Greetings, We can show God our Gratitude by trying to be honest as we face some of life's challenges.  Blessings, Gar, "How often do we hear oppressed souls ask foolishly, “How could God do this to me?” when really they should be praying for strength to 'beareth' and 'endureth all things'."   Robert C. Oaks,

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The first paragraph is an imaginary text message to my mother who passed away last year.

Dear Mom, I heard the voice of an angel tonight. It sang a soft lullaby that once had quieted my fears of the dark. I was only eight years old then. Tonight, as I sat by myself in silence, once again I was grateful to hear your sweet voice. Love, Gar

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This is part of a talk given by President Monson at the October 2010 General Conference that tells about gratitude. This LDS.net Blog post, To Be Thankful for Home, is taken from that talk and may be read in it's entirety by clicking on this internet link... Read More

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This is an attribute that I hope to develop.  The more I experience trying to be patient the more I learn about such qualities as forgiveness, kindness, faithfulness, gratitude, tribulation, and enduring to the end.  Blessings, Gar"If we could look into each other’s heart and understand the unique challenges each of us face, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care." —Marvin J Ashton

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