194. Today I am grateful to have a Cell phone

I got a new cell phone yesterday; an android which I think is pretty cool after having a flip phone for several years. I am grateful to have access to this communication device, in particular to keep in touch with family members. It also helps me to feel safer and a means to contacting someone quickly if I need to.

193. Today I am grateful to have found a new roommate (who is awesome)

After about two months of looking for a new roommate we have someone set to move in for April. I have known her for a couple of years now and she’s super nice so I am excited that she will be moving in.

192. An opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a “Holy Woman”

During the recent RS conference I attended, Sis. Nelson encouraged us to be “Holy Women” and find specific ways and situations we can strive to be holy women by asking ourselves, “What would a holy woman do?” My favourite example she gave was of a mother who made a commitment to read her scriptures everyday but one day when she had sat down to read her scriptures, her young child came wanting her assistance with something. She asked herself, “What would a holy woman do?” At that moment she knew her child needed her and she could return to her scripture reading later that day.

Today, I had an experience where someone called me Sara multiple times although I corrected her (it’s Sara-Jayne); I could feel myself feeling pretty annoyed. I took a step away from the group I was with and actually asked myself, “What would a holy woman do?” I determined that I shouldn’t take it too personally as most people with hyphenated names do go by just the first part of their name. I am going to try not correcting people repeatedly (just smile and nod) and perhaps they will realize on their own that I prefer to be called Sara-Jayne. J  

191. Today I am grateful for the Holy Ghost

For members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Holy Ghost is recognized as the third member of the Godhead, a separate being from God (who we often refer to as Heavenly Father) and Jesus Christ. I am grateful for the role of the Holy Ghost in my life in communicating with Heavenly Father, making decisions and feeling comfort in times of need.

190. Today I am grateful for the stake RS Conference

Today our stake had a Relief Society (RS) conference with Sis. Wendy Watson Nelson as our guest speaker. She is an amazing speaker and someone I really look up to for the work she has done in her field of marriage and family therapy. The whole conference was wonderful and included a variety of service projects to work on. I had a lot of fun making greeting cards that were being given to a women’s shelter for them to write in and send to family and friends.   

189. Today I am grateful for warm showers

I am grateful that I have the means to have a warm shower every day. It truly is a luxury when you think of those in third world countries who have limited access to clean water.  

188. Today I am grateful for professional development

I am grateful for a job that allows me to continue learning, enhancing and gaining skills.