Finding JOY in the Little Things

One of my goals for the new year is to be more grateful. As I was thinking about this goal, I decided that it would be easy to just start off with the normal things that people are usually grateful for (family, friends, church, Jesus, etc.) and I am VERY grateful for these things, but I decided to try to think of the "little things" in my life that bring joy and gratitude. Here's a few that I've thought of so far. . .


My jacuzzi tub: I enjoy hoping in here and relaxing after J goes to bed and before E gets home. This is where I read over my lesson for Sunday (E & I are Sunday School teachers for the 14/15 yr olds at church) and read the ensign. It helps me to relax and gives me a quiet spot to be able to ponder the messages I'm reading.

My bed: Ours is truly a family bed. Since E works evenings, we are able to spend many lazy mornings in bed with J reading scriptures, snuggling and having fun.


Skype: I LOVE that this program allows J to get to know my family better. We are able to visit with my parents and all of my siblings via this program. It also allowed my parents to be able to watch J tear into her Christmas presents last year since they weren't able to come to Houston. It also allows me to visit with my family and keep those family bonds strong.