1) I'm thankful for the chance that I got to visit Logan, UT, home of my alma mater, Utah State University, and interact with some of the students there as part of a work assignment yesterday. Ah, memories!
2) I'm thankful for the chance to visit with my son again today. It's sometimes hard to try to explain something of value to him and feel that he isn't really getting it yet, but getting himself to the point that he recognizes the importance of what we're teaching him is part of the process that he needs to go through. I'm glad that he is getting to go through the process in an environment that is safe for him and the rest of my family.
3) I'm thankful to be gainfully employed in a position that has lots of work to do.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
28 Jun 2010
1) I'm thankful for the wonderful weekend I enjoyed with my wife at a marriage retreat. We reviewed many things we can and already do to keep our marriage strong, and we enjoyed our time together. She is so wonderful!
2) I'm thankful for the good friends who watched our kids while we were gone, and I'm thankful my kids had a fun time with their friends.
3) I'm thankful for cute children who hear that we are still awake and come to see us with excuses like "Mommy, Daddy, I'm sorry to interrupt you, but I can't go to sleep because I tried and I couldn't fall asleep." Last night, it was probably valid since the little girl in question had gotten up from an unplanned nap at about 7:00 pm, but she was so sweet and cute when she came in so politely that we let her stay up with us for a little while. :)
2) I'm thankful for the good friends who watched our kids while we were gone, and I'm thankful my kids had a fun time with their friends.
3) I'm thankful for cute children who hear that we are still awake and come to see us with excuses like "Mommy, Daddy, I'm sorry to interrupt you, but I can't go to sleep because I tried and I couldn't fall asleep." Last night, it was probably valid since the little girl in question had gotten up from an unplanned nap at about 7:00 pm, but she was so sweet and cute when she came in so politely that we let her stay up with us for a little while. :)
Friday, June 25, 2010
25 Jun 2010
1) I'm grateful that good friends have stepped up with little notice to take care of our kids overnight this weekend so that my wife and I can attend a marriage retreat we have been planning on for quite some time. Our previous babysitting plans didn't work out, and I appreciate the generosity of good people in helping us out.
2) I'm thankful for divine guidance. Sometimes it is really hard to know what the best thing to do in a given situation might be. It's nice to be able to run the decision by the Lord and get His input before making things final.
3) I'm thankful that my wife still not only puts up with me, but loves me in spite of my stubborn nature.
2) I'm thankful for divine guidance. Sometimes it is really hard to know what the best thing to do in a given situation might be. It's nice to be able to run the decision by the Lord and get His input before making things final.
3) I'm thankful that my wife still not only puts up with me, but loves me in spite of my stubborn nature.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
24 Jun 2010
1) I'm thankful that I remembered to call to check on jury duty before midnight last night, because this time I was supposed to show up!
2) I'm thankful that, since I didn't have to be at the courthouse until 9:00, I finally had time to get the blood draw that my doctor had requested done.
3) I'm thankful that, when I showed up at the courthouse, I found out that the trial had been dismissed, and that since I had to show up, I would not be summoned further during this session. I appreciate the opportunity to do my civic duty, but I also appreciate that I make more than $30 a day at my normal job, and we could really use the money right now.
2) I'm thankful that, since I didn't have to be at the courthouse until 9:00, I finally had time to get the blood draw that my doctor had requested done.
3) I'm thankful that, when I showed up at the courthouse, I found out that the trial had been dismissed, and that since I had to show up, I would not be summoned further during this session. I appreciate the opportunity to do my civic duty, but I also appreciate that I make more than $30 a day at my normal job, and we could really use the money right now.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
22 Jun 2010
1) I'm thankful for a functional body.
2) I'm thankful for scientific knowledge and research that allow us to better understand our world and how it works.
3) I'm thankful for the way every thing seems to go a little better in my day when I have a thankful attitude.
2) I'm thankful for scientific knowledge and research that allow us to better understand our world and how it works.
3) I'm thankful for the way every thing seems to go a little better in my day when I have a thankful attitude.
Monday, June 21, 2010
21 Jun 2010
1) I'm thankful for a family so wonderful, they make being a father the most amazing experience ever!
2) I'm thankful for childish exuberance for opening gifts. My kids already knew what my presents were, because they wrapped them, and they still could hardly wait for me to open them.
3) I'm thankful, yet again, that the most incredible woman in the world agreed to marry me. The longer I know her, the better she becomes!
2) I'm thankful for childish exuberance for opening gifts. My kids already knew what my presents were, because they wrapped them, and they still could hardly wait for me to open them.
3) I'm thankful, yet again, that the most incredible woman in the world agreed to marry me. The longer I know her, the better she becomes!
Friday, June 18, 2010
18 Jun 2010
1) I'm thankful for bedtime stories.
2) I'm thankful for hugs and kisses.
3) I'm thankful for grins with gaps where the adult tooth has yet to replace the child one.
2) I'm thankful for hugs and kisses.
3) I'm thankful for grins with gaps where the adult tooth has yet to replace the child one.
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