Thanks:

1. The Book of Mormon. I'm working on a goal to read the Book of Mormon before the end of the year... because of some slacking I've been reading a little more lately. I just love this book. In the mission I learned that there is a power in the book- just in opening it. Lately I've been reminded of that. Inspiration can come in the most unexpected ways as I make a point to read the Book of Mormon.

2. Impromptu service projects. We have a large tree in our front yard that has just recently dumped TONS of leaves in our yard (and a few in our neighbor's yard). Yesterday the neighborhood kids were out playing. We went out to join them. The kids soon pulled out rakes and were having fun "raking" and jumping in the leaves. The senior sister in our cul-de-sac (yes, we live in a neighborhood of all Mormons- it's Orem okay?!) came out with her rake and some bags and soon everyone was REALLY raking and cleaning up the leaves. The kids were loving it- and we were too. It felt good to receive such service. I guess this is a double thank you for kind neighbors.

3. A clean kitchen floor. It never stays that way for long. All the more reason to appreciate it when it is that way.