me feel good about myself and I feel like I look better.
#21 - I am thankful for Dr. Amols. He has been a blessing in our lives, even if he didn't get us pregnant yet. He is going to help set me up with some Nurse Practitioners in the Reproductive field to shadow while I'm in school so that I can network and also see if that is something I'd like to do.
#22 - I am grateful for my wedding ring. I love that Eric picked it out completely by himself. Looking at it brings me joy and gives me butterflies because I still have a huge, school-girl crush on him. :)
#23 - I am grateful for my new bedding! I really love it.
#24 - I am grateful for the horizontal mambo/whoopie/happy-birthday-disneyland/marriage hug/"napping"/naked sundays/whatever other code words you use. Don't worry, Dad- I'll leave it at that! (But I'm honestly surprised no one has posted it yet.)
#25 - I am grateful that Eric loves the really cool, old, 1700's french map I got for him. I love giving gifts!
#26 - I am grateful I have been able to help others out in different ways because of infertility. I have shared my extra drugs with a friend who was going through IVF, which ultimately got her pregnant (totally legal... ;)), made new friends both online and in person, been support and confidant for others struggling, nannied a once-stranger-but-bought-her-fertility-drugs-online-and-now-friend's adorable (IVF) baby when she had no one else to turn to, shared the gospel with that same new friend, referred people my doctor (a few friends, friends of family members, random people I have met..oh and a random WF bank teller) and I've been a source of information about how things work, what to expect, what medications do, ect... There's more I could write but I'll just stop there. Even though it has completely sucked and has been so hard, I have still seen blessings come from being able to help others. :)
#27 - I am grateful for the talent I have of making friends.
#28 - I am grateful for my patriarchal blessing. It is perfect.
#29 - I am grateful that Eric loves me so much, and that everyone can tell! People constantly tell me they can see how much he adores me. I am so blessed!
#30 - I am grateful that mom and dad still flirt with each other and pinch each other's bums and hold hands. It makes me happy to see that they love each other and work to keep their marriage fire alive. In a world (and family) of divorcee's, they have managed to not only have a healthy relationship with each other and stay happily together, but also raise daughters and have a good relationship with each of them as well.
#15 - I am grateful that I can be half way through Block 1 for nursing!
#16 - I am grateful for the promise I made to Heavenly Father to always read my scriptures/pray before I study for school and before tests. I have been blessed to do (fairly) well on my tests, even when I didn't feel confident about some of them. ...this is also how I got an A in Microbiology. :)
#17 - I am grateful I have made good friend's at nursing school.
#18 - I am grateful mom is working so hard to make sure the beads are here for everyone... even if we aren't close to the first hundred yet. ;)
#19 - I am grateful that Chelsea and Mom love my dog so much. It makes me happy! :)
#20 - I am so grateful for the clothes I got on my last couple shopping trips- they make me feel good about myself and I feel like I look better.
#21 - I am thankful for Dr. Amols. He has been a blessing in our lives, even if he didn't get us pregnant yet. He is going to help set me up with some Nurse Practitioners in the Reproductive field to shadow while I'm in school so that I can network and also see if that is something I'd like to do.
#22 - I am grateful for my wedding ring. I love that Eric picked it out completely by himself. Looking at it brings me joy and gives me butterflies because I still have a huge, school-girl crush on him. :)
#23 - I am grateful for my new bedding! I really love it.
#24 - I am grateful for the horizontal mambo/whoopie/happy-birthday-disneyland/marriage hug/"napping"/naked sundays/whatever other code words you use. Don't worry, Dad- I'll leave it at that! (But I'm honestly surprised no one has posted it yet.)
#25 - I am grateful that Eric loves the really cool, old, 1700's french map I got for him. I love giving gifts!
#26 - I am grateful I have been able to help others out in different ways because of infertility. I have shared my extra drugs with a friend who was going through IVF, which ultimately got her pregnant (totally legal... ;)), made new friends both online and in person, been support and confidant for others struggling, nannied a once-stranger-but-bought-her-fertility-drugs-online-and-now-friend's adorable (IVF) baby when she had no one else to turn to, shared the gospel with that same new friend, referred people my doctor (a few friends, friends of family members, random people I have met..oh and a random WF bank teller) and I've been a source of information about how things work, what to expect, what medications do, ect... There's more I could write but I'll just stop there. Even though it has completely sucked and has been so hard, I have still seen blessings come from being able to help others. :)
#27 - I am grateful for the talent I have of making friends.
