Silly Roommates

Today, I am grateful that my roommates make me laugh. They are all good gentlemen who are serious and focused when they need to be. Then when the day is over and we are all relaxing in our apartment, we have good conversations and good laughs. In those moments, I am grateful for their silliness. It's not too much, but enough to make the day more enjoyable.

Lasagna

Like Garfield the cat (from Jim Davis' comic strip), I am grateful for lasagna. Unlike Garfield, I am expressing gratitude on a Monday (I don't hate Mondays like he does). Anyway, I had some delicious lasagna for dinner tonight, and I am grateful for it.

The Articles of Faith

The Articles of Faith were written by Joseph Smith Jr. in 1942 when a journalist asked him to summarize the essential beliefs of "the Mormons", or the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. These thirteen articles are found in the link below:

 https://www.lds.org/scriptures/pgp/a-of-f/1?lang=eng

 I am grateful for The Articles of Faith because they provide a convenient and concise description of what I believe. During my two-year missionary service, I was often prepared with little pass-along cards that had these articles on them. I would give one of these cards to someone who wanted to know the basic beliefs I held. In this way, I followed an admonition made by Peter: "Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you"-1 Peter 3:15.

Family History Resources

I am very blessed to have a lot of resources around me by way of pursuing family history research. This is something I've become more interested in during the past year, and that is why I've decided to take a class on family history. This class is helping me to discover more possibilities and resources in regards to this fascinating subject. Moreover, as I learn more about my ancestors from previously-done research and my own findings here and there, my love and appreciation for my ancestors and for my current family grows. I am grateful for the family history resources available to me at school, at church, and at home.

Study Groups

I am grateful to be part of a weekly study group for my French class. It is a blessing to be able to meet with some of my classmates to review the material we learned in class during the week.

Daily Walks to and from Campus

Every school day I walk about a mile from my apartment to campus, then another mile back to my apartment after my classes are over for the day. Sometimes I'm in a hurry. More often than not, I try to relax a little more and enjoy the walk. Some great ideas have come to me during these quiet walks, especially in the evening. I am grateful for my daily walks.

Toothpaste

I am grateful for what toothpaste can do for our teeth. It is amazing what blessings we have because of centuries of medical knowledge and experience.