I've decided to go on a quest of gratitude and share with you an activity that a start and never complete every night! This is inspired from Hermana Courtney Anderson, Elder Rumesh RamiahElder Daniel Wood Who have all played a part in helping me come up with this idea of expressing my gratitude.
I have decided to for next 10 days to list 10 things that I am grateful for each day so that I will have 100 things that I get to share with the world what I am grateful for.
1-10 "Missionaries that I am grateful for"
1. Jon Bunker and Susan Stewart Bunker who served as my first Mission President and wife and changed my life forever.
2. Rene Alba and Kathie Alba who are now my Mission President and wife who bring me so much happiness.
3. Elder Ramiah who is one of my favorite people in the world and is such a great companion. I LOVE MY SRI LANKAN FOREIGNER!
4. Elder Courtland Buchan who gave me some of the funnest times of my mission and taught me how to have greater love.
5. Elder Lee Hanson who has been a very close friend of mine. He is a spiritual giant and has given me so much good advice for life!
6. Trey Williams who was my trainer and great friend. Someone I always want to Honor my mission father!
7. Elder Danial Pilkington who has become my best buddy in the world and listen and loved me like no other! SO CHARITABLE!
8.My current Compaion Elder Wood who was an answer to prayer and is teaching me so much!
9. Every Sister missionary that I have ever served with as District Leader or Zone Leader. Sister Anderson, Skroski, Garo, Erlebach, Hyde, Mckay, Fenn, Williamson and Powell.
10. Elder Robert Vomicil who has always made me feel like a million bucks and showed a great example of knowledge faith and confidence etc.
I LOVE EVERYONE SOOO MUCH THOUGH SORRY IM LIMITED TO TEN!!!
#2 of my Quest of Gratitude naming 100 things!
11-20 "People from home that I am grateful for"
11. My mom, Julie Millard she is my best friend. I love her so much it hurts!
12. My best friend Bryce Whiteley who I have always had a blast with through the years.
13. Orderville 1st ward old Bishop, Shane Frost. He helped me so much as I prepared for a mission.
14. My other best friend Jeff Cox who loved me unconditional of anything that I've ever done. He is awesome.
15. My Grandpa Gary and Grandma Rose. They are who I want to be when I grow up. They are definitely celebration to me.
16. My Sister April who is so carrying but just sharp enough to be the oldest of three boys.
17. My brother Jake who is way to cool for me sometimes but as taught me about gospel knowledge and trusted me like no other.
18. My Grandma and Grandpa Kelley who love me like so much, and always keep in contact.
19. All my cousins and extended family who I always have a blast with. Lauren Venessa Victoria Lisa etc.....
20. Every other friend of mine! I'm cant pick them out they are all to special to me. Even though Orderville my home time is tiny I manage to be friends with the whole town! All 350 of them and then some.
I love being grateful! Stay tuned!
#3 of my Quest of Gratitude of 100 things!
21-30 "Things about the mission that I am grateful for"
21. You have a companion, you never have to be alone! ( I hate being alone)
22. Almost all members and missionaries LOVE YOU!
23. We obtain super powers to LOVE EVERYONE!
24. We teach from the heart about somethings we really care about JESUS!
25. We get to Study the Lds Scriptures.
26. We own the public. (there is no door, side walk, crosswalk, neighborhood, Street or public place that we don't go to.)
27. I'm rarely ever hungry because we always specifically plan for eating at noon and 5.
28. We always look good. (more then once I've had young kids ask if I actually sleep in my shirt and tie!... I said we did ;)
29. Sometimes when I talk I quote scripture with out even meaning to. I love it when that happens.
30. The lessons we learn, the people we teach, the friends you make, YOUR FAMILY THAT GROWS!
#4 of my Quest of Gratitude of 100 things!
31-40 "People (not missionaries) That I am grateful for from the mission"
31. Vivianna Estrella Rael who was the biggest snot until Heavenly Father softened her heart and now is the coolest girl ever.
32. Cheryl Rardin who is full of faith, such a diligent and charitable person. I met her when I was green as they get!
33. Chris Martinezz who was such a miracle. A man who can really feel the spirit.
34. Scott Satterfield the most knowledge able and service oriented ward mission leader around.
35. Sister Dixon who was my other mother when i started the mission. Sweet as they come she is! (Ava Dixon is her daughter)
36. Chris Comyns unbeatable faith! A man who trust God so much.
37. Sister Denise Valentina Olson who made Crescent city such a great experience!
38. Rob Roberts the most giving person ever. Where I learned my way around taco bell due to our many visits. Thanks Rob!
39. Ben Taua Striplin a future missionary and such a full of faith and independent person.
40. EVERYONE ELSE! Bishop Tanner Bishop Cupp Bishop , Bishop Christianson Bishop Andraus All my past ward mission learders RS presidents and the Brigett Daniels LaBiers! the Amy Ambridge, The Donahues in CC, Keysha Clark sister karr, The Hardistys and EVERYONE! LOVE YOU ALL!
