"I have found that, rather than dwelling on the negative, if we will take a step back and consider the blessings in our lives, including seemingly small, sometimes overlooked blessings, we can find greater happiness."
—Thomas S. Monson, "Consider the Blessings", Liahona and Ensign, November 2012
“Thankfulness is measured by the number of words; gratitude is measured by the nature of our actions.”
President David O. McKay
“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.”
Cynthia Ozick
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”
William Arthur Ward
Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day.
2 c. pumpkin puree
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese (room temp)
1 c. sugar
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. nutmeg
1/4 t. ginger
1/2 c. milk or cream
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
1/2 t. almond extract
1 pie crust
Cream the cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth. Mix in sugar and spices. Add liquid ingredients and mix until completely blended together. Pour into pie crust and bake @ 375 for approx. 60 minutes. (May be longer.) Pie is done when a metal knife inserted comes out clean.
"I pray that we will humble ourselves as little children and reach out to protect our little children, for they are the future for us, for our Church, and for our nations."
—Dallin H. Oaks, "Protect the Children", Liahona and Ensign, November 2012
"The most powerful teaching of children is by the example of their parents."
—Dallin H. Oaks, "Protect the Children", Liahona and Ensign, November 2012
