ten/ten/ten

Today in sacrament, one of the sisters in my ward (one of my favorites!), reminded us that today was 10/10/10. She suggested we think about ten things we are grateful for. I think I will follow her counsel.

1- My Testimony!

Believing in the gospel of Jesus Christ, knowing that my Heavenly Father loves me and hears and answers my prayers, feeling love and strength and forgiveness through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, knowing we have a living prophet on the earth today, this anchors my soul. It gives me hope!

"Hope is directly connected to faith in Jesus Christ. Hope is the abiding trust that the Lord will fulfill His promises to us. It is manifest in confidence and optimism, and enthusiasm and patient perseverance. It is believing and expecting that our prayers will be answered. The word hope is sometimes misunderstood in the world. In our everyday language the word often has a hint of uncertainty. In the language of the gospel, the word hope is sure, unwavering and active. Hope is the anchor of our souls. Hope is trust in God's promises. It is confidence that if we act now we will receive the desired blessings in the future. With hope comes joy and happiness." President Uchtdorf

2- My Family!

Many, many people make up my family and each one is precious to me. We are there for each other no matter what, and I know that! These people make me love and feel loved. I laugh and cry with them. I rejoice that I am eternally connected to them. They bring much joy and happiness to my life. (I was just eating the crust of a loaf of home made whole wheat bread. It reminded me of my Dad. He always ate the crust! I miss him. I love him. I am grateful he will be a part of me forever!)

3- My Friends!

I love my friends! I have felt so much love from my friends these past couple of months. I am so blessed to have the best friends in the whole world. They make me want to be a better person (friend), because they have shown me what it means to be some one's friend. I love to laugh with my friends. I love that they don't judge me, but rather pray for me. I am so blessed!

4- Sunshine!

There is something about the sun rising in the morning that refreshes my spirit and makes every feeling that the dark night brought on, go away! The warmth of the sun on my face gives life to my soul and vigor to my step!

5- Flowers!

I am grateful for flowers. Any kind! They all make me feel happy! They look beautiful and cheerful and lovely! I love flowers!

6- Mail! (e or snail)

I have been blessed with the funnest mail lately. And the thing I am most surprised about is that it keeps coming. It's like everyone planned when they will send something and it is being spread over the course of my illness and treatments. Mail is very uplifting! It always brings a smile to my face!

7- Advil!

I have pretty much decided advil cures everything. You name it, it will make it feel better! I am definitely grateful for advil. (I promise I am being careful not to take too much :)

8- My Beanie!

My black ski beanie has become my favorite style accessory of late. It makes me feel warm and covered and comfortable.

9- A Turkey Sandwich For Lunch!

This has become some sort of comfort food for me. It feels like a healthy mid day meal that treats me just right!

10- The Perfect Sugar Cookie!

It is final. The perfect sugar cookie is my most favorite cookie on the planet. I love them!