33. Today I am grateful for frozen strawberries

People, who know me, know that I love strawberries. They are my most favourite food. When they were cheap and in season I often bought 2lb cartons of strawberries. I ate some and froze some. I am grateful that I did freeze them because now I can go into my freezer anytime and pull out some strawberries to thaw. Well, we will see how long they last for. Today I made a spinach salad with strawberries ... uuummmm ... delicious!

32. Today I am grateful for my job

At the beginning of August I started a new job working for a Head Start program in family support and I love it. I feel so blessed that I was able to get a job in my field so soon after graduating. Although, I am starting to see how much work is involved and how busy it is, I am glad to have the opportunity to work with families and gain the experience I want to add to my education. I am grateful for those who offered me the opportunity to work for them. I am sure that I am not alone in having wanted someone to just give me a chance. I am grateful that I have been given that chance.    

31. Today I am grateful for potlucks

There are several reasons I am grateful for potlucks. One being that I only have to make one dish and have many others to sample; I always enjoy a good variety of food at potlucks. Another is visiting with people and meeting new people. I am blessed to have had a potluck to attend yesterday and today. Yesterday I went to a potluck at the home of my new bishop on the first Sunday in my new ward. The main course was tacos, which is always a good choice and I did get to meet some new people. I will miss my old ward but I think I will enjoy my new ward.  Sometimes we need to be forced to make changes. I also attended a potluck today at work with a lot of delicious food. There were also people that work out of other offices so I did get to meet a couple of new people as well.  

30.Today I am grateful for the beautiful colours of fall

Summer is my favourite season but I do love the transitions between the seasons. For example the leaves changing colour just prior to fall. I love how beautiful the city looks decorated in all the vibrant colours. I live in the River Valley in Edmonton and feel especially grateful to be surrounded by trees with leaves in beautiful reds, oranges, golden yellows and greens.

29. Today I am grateful for Pres. Uctdorf’s 5 forget-me-nots

Today I enjoyed the General Relief Society broadcast which occurs every year on the last Saturday of September. Relief Society is the women’s organization of the church and it is wonderful to listen to our leaders speak specifically to the women of the church. One of the speakers was President Dieter F. Uctdorf who started speaking about forget-me-not flowers. He then spoke about 5 things that we should not forget – “forget-me-not’s”. Sometimes we need reminders of what are the most essential things to focus on in our daily life so I am grateful today for that reminder.

The 5 Forget-Me-Not’s:

1. To be patient with yourself
2. The difference between a good sacrifice and a foolish sacrifice
3. To be happy now
4. The “why” of the gospel
5. That the Lord loves you

Read the talk here

 

28. Today I am grateful to have some summer weather left

Today is the first day of autumn but it felt like summer which was wonderful! Before I left for Scotland it was really hot in Edmonton and then I spent two weeks with rain and cooler weather. Now, don’t get me wrong I would choose to be in Scotland with rain over hot weather in Edmonton. Yet, it is nice to enjoy some more summer like weather before winter comes.  

27. Today I am grateful for The Book of Mormon

In the last few days I have been thinking about what institute class to sign up for. Institute started last week so I decided that I would go to a Thursday evening class so then I would only miss one week. However, after getting home from work I was contemplating whether I should go to institute that evening or just relax and go to sleep early and then start institute next week. I decided that I should go to the “Pearl of Great Price” class that evening and I am glad I did.

At the beginning of the class our institute teacher mentioned that today was a significant day because 184 years ago on this day Joseph Smith obtained the golden plates. Joseph Smith translated the golden plates which became known as the Book of Mormon. I love the Book of Mormon, not only is it the cornerstone of my religion but through reading this book I have personally come to know that Jesus is my Saviour and the Saviour of the world. The Book of Mormon contains a record of the people on the North American continent which includes prophets who prophesied of the birth of Christ and talked of his mission on the earth. It also gives an account of Christ’s ministry among the people of the North American continent after his resurrection. Before his death, Christ taught that he would visit his other sheep: “And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: Them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold and one shepherd (John 10:16).”

There is so much I could write about the Book of Mormon. I have read it, I have prayed about it, I have come to love it more than any other book and I know that it is true. Latter-day Saints read the Book of Mormon along with Bible. The Bible testifies of Christ as does the Book of Mormon which is why it is known as “Another Testament of Jesus Christ”.

Many people consider Joseph Smith’s experience to be impossible but I know that with God, all things are possible. Through his prophets in biblical times many things were accomplished that many today would consider impossible but they were accomplished. God has not forgotten us and miracles will happen today just as they have for thousands of years. If you would like to know for yourself if the Book of Mormon is true I would invite you to read it and pray about it and you will receive an answer.