Blog #15
An Attitude of Gratitude
For this blog I thought I’d write
a jingle
of
some things I’m grateful for :
Bottled water, photographs,
internet,
hot
chocolate, and so much more
I’ve loved foot lotion every
night,
dinner
club, almonds, ,and pictures
Mexican food, zone conference,
texting,
and,
I can’t forget my scriptures
I find my awareness is in a space
right now
where
I’m experiencing tender emotion
As I daily read and study the
Lord’s words
and
strive to increase my devotion
Consequently, each day I am
touched
with
profound feelings of gratitude
Witnessing such tender mercies and
blessings
are
profoundly affecting my attitude
I’m most grateful for an eternal
companion
who
is so wise, also kind, and much fun
Who helps me enjoy this city of Bakersfield
although
we are “baked” by the hot sun
We work with so many great people
who are creatively giving their all
Who invite souls to Christ as they
diligently strive
to
consecrate each sacred call
I stand in awe of the young
missionaries--
it
is fun to watch them grow
As they invite, teach and learn,
I’m
amazed at how much they know
As hard as their days may
sometimes get,
they
never do complain
They just express gratitude and
joy
for
each investigator they gain
I’m so glad, as senior
missionaries,
by
different rules we get to abide
But I wish I’d also served when
young,
this
feeling I cannot hide
I’m also grateful our housing
assignment
has
us traveling through this mission
We experience the beauties of
California,
and
we have permission
The GPS has become a value friend,
one
we couldn’t do without
The iPhone keeps us connected with
home
(and
keeps me sane, no doubt)
I get to write the mission
newsletter
which
helps creative juices flow
For that, missionaries share
experiences
and
they keep me in the know
The fruit here is extraordinarily
delicious,
I
really must confess
Here, Bakersfield’s coke, my drink
of choice,
seems
to certainly taste the best
I love the orchards, blossoms on
trees
and
so many unique flowers
If only we had more energy and
time,
we
could stroll for countless hours
So many members here are converts
with
their own miraculous stories
My heart is touched as they have
shared
their
sacrifices, struggles and glories
We’ve seen poverty raise its
dreadful face
and
.with it, create so much pain
Then anguished souls have turned
to God
and found there’s much to gain
I can’t say that I’ve always taken
for granted
the
personal blessings of my life
But, true joy for me is watching
first hand
a
change of heart heal a soul full of strife
I’m grateful for the love and
promises
my
dear Savior continues to give me
Because of His Atonement and
redeeming power
I
can realize my dreams of eternity
This has been a very busy month. We've made moves, attended 24 hrs. of a family reunion (opps! I dropped Mike's hearing aid in the lake--I thought he was putting a crawdad in my hand), taking missionaries to the temple on the mission temple day, presented to 9 zone conferences (we sing "Called to Serve" to the ladies who serve us lunch between conferences), and are planning our closures for next week's transfer. The days are still long, but the weeks are getting shorter.
For some reason this is an
emotional time—and I am grateful. We
appreciate your love and support and
hope all is well with you. We love you!
Happy 4th of July!
