Randy's Thanksgiving Thoughts

Dear Family,

I have spent quite some time this month thinking about Gratitude.  If fact, I have taught several of my coaching sessions this month on the subject of Gratitude.  All the research shows that in order for people to understand what Gratitude is, we have to get them to talk about it.

I would like to challenge the Jensen family to watch the following video and then share on our family blog your thoughts on gratitude.  Talk about why you are grateful.

If this video doesn’t make you cry or at least get a lump in your throat, I don’t know what will.

Here is the link.  It is the story of Derek Redmond in the 1992 summer Olympics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZlXWp6vFdE

Now, name someone who has influenced your life for good.  Who has shaped or molded you into who you currently are?  Who has performed some kind act of service in your behalf?  Share with us how you have been influenced for good because of someone else.

I remember when Grandma Elsie had her surgery in October of 1985, and we all knew on that day that we were going to lose her.  The pain of the moment is still quite real.  Grandpa Reed was with Grandma Elsie at the hospital that day,  and Larry, Lloyd, and I carried on in the harvest.

We didn’t have cell phones in those days so Lloyd was the one who would call into the hospital from the sugar beet receiving station and keep us updated as to mom’s progress during the surgery.   I can still remember the expression on Lloyd’s face as he got out of his truck to come and tell me the final news.  I knew before he said a word that the news was not good.

What I remember that has shaped my life is what happened the next few days following her surgery.  I still marvel how our neighbors and ward members gathered together an army of people and equipment and pulled into our fields and helped us finish our harvest.  Within 2 days our harvest was complete.  I am so grateful to those people for allowing us to spend precious time with Grandma Elsie before her passing.  I know that act of service has shaped my life for good.  I will be forever thankful.



Randy

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