227. Today I am grateful for sunshine

I am grateful for the sunshine, the warmth it gives and the brightness it shines upon the Earth ... at least some part of it.  

226. Today I am grateful for Easter Sunday

I personally view Easter as the most sacred holiday we observe. Some say that Christmas is too commercialized but I view Easter as the most commercialized holiday, if it were not for Easter, we would not have Christmas. I do enjoy Easter egg hunts, egg decorating, cute little bunnies and of course chocolate; however, I personally like to keep this separate from my observance of Easter Sunday.

I am grateful for the resurrection, to know that the Savior lives and the promise he gives that each one of us will be resurrected as well.   

225. Today I am grateful for the atonement

In this Easter season I am grateful for the atonement. Because of the atonement I can be forgiven of my sins, I can receive peace in knowing that Christ carried my burdens and comfort in knowing that I can return to live in the presence of Him and our Father in Heaven.

224. Today I am grateful for the restoration of the Gospel

Today marks the 182^nd anniversary of the organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Also know by members as a restoration of the Church established by Jesus Christ when he lived upon the earth. The story of Joseph Smith’s vision and the restoration is a remarkable story. I know that God is a God of miracles and that through the restoration; God continues to speak through prophets as he did in days of old.

If you would like to know about this restoration I invite you to watch this video:  

223. Today I am grateful for Sleep

I don’t think I will ever be able to take the ability for a full night’s sleep for granted again.

222. Today I am grateful for life’s challenges

We all experience challenges in our lives and although they may not seem to be a blessing at the time, often we learn that it is how we deal with those challenges that affects the outcome and our experience. I find that the challenges I have endured have helped me to learn and grow and to become the person I am today. Through challenges I I find comfort in knowing that I can rely on God for strength and that I am not alone because Jesus Christ took those burdens and sorrows upon himself.

221. Today I am grateful for codeine

The cough syrups, antibiotics, neocitrin and Vicks don’t seem to be helping which has been affecting my sleep. Not being able to sleep has likely been a factor in me not feeling better. I have had a few people suggest trying codeine which I picked up from the pharmacy yesterday. I tried it for the first time yesterday and last night was the first time in awhile that I was able to sleep throughout the night. I have heard of people experiencing some pretty crazy side affects after taking codeine but I am grateful that the only affect it had on me is a full night’s sleep.