#28 - I am grateful for my patriarchal blessing. It is perfect.
#29 - I am grateful that Eric loves me so much, and that everyone can tell! People constantly tell me they can see how much he adores me. I am so blessed!
#30 - I am grateful that mom and dad still flirt with each other and pinch each other's bums and hold hands. It makes me happy to see that they love each other and work to keep their marriage fire alive. In a world (and family) of divorcee's, they have managed to not only have a healthy relationship with each other and stay happily together, but also raise daughters and have a good relationship with each of them as well.
Eric's gratitude #8
I'm grateful for my dentist as crazy as it sounds because he keeps my teeth clean and cavity free
Noni #1 - #3.
Noni #1: I'm grateful every day for my dog Molly who shows me unconditional love always.
Noni #2: I'm grateful for my son and my daughter-in-law who rescued me after my husband Died and brought me back to live with them.
Noni #3: I'm grateful for Emily who shows me love and is a companion to me during the day when Darrin and Debra are at school.
Noni #2: I'm grateful for my son and my daughter-in-law who rescued me after my husband Died and brought me back to live with them.
Noni #3: I'm grateful for Emily who shows me love and is a companion to me during the day when Darrin and Debra are at school.
Debra #57-#58
Debra number 57 and Grateful Dead I had a chance to relax today,
Debra number 58 I'm grateful that I met a lady in my ward who could help me find a way to lose weight.
Debra number 58 I'm grateful that I met a lady in my ward who could help me find a way to lose weight.
Dulcie's Gratitudes #7-11
7. I am grateful for the talents I have been blessed with.
8. I am grateful that I have parents who love me and want the best for me, even now.
9. i am grateful that I can drive and that I have a nice car to drive.
10. I am grateful that I am able to take art lessons.
11. I am grateful to be a member of the true church.
8. I am grateful that I have parents who love me and want the best for me, even now.
9. i am grateful that I can drive and that I have a nice car to drive.
10. I am grateful that I am able to take art lessons.
11. I am grateful to be a member of the true church.
Chelsea #38
#38 oh and I'm glad I finally figured out how to post on this :) yay!!!
#39 I'm also greatful that Eric posts his greatfuls one at a time making it quick and easy to read :) way to be brother.
#39 I'm also greatful that Eric posts his greatfuls one at a time making it quick and easy to read :) way to be brother.
Chelsea Bea's #10- we'll see
#10 I am so greatful for Justin's humor. He unloaded all out dishes into cupboards and then gave me a "personal tour" which featured hot pads made by the one and only Grandma Chickaboo in circles and squares. Also featuring out empty but soo. To be filled spices cupboard. It was pretty dang cute.
#11 I am also Greatful for every time Justin's jungle book song comes on my iTunes. He never skips it and has to sing the whole thing :) he knows every word.
#12 I am so greatful for Emily. I love the way she looks up to me and it makes me want to be a better big sister and she is great at holding me to my standards, especially modesty.
#13 I am also greatful for Emily's knowledge. Everyone should sit and talk to her she knows so much and she loves the gospel we had a conversation about Adam and eve for over 30 minutes. I love Emily so much!
#14 I am thankful to have Kelly and Chuck in my life. They are the funniest and most funny in-laws. I love to be in their home.
#15 I am greatful for all the support we have in our family. Tyler's fiancé is being ridiculed for marrying Tyler and they are having a really hard time. It so sad. So I'm glad we all support each other in decision making.
#16 I am greatful to finally have our washer and dryer and fridge in our new house :) I never thought I'd be so excited to do laundry. Yahoooo!!
#17 I feel so greatful for water!! It's so wonderful!
#18 I am thankful mom is working so hard to win all of our beads on online auctions.
#19 I am greatful to have had the oprotunity to go to women's conference with grandma I learned so much about her life and it really increased my love for her. I was always sad that a lot of kids had really close relationships with their grandparents and I didn't really know mine. Now I feel like I am grandmas friend and I know her better. It's cool to have that grand parent grand child bond.
