give thanks

"in whatsoever place ye may be in, in spirit and in truth; that ye live in thanksgiving daily" 

alma 34:38

i'm extremely grateful to the two missionaries who made the decision to take two years out of their lives to preach the gospel. who were sent to the Spokane, Washington mission, spent a couple months in Moses Lake, Washington. who were kind, patient, and willing to take time out of their day to teach me the truth and the principles of the gospel. that i am not able to receive all the blessings that the gospel promises. that i am now a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

 i'm grateful that i have the opportunity to spread the knowledge i have pertaining to the gospel. it's truth, it's happiness and the blessings i have received from living the commandments that are taught. i'm grateful to belong to a church with the principles, values and the beliefs it teaches. i'm grateful to have met some of the most wonderful people in the world, who are so caring, who actually care and want the best for me. 

i'm grateful to have a best friend that loves me so much, cares about me more than anyone else, teaches me and encourages me to do my best. who is always there for me, who forgives me and who is willing to give his all to me. i'm so grateful to be shown what real unconditional love is like.

 i'm grateful for my calling, the girls in my relief society who bring me so much happiness. i love them so much.

 i'm grateful for lowell, who makes me so happy whenever i see his face, who is the most genuine caring and sincere person i have ever met. who encourages me to live the gospel as best as i can, who helps me understand it better and encourages me to become the best sister missionary the world has seen. 

i'm grateful for cosette and the example she is to me, who i can spend hours talking to, talking all things gospel, temple and mission. she makes me excited to serve the lord, and go through the temple. 

i'm grateful for amy who cares so much, who desires to good in the world.

i'm grateful for julia and her awkward ways who always cheers me up. 

i'm grateful for emily who i can relate to, who makes me feel better and is gradually becoming my best friend. she is a person i can tell almost everything to.

i'm grateful for the soderberg family, for loving me, showing me how amazing it is to be part of a family. 

i'm grateful for the shumway's, for their hospitably, love, and sense of humor. i had the greatest time spending thanksgiving with their family. their family is such an inspiration. they are a perfect representation of how i hope my future family is like. 

i'm grateful for the experiences i had in my life, because they made me a strong person. these experiences, some that i'm not proud of made me appreciate the commandments and helped strengthen my testimony.

i'm grateful for my family. for my grandparents who have given me so much. many of the things i've accomplished couldn't have been done without them.

i'm grateful for love. and the happiness it brings.