What am I thankful for this year? I’m thankful that I was able to go to the 2011 National Bible Bee - -it was exceptionally awesome this year! I’m thankful that I was able to hang out with my friends a lot of the time at the Bee. I’m thankful that I was able to see Brett Harris’s presentations, one of the Hendry Plays presentations, and the square dance. I’m thankful that, even though I didn’t advance, I was able to still obtain the true prize – a great knowledge and understanding of the scriptures. And, as Elyssa’s grandma said, what I did on Saturday was worth more than any Bible Bee. I totally agree with her. Even though I didn’t get what I wanted at the Bible bee, I received what I needed. I came away with a true commitment to Christ, a realization that he truly is Lord, and a determination to be a better person.
I’m grateful for the Atonement – I’m so glad that God loved his son enough to let him die for us(John 3:16). I’m grateful for all of the scriptures that I’ve been able to memorize that testify of that. I’m grateful that Christ was willing to accept the responsibility of performing the atonement. I’m so thankful that because of Him, I have the chance to return to live with God again, and to become like him.
I’m so thankful that I was able to go to trek. It was an amazing experience, and I learned a lot. It gave me a better insight into what the pioneers had to go through when they were traveling from Nauvoo to Salt Lake. I’m thankful for the family that I was put in. They were amazing. I also really enjoyed trek because it gave me a chance to get to know more people in the stake, and to make some great friends –Tiffany, Steve, and Trevor.
I’m thankful that I was able to get such a good ACT score. I’m also thankful that I was able to maintain my 4.0. I’m thankful that calculus has become easier for me. I’m soooo thankful for all of my great friends – at home, and at church. I’m thankful for great teachers, who are willing to explain things when I don’t understand a particular concept.
I’m thankful that I was able to go to prom this year. It was epically amazing! I had such a great time! I loved how Andrew asked me.
I’m grateful for how well I was able to do at science fair. I’m grateful for Ms Wion and Ms Budd’s help and encouragement. After I analyzed my results, I didn’t think that I had a good project b/c only one of my hypotheses were supported. Ms Budd was great at encouraging me, and telling me that I’d do well at the fair. Well, she was right. J
I’m grateful that I had the chance to participate in the Bioscience Research Program. I learned a lot! I’m grateful that I was able to gain Professor Letsou as a contact. I’m grateful that she’s willing to help with my science fair project this year. I’m grateful that I was able to work in such a good lab, where everyone was friendly, willing to explain things to me, and a fun group of people to be with. I loved “Bad Movie Friday’s” – the movie’s truly were bad, or in other words, completely ridiculous. I still remember the movie about the orange beach ball with feet that was supposedly an alien – hilarious!
I’m thankful for my seminary class. After I switched from Sander’s class, into Geilman’s, I wasn’t sure what would happen – I’d never switched classes in the middle of a term – lol – the only other time I’d switched classes was during 10th grade. However, they were very welcoming, and I’ve actually made some friends, something that hasn’t really happened before – I usually don’t talk to the people in my class, unless we’re working on group work. I’m thankful for the new teacher, Sister Biesinger. She’s great, and really manages to connect things to today – at least so far.
I’m thankful for my family. I’m grateful that they’ve been so supportive during the bible bee. I realize that I asked a lot of them – they’ve probably spend close to 1000 hours quizzing me over the last 3 years. I’m grateful that they were soo willing to help – to quiz me, to come up with quizzes. I’m thankful that they took the time to ask how the sword study was going – it helped me make sure that I was staying on track with that. I’m thankful for Preston – even though he drives me crazy some times, he’s awesome! I’m grateful that he’s always willing to give me a hug. I’m thankful that, even when he says that he’s mad at me, he doesn’t really stay mad.
I’m grateful for the scriptures! They’re awesome! I’m thankful that I was able to study them so much. I’ve learned soo much. I’m thankful that the Shelby Kennedy Foundation was willing to put on the Bible bee once again this year. I’m grateful for the scriptures that they chose -- they are truly very important ones. I’m grateful for latterday scriptures that we have through the prophets. I’m grateful that we have the chance to listen to general conference every 6 months.
I’m thankful that we have a great house to live in. I’m thankful that dad was able to get a great job. I’m grateful that Brother Clay was willing to help us, and give us soo much money. I’m grateful that we have electricity. I’m grateful that we live in such a great ward! I’m thankful that my parents are willing to send me to AMES, instead of Bountiful High, or just having me do EHS. I’m thankful for my young women’s leaders – they’re epically awesome! I’m thankful for the awesome thanksgiving dinner that we’ve had, and I’m grateful for all of the awesome desserts that we’re going to have - -they’ll be great!
I’m thankful for grandma as well – I’m so grateful that she’s always willing to let me stay with her, to quiz me, and to be helpful. I'm grateful that she's willing to take me to Marie Callender's, to get me brownies from Dan's, and more.
I love being thankful :) Its such a good thing. Im working on my Thanksgiving/thankful blog post right now! :D
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