It's the Little Things to be Thankful For

Ahhhhh.  The little things.  The look you get from your mom, when you have said something crazy.  The voice of your sister when you feel like you can do nothing right.  The way your brother calls just to leave you with a comical message on the phone.

In life, we often see the major life events.  We notice when someone does something so terrible that we can't forgive them.  We notice when someone gives millions of dollars to an organization.

I challenge everyone, that if you have someone in your life that you are struggling to love right now to try this....

Find Joy in the Little Things.

Instead of criticizing someone for leaving their socks on the floor, admire them for how they treat others.

Instead of getting irritated with someone for not reading your mind and making the logical choice, notice their attempt to make you happy.

Instead of making an assumption that they are doing what they do to irritate you, maybe focus on that they don't do it to annoy you, but that they feel comfortable enough around you to be themselves....

Life is full of the little things.... how many can you find and admire about your loved ones??

Halloween Joy!

Well,
Brandon and I had the distinct pleasure of spending time with Lana and Ryan and the Kids. It is always a blessing.
We haven't had the chance to see them for a while.  Work has taken over, and they spent time in LaGrande.  So, when I got to see Addison and Keaton, it was a joy.
We went with them on Saturday to the Ward event, and then today we went with them to the Lloyd Center.

I feel very blessed to have the family I have.  I couldn't have picked a better family myself.