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Sunday, January 30



"We can lift ourselves, and others as well, when we refuse to remain in the realm of negative thought and cultivate within our hearts an attitude of gratitude. If ingratitude be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues." thomas s. monson

i am so grateful. i am so blessed. there are some things that i am indescribably grateful for. words could never explain. here are just a few.

today i went to the temple. all i can say, is that there is no place i would rather be. i'm grateful for the temple.

i'm grateful for this. my heart. my heart is a dear friend of mine. it's through this heart, that my Father in heaven created, that i'm able to feel. it's this heart that the holy ghost touches, so that i can feel of God's love and know of His power. i love feeling the spirit. it's through this heart that i'm able to do that. my heart. i'm grateful for my heart.

i'm a student at byuidaho. i am learning new things every day. i'm gaining experience. i have the opportunity to feed my brain, open my mind and gain knowledge. i'm a student at byuidaho. i'm able to feel the spirit on my university campus. i'm grateful for the opportunity to learn in a spiritual environment.

words could never describe how grateful i am for my Savior. He saves me everyday. i love Him. i could never be anything without Him. i'm grateful for my Savior's love and grace.

i love God's creation. everything. everything about this natural earth is beautiful. i'm grateful for the beauty of the earth and the brightness it brings into my life.

i'll never be able to say how much i love these two people and how grateful i am for them. they are selfless. they are caring. they are loving. they are hard working. they are tenderhearted. they are forgiving. they are faithful. they are what i hope to be someday. i love and am grateful for the love of my parents, and the love they have for each other.

i love the beauty of innocence. i'm reminded of childhood innocence and purity when i'm surrounded by my niece and nephews. they are so perfect. if only i could be like them. i love their bright eyes and their optimism. i'm grateful for the example of children.

i love trying and experiencing new things. i'm so glad that i am able to make choices for myself and have personal experiences. i'm grateful for adventure.

friends are precious. true and close friends are rare. i've been able to make friends that will always have a special place in my heart. i'm grateful for friendship.


i've been lucky enough to grow up with 5 siblings. we are all friends and we are a close family. i love my siblings so much. i'm grateful for sisterly and brotherly affection.

6 love notes:

Rachelle said...

I love old pictures, because I never remember looking that little and nerdy, but its nice to see that everyone else did too.

Vicki said...

A sweet, beautiful post, just like you. Your happiness brings me happiness. Your gratitude make me grateful too. I love you...

Lexie & Sharrid said...

I love this post, because I am so grateful too. I think the way mom and dad raised us, we're a really thankful and grateful bunch of kids. My gratitude is overflowing, and it looks like yours is too. Mom and dad are both so positive and so we are too, and positivity and gratitude go hand in glove.

Connie said...

Thanks for this post. You are amazing and I'm glad you having an amazing experience up there. I think about you all the time! I'm so lucky to have you for a sister.

Paul and Hazel said...

Beautiful testimony. Many relate to the expressions of the Spirit.
Love you---

Emily said...

Hey you...cute girl!

Here is the link to the prints that you asked about.

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Hope you are well in every way!!

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