On Sunday I got to spend a lovely day with Chad, Adam, Dale, Crystal, their super cute kids, Neal, Carol, Grandma Martin, and Chad's aunt, uncle, and cousins. It was a great time. We all went to church together and then hung out at Chad's aunt and uncle's house and had a delicious Mother's Day meal. Happy Late Mother's Day to all you wonderful mothers out there! You are the best thing this world has.I really liked Dale and Crystal's ward, because they didn't have any women speak in sacrament meeting on Mother's Day. Last year Jessi had to speak on Mother's Day and this year Carrie spoke on Mother's Day, and I just don't think that's right to make women work on the one day they should have off!
But anyhow, their bishop spoke and I wanted to share with you something he said. He said that we need to work on having positive mental attitudes and replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts. He said that when you feel the temptation to mentally complain or feel sorry for yourself, you need to make yourself think of at least three things good about your day or life. Isn't that a great idea? I really need to do that! And then in Relieif Society a sister shared an idea to keep a grateful journal and every night add to it a few things for which you are grateful. I like that idea, too! Would you mind if I used my blog as my grateful-for journal?
Here are a few of the things I am grateful for:
The canned nuts I bought at the grocery store the last time I was there! I love canned nuts, they are so yummy!
The fact that I look forward to going to each of my classes this term--I really enjoy what I'm learning and the assignments I get to complete, and I like the teaching styles of my teachers. I love being a student and will really miss it after I graduate!!
The opportunity I have to move my body--to dance, run, play tennis, drive, hike, clean. I think it would be very hard to be paralyzed.
What are a few of the things you are grateful for?
5 comments:
The PMA advice is good - I need to do that and I will! Today I am thankful for my wonderful husband, that he loves me and I love him!
I'm grateful for a car that allows me to get where I need to go with ease and in comfort!!!
What awesome advice Abbi..I think we all get caught up in negative thoughts at times and that's what brings us down. Most of us don't like being around negative people too so if well all could learn from his lesson that would be great.
I am thankful that Mike can drive to church with me. He doesn't have a calling that takes him away on Sundays. Isn't that nice!
I'm greatful I get to stay home with my kids! And to be surrounded both near and far by friends and family who are so Great!
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