"A Year of Gratitude"

I was inspired, several years ago, by Sarah Ban Breathnach, author of the book, 'Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy." In the book, she talks about the transformative power of gratitude and encourages every person to keep a daily 'gratitude journal' by writing down at least 5 things that they are grateful for every day. I have kept a journal since I was a little girl (though sporadic, at times) and when I kept a gratitude journal in addition to my regular journal, I was amazed at the results.

This year, in an effort to combine my interests in photography, journaling and scrapbooking with my expression of daily gratitude, I've decided to embark upon a project I've entitled, "A Year of Gratitude". This is my novice attempt at photo journalism!

Everyday, I will post at least one photo and one blog (Blogspot) and status (Facebook) about at least one thing I am grateful for in that day. I will date it and only use photos taken on that day (with minor exceptions).

After 12/31/10, I will comprise all the daily photos and blogs into a book which I will then have printed for myself. I'm a little slow to respond to the Universe sometimes, and being that I just received the inspiration to do this on 1/10/10, I will post up images I have from the first of the year and be consistent daily from 1/10/10 forward.

In the process, it is my hope to honor the people, places, situations and blessings in my life. It is also my hope to discover beauty in the everyday stuff of life, to seek the miraculous in the mundane and to celebrate the extraordinary in the ordinary. I am humbled and excited to embark upon this journey. Mahalo for sharing it with me. . .may you find joy and gratitude each and every day of your life. God Bless.

Monday, March 29, 2010

"Chubby Cheeks Unite!"


3.28.10. I am grateful for babies that remind me of innocence and of the sacredness of life.
I adore this baby at church, Dennis Fujii's youngest princess, a joyful bundle whom the whole ward is in love with. It makes me think about our pre-mortal life and, of course, makes me want to have one. As my clock ticks away, I don't know if that will ever be a biological possibility for me, but all things are possible with God, aren't they? We fasted today, even Sonny (for one meal) and its a practice we need to keep up with and teach our son. Attended a great General YW broadcast and had dinner at the Nauahis. Another busy week ahead with the RFP. We will succeed! I am grateful for the gospel and for the beautiful young women I serve. . .imagine, this little blessing from God in the picture is a divine daughter of God who will grow to be a virtuous young woman. It gives me hope for our future!
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  1. UnknownMarch 29, 2010 at 2:42 AM

    Oh! So cute! I miss the Fujiis. Can you tell them I said hello? I have not heard from them at all since we moved.
    -Kerry

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