Gratitude

Dr. Richard D. Grant said something profound: "The opposite of
depression isn't 'Yippee!' The opposite of depression is gratitude."

This quote really made me stop and think about what I was grateful for.
I think this is a good month and a good week to reflect on our
blessings. So in a very random order here are some things that I am
thankful for. What are you thankful for?

My health, my husband, my children, giggles, sunlight sparkling on the
snow, weekends, the gospel, our Savior, Jesus Christ, America, a vehicle
to drive, legs to walk, air to breathe, a good job, the ability to help
someone else, family, friends, hugs, a baby in the bathtub, a doggy
smile, sunshine rays, starlight, that my brother is coming home from
Iraq for Thanksgiving, cookies and brownies, movies, the internet,
imaginary friends or blogs who have touched my heart, nieces and
nephews, letters, Netflix, back rubs, smiles, lunch with friends,
raindrops, the color purple, my wonderful grandmother, empathy, stories
from grandpa, the grandparents of my children who think they are as
wonderful as I think they are, giggling sunbeams, words of wisdom from a
four year old, doctors who answer questions, the internet... the list
could go on.

We downloaded pictures last night of things that we were thankful for as
a family. Jaydee came up with a few that surprised me "the moon" and
"cheese". She enjoyed picking out the pictures. This was her picture
of the moon: http://zuserver2.star.ucl.ac.uk/~idh/apod/ap020316.html

May we all see our blessings through the eyes of a child.