365. Today I am grateful for this project

Being that it was a leap year this year, I end this project two days before my birthday. I am also grateful for an extra day for this year and an extra day of being 29. I am grateful that I was able to complete this project. There were many wonderful things that happened in the past year but also some trials to deal with. I was able to go to Scotland in September to celebrate my Grandma’s 90^th birthday with her and attend my cousins wedding, I moved to a new place, I went home to BC three times and Utah twice, I was in Utah when my nephew was born and got to meet him when he was just a few hours old, and I have now been working at a job I enjoy for just over a year with people that I love.  I was also sick for longer than I have ever been which was frustrating because I didn’t know why and my Grandma passed away which brought feelings of grief, regret and loneliness. It’s ok to feel sad; it’s part of the grieving process and important to acknowledge those feelings. As I have relied on Heavenly father through prayer I have been able to find peace and strength.

I have also found strength in writing in this blog and recognizing the blessings I have in the midst of trials. Although, I will admit there were times I got behind and thought that maybe it would be easier to give up. I am glad I didn’t. I feel like I am a positive and optimistic person by nature, it’s just been a bit more difficult lately. I still need to take the time to remind myself of the many wonderful things and people in my life and take time to acknowledge them. I also like to accomplish the things I set out to do so I am glad that I was able to write 365 entries ... and I bet I could write 365 more.   

364. Today I am grateful for “Thank You’s”

I love the story in the book of Luke where Jesus healed ten lepers and only one returned to thank him. Sometimes it seems that it is only about one in ten people who will say thank you. I can buy wedding gifts for ten people and probably expect one person to send a thank you card. I can give ten people a ride somewhere and probably expect one person to say thank you. I would hope it would be more though. I hope that I am always quick to thank those who help me in any way. I am grateful for the word “thank you” and for those who show their appreciation and for the opportunity I have to show my appreciation.   

363. Today I am grateful for Goals

I am a goal-oriented person and love accomplishing goals I have set. I am grateful for the goals that I have accomplished the ones I am working on and the ones I hope will be fulfilled.

362. Today I am grateful for lotion

I am grateful for foot, hand and body lotion to help keep my skin moisturized. It really helps to get through the Alberta dryness.

361. Today I am grateful for grocery stores

I am grateful for grocery stores so I can get my groceries and household supplies in one convenient location.

360. Today I am grateful that I don’t have any grey hairs

I know a lot of girls who are my age have grey hairs and I am grateful that I don’t. I don’t want to dye my hair until it starts turning grey. I like my hair colour so I am glad that I can keep it.

359. Today I am grateful for church buildings

Throughout the past year I have written posts on various gospel topics but I was sitting in church today I was thinking about how blessed we are to have buildings to worship in. I am also grateful that other religions have buildings to worship freely.