It's been a year since i did my gratitude posts, and with thanksgiving coming up, I thought I would do it again. I may not have time to do it daily, but i will try to at least get 2 a week. I encourage you all to try this again also. i enjoyed reading every ones Gratitude post last year!
Today I am so grateful for the love that surrounds the Orem 2nd ward! Everyone looks out for one another and is there to help when needed. My ward has had a hard year this year and there has been big things happening in our neighborhoods and all the members have really stepped up to the plate to help one another in a time of great sorrow. I'm amazed at how people just keep on going after what has happened to them. We have Great people in this ward and I'm so lucky to belong here. I'm so grateful for the love that has been shown to the Elegante's!
This is my Oldest sister Shelley, who i am so grateful for! Shelley is an amazing sister who, is always there when you need someone to talk to, and is always willing to help me with my computer problems! Shelley has done an amazing job raising her children, she has set a wonderful example for me as to what a mother is. I know that my sisters, mom and I are so grateful for Shelley, that she hosts our Scrapbook/movie weekends every time we have them. We always have so much fun at her house! Thank you Shelley for the wonderful sister that you are! Shelley and i have a lot in common, We have had the same spiked haircut for years! Isn't she just the cutest:) Love you Shelley!
Today i am grateful for the changing of the seasons. I love the feel of winter coming on and knowing i get to shovel snow, have a fire, sip hot coco, wrap up in a warm blanket and cuddle with the kids and my Johnny boy! There is nothing better for me then to wake up after a big snow storm and everything is covered in white fluffy snow. My favorite time of the year! This time also comes with great emotion as we head into Thanksgiving and Christmas.
I am so grateful for the work that goes on in the temple! Yesterday I was able to watch John baptize Jordan in behalf of his Father! The spirit was felt strongly and I know John Sr. was there waiting. Kathy and I cried happy tears as Jordan went under the water. We are all looking forward to finishing his work in the next few weeks. We also had Johns dad's brother baptized and some other family names. Madison was able to come with us and do a few names also.. What a wonderful day we all had!
