Darrin's gratitudes #22-#50

#22 - took the Buick in for oil change and while driving to dentist later, the AC didn't work. Took it back and couldn't find out problem. AC started working again later that evening when I went to store. I am grateful that it is working now and didn't delay our trip.

I am:

#23 - grateful for the feeling of clean teeth (even tho I was is discomfort for a while after)

#24 - grateful that Brenley pass her exam today.

#25 - grateful Brenley is driving to Cali so I can catch up on posts

# 26 - grateful for summer breaks

#27 - grateful that I have a job I enjoy (most of the time)

#28 - grateful for a new challenges and opportunities coming up this school year

#29 - grateful that I have an iPad that I can work on

#30 - grateful for trials that help me grow and teach me

#31 - grateful that I came across this in a book I am reading, " it is physically impossible to be stressed and thankful at the same moment...being grateful floods the body and brain with positive endorphins and emotions and combined with walking is a powerful energy booster."

#32 - grateful that Emily is happy today and traveling peacefully

#33 - grateful for quiet moments with my wife

#34 - grateful for every kiss that I get from my wife 

#35 - grateful for the smiles on my daughters's faces

#36 - grateful for the righteousness of my wife and the spirit she carries

#37 - grateful for the sparkle in Debra's green eyes

#38 - grateful for the Book of Mormon and the fullness of the gospel contained in it

#39 - grateful for the Priesthood that I am privileged to hold

#40 - grateful for Christ's Atonement and repentance

#41 - grateful for the night Debra went with me to KOHLS and we bought me pants, shirts, and ties for this coming school year. She dressed me up classy

#42 -  grateful I am sitting in the backseat, plugged into my iPad with my BOSE headphones, listening to MY MUSIC

#43 - grateful I was able to play softball with Tyler and Heather when I was out there a few weeks ago. I really enjoyed it

#44 - grateful for the pool in our backyard and swimming with family

#45 - grateful I took Emily to see Monsters' University 

#46 - grateful that we got Sparkletts water home delivery. Now we have cold, crisp, clean, fresh water to drink and won't run out of cold bottles

#47 - grateful that Blayze's seizures are under control and subsided 

#48 - grateful for the blessing of safety I had when I was a wildfire firefighter

#49 - grateful for the men and women and their families that give theirselves in service to protect our freedoms

#50 - grateful that I am halfway to my first bead