#20 I am so greatful To have my new visiting teachers. One of them is Scottish and the other one is a really old adorable woman. She has so many great experiences and stories to share I really feel like I'm going to be able to bond with them :)
#21 I am so thankful for yoga. I went tonight and I was a natural and it made me feel really confident and good about myself. It also helped me relax.
#22 I am greatful for the Zumba instructor named Julie at LA fitness. She is the first teacher that really helped me to feel excited to become an instructor. I now feel like I can be good at it.
#23&24 I told Justin how thankful I was that he works so hard for us and made it possible to have a home.
#25&26 I told Justin I was greatful he took a nap with me today and rubbed my back to try and help my migrane go away. He was very loving and caring and it really made my day.
#27 I am greatful for Rylee Moody's funny personality it really makes me giggle. She is so weird.
#28 I am greatful that I was able to make the new lamps for the business so that no one else had to. It made me feel good to accomplish something.
#29 I am greatful that I live further away from mom and dads pool now so I cans swim as easily therefore I don't have to take so many showers a day & week. It was getting crazy how often I showered because I couldn't say no when people wanted me to swim with them.
#30 I am greatful that there is microwaveable and quick to make food. I was starving today and a little easy Mac bowl about saved my life :)
#31 I am thankful that Craig Moody got the job at dessert banner so that the Moody's can get out of Holbrook. It's about time ;) also mom will have her friend closer :)
#32 I am thankful for fire because it there was no fire making those new lamps would have taken sooooo much more effort. And come on who doesnt like playing with fire :)
#33 I am greatful that I have been happier the past few days. I really am feeling better. I don't know what happened :)
#34 I am thankful for cleaning supplies so my bathroom can be sparkly clean now.
#35 I am greatful for Preseley. She makes my heart explode with love!
#36 I am greatful I got to talk to Brycie on the phone. He called me with a late happy birthday. It was really sweet.
#37 I am greatful Nanette called to check on me. She is a blessing in my life I lover her like my second mom. I know she truly cares about me. :)
<3 ttfn
#11 I am also Greatful for every time Justin's jungle book song comes on my iTunes. He never skips it and has to sing the whole thing :) he knows every word.
#12 I am so greatful for Emily. I love the way she looks up to me and it makes me want to be a better big sister and she is great at holding me to my standards, especially modesty.
#13 I am also greatful for Emily's knowledge. Everyone should sit and talk to her she knows so much and she loves the gospel we had a conversation about Adam and eve for over 30 minutes. I love Emily so much!
#14 I am thankful to have Kelly and Chuck in my life. They are the funniest and most funny in-laws. I love to be in their home.
#15 I am greatful for all the support we have in our family. Tyler's fiancé is being ridiculed for marrying Tyler and they are having a really hard time. It so sad. So I'm glad we all support each other in decision making.
#16 I am greatful to finally have our washer and dryer and fridge in our new house :) I never thought I'd be so excited to do laundry. Yahoooo!!
#17 I feel so greatful for water!! It's so wonderful!
#18 I am thankful mom is working so hard to win all of our beads on online auctions.
#19 I am greatful to have had the oprotunity to go to women's conference with grandma I learned so much about her life and it really increased my love for her. I was always sad that a lot of kids had really close relationships with their grandparents and I didn't really know mine. Now I feel like I am grandmas friend and I know her better. It's cool to have that grand parent grand child bond.
#20 I am so greatful To have my new visiting teachers. One of them is Scottish and the other one is a really old adorable woman. She has so many great experiences and stories to share I really feel like I'm going to be able to bond with them :)
#21 I am so thankful for yoga. I went tonight and I was a natural and it made me feel really confident and good about myself. It also helped me relax.
#22 I am greatful for the Zumba instructor named Julie at LA fitness. She is the first teacher that really helped me to feel excited to become an instructor. I now feel like I can be good at it.
#23&24 I told Justin how thankful I was that he works so hard for us and made it possible to have a home.
#25&26 I told Justin I was greatful he took a nap with me today and rubbed my back to try and help my migrane go away. He was very loving and caring and it really made my day.
#27 I am greatful for Rylee Moody's funny personality it really makes me giggle. She is so weird.
#28 I am greatful that I was able to make the new lamps for the business so that no one else had to. It made me feel good to accomplish something.
