220. Today I am grateful for honest people

I was recently rear-ended buy another car while stopped at a red light. It was my first time being involved in an accident although it was very minor but the guy who hit was very nice and gave me all the info I needed. Dealing with my insurance company and collision repair services went really smooth because of the guy’s honesty.

I strive to be honest in all my dealings and also desire to have others be honest with me and in my experience most of the people I have dealt with in a variety of situations have been honest. One example is when I worked for an optical store; I had several people come in to let me know that their transaction did not go through and wanted to pay for their glasses.

219. Today I am grateful for a World-Wide Church

This weekend we had our Annual General Conference which is held close to the anniversary of the restoration of the church which is on April 6. The Annual conference is similar to the Semi-Annual General Conference held in October.

The church began in 1830 with a handful of people in New York and today has a membership of more than 14 million people spread across the globe. The gospel truly is for everyone no matter their race, culture, language spoken, etc.

I love the prophesy given by Isaiah in the Old Testament, Isaiah 2:2 - 3: “And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

The Mountain of the Lords house is the temples which continue to built throughout the World for all nations to come to and “learn of His ways and walk in His paths”.  

You can read, listen to, or watch the talks that were addressed to the whole world.  

218. Today I am grateful that there is much good in this world

I feel like there is often great emphasis put on things the bad things happening in the world. However, there is a lot of good in this world as this blog continues to show me. Today also marks the first day of our annual general conference and listening to our church leaders speak also gives me much hope for the future and a positive outlook on life.

217. Today I am grateful for a massage

Back to the complaining blog ... hahaha ... I have been lots of pain from coughing, particularly my back, sides and chest. I am grateful though for a massage that I had today to ease some knots in my back and a benefits plan that covers massages. As well as a friend who gave me a great referral for  a massage therapist.   

216. Today I am grateful to be able to provide for myself

I am grateful that I have a job that allows me to take care of needs, work on paying off my student loan and to grow my savings account. I am also grateful that I live within my means and spend money wisely.

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.