A good day

I have decided that the best way to live a happier and more fulfilled life is to practise being thankful for all the things that I am blessed with. I admit, I am a half full cup kind of girl, but I am at that point where I need to try a bit harder. They say the cup is refillable, and that is more important than whether it is half full or half empty. My attitude needs to improve and I am the only one who can do that. So here we go. What am I thankful for today?

I woke early to go to work. Not always my favorite thing to do on a Saturday, but it was double time and a short shift. I woke up next to my husband who loves me. I have been working graveyards lately, and you notice how differently you sleep in an empty bed. I am thankful he was there when I woke, and for his sleepy smile when he wished me a good day.

I am thankful for the opportunity I had to go on a temple date with my husband. We have really struggled getting to the temple lately. Between the kids, work, and all the other things that get in the way, we have struggled. We went to Provo today and did sealings, and the spirit was so strong there. There were two other couples present, one couple who had been married just 3 weeks and another couple who had been married three months. There was also a single sister there doing family names.

During the sealing, the sealer spoke to us about the ordinances. At one point, he told us about the importance of the sealing of children. He said something like, This ordinance is for the child. It is not determined by the faithfulness of the parents. Dad could take all the money and run off to Vegas and do what he wants, but the power of the sealing makes it so the child still has that blessing, even if the parent is not worthy of it. I found this to be so profound. I had tears in my eyes as I thought about how badly I desire to have my children sealed to me. I know it will come in time, but I want that blessing for them in this lifetime. I know there are hurdles to jump and mountains to climb, but we will get there.

I am thankful for a date with my best friend. Jon and I went out to lunch and had some sushi afterward. It was nice to be back in the place we used to go on dates. But it is different now... I look at him in a different way. I know him. I love him. I do not doubt his love or feelings for me. I remember a time looking across the table from him wondering if he even liked me! Well, now I know better.

I am thankful for my family and friends. A good friend brought his tractor over today with a rake on the back and raked all the rocks off our lot. In two hours he did what would have taken us weeks of Saturdays and backbreaking work. My dad came over to supervise, and was kind enough to pay him for his time. Dad felt that was the best way to help us, as he is not a fan of putting in another lawn and the labor involved. I am so grateful for their hard work and time they gave up to help us tonight.

Tomorrow we get to teach in Primary. I am so thankful for this opportunity, because it reminds me that once in a while we need to step back. We need to humble ourselves and be teachable and learn as children do. I try so hard to understand things sometimes, and find that I overwhelm myself with the details. Sometimes I just need to have faith and believe like a child. That will be my goal for tomorrow.

I am thankful for a good night at work, and for knowing that when I get home tomorrow, all grumpy and tired, my best friend and eternal companion will wrap me in his arms and I will fall into a peaceful sleep knowing he is there.