#29 I am greatful that I live further away from mom and dads pool now so I cans swim as easily therefore I don't have to take so many showers a day & week. It was getting crazy how often I showered because I couldn't say no when people wanted me to swim with them.
#30 I am greatful that there is microwaveable and quick to make food. I was starving today and a little easy Mac bowl about saved my life :)
#31 I am thankful that Craig Moody got the job at dessert banner so that the Moody's can get out of Holbrook. It's about time ;) also mom will have her friend closer :)
#32 I am thankful for fire because it there was no fire making those new lamps would have taken sooooo much more effort. And come on who doesnt like playing with fire :)
#33 I am greatful that I have been happier the past few days. I really am feeling better. I don't know what happened :)
#34 I am thankful for cleaning supplies so my bathroom can be sparkly clean now.
#35 I am greatful for Preseley. She makes my heart explode with love!
#36 I am greatful I got to talk to Brycie on the phone. He called me with a late happy birthday. It was really sweet.
#37 I am greatful Nanette called to check on me. She is a blessing in my life I lover her like my second mom. I know she truly cares about me. :)
<3 ttfn
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Debra #41 - #56
Debra #41: I am very grateful that my foot is better and that can walk and dance.
Debra #42: I am grateful that the Moody family found employment so that they can move f rom Holbrook. Craig is signing his contract today.
Debra #43: I am grateful that Noni and I visit teach a sister that has things in common with Noni and that they are close to the same age. She also lives very close to us.
Debra #44: I am grateful that we live really close to stores so that I can run and get things when i need them without taking the while day to do so.
Debra #45: I am grateful that Holli has a good and loving husband that is taking care of her.
Debra #46: I am also grateful that Jeff is such a loving and grateful son-in-law. He always looks for me to give me a hug when he comes to visit and when he leaves to head home.
Debra #47: I am grateful for Jeff's family and for their strong testimonies. Especially for how they all loved their brother Todd through everything and kept him included in the family and in the gospel. He was and is lucky to be part of the Brown family.
Debra #48: I am grateful for Titan and how he is helping his Mom out right now.
Debra #49: I am grateful for Blayze's smile and his gentle eyes.
Debra #50: I am grateful for Holli's friend Chelsea who is helping her out.
Debra #51: I am grateful for Holli and all the time she has spent doing our hair and making things special for us. We didn't realize how much does for us until she out of commission .
Debra #52: I am grateful for how Holli and Jeff welcomed us into their home when we first moved to the valley. They never asked for any financial help and treated us like we were special. Looking back, I realize that this was probably overwhelming at times. I am not sure we ever really expressed our thanks.
Debra #52: I am thankful for Jeff's simple and honest approach to everything.
Debra #53: I am grateful for Jeff's ability to show loyalty to family and friends and for his example of this as he sticks with his family business through thick and thin.
Debra #54: I am grateful for how Holli gives freely of whatever she has to anyone who needs help even if she has to go without.
Debra #55: I am thankful that Holli is so beautiful to look at. She has been this way from the day she was born. Even through the yellow tennis shoe era.
Debra #56: I appreciate how Holli always shows respect towards me and teaches her kids to do the same.
Debra #42: I am grateful that the Moody family found employment so that they can move f rom Holbrook. Craig is signing his contract today.
Debra #43: I am grateful that Noni and I visit teach a sister that has things in common with Noni and that they are close to the same age. She also lives very close to us.
Debra #44: I am grateful that we live really close to stores so that I can run and get things when i need them without taking the while day to do so.
Debra #45: I am grateful that Holli has a good and loving husband that is taking care of her.
Debra #46: I am also grateful that Jeff is such a loving and grateful son-in-law. He always looks for me to give me a hug when he comes to visit and when he leaves to head home.
Debra #47: I am grateful for Jeff's family and for their strong testimonies. Especially for how they all loved their brother Todd through everything and kept him included in the family and in the gospel. He was and is lucky to be part of the Brown family.
Debra #48: I am grateful for Titan and how he is helping his Mom out right now.
Debra #49: I am grateful for Blayze's smile and his gentle eyes.
Debra #50: I am grateful for Holli's friend Chelsea who is helping her out.
