3/15/09
Technology. During our recent move, we were without computers, cable TV, and telephones. How appreciative I am of those who enable these devices for our enjoyment and use.

Good doctors. Since my husband's eye problem, I am thankful for his doctor, one of the best in the country. He has worked tirelessly to understand, medicate and use surgery, to try to save Bart's right eye. It is never easy to have a rare eye disease. Through a process of elimination, it was found that the virus which causes chicken pox and lies dormant in the body had attacked the retina of his eye. We are grateful for doctors who care and have the experience needed to make us whole again.

Sacrament meeting and other speakers who edify and uplift us to do better and to know more. When we're ready to hear, the mysteries of God will be unfolded to us. I'm grateful for their love of the Savior and their knowledge of things before, presently, and in the future. When I remember and think about a recent talk, I know the Holy Ghost has whispered to my soul the truthfulness of the words.

Snowcapped mountains, cool sunny days, and crocus. What better sign that spring is on the way. I even see a few scattered daffodils lifting their faces to the sun. They were planted in a warm corner of the garden. Tulips are bursting through the ground. It won't be long until their beautiful petals add magnificent color to the flower beds. The mountains are exquisite especially with a background of blue sky and some puffy white clouds. It truly is a postcard scene. The Globe Willows branches have been yellow-green for about a month now. They are the first tree to show signs of life after a long winter. The neighbors have planted friendly faced pansies that really lighten my heart when I see them. (Remember the song, "Little Purple Pansies?") It's good to see signs of spring.

Newspaper. It is nice to be able to sit quietly for a little while and thumb through the newspaper, do the crossword and sudoko puzzles, the cryptoquote, and read some of the funnies. The word scrambles are the hardest for me to solve, but I keep trying. And I love to read the recipes in the Wednesday edition.