"We need to be more grateful. It's one of the marks of strong character, to have a feeling of thanksgiving and gratitude for blessings that are ours. We need more of that spirit in our homes, in our daily associations, in church, everywhere. It's so easy to cultivate the spirit of appreciation." -Ezra Taft Benson

Thursday, August 8, 2013

"It's a great day to be alive!"

Tonight I'm grateful to be alive! 

The other night as I was driving a team of horses as I often do for my job I had a team completely freak out on me.  I watched a horse rip through a leather tug and rip a chain to shreds.  Meanwhile I'm trying to calm him down from the inside of my wagon that also happened to be full of people.  Needless to say- I was scared to death.  I legitimately thought that I was going to die for a few moments. 

It's crazy how precious life is.  It takes nine months to create a life but it takes only a few seconds to lose it.  Hold on to it!  Live in the moment!  Relish the good things in life!  Take the time to find joy in the journey!  See the good in the world!  And be grateful!

Life is a gift that has been given to us, and while sometimes we may find it hard, we must remember that we were given our life because we were strong enough to live it!