Debra #51: I am grateful for Holli and all the time she has spent doing our hair and making things special for us. We didn't realize how much does for us until she out of commission .
Debra #52: I am grateful for how Holli and Jeff welcomed us into their home when we first moved to the valley. They never asked for any financial help and treated us like we were special. Looking back, I realize that this was probably overwhelming at times. I am not sure we ever really expressed our thanks.
Debra #52: I am thankful for Jeff's simple and honest approach to everything.
Debra #53: I am grateful for Jeff's ability to show loyalty to family and friends and for his example of this as he sticks with his family business through thick and thin.
Debra #54: I am grateful for how Holli gives freely of whatever she has to anyone who needs help even if she has to go without.
Debra #55: I am thankful that Holli is so beautiful to look at. She has been this way from the day she was born. Even through the yellow tennis shoe era.
Debra #56: I appreciate how Holli always shows respect towards me and teaches her kids to do the same.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Eric's gratitude #5
I'm grateful for Geico car insurance which saves me money and is efficient at claims. *disclaimer we haven't had any accidents or anything:)
Emails
Everyone post your email in the comments on this post so I can add you as authors to the blog. :)
Brenley's Gratitudes #5-12
#6 - I am grateful I am in an accelerated nursing program so i can graduate sooner.
#7 - I am grateful that the skills I've been learning in school feel pretty natural to me- it helps me feel like I can be a great nurse.
#8 - I am grateful that Eric has a good job so I can go to school full time and we can still survive.
#9 - I am grateful we have a pool.... Because it is hottttt outside!
#10 - I am grateful that we have this opportunity to reflect on blessings in our lives and help us improve our gratitude attitude. :)
#11 - I am grateful Eric for the training internship be applied for so that he can have a better schedule, he can enjoy work more, and I can see him more often.
#12 - I am so grateful to have temples so close I is so we can go often!
(On our way to the temple. :) )
Debra #22 - ?
Debra #22: I am grateful for a husband who doesn't get mad at me when I stay up at night working on family challenges.
Debra #23: I am grateful for summer break so that I can relax and enjoy hanging out at home with family.
Debra #24: I am grateful for my L. A. fitness membership so that I can get back in shape.
Debra #25: I am grateful for the understanding ear that Noni has and how she is concerned about family members when they are having hard times.
Debra #26. I am grateful that Brenley is so fun to order beads with. She gets excited about the same dumb stuff that I do.
Debra #27: I am grateful for Presley and how she comes in my room every morning to check on me.
Debra #28: I am grateful for my love of color. When I see beautiful color it brings me joy. So that is why I think nature brings me so much joy. The colors of Heavenly father's beautiful earth are always refreshing and strengthen my testimony.
Debra #29: I am grateful for my zest for life. Everyday is an adventure of what I can learn and experience. I always feel like I am living my life for myself and for my brother Sean.
Debra #30: I am thankful for the chance to hang out with Chelsea everyday. She is my refrigerator goal picture.
Debra #31: I am very thankful to Noni and the chance we have to live in this beautiful home because of her.
Debra#32: I am grateful for air conditioning.
Debra #33: I am grateful for the scriptures and how the spirit teaches me when I read them.
Debra #34: I am grateful that I have a grand daughter who is like me and makes me giggle every time I think about her.
Debra #35: I am grateful for heather and how she is an example of kindness.
Debra #36: I am grateful for Landon that he is so adorable when he cries.
Debra #37: I am grateful for Tyler's smooth and gentle words with Emily. She really loves him and the attention he pays to her.
Debra #39: I am grateful for Tyler's example of financial integrity.
Debra #38: I am thankful for Heather's outfield play that makes me smile about her natural comedic air.
Debra #39: I am grateful that Heather learned at a young age to manage herself and be available to serve others because if this.
Debra #40: I am grateful for heather's home-made sloppy joe rolls.
Debra #23: I am grateful for summer break so that I can relax and enjoy hanging out at home with family.
Debra #24: I am grateful for my L. A. fitness membership so that I can get back in shape.
Debra #25: I am grateful for the understanding ear that Noni has and how she is concerned about family members when they are having hard times.
Debra #26. I am grateful that Brenley is so fun to order beads with. She gets excited about the same dumb stuff that I do.
