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Thankful for the gifts of God

We are blessed in so many ways. We are able to enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets. We have family and friends to love us and we love them. We can sing. We can dance and we live in an age where remarkable growth and development can make our lives easier.

I have received so many blessings in my life. I look at my family. My family loves and encourages me. My children are growing into loving, kind men and women and are willing to serve and help others. My grandchildren are being taught correct principles and are a delight to be with and to love.

I have thought a lot about being thankful this month. I actually think of my many blessings and gifts from my Heavenly Father often.

My four-year-old grandson came running into the door of our house, calling excitedly for his twin sister. “There is something exciting to see.” I immediately asked what was he wanting to show her. He replied it was an animal. “What kind of animal?” His mother was with me and we asked many questions of him. We discovered it was long and covered with dirt. We asked how it moved to try to determine if he was speaking of an earthworm or a snake. He was not deterred. His excitement continued.

I have thought about this since it happened. There are times when it is easier to give up. Then, I think of those beautiful grandchildren Heavenly Father has sent me and I want to do my best. How grateful I am to have been greatly blessed.