Mercy

Tonight I'm grateful for Mercy. Google gives the following definition for mercy compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.   In my mind that is what love truly is! I've been at home with my family for the Holidays. At times they have granted me mercy and vice versa. I'm grateful that Jesus Christ makes mercy possible. It is truly beautiful when love wins and peace is granted. Really the greatest feelings I've felt in my whole life have come when mercy was extended to me. im grateful for people who extend mercy and who teach me how truly Great God is. God really does love us because He sent His son so that all that believe in Him can be saved! Sounds like a wonderful merciful plan that will continue to bring a fun feeling that I don't deserve but brings me relief and joy. "God be thanked for the matchless Gift of His Divine Son."

Laughter

Im grateful for laughter. I've allowed my mind to get really weighed down lately, but realized this weekend how powerful laughter is. It really is so important to goof off now and again and to recognize the joy in the often overlooked moments.

Okay okay... I have more to say!

Also... I just must say THANK YOU. You have been so very patient with me during this whole process of not feeling good ect ect. You have been patient with me in general. What I am most thankful for is how you treat me. Even if I do try your patience at times, you never make me feel like a burden. Thank you for helping me feel valued and appreciated. Its not easy for me to feel that way and I feel like it must be work for you sometimes in order for me to feel that... and I do! THANK YOU for all you do to help me feel awesome, even when I may not deserve it!!!!

AND I HAVE SPOKEN

The Fall

Today I finished up an email to send to Nate Mitchell about when I fell off that silly mountain.
I just want you to know Aly that as I wrote this email I just kept thinking over and over again how grateful I was that YOU were there. I know you were in so much pain that week. It is one of those weeks that only we will ever understand. But I hold it close to my heart. And I hope you know I recognize atleast in part how much you gave that week when it was hard! I LOVE YOU SIS! THANK YOU FOR WHO YOU ARE! I am blessed to have you for my friend.
(I think this will post under your name because I am using your computer... hehe) OH DWELL...

ONCE AGAIN... I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOU!!!!


Kel

Theres More where that came from!!!!!!

Ive been pondering on the name you gifted me just a few days ago. 

Today I am grateful for the words you spoke and how ill carry them with me as I walk forward. 

I look up to you so much Aly, and I feel its an honor that you took the time to name me.

So today, though im grateful for a lot of things.... Im super grateful for that! (AND THERES MORE WHERE THAT CAME FROM!!!!)

I am Maple of the Morning Light, and I have spoken! 

The Tonto National Forest

My heart is full today. Just this past week we walked together on the trail Aly! We walked side by side as trailwalkers. A dream come true!

Today I am grateful for the Tonto National Forest. In April 2013 I met my best friend there in the Bloody Basin. I am grateful the Creator moved us both to the middle of nowhere. Your constant friendship truly means the world to me.

Love you Aly. I truly Thank the Creator all of the time for our friendship! Im grateful for the beautiful Forest that brought us together! It has been a great beautiful journey!

God Bless you my Friend

Kel

Conference and Easter

Wow its been a long time since I posted. I had actually forgotten about the blog and then one day remembered about it and went to our website and saw a post written by you.

Wasn't Conference great? I am grateful for the wisdom of those who are directing our church. I am grateful for them teaching correct principles to safeguard our lives and our homes. The messages taught were beautiful. In a world that is filled with chaos I am thankful to find clarity in the words of our Prophet, Apostles and other church leaders.

I am also grateful for this Easter Sunday--for a time to reflect and remember our Savior, Jesus Christ. Because of Him I can have hope in many things: forgiveness, mercy, life after death, etc.

Sure love ya Kelli! Hope to see ya soon in the Tonto National Forest :)