Debra #27: I am grateful for Presley and how she comes in my room every morning to check on me.
Debra #28: I am grateful for my love of color. When I see beautiful color it brings me joy. So that is why I think nature brings me so much joy. The colors of Heavenly father's beautiful earth are always refreshing and strengthen my testimony.
Debra #29: I am grateful for my zest for life. Everyday is an adventure of what I can learn and experience. I always feel like I am living my life for myself and for my brother Sean.
Debra #30: I am thankful for the chance to hang out with Chelsea everyday. She is my refrigerator goal picture.
Debra #31: I am very thankful to Noni and the chance we have to live in this beautiful home because of her.
Debra#32: I am grateful for air conditioning.
Debra #33: I am grateful for the scriptures and how the spirit teaches me when I read them.
Debra #34: I am grateful that I have a grand daughter who is like me and makes me giggle every time I think about her.
Debra #35: I am grateful for heather and how she is an example of kindness.
Debra #36: I am grateful for Landon that he is so adorable when he cries.
Debra #37: I am grateful for Tyler's smooth and gentle words with Emily. She really loves him and the attention he pays to her.
Debra #39: I am grateful for Tyler's example of financial integrity.
Debra #38: I am thankful for Heather's outfield play that makes me smile about her natural comedic air.
Debra #39: I am grateful that Heather learned at a young age to manage herself and be available to serve others because if this.
Debra #40: I am grateful for heather's home-made sloppy joe rolls.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Eric's gratitude #3
I'm grateful for a supervisor who cares about my self development and career goals
Bead colors
Holli:
Heather: bright pink
Brenley: mint/peachy salmon or black and white
Chelsea: yellow
Emily: blue, pink, and black designs
Eric: green
Dulcie: lime green
Claudia: Blues and greens
Heather: bright pink
Brenley: mint/peachy salmon or black and white
Chelsea: yellow
Emily: blue, pink, and black designs
Eric: green
Dulcie: lime green
Claudia: Blues and greens
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Brenley's Gratitudes #2-4
#2 I am grateful for ibuprofen taking my headache away today so that I could enjoy dinner and dads gifts. :)
#3 I'm grateful that I had a good attitude at church today and enjoyed my class. Sometimes it is hard for me to have a good attitude and enjoy watching other people's kids for 2 hrs when they're rowdy because I can lose my patience and feel bitter about not having kids myself.
#4 I am also grateful Eric and I can have a calling together. I love seeing him teach the little ones and his love for the gospel. I know he will be a great teacher and example for our kids when they come. :)
Debra's Gratitudes #18-21
Debra #18: I am grateful that my Mom has such cool things that she is grateful for.
Debra #19: I am grateful that Tia and Max got home safely last week. It is so obvious they were being watched over by someone. It wouldn't be too hard to take a couple of guesses to figure it out.
Debra #20: I am grateful for Darrin and that I said yes when he asked me to marry him 30 years ago at that ASU dance while we were dancing to "I love you" by the Climax Blues Band.
Debra #21: I am grateful that the kids and grand kids took time to make Fathers Day special for Dad.
Debra #19: I am grateful that Tia and Max got home safely last week. It is so obvious they were being watched over by someone. It wouldn't be too hard to take a couple of guesses to figure it out.
Debra #20: I am grateful for Darrin and that I said yes when he asked me to marry him 30 years ago at that ASU dance while we were dancing to "I love you" by the Climax Blues Band.
Debra #21: I am grateful that the kids and grand kids took time to make Fathers Day special for Dad.
Chelsea's Gratitudes #1-5
#1 for me is I am thankful to have such a weird mom who does fun activities to keep all of her daughters out of depression ;) haha
#2 I am greatful that Justin let me drive all the way to kingman and didn't say I was a bad driver. He didn't even cringe.
#3 I am thankful far this awesome trip that Kelly and chuck gave us. I feel so rich and classy. Then Justin toots loudly and I remember that we are just regular ol joes. :)
#4 I'm greatful justin is watching the heat game so I have time to post what I'm greatful for.
#5 thank you Brenley for finding Justin and I a sweet couch that's pretty cheap :)
#2 I am greatful that Justin let me drive all the way to kingman and didn't say I was a bad driver. He didn't even cringe.