#5 of my Quest of Gratitude of 100 things! Feel free to add your own below!
41-50 "Things about today that I am grateful for"
41. I was reunited with my companion after a long exchange.
42. I got to have interviews with our mission President and it made me feel like a million bucks!
43. Elder Andrew Pelton became my newest close friend from the mission and is a extremely excellent missionary!
44. I had a decent personal study that made me feel pretty smart:)
45. I got to invite someone to learn more about the savior Jesus Christ and it made me feel great!
46. I got to talk with some super cool missionaries at the church Namely Sister-Jenna Erlebach Elder Silvester, Sister-Alex Williamson, Elder Matthew Kjar and Elder Tomson, Pelton, skidmore and blowers.
47. I didnt die of heat exhaustion even though I felt like I might have haha.
48. I got to talk on our cool Bluetooth in our car which is always cool.
49. I laughed and got to talk about old times. I was also told to be more forgiving of myself so I dont have to feel so bad anymore!
50. I still didnt have a diet coke yet and enjoyed a really great drink called ICE.
#6 of my Quest of Gratitude feel free to share your thoughts!
51-60 "People that have passed on that I'm grateful for"
51. Joseph Smith who in a round about sorta way brought me here on my mission to serve for 2 years.
52. My great great Grandpa Neeleman who was baptized in Holland and immigrated to Utah.
53. My great +8 grandmother (I think) who was baptized right during the beginning times.
54. My Dog Newman who just died that was my good buddy and loved to be fed and comfortable.
55. William Tyndale who translated the bible to english.
56. Jesus Christ who now lives again but is my savior and master!
57. John Wycliffe who also helped translate the bible to english.
58. George Washington who was inspired by the Lord as he founded out great country.
59. Gordon B. Hinkley who was the Prophet as I was growing up and always made me happy.
60. Everyone else who has ever died for our country and help to bring the world its truth. EVERYONE REALLY I LOVE YOU ALL!
#7 of my Quest of Gratitude
61-70 "Things I'm grateful that I learned so far on my mission"
61. Life really is what you make it.
62. There is a lot of things you can do on bikes.
63. You can always push more then you thought you could.
64. Never complain about problems until you have ideas to fix them yourself.
65. Mighty Pray helps.
66. You skill and ability isn't as important to the Lord as your willingness to do it is.
67. Love is the medicine to all things.
68. If you don't adapt to people's "things" they will always drive you crazy.
69. We should never forget the Book of Mormon.
70. Miracles really do happen all the time.
#8 of my Quest of Gratitude
71-80 "Material things that I am grateful for"
71- Facebook big time. Many many people have been taught the gospel from it.
72- Our awesome corrola that has bluetooth and USB music input so that I have endless Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
73- My ties.
74- My camera so that I can savor the moments of my wonderful mission.
75- Email. I was able to hear from my mom today and she is my best friend.
76- Air conditioning...Ukiah is HOT!
75- Movies they are the best!
77- Acutually my desk is one of them two. I have I think the second best desk I have had on my entire mission.
78- Phone, I love all forms of communication really its the best. I love texting and calling people I love.. can you hear me now GOOD!
79- My Bed its the best thing in the world. (former comps of mine know I LOVE my bed. Paul Abraham Vea, Trey Williams, haha)
80- Lazer Tag! We had a awesome member bring a set to the church today and we had a blast best pday ever!
I am grateful guy. Love you all.
#9 of my Quest of Gratitude.
81-90 "things about the gospel that I am grateful for"
81- That we can repent and be forgiven.
82- There is an answer that is right for everyone.
83- That we know how we can get back to our Loving Heavenly Father.
84- We are always able to progress and get better.
85- Through it we get one of Gods greatest gifts The Holy Ghost.
86- We can be relieved of feelings of guilt and shame.
87- We enter in to the gate that leads to heaven and be cleansed from sin.
88- We become more intune with our spiritual selves.
89- Through it our families grow so much.
90- It is the way to peace in this life and eternal joy in the world to come.
I love the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
#10 of my Quest of Gratitude
91-100!!! "Choices that I'm glad I made throughout my life"
91-First and foremost to serve a mission I LOVE my mission with all my heart, Through it I've found conversion love peace and people that have changed my life forever. THE BEST decision I have EVER made in this life.
92-The Choice I made in the Pre-Earth Life to come to the earth and learn and grow.
93-The choice I made to be baptized and get reborn, saved, cleansed from sin, and make a eternal promise with God.
94- The choice I make everyday to strive to put LOVE first.
95- The choice I made to go to the the temple and make more eternal decisions.
96- The choice I made to be HAPPY!
97- The choice I make to keep the commandments (tithing, study the scripture, go to church, be obedient, chastity, word of wisdom etc...
98- The choice i made to let the Lord change me into a far better person then i would have ever been with my little ole self.
99- The choices I do and will make to be with my father again. (serve, love, marriage, endure, etc.)
100-The choice I made to go on a quest of gratitude!
I dont want it to end! Infact I might go on but the quest is over. WHAT are you grateful for???
