tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post6124758194763796841..comments2024-02-10T10:20:14.121-08:00Comments on A Daily Scoop: Economic ImpressionStephanie Waitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08952237536421682841noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-22774193130960408442009-02-06T17:49:00.000-08:002009-02-06T17:49:00.000-08:00Thanks! I really needed this post tonight!JanThanks! I really needed this post tonight!<BR/>Jan2thfairyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14948543385308259830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-69820003563126331372009-02-06T14:54:00.000-08:002009-02-06T14:54:00.000-08:00That is interesting. Our fast on Sunday was focus...That is interesting. Our fast on Sunday was focused on gratitude. We're feeling that impression too. I like the ideas to get the kids praying for ten things because it gets the ball rolling about how much we have been blessed.We are a part of a happy familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10210576676835070872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-42739443855231560902009-02-06T07:33:00.000-08:002009-02-06T07:33:00.000-08:00Good post. This nation is in for some very rough ...Good post. This nation is in for some very rough times. Perhaps the current economic famine will help us work on the current gratitude famine. Maybe an abundance of gratitude will bring abundance in other areas.A Daily Doublehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16125034601648841949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-77245185861815141002009-02-06T00:43:00.000-08:002009-02-06T00:43:00.000-08:00This is silly, but where is your profile page? I ...This is silly, but where is your profile page? I didn't see the link.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-75652190215253500952009-02-05T19:41:00.000-08:002009-02-05T19:41:00.000-08:00Thank-you for sharing that. I am also worried abou...Thank-you for sharing that. I am also worried about the economy. My husband is a PhD student. It looks like he has a year left until he graduates but then what?! I will talk to him about being more thankful and see if he would like to have an FHE lesson on it. I'm going to re-read Elder Bednar's talk from last conference. Isn't that the one where he talked about how they were challenged to say a prayer of ONLY thanksgiving?Aprilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09981297083253938248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-49767354432171422732009-02-05T18:50:00.000-08:002009-02-05T18:50:00.000-08:00Okay- I wrote a comment and somehow it disappeared...Okay- I wrote a comment and somehow it disappeared. Anyway, I think it is so interesting that you posted this today. I was just talking with my husband about this. I think it is very important to remain current in the world news, and know what is going on. However, I think sometimes it can be too much, and breeds negativity. Even in these hard economic times, there is much to be grateful for. I love the way you can get your points across, so succintly. Thanks for the reminder to remain grateful.Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874756871420984377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-79392839993277900852009-02-05T14:38:00.000-08:002009-02-05T14:38:00.000-08:00of course right after i read this post i go into t...of course right after i read this post i go into the kitchen and ask my daughter if she ate her toaster pastry (a treat in our house). she says, "i threw it in the garbage, it was too hot. can i have something else?"<BR/><BR/>oh my... too bad for her i had just read this and was unknowingly being prepared for this new moment.<BR/><BR/>my response? please go to your room, make your bed and brush you teeth. you won't be having breakfast this morning because your heart is very ungrateful. we need to be grateful for EVERYTHING.<BR/><BR/>guess who dug her pastry out of the garbage?! (don't worry, it was on top of the box it came in, not yucky in any way at all)<BR/><BR/>thanks steph for priming me. i love and cherish your words as well as the meaningful topics. have a wonderful day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-45728413417797687972009-02-05T14:29:00.000-08:002009-02-05T14:29:00.000-08:00It's a wonderful idea. I always try to think of th...It's a wonderful idea. I always try to think of the things that I'm greatful for when times are tough. It seems to help me though.<BR/><BR/>I shall pass the word!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14655101499233442222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-83868021814923578252009-02-05T13:52:00.000-08:002009-02-05T13:52:00.000-08:00To the hopeless Anon,It is very hard to give an op...To the hopeless Anon,<BR/><BR/>It is very hard to give an opinion or advice with so little information. Trials each have their own timeline, their own answers. Fasting, temple attendance and prayer are all the right answers. They do not always cure a trial. But they should help bring a measure of peace.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes, life is all about endurance. I just listened to a great talk by Elder Holland. Give it a listen. http://speeches.byu.edu/?act=viewitem&id=1798&tid=2 <BR/><BR/>If you want to email me more specifics, I would be glad to respond more specifically. I am sorry not to be able to give you more right now.<BR/><BR/>Prayers and love to you,<BR/>Stephanie<BR/><BR/>ps my email is on my profile pageStephanie Waitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08952237536421682841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-42603480619280328312009-02-05T13:28:00.000-08:002009-02-05T13:28:00.000-08:00This post rang very true for me, Stephanie.I am of...This post rang very true for me, Stephanie.<BR/><BR/>I am often saddened that "politcal correctness" has people fearful of openly praising our Father in Heaven.<BR/><BR/>As I type this, Haylee's sweet but rarely used voice is giving thanks for her meal of fishcakes. To me, that says it all.<BR/><BR/>I often pray that the day is near where a country's leader will show real leadership and acknowledge in a LOUD voice that all good comes from from God.<BR/><BR/>Isn't it long past due that "Caesar" rended back?<BR/><BR/>love 'n hugs,<BR/>kathyrn_mAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-68159507594999037542009-02-05T12:33:00.000-08:002009-02-05T12:33:00.000-08:00Wonderful! I'd like to share a blessing that I re...Wonderful! I'd like to share a blessing that I received today...my landlord called and asked if it would be okay to decrease our rent by $50 a month. Seriously?!? He said that the rental market was softening and he wouldn't be able to sleep at night if he wasn't dealing us a fair hand. I am floored. What an incredible couple they are and what a blessing for us. The Lord is definitely watching out for us.mandbridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804497164306745480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-32247991916711707022009-02-05T12:30:00.000-08:002009-02-05T12:30:00.000-08:00Stephanie,I have been in a very difficult situatio...Stephanie,<BR/>I have been in a very difficult situation for many years. Each time some hope offers itself up, it turns out to not be what I thought it would be. I have prayed and fasted and tried to receive revelation, yet I am beginning to doubt myself as well. I am feeling hopeless.<BR/>Now what?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-36494613514155076902009-02-05T11:28:00.000-08:002009-02-05T11:28:00.000-08:00Such a great idea! I will be using this in my fami...Such a great idea! I will be using this in my family starting today! Thanks for sharing.Micaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08752223145285763848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-49117426427832850842009-02-05T07:38:00.000-08:002009-02-05T07:38:00.000-08:00This is such a good post. I have been struggling ...This is such a good post. I have been struggling with my kids and the same problems too and have been stressing over this economy, I am going to take your challenge and be grateful for the things we do have and hopefully my kids will catch on too. I also wanted to ask you, when your mother- in law came to my ward she did a presentation on the armor of God and I would love to do the same for my kids, so I am wondering if you know where she got the armor from? Thank you!Heather & Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545282090765293045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-65892485021863653722009-02-05T03:58:00.000-08:002009-02-05T03:58:00.000-08:00What wonderful insight! I loved this. I loved yo...What wonderful insight! I loved this. I loved your last post on dealing with adversity too. I've always felt gratitude is so important. My husband has cancer, and the last few months have been really rough, but every once in awhile I like to make it a point to say a prayer where I do nothing but thank Heavenly Father. It's amazing the things that come to mind. Even when I think of something I want to ask for, I immediately think of something related that I can thank Him for instead. One thing I've expressed gratitude for over and over is that I grew up learning from a living prophet to live within my means, avoid unnecessary debt, save something for a rainy day, etc. Living those principles truly does bring peace in troubled times!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com