President Nelson’s Gratitude Challenge

 A week before Thanksgiving, President Nelson issued a 7 Day Gratitude Challenge. It was so nice to see social media flooded with Gratitude Posts instead of all the Negative Feeds. I thought I would share my Posts here as well.

I am grateful for sunsets! Sunsets remind me to find joy in the small things. They remind me to have hope in both the light and the dark times. Above else they remind me of our Heavenly Father’s love for us.

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Today I am grateful for nature! Nature provides so many opportunities to go out and explore, admire God’s creations, create stronger bonds, help ground me, and of course make some wonderful memories!

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Warning: longer post than usual...               I had never planned to serve a mission. I was always the kid in primary/young women’s who would keep her hand down when asked who wants to serve a mission. Fast forward to my time in Price. I had finished up school and was figuring out my next step. I felt prompted to serve a mission. At first I wasn’t willing to recognize that prompting. I thought it was because Pres. Monson had recently changed the age limit and that’s why the idea of serving a mission came up. The promptings continued and after about a year of fighting with myself and Heavenly Father and after talking with my cousin Avan, I decided to go. Boy was it hard! My poor family who drove me to the MTC and watched me cry for almost 2 hours because of how much I didn’t want to go. But I went. Fast forward to now and even during my mission, my attitude changed. I am so grateful I went to Canada. I learned a lot about myself. My testimony and love for the Gospel grew. My love of people and culture grew. Each of these pictures represent the areas and people I served with (because we all know I couldn’t possibly fit every picture into one post 😉). I am grateful for my mission and the experiences I had!

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I’m grateful for the roommates I have had through the years! Each of these women are beautiful and amazing people and I was blessed to share a small part of their lives with them.

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Today I’m grateful for family, extended family, friends that are family, friends, so basically everyone that has come into my life. You all have shaped me into who I am today. Thank-you for the adventures, memories, examples, and support!

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I am grateful for music! Music has had a tremendous part in my life. I’m grateful for parents and sisters who first introduced me to music. I’m grateful for my grandmother who payed for my piano lessons. I’m grateful to my piano teachers, choir directors, and theater directors for teaching me the value of music. Music is one of the most precious gifts we have!

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I’m a day late for my last gratitude post for now. I’m thankful for a Savior who made the courageous decision to live a perfect life in an imperfect world. He healed and cared for those around him, and went to The Garden of Gethsemane to take upon the sins and sorrows of the world only to be crucified by the people he was trying to help. Three days later he rose again. Because of these selfless acts, we too can live again and have eternal life. He is our advocate, brother,  and personal cheer leader. He wants us to succeed. We just have to reach out. So remember when you’re drowning in the waters of life, your life guard walks on water. #givethanks

Thanksgiving 2020

This Thanksgiving was different, and it wasn’t just because of Covid. True there were not any family get-togethers. My mom and sisters stayed home and had a small Thanksgiving Dinner with Carol. Meg and I worked, so we didn’t join the festivities of home. Meg at some point made it home for Yams and Apples and some Dessert. 

I ended up having Thanksgiving Dinner with Gordons. Becca had texted Tathan Thacker and I to see if we had any plans for dinner. Tathan had plans to go to his parents house. I told Becca I wasn’t sure what time I was going to get out of work. On Thanksgiving Day she asked what time I got off work. I realized I could slip away around 5 pm. She told me to be at their apartment by 5:30 pm. 

I didn’t get there until 6 pm. I had made the chocolate pumpkin cheesecake to take and had to stop at home to get it. I arrived at their place and enjoyed an evening of dinner, desserts, talking, games, and puzzles. 

Thank-you Gordon’s for a wonderful Thanksgiving! Even though it was very different Thanksgiving, it was a good one!

I didn’t take any pictures. These pictures are from the days after, except the work lunch. Enjoy the pictures of my Thanksgiving food. 

Lunch from Work

 Apple Pomegranate Salad I made technically after Thanksgiving

My Thanksgiving leftovers with the Yams and Apples I made.

Apple Pie and my Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake

Thanksgiving Decorations 2020

 

The Forgotten Carols

Today I took myself to see The Forgotten Carols. With 2020 and COVID, Michael McLean filmed a performance and it is showing at different theaters around the county. The show has changed a bit. It has been modernized, but the carols remain. They help to remind us why we celebrate this season and why this should be a celebration all year long.

Thank-you Michael McLean for sharing your talents and creating the beloved show!

More 2020 Memes

 

Thank-you to Ogden Regional Medical Center for giving employees a turkey and a mask. 

13.75 lbs Turkey that eventually will make its way to Altamont

The Santa Clause

 Thought this was fun!

The Santa Clause movies are some of my favorite Christmas movies. 

I’m grateful for social media posts that are positive and make me smile. 

Thoughts After Stake Conference

 

All Alone on Christmas

 On my way home from the Saturday Evening Session of Stake Conference, I heard the song “All Alone on Christmas”. It made me so happy! This is one of my favorite Christmas songs since I was little girl. I’m grateful I could listen to it and for the memories this song brings. 

More Come Follow Me Thoughts From Debbie

 Thanks for sharing your thoughts Debbie. These 2 posts stuck out to me and I wanted to pass them along on here.