Happy Things

A few random happy things that have been meandering my mind lately:*Cute little conversations with Tess such as this as we were driving home and we were on the look out for trucks:
Me: Tess, look there is a white truck.
Tess: Where?
Me: Over here on this side.
Tess: Oh, I sorry mommy. I didn't see it. I missed it. But I okay.

*Looking SO forward to stake conference this weekend. We have an amazing stake presidency that always give amazing and inspiring messages.

*It is raining today instead of snowing as forecasted. Maybe it will melt the snow!

*I'm thankful for kids doing so well in school. We had parent conferences last night for Chandler and I was tickled to hear that his teachers can depend on him to be a positive leader and good example. Academically he is also excelling. . . . so thrilled because I've been a bit worried about him. The other two have been invited to participate in math competitions. It makes me happy they are working hard and doing well.

*I finished up my final class for recertification this week and I mailed off my money and application this morning. Feels so good to have that insurance policy in place.

*Feeling thankful that my sister has a doctor that seeks revelation for treatments.

*Visiting teaching. . . I am thankful for the opportunity it gives me to make friends and provide service. I really need both.

*I'm especially thankful for the calm feelings of patience I've been enjoying. At this point in pregnancy I usually battle severe depression but I have been amazingly patient with my present condition and know it is divine intervention. SO GRATEFUL.

*The Internet. . . I love that I can search for recipes and other information right here in my little warm home. I'm also thankful for blogs and people who share insights, ideas and tidbits about their lives. I have gained so much from it all.

*Little crafts. . .I'm thankful I have the opportunity and supplies to make fun things. They keep me energized and upbeat.

*The opportunity to be an instrument for Heavenly Father. . . It has been such a blessing to present sharing times once a month. I'm thankful that I can do Internet searches to find ideas and then be led to know which ones to use and how to implement them. And in cases like my presentation this month, none of the ideas I came across seemed right for our Primary so when I prayed about it I was flooded with the right ideas for our Primary. I'm so thankful to have access to that power.

*Tom. . . . He is so sweet and caring and charitable. Being a blended family comes with challenges but he is the most perfect example of acceptance and charity that I know. Such a blessing.

*How wonderful is it to have a living prophet? I am thankful everyday for President Monson's words of guidance and counsel.

*Lists of things to do. I'm thankful I'm able and capable of being productive. I'm thankful my lists consists of things that take care of my family and those around me.

What's making you happy today?