#3 I am thankful far this awesome trip that Kelly and chuck gave us. I feel so rich and classy. Then Justin toots loudly and I remember that we are just regular ol joes. :)
#4 I'm greatful justin is watching the heat game so I have time to post what I'm greatful for.
#5 thank you Brenley for finding Justin and I a sweet couch that's pretty cheap :)
Debra's Gratitudes #1-17
Debra #1: I am grateful that my daughters Holli, Heather, and Brenley helped learn to set up a blog account.
Debra #2: I am grateful that I can see. Yesterday I was at the eye Dr. and I had to look at a lot of letters that were so blurry that it was frustrating. Imagine what it would feel like to have blurry vision every day like Grandma Bessie.
Debra #3: I am grateful that Dad, Chelsea, and Noni helped me to hang up Emily's canopy.
Debra #4: I am grateful that when we ate dinner last night that it was relaxing and everybody got along with each other.
Debra #5: I am soooooo greatcoat that I do not have to be a part of the TAP program in Florence School District and I am extra grateful that I realized that I don't want to waste anymore of my time trying to explain to Darrin why I don't like it. Farewell TAP. :) :) :) :)
Debra #6: I am grateful that my family allowed me time to get the laundry caught up before they used the laundry room. Now I can do my own laundry and feel better about things. Thanks to Presley for moral support as we sat and waited for the timer for each load to go off.
Debra #7: I am grateful for my gym membership and the chance that I get to go to dance classes again. It is a fun way to exercise.
Debra #8: I am grateful that Dad drove with me to pick up the linens today.
Debra #9: I am grateful that things went okay got Noni today with the EEG. she was calm and was a very good sport.
Debra #10: I am grateful that I cleaned out the fridge tonight so that I don't have to face it tomorrow.
#11 Debra: I am grateful that Holli had a good day yesterday.
#12: Debra: I am grateful that Blayze is doing better and back to himself.
Debra #13: I am grateful that we found a sister in our ward that would be fun for Noni to hang out with. Her name is BJ Kevin. We went to breakfast with her today.
Debra #14: I am thankful that pants are getting looser.
Debra #15: I am grateful that Noni, Emily, and I had a fun time at the Disney "Epic" Movie.
Debra #16: I am grateful that Noni, Emily, and I had fun watching the Beverly Hills chihauhas. Kind a cute.
Debra #17: I am grateful that my daughter Emily got everything organized for Farhers day, helped with dinner, and set the table do nicely.
Debra #2: I am grateful that I can see. Yesterday I was at the eye Dr. and I had to look at a lot of letters that were so blurry that it was frustrating. Imagine what it would feel like to have blurry vision every day like Grandma Bessie.
Debra #3: I am grateful that Dad, Chelsea, and Noni helped me to hang up Emily's canopy.
Debra #4: I am grateful that when we ate dinner last night that it was relaxing and everybody got along with each other.
Debra #5: I am soooooo greatcoat that I do not have to be a part of the TAP program in Florence School District and I am extra grateful that I realized that I don't want to waste anymore of my time trying to explain to Darrin why I don't like it. Farewell TAP. :) :) :) :)
Debra #6: I am grateful that my family allowed me time to get the laundry caught up before they used the laundry room. Now I can do my own laundry and feel better about things. Thanks to Presley for moral support as we sat and waited for the timer for each load to go off.
Debra #7: I am grateful for my gym membership and the chance that I get to go to dance classes again. It is a fun way to exercise.
Debra #8: I am grateful that Dad drove with me to pick up the linens today.
Debra #9: I am grateful that things went okay got Noni today with the EEG. she was calm and was a very good sport.
Debra #10: I am grateful that I cleaned out the fridge tonight so that I don't have to face it tomorrow.
#11 Debra: I am grateful that Holli had a good day yesterday.
#12: Debra: I am grateful that Blayze is doing better and back to himself.
Debra #13: I am grateful that we found a sister in our ward that would be fun for Noni to hang out with. Her name is BJ Kevin. We went to breakfast with her today.
Debra #14: I am thankful that pants are getting looser.
Debra #15: I am grateful that Noni, Emily, and I had a fun time at the Disney "Epic" Movie.
