208. Today I am grateful for racial freedom and tolerance

I feel privileged to work with an organization that celebrated the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which is observed annually on 21 March. Although we still have a long way to go I am grateful that there is greater racial freedom and tolerance for people of all ethnicities, cultures and religions than in times past. I love living and working among a diverse group of people and that we can all learn something from each other.  

207. Today I am grateful for spring

Yay, It’s spring! Winter seems to be so long and although we had a better-than-normal winter I am still grateful to see spring come. There is still snow on the ground but I am looking forward to seeing it melt away for good and watching flowers grown and trees bloom. I love how spring symbolizes new life and growth, seems to me to be the perfect season to celebrate Easter.

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.