tonsilectomy

When I was four I had my tonsils and adenoids removed, but prior to that I had a high fever due to tonsilitis, which resulted in me losing 80% of my hearing in my left ear. So, last week when Linzi informed me that Sadie's Dr decided she should have her tonsils and adenoids removed (she is 4), I was grateful that the Dr is taking this seriously. This morning Sadie had surgery. They discovered that her adenoids were blocking her air passage 80%!!! I am so grateful that the surgery went well, and for a wise Dr that chose to not wait for Sadie to have a problem and took care of her the best he could. =D

Shelter

Today is a very blustery day! I am grateful for the comfort of our home which provides shelter from the wind... rain, or heat, as the case may be.

Easy dinners!

Tonight we are having one of my favorite dinners - French Dip Sandwiches. I have loved them since I was a young girl; not exactly sure how old I was when I first had one, but I can tell you it was love at first bite! As a result we have them at least once a month, sometimes twice, but not very often. About a year and a half ago Pat and I were in the bay area taking Sam, and other students to Dream Works. They had something like a two hour tour scheduled, and Pat and I were not able to join them. (that was okay, they were the ones that needed to go in, not us) While we waited we went to a little restaurant nearby for lunch. I don't have any recollection of what Pat ordered, but I ordered French Dip, and I was not disappointed!

It used to be that when I made French Dip sandwiches I would make the au jus, then add my deli sliced roast beef (thank you Raley's), to the bread, with the addition of our desired cheese. (usually swiss or provolone) So, imagine my delight when the sandwich came (at the restaurant we were eating at) with the crust all hot and crust(ier) than usual. Yep, they had heated the sandwich in the oven, then served it!

Now, when I make FD sandwiches I do my normal au jus with the roast beef, then I put it on the sandwich roll, with the cheese, and then stick it in the oven for ten minutes. Oh my goodness! It has taken what I love to a whole new wonderful level.

I am grateful for French Dip sandwiches, both the before and after, but especially the after!

Little Talkers

I love that each of our grandchildren love to talk! They have the cutest sounds, the cutest ways of saying things that just fill my heart with delight! Even though they are all unique, they share this common trait...they are each talkers! I am grateful for all their little noises, from the youngest to the oldest!

Old Friends

Today I was able to go to a bridal shower for one of Rachel's best friends. It was so fun to be there, to catch up with friends I've known for 20+ years! It was also great to see Becky so happy...glowing, as a bride should.

I am grateful for old friends, and for celebrations that honor right choices, and happiness.

New comb

Last Friday when I was getting ready to leave Amy's I thought I had left my comb there. As I checked in the bathroom I couldn't find it. When I got home and unpacked I realized my intuition was right...I had left it there.

The thing is that I am very particular about the comb I use. This comb I had had for a very long time, and it was still in really great condition. I knew that I'd have to go and find another one that is similar to it, if I could.

I went to Target, not once, but twice. The first time their stock was out (I should probably note that Walmart is not exactly an option for me - we have a hate/hate relationship). The second time I didn't like what they had to offer.

This morning I had to run errands, like send Rachel's passport to her in Oregon. One of the post offices in our town is located near Sally's (which is also near Walmart, but that doesn't matter). I quickly ran into Sally's found the comb of my desires and purchased it, all for a mere $1.99 + tax. Yay me!

While I miss my old comb, oddly enough, I am grateful for the new blue one that I have. It's quite similar, but I don't think it's as sturdy. Time will tell.

Quotes

One of my favorite finds on Pinterest are quotes. I love the various 'sayings' that other share on there. This is one I pinned recently. I thought it fitting for my blog! So, I figured I should share.

There is a great deal of truth to this quote. Don't you find that you are happiest when you dwell on the blessings you have in your life rather than those that you feel are missing? This morning when I found I was unable to sleep I decided to pray and to thank Heavenly Father for the best blessings I recognize in my life. I went over them line by line. Then I thanked Him for the blessings of comfort in my life - the temporal things. I stopped and thought about all the items that make my life easier; our dishwasher, stove, fridge, microwave, oven, air conditioner and heater; well, you get my drift.

I am grateful for my life. Sure, it has it's challenges, but isn't that how we grow? I am grateful for so many of the blessings I do have in my life - mainly the gospel, my testimony of it's truthfulness, and the people I love...of which I am grateful to say there are many. Thanks for being one of them - I am grateful for you.