316. Today I am grateful for Zumba classes

Today was my first time going to a Zumba class and although I felt really uncoordinated, I felt good after and had fun. I am also grateful for new challenges and trying something new.

315. Today I am grateful for what I have

314. Today I am grateful for the neighbourhood I live in

I love the neighbourhood I live in! It`s mainly families that live here and the people I have come across are very friendly and welcoming. People generally keep their homes looking nice with pretty gardens. It`s also by the river valley which makes it an attractive area to live. From my home I see tree lined streets and a picturesque view of downtown up the hill.  

313. Today I am grateful for summer

As I have mentioned I love the turning of the seasons and enjoy each season for different reasons but summer is definitely my favourite season. I love the warmth, long days and going outside without having to put a jacket on. I enjoy wearing flip flops and Capri’s or shorts, lightweight clothing and summery colours. My skin is not as pale and I can enjoy many outdoor activities. I love summer so much ... I just wish it was a bit longer.

312. Today I am grateful for Prayer with Fasting

On the first Sunday of the month, members of the LDS church are encouraged to fast for the first two meals of the day. A fast is done for a specific purpose whether it is personal or involves others (such as the whole family or ward) and is accompanied with prayer for that purpose to be fulfilled. My fast this past Sunday was a neat experience for me and without getting too personal I did receive an answer in a unique way through a dream. When I woke up I thought to myself, `what a weird dream`` but then almost immediately the explanation came to me. As we learn from Joseph of Egypt and other Biblical experiences, God does use dreams to guide us, warn us and to reveal his purposes.  

311. Today I am grateful for a day at the lake with friends

I am grateful to have been able to spend a day off at the lake with a friend and her family. Not having my family here, it`s nice to be included in other peoples family activities. The weather threatened to storm but ended up clearing up. I had cute babies to play with and friends to catch up with. It was an enjoyable day for sure.

310. Today I am grateful to live in Canada

As we celebrate Canada’s 145^th Birthday I want to share my gratitude for living in such a wonderful country. I love being Canadian, as I shared in this post. I love how diverse and beautiful each province is. I love the image it has; Canadians are welcome in every country. J I love that it is a bilingual country although the extent of my French is understanding what food labels say when turned to the French side (although the pictures often help too).  We have attractive looking money and compared to many other countries, our economy is looking pretty stable. I love our flag, our anthem and our pride ... Yet humility. I love Canada!