Debra #16: I am grateful that Noni, Emily, and I had fun watching the Beverly Hills chihauhas. Kind a cute.
Debra #17: I am grateful that my daughter Emily got everything organized for Farhers day, helped with dinner, and set the table do nicely.
Emily's Gratitudes #1-5
#1: Emily: I am grateful for my family.
#2. Emily: I am grateful for my life.
Emily #3: I am thankful that blayze is better.
Emily#4: I am thankful that Holli is feeling better.
Emily #5: I am thankful that I could be alive.
#2. Emily: I am grateful for my life.
Emily #3: I am thankful that blayze is better.
Emily#4: I am thankful that Holli is feeling better.
Emily #5: I am thankful that I could be alive.
Darrin's Gratitudes #1-4
Dad #1: I am grateful for an inspired wife.
Dad #2: I am grateful for parents that accepted the gospel.
Dad #3: I am grateful for the temple and the blessings that can be obtained therein.
Dad #4: I am grateful for Holli bear, Heather Lee, Bernard, Chelsea Bea, and Jette and their beautiful spirits.
Dad #2: I am grateful for parents that accepted the gospel.
Dad #3: I am grateful for the temple and the blessings that can be obtained therein.
Dad #4: I am grateful for Holli bear, Heather Lee, Bernard, Chelsea Bea, and Jette and their beautiful spirits.
Dulcie's Gratitudes #1-5
Gma D #1 I am grateful for being invited.
Gma D #2 I am grateful for good health.
Gma D #3 I am grateful for Sean.
Gma D #4 I am grateful Max was delivered from his sad destiny in Serbia to our family.
Gma D #5 I expressed during my talk in Sac. mtg today how grateful I am for all the awesome fathers we have been blessed with as a family.
Gma D #2 I am grateful for good health.
Gma D #3 I am grateful for Sean.
Gma D #4 I am grateful Max was delivered from his sad destiny in Serbia to our family.
Gma D #5 I expressed during my talk in Sac. mtg today how grateful I am for all the awesome fathers we have been blessed with as a family.
Brenley's Gratitude #1
Today, I am grateful for a father that lives the gospel so that I could see his example from a young age and follow him. :) Thanks dad!
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Challenge Summary
Hello Everyone!
Hello Family,
This is the new "Mom" family challenge:
Title: Gratitude Bead Challenge
Objective: Family members will develop and/or strengthen the spiritual gift of gratitude.
Activity: Family members are welcome to participate in the following gratitude bead challenge:
Individual Goal: Each person accepting the challenge will work from June 15 - Nov 15 to participate in 1000 gratitude moments.
Family Goal: The family goal will be 10,000 moments of Gratitude.
Personal Reward: For every 100 moments submitted you will receive one bead (to be placed on key chain, bracelet, necklace, car mirror pendant, dreadlock braid, etc.). Email Mom for gratitude Bead to be sent to you.
Family Reward: receive a special group-presentation at the Yousko-Thomas Hacienda at Thanksgiving 2013.
Details:
Gratitude moments will be posted on a blog with number attached: (I.e., Debra #231 "I am so grateful that I have a husband that reminds me about things.")
1 moment= When a person posts their feelings about something they are grateful for
2 moments=When a person actually states out loud to someone what they are grateful for
3 moments = when a person writes to someone about their moment of gratitude (email, text, letter)
RULE: A person cannot repeat their own moment of gratitude. Someone else may.
Extra Information:
1. Each person will choose and submit their own color selection for beads. If you have several colors you like - that is fine. Colors due by June 15.
2. If a person falls behind in their gratitude moments someone else may earn moments on their behalf. Then they will send that person a bead of their own color. For example, Eric could send his own blue bead to me to go in with my collection of red beads.
The goal for each person is 10 beads.
3. Yes, the over achieves may earn more than 10 beads.
4. No, you are not required to participate and you will not be frowned upon if you do not. We are just "grateful" to have you as part of our family.
5. Parents may post for children if they want to participate.
6. No, you do not have to post a novel, but you do have to post for each number.
7. Appropriate visual aid posts are welcomed.
YOU MUST MAKE YOUR DECISION TO PARTICIPATE BY JUNE 15.
I AM SO GRATEFUL THAT YOU ALL ARE CONSIDERING THIS CHALLENGE.
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