How more traditional can one get than to be thankful for the work of our hands -- whether it be in the garden, from our orchards, from the office and factory, or from the work in our homes. We had a marvelous apple harvest this year of twenty three bushels of our five varieties. I dried them, had cider made, processed them for pie apples and apple sauce, and gave many away. Our squash also produced a good harvest. I particularly like winter varieties and we now have 125 pounds stored in our basement.
I am thankful for the beauty of our world. The trees in our front yard put on a nice display especially in the morning sun. Once they fell, some were put on our garden and the rest I bagged and gave to a friend that raises goats that help him backpack in the mountains. He said the leaves are a treat especially when then start to decay -- hmm, does that mean ferment?
I am thankful for families. We took a hike with the Stephensons around the temple granite quarry at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon. The granite used in the Salt Lake Temple is a wonderful reminder of the solid foundation that families give to our society. May all of us remember that families are certainly forever. We are so thankful for each of our children and their special spouses and families.
I am thankful for grandchildren. They can learn from me and I have certainly learned from each of them. They are precious and each is a gem that blesses our lives.
I am thankful for our freedoms in our wonderful United States of America. It had an inspired beginning and I trust that the freedoms we so value we be supported by the citizens of our country. Louise is representing the past veterans (wearing Gilbert's navy uniform just prior to going to school to celebrate Veteran's Day) and Steven represents those currently making sure each of us can enjoy our freedom today and in the future.
I went with Erik and Claire to the Hill AFB museum to enjoy the wonderful display of aircraft. The displays of bombers, fighters, and yes, Erik's favorite SR-71 spy plane reminded me of the investment and effort we must make to preserve our freedom.
I am thankful for our home. It helped us to raise our sweet family and gave them a place to come home to at the end of the day. It continues to protect us from the physical elements (note the drifts on the south eves as a result of the Blizzard of 2010 the night before). I feel it also helped to protect our children from the harmful elements of our society.
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