OBVIOUSLY the theme of this blog needs to be all about GRATITUDE. THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS TO BE GRATEFUL FOR!!! I AM GRATEFUL FOR...
- "the Spirit of Thanksgiving!". (such a great clip)
- BRETT!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! You're wonderful!! I hope you take lots of good pictures for your birthday. I told a friend of mine about you today. I am grateful that you are such a genuine friend.
- 4 weeks. Pretty soon we are switching around the schedules to morning P-days, 20 minute dinners and Christmas jubilation. Here is a glimpse of how Temple Square lights up with the special feelings of Christmas. There is JOY here. Here is a list of all the new events at Temple Square for 2011.
- Mom's pie kit! Well, if you didn't notice, we made pumpkin pie this week. Thank you Mother for the fixin's!!! It was a wonderful way to celebrate such a special season!
- Sunny. He's recovering from an addiction to meth. He's been sober about 6 months. Just found out that his girlfriend Karma is pregnant. He's pretty excited. For the first time in a long time, he is happy about the path he's on. We asked him why he chose to quit. He shared with us that he hasn't felt the Spirit, or any emotion for that matter, in a long time. About 6 months ago he felt the smallest little scratch of the Spirit. That was it. Just a super small feeling that he needed to make some changes. Since then--nothing. But if that's all he has is that little scratch, than that's enough. That taught me SO MUCH. I have so much respect for Sunny. Then, he asked Sister Mettra why she chose to serve a mission. She shared with him how she had left everything back home, even an opportunity to sing Opera in Austria. But, she chose to come here. Then he looked at her and said, "Isn't this a better journey than Austria?" Absolutely yes.
- Danish. Of course I love Denmark. I got to announce in Danish again! Happy happy!!
- http://www.lds.org/. My favorite clip of the week: Men's Hearts Shall Fail Them. I love what he says at the end. "I'm grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ that offers me that kind of strength in these tumultuous times" (Elder Russell M. Nelson)
- I am grateful for.... All of the following things
The restored gospel
My family...all of them
Quality friendships
Hygge
Bike riding
The beach
Willow Street!
California
Denmark (+ Finland of course)
Music
Adventures
Forgiveness
Mountains
Fresh pineapple drinks from Restaurante Loiteria
Listening
Temples
Repentance
Chocolate milkshakes
Art
People who like to do taxes
Respect
Grandparents. Mine and otherwise.
Hope
Old movies...+ new ones
Love
Authenticity
Vegans
google.com/maps
Africa....+ fufu + Joachim
Don Quixote
Danish royalty
Oprah Winfrey
Asian markets
Leaves
Pedicures
So much love for all of you!!!!! Love you!! Thanks for everything!! Enjoy Thanksgiving!!
