308. Today I am grateful for quiet walks in the park

I have been taking walks in the park close to my home often and it’s nice to be out in nature and have that time to reflect while getting some exercise too.  

307. Today I am grateful for my sister to talk to

I have called my sister everyday for a week now and even though she has a family with four young children she has taken the time to just be there for me to have someone to talk to.

306. Today I am grateful for people who care about me

I have been feeling pretty lonely; it’s hard dealing with grief on your own. Right now I feel like the only people who sincerely care about how I am feeling are people at work, my family (particularly my twin sister), and one friend. When I put it like that yes, I see that people care, I guess I was just hoping for more support from my friends. I am grateful for the support from my coworkers especially when I don’t feel very productive at work right now but I would rather be there than sitting at home alone.

305. Today I am grateful for cousins sharing memories

I started a thread on facebook with all of my Couper cousins and invited each of them to share their favourite memory of our grandma. It has been awhile since I have laughed that hard. So many funny memories, my Grandma provided lots of entertainment for lots of people. I don’t get to see our talk to my cousins often so it was nice for us all to gather electronically and share memories together. I have also been chatting with a cousin in New Zealand who is also on her own and she has been a good support to me as well.  

304. Today I am grateful for this memory

 

 

303. Today I am grateful for an opportunity to teach Relief Society today

I really enjoy teaching and while I did teach the Family History Sunday School class as part of my calling as Family History Consultant, I have never had a formal teaching calling. I have had the opportunity to substitute both Sunday School and Relief Society which I have enjoyed. Today in RS I taught a lesson based on Elder Neil L. Anderson’s Conference address titled, “What Thinks Christ of Me?” I love this talk and hope that the sisters in the class were able to take away something from the lesson. Our discussion included sharing examples of Christ-like people, being that my Grandma was one of the most Christ-like people I have know I talked about her example and got a bit emotional. I really don’t like crying in public but emotions are real and people know that.

302. Today I am grateful for my Dad

Although Thursday was a sad day, it was also a day to remember my Dad. It was his birthday yesterday and I did take the time to call him and wish him a happy birthday ... even if no one was feeling really happy.

I am grateful for all that my dad has done for me and I know that if I need something he will help me. One thing I learned from my Dad is to have a good work ethic; my Dad has always been a hard worker in his career, at home and in his church callings. My favourite memories with my dad were the times he took us out to do things like swimming and roller-skating. Although a businessman, my Dad is also a handyman ... fixing things, building things and putting things together. There are many times while living away from home where I have thought ... I wish my Dad were here, he could fix that.