Gratitude Attitude

In the October 2012 general conference, President Monson said, "We live in a unique time in the world’s history. We are blessed with so very much. And yet it is sometimes difficult to view the problems and permissiveness around us and not become discouraged. I have found that, rather than dwelling on the negative, if we will take a step back and consider the blessings in our lives, including seemingly small, sometimes overlooked blessings, we can find greater happiness."

"As I have reviewed the past 49 years, I have made some discoveries. One is that countless experiences I have had were not necessarily those one would consider extraordinary. In fact, at the time they transpired, they often seemed unremarkable and even ordinary. And yet, in retrospect, they enriched and blessed lives—not the least of which was my own. I would recommend this same exercise to you—namely, that you take an inventory of your life and look specifically for the blessings, large and small, you have received."  

I had a moment at the grocery store the other day.  I made a rash decision.  I took all of the kids with me except Carter (my helper).  I was just going to get a few things....yeah right!  Somehow Spencer ended up in the store without shoes on.  Ethan pooped in the midst of all the confusion (because he saves up for times just like this)!  I had food shoved in every nook and cranny of my cart, wherever there weren't children.  We made it to the checkout and the bagger asked if I would like some help out to my car.  Why is my answer to them always no?  I did a courageous thing and said, "YES!  I would love some help!"

What a blessing to have people to help us!  That grocery bagger made my day.  So here's a mini inventory on that experience.

I am grateful for-
the bagger at the store
my children for keeping things lively
pull ups
shoes
food
grocery stores
the ability to get what we need
that I usually don't take all of my kids to the store with me
having a vehicle to get me there
the health and energy to do the work I need to do
a sense of humor through it all