Today I am grateful for good books

Oh, how I love a good book.  I Just read The Mansion by Henry Van Dyke to get me in the Christmasy spirit, and it was such a good reminder for me. What am I focusing my attentions on? Where am I building my mansion? Loved it!

and then I ran across this quote on the internet and it seemed to fit the question of the day for me. Am I focusing my attentions in the right place or am I so caught up in things of the world that I can't take with me? All I know is that I try hard everyday to be my best me, but every reminder is welcomed because I need a lot of help in that department. I am so grateful for that help given in unexpected places like books and the internet.

 “What we have, what we wish we had – ambitions fulfilled, ambitions disappointed … investments won, investments lost … elections won, elections lost – these things may occupy our attention, but they do not define us. And each of them is subject to the vagaries and serendipities of life. Our relationship with our Maker, however, depends on none of this. It is entirely in our control, for He is always at the door, and knocks for us. Our worldly successes cannot be guaranteed, but our ability to achieve spiritual success is entirely up to us, thanks to the grace of God. The best advice I know is to give those worldly things your best but never your all, reserving the ultimate hope for the only one who can grant it.” Mitt Romney

Today I am grateful for this quote

"Men may fail in this country, earthquakes may come, seas may heave beyond their bounds, there may be great drought, disaster, and hardship, but this nation, founded on principles laid down by men whom God raised up, will never fail.
This is the cradle of humanity, where life on this earth began in the Garden of Eden. This is the place of the new Jerusalem. This is the place that the Lord said is favored above all other nations in all the world. This is the place where the Savior will come to His temple. This is the favored land in all the world. Yes, I repeat, men may fail, but this nation won't fail. I have faith in America; you and I must have faith in America, if we understand the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are living in a day when we must pay heed to these challenges.
I plead with you NOT to preach pessimism. Preach that this is the greatest country in all the world. This is the favored land. This is the land of our forefathers. It is the nation that will stand despite whatever trials or crises it may yet have to pass through."   -Harold B. Lee

 I will not preach pessimism. I do believe we live in the greatest country ever. I am so blessed to have all that I have and I thank my Father in Heaven everyday for every bit of it including the blessings of living in this land. 

The Big Things

Do not be terrified!

My faith is bigger

Great reminder for my kiddo's...

"You can be excellent in every way. You can be first class. There is no need for you to be a scrub. Respect yourself. Do not feel sorry for yourself. Do not dwell on unkind things others may say about you. Polish and refine whatever talents the Lord has given you. Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great and strong purpose in your heart."    Gordon B. Hinkley

Don't be surprised kids when you have this framed and hanging on your wall!

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I am rich

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Good Thoughts

...or drama, or self loathing, or a bad attitude, or all that other bad stuff, because gosh darn it, you've got a really great life so LOVE IT!