Gratitude Sunday

"Gratitude Sunday is a time to slow down and remember those thankful moments that graced our week."

I have much to be grateful for this week:

1.  That my car is up and running.  While dropping off
an old computer to be recycled Monday, went to get
back in my car and it wouldn't start.  Thankfully, two
businesses away was Big O Tire.  Walked over and
they sent someone to check my battery.  That wasn't it.
The mechanics pushed my car to the shop, did a
diagnostic test and found my starter was shot.  I felt
very blessed that it was something they could replace
and actually had a bay open and could take it right
in.  It was done in 1 1/2 hours and I didn't have to
have it towed or wait a couple of days for repairs to be
done.

2.  That my part in our Relief Society Meeting, "Cure for
Cabin Fever", fun, friendship and favorite things" was
successful.  I was in charge of the "Minute-to-Win It"
games.

Stack Attack

(Ladies had to stack 36 cups in pyramid shape and then
restack cups in original stack.

Heart Stack

Stacking conversation hearts with one hand.

 

Cupid's Arrow

Blowing q-tip through straw trying to get as many
"arrows" as possible in the heart-shaped bowl.

They really had fun, laughed a lot, and were great
sports....just what we were hoping for.  Special
treasures and talents were also shared as well as
favorite treats.  All in all it was a delightful
evening.

3.  That I was able to go to lunch with my friend,
Heidi, to celebrate her birthday on Wednesday.

4.  That my son, daughter and their families were
able to get away for the weekend with friends who
have a cabin at Bear Lake.  Everyone needs a
break from the inversion and cold weather.  Hope
they're having a fun time.

5.  I'm grateful for the special Stake Conference   we
had today.  What a privilege it was to have two
apostles    speak to us:  Elder Richard G. Scott and
M. Russell Ballard.   Elder Scott encouraged us to
wake up each day with a smile and find joy in the day
among other teachings.  Elder Ballard reminded us
to be the best we can be and to continue giving
service.  He also encouraged us, as grandparents,
to be "memory makers" with our grandchildren and
told us stories of his grandfather and him as a
grandfather now.  It was an absolutely wonderful
and inspiring meeting.

6.  Grateful again for my new oven and that I was
able to do some baking and freezing of my favorite
recipes during the week. 

7.  Talks on the telephone with my sister.  I miss that
we don't get together often, but am grateful we
can have long chats on the phone.  I only have her,
no other siblings, so staying close is very important
to the two of us.