206. Today I am grateful for my little princess, Sariah

My oldest niece turned 6 years old today! She is the sweetest little girl and definitely lives up to her name which means Princess of the Lord. She loves wearing dresses and princess crowns, playing with ponies and drawing pictures. The kind of little girl I want. I love hearing her call me auntie and the hugs she gives when I visit. I am so grateful to have this little girl in my life, I only wish I could live closer to her.  

205. Today I am grateful for Journals

I am not the best at writing in my journal and I was reminded of that during the Relief Society lesson today; although, this blog is somewhat of a journal. I am grateful for the journal entries I have written, the lessons I have learned and that my journals can be passed on to future generations. I hope they can find strength and enjoyment through reading them and also know I am. My grandma has given me two of her journals which I feel blessed to have. One of her journals also includes on entry from when I was born!

204. Today I am grateful for Relief Society

The Relief Society is the women’s organization for The LDS church which celebrates its 170^th anniversary today – it is actually one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations in the world and I am grateful to be a part of it!  The Relief Society (RS) motto is “Charity Never Faileth” and there is an expectation of members to serve others both inside and outside of the church. Along with giving service, women in the relief society also strive to increase in personal righteousness and faith and to strengthen home and families.

203. Today I am grateful for a brain

Today I am grateful to have a brain to enable me to learn, think, feel and store memories. I would not be able to function without it.  

202. Today I am grateful for setting aside quiet times

I am grateful for the quiet moments I can set aside for myself during the day or the end of the day. It is during these times that I like to study my scriptures and ponder and reflect on the things that are of most importance.

201. Today I am grateful to have a warm home

Along with having a home to live in to provide shelter for me, I am also grateful that it is warm. I am grateful for a heating system that keeps my house warm and for those who are trained to properly build and insulate homes.

200. Today I am grateful for pens and pencils

I either have at least 5 pens in my purse or none. This has made me realize how essential they are. I am also grateful for the advancement of writing utensils which has enabled us to preserve records, stories, information, etc and to increase literacy.