Conversion stories

I got to go to church with my mom today. She has a great ward! I especially liked their 5th Sunday lesson. They had a few members of the ward share their conversion story. It was neat to hear about the people that made a difference in their lives and their conversion. I'm thankful for their stories and the Spirit. And I'm thankful for the push it gave me to continue to look for and act on opportunities to be a member missionary.

Family time

I am thankful for my family. I sure love them. I'm thankful I could spend this weekend with my mom, Aaron, Jamie, and their boys. We went swimming, saw a movie, and ate good food! I'm thankful that I decided to come down to St. George this weekend.

Tunes

I love people. I love to be with the people I love. But sometimes I just need some me time. Not me and homework time. Not me and chores time. Not me and stress time. Just me time. Some of my favorite me time happens when I'm driving. Sometimes I like my car quiet. But today, driving to St. George, it was a tunes day. Just me, my tunes, and the open road. And about the same time I decided I had had enough me time, I made it to St. George. And I've been enjoying family time ever since!

Finished group projects

Group projects are the worst!! I just finished one. The project - we had to teach our class session. It's a 3 hour class. It wasn't the best. We took too much time (how does that even happen when you have 3 hours to fill?)!! But, it's over. And I'm so thankful that it's finished!!

My people born in September

Up until now I've done a pretty good job at dedicating my "thankful for" to the people I love on their birthday.  For some reason, September didn't work out.  So today I'm thankful for my people who were born in September who did not have a "thankful for" dedicated to them on their birthday!  Hopefully they still love me. 

Aaron (September 5): Aaron is a fabulous big brother! I absolutely love it when Aaron laughs!  He never laughs quietly, it's always loud and committed!  Aaron has always been so willing to help me (for example - the shelves he built in my garage a few weeks ago).  He's always willing to chat with me about finances or decisions.  He gives great advice.  And he's always willing to exercise his priesthood when I need a blessing (even on his birthday!).

Cameron (September 7): Cameron is not my oldest nephew, but he is my biggest.  He's only 12 and he's only 2 inches shorter than me!  When I go to their house, he is always the first to welcome me. He loves to play chess he gives the best bear hugs!!

Wendee (September 15): Wendee is my favorite running buddy.  She introduced me to running and it's her fault I'm addicted!  I'm sad I won't be able to run the St. George Marathon with her this year. Wendee is a great mom!  Her kids are so smart and I just love them to pieces! I'm thankful that she is a part of our family!    

Chick fil A

I've been craving Chick-fil-A since Saturday. Four days. Today I finally gave in and ate there for lunch. Grilled chicken nuggets, waffle fries, Chick-fil-A sauce and diet coke. It was delicious. And that Chick-fil-A place has customer service figured out! Don't tell, I may have to eat there again tomorrow!

Friends who follow the Spirit

It's comforting to know that I have friends who can recognize and follow promptings they receive from our Heavenly Father. I had the opportunity to hear two stories from two different friends about how they acted on promptings from the Spirit. Both situations were very hard. I'm proud of both of those friends and I'm thankful to have them and their examples in my life.