Hello November

Is it November already? It seems just like yesterday that I was sick and it was Christmas time, which was when I found out I was pregnant with Mason. Crazy how time flies. I think I wished this year by too fast though. I was tired of being fat and pregnant, so I just wished and wished until it came and now...the year is almost gone. Oh, but I do love November. I have decided I do not like the time change though. I am not a big fan of it getting dark at 4 or 5. Ok, it doesn't get dark at that time yet, but it will...and I don't like it. I love November for the fact that it is the month completely dedicated to being thankful. Although, we should be thankful every month, but still. I hope that with every post this month I will be able to share something I am grateful for. The things I am most grateful for are my husband and boys and the gospel. But, I want to focus on the little things that I am grateful for.

Today, I am grateful for the lesson that we had in Relief Society. It was about becoming One with our ward, with our family/spouse, and with the Savior. It was a nice lesson. We talked about how doing the little things can help us become one. Mostly, by complimenting others instead of criticizing them. I would just like to share the handout that we received.

President N. Eldon Tanner suggested: "An honest, sincerely stated complement helps to build character, criticism destroys it. Tearing down another's reputation or character never builds or betters our own. Expressing admiration for the accomplishments or character traits of another builds us as well as those about whom we speak. Here are some suggestions worth following:
1. Resolve to write a note at least once a week to someone about an accomplishment.
2. Give a compliment to at least one individual a day, in person or on the phone. If you set a goal for a week, you will find you want to continue such a practice regularly.
3. Keep a secret record for a month of the number of times you are tempted to criticize and refrain from doing so. See if the number diminishes as you give sincere compliments instead.
4. Husbands and wives, complent each other and your children at least once a week on strong character traits you would like to see further developed. Find tactful ways to help your children improve undesirable traits."

I was very grateful for this lesson, as it gave me not only something to think about, but something I can do to better myself and others. I am grateful for Relief Society.