Tuesday, May 4, 2010

A Full and Thankful Heart

I am so incredibly thankful for my Heavenly Father tonight!  As I was driving home from work tonight, I just felt overwhelmed by his love.  At work, I got into a book I thought I was going to hate, and am in love with.  I'm thankful for a fantastic manager who realized it was a good idea to let his employees read books on the floor when it's slow (since it's a bookstore :D).  I couldn't stop smiling while reading the book.  My supervisor paid me a very high compliment as I was closing.  I got to talk to my mom and Tawni as I walked to my car.  As I was pulling towards the freeway is when I became so overwhelmed with happiness--a lot I believe because of Michael McLean's songs.  They always touch my heart.  I felt so loved by Heavenly Father and just that I am one of his precious daughters.  As I was driving, I was thankful that I wasn't annoyed at being at a stoplight for forever.  I was just happy.  I'm thankful for the compassion I felt for those pulled to the side of the road (not that I can do anything to help, but I always try to put out a prayer).  I felt so thankful as I happily pulled up to a yellow light instead of trying to rush through.  Right after that, I almost plowed into a car that was stopped at a red light I apparently missed.  Thankfully, I noticed just in time.  I was thankful that Heavenly Father was with me and more importantly saved whoever was in that car.  In my new car, my dash is always lit up, so I often don't notice if my headlights are on.  I was thankful for the car behind me that flashed his brights until I turned my headlights on.  I was thankful for the crisp night air, and once it got to chilly, for the heater.  I just felt an overwhelming feeling of gratitude towards my Heavenly Father.  I heard some amazing songs on the way home I want to share with friends and maybe make youtube videos for to share with others.  I'm just so thankful!