148. Today I am grateful for my 'baby blanket'

I have a  little quilt that I have had since I was a newborn baby. It is soft and pink and I sleep with it almost every night. It has been on many road trips and camping trips with me. In the summer time when it is warm sometimes it is the only blanket I sleep with and when it is winter and cold I love to wrap myself up in it.

147. Today I am grateful for the 1911 Census

The 1911 British Census is now available to search! I paid for some credits today with www.findyourpast.co.uk to see what I could find. My grandpa Harry is included in this census as a 5 year old boy living with his family in Fulham, England. I have also been successful in finding new bits of information. I am grateful for the technology that has allowed family history work to become so much more efficient than in times past. I am excited to see what I can find in the next few days.

146. Today I am grateful for a block heater

I can tell that it has been a cold week with my updates. As well that I am learning a lot about winter driving. My Dad lived in Edmonton for about a year back in his early 20s, which he often says was the worst year of his life. Hahaha. He said that one of the first things he noticed were that cars had plugs and place in parking lots to plug them in. He had no idea what they were for until winter came. He makes sure to tell me that story often. My car was originally bought in Edmonton by its first owner so it already has a block heater installed, which I am grateful for. Being that I know very little about car maintenance, anything that will keep my car running more efficiently is great.

145. Today I am grateful for Institute

Today was the first day of institute for the winter semester and a great time to reflect on how much I love the institute program. As a student I loved going to daytime institute classes in between my university courses. I found it to be a great way to balance secular learning with spiritual learning. Now that I work during the day I have enrolled in an evening course. I also love that I have an evening to look forward to each week to focus on gospel learning in a classroom setting. Sure, Sunday school gives that opportunity as well but I love having that mid week focus as well. Institute also provides an opportunity for socializing and getting to know people from other wards. One of the things I love about living in Edmonton in that the church has an Institute of Religion building.    

144. Today I am grateful that every car drives slow on Icy Roads

I have noticed that generally it seems that when the roads are really icy everyone drives really slowly, which I really appreciate.

143. Today I am grateful for the garage

On cold and snowy days like today, I am grateful that I am able to park my car in the garage. I am also grateful for my roommate who suggested that I have the garage to park in during the winter as I drive to work every day. It’s nice to be around considerate people.

142. Today I am grateful for Missionaries

I am grateful for missionaries and missionary work. In particular the ones who were influential in helping my family convert to the gospel of Jesus Christ. I am grateful for the missionaries who serve in my ward (now and in the past) and for the influence of friends and family members who have served missions. I am also grateful for all those who share the gospel with others, as well as the opportunities I have to share the gospel.