Hooray! It snowed. Some of you are thinking to yourself, "Why is he excited?"
I have to say that it is a known fact that during this time of the year, it is supposed to snow in Utah and I'm grateful for it.
Okay, on to the thought of the day. Our family attended church today but we went to a different building to watch the program that the 'Madrigals' (the high school choir that Natalie is a part) put on in sacrament meeting. It was very well done and I was grateful to be there to listen to the vocal talents of these young people.
I love music and the
universal language that it is. The spirit of Christmas is felt from the songs
that are shared. I looked around the chapel on a few different occasions and
observed the looks on the people's faces as they listened and enjoyed the songs
that were performed.
This is a wonderful
time of the year! It is a time of reflection and gratitude. It allows each of
us to take a personal inventory of who we are and what we are trying to
accomplish.
I banter back and
forth with a co-worker. He is a 'glass half empty' type of personality and I
try to be a 'glass half full'. Anyway I have stated many times to him that the
future is bright. He gives me a look of doubt every time I say it but I firmly
believe that the future looks bright in many ways. I feel extremely blessed and
I know that we will continue to blessed for our good efforts. Optimism is a
powerful tool. It's that outlook that brings hope for the things that are yet
to come. Optimism is contagious.
The fresh snow
blanketed the Salt Lake valley today. Optimism can be just like the snow. There
is brightness, hope, and a feeling of 'I can do it!' This is the season of
hope. It is because of the reason for the season that we gain our greatest hope
of all.
Life is great!
