A push

I stayed up too late. I'm waking up early to run. I should have been in bed at least an hour ago. But, I tried to stay up to watch a TV show with Krista. I was struggling up stay awake. I kept drifting off. But I wanted to finish the show. Eventually Krista yelled and told me to go to bed! I'm thankful for that push. I really needed to stop fight sleep and go to bed!

Chlorine

Today we had our first "fecal incident" at the pool. That's right, someone pooped in the pool. Sick. I wish I would have taken a picture of the two lifeguard, in the water, gagging as they cleaned it up. I'm thankful for chlorine and the ability it has to sanitize the water in our pool. I can't imagine how we could ever run a swimming pool without it! I'm also thankful that I wasn't the one who had to get in the pool to clean it up! So gross! 

Great news

I got some great news at work today! There's a really, really, really good chance that my life at work is going to get a heck of a lot easier this fall! The news I got was enough to keep me in a good mood for the rest of the work day! I need to figure out how to get good news every morning! 

A conversation with Chris

My brother Chris and I did NOT get along growing up. We've definitely become closer as adult, but we're still not super close. I know he loves me and would do anything for me, but we don't hang out or talk much. I talked to him on the phone today. I'm thankful for his care and concern. I've been having a little but if a hard time lately and his word were comforting and tender. I'm thankful he is my brother and I'm thankful we could chat tonight. 

Running water

Someone told a story yesterday at church about their ancestor who didn't have running water. It must have made an impression because tonight, when I turned on the faucet to wash my face I thought about how grateful I was for running water. It was a long day. I love washing my face and getting ready for bed after a long day. I'm pretty sure I would enjoy it a little less if I had to actually work for the warm water to use! I'm thankful all I have to do is turn a couple of knobs!

Temple lessons and testimonies

I love temples! I think out belief of eternal families is one of the major things that sets the LDS church apart from the rest. It is the work we do in the temple that makes eternal families possible. I loved the opportunity I had today to enjoy a lesson and several testimonies about temples. I thought it was very appropriate for the day. Today is my brother Wesley's birthday. He passed away when I was 5. I'm thankful that my family is forever and that I know I will get to be with him again someday. I can't help but smile when I think about how joyous that reunion will be!

New couches

Krista's sister posted on Facebook that she was getting rid of her couches - free to anyone who wanted to pick then up. I claimed them. My couch is a piece of junk and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to replace it for free! My house is in complete disarray until we can find a good way to arrange everything. We got too tired to finish tonight. I really hope we can come up with something good tomorrow. I really like the couches and I don't want to have to go back to our old junky couch!