Gratitude

"Gratitude"

Elder Darrel L. Hammon

Sundays are always special days, but today seemed a bit more special. Elder Button, a member of the MTC presidency here in the Dominican Republic, stood and expressed how important gratitude is. Just before he began, I looked toward the back where Joanne was seated. I felt an overwhelming love for her. Each of the missionaries bore strong testimonies today. They are growing and developing. 

In Doctrine and Covenants 59:7, we read how important to thank the Source of all of our blessings: "Thou shalt thank the Lord thy God in all things."

Thus,  I am grateful for the following:

Joanne, my beautiful wife and eternal companion

Hermana Joanne Hammon

Our incredible family

Christiaan/Anna Rose/Emiline (William is still in Heaven), Darrel and Joanne, and Hailey/Jospeh

Our calling:

Elder y Hermana