215. Today I am grateful for my legs

I am grateful that I can walk and run because of my legs. I know that not everyone has this privilege and should not be taken for granted as it can change in a blink of eye. A friend of mine was in an accident a year or so ago which has left her paralyzed from the waist down. I have gained so much respect for her in the way she has handled her situation, although I am sure it is not easy. She is such an awesome person that it has made me want to be better friends with her.

214. Today I am grateful for my hands and fingers

I use my hands and fingers many times everyday ... Like right now as I type this entry. I am grateful for all the things that this part of my body allows me to do.   

213. Today I am grateful for opportunities to serve and be served

For FHE today we played a “service exchange” game which is played similar to a White Elephant” gift exchange. Everyone writes down a service they can perform which are all placed in a bowl and then everyone gets a number. Number one picks a service and reads it out, number two can choose to take number ones service or choose another one, etc. It was pretty fun and It seemed that others did as well. The service ideas were pretty simple (for example, cooking dinner, making cookies, etc.), but many times little things can make a huge difference, even if it’s just showing that you care.  It also helped me to reflect on my experiences with service, in being the one to serve and in being served.

212. Today I am grateful for priesthood blessings

I don’t want to turn my gratitude blog into a complaining blog but I have never felt sick for this long before. I feel like I have tried everything ... 3 types of cough syrup, antibiotics, Vicks, hot lemon water. It came to my mind that I should ask for a priesthood blessing so I talked to my Bishop today. Although, I don’t feel any different, I am grateful for the Priesthood authority, for a Bishop who cares about me and a Heavenly Father who is mindful of me and how I am feeling.  

211. Today I am grateful for my lungs

I am trying to remember what it was like when I could breathe properly and without coughing ... hopefully I will feel that way again ... soon. I may not feel grateful for my lungs right now but they are working to fight this bronchitis or whatever it is.

210. Today I am grateful for Sick days ... and supervisor who told me to take it

I started coughing about 2 weeks ago and on Wednesday a Dr. told me that I have bronchitis but that I am most likely not contagious. No one else around me has gotten sick so I took that as a sign that it’s ok to keep working. However, I feel worse and worse and more drained each day. I took the day off work today and I am grateful that I have a job where I can take sick days and a supervisor who encouraged me to take it. Sometimes I need someone to encourage me to slow down and rest when I need it. I hope the weekend will help me

209. Today I am grateful for clocks

I feel like my life is very dependent on times and following a schedule, as I am sure many people do. For that, I am grateful for clocks to help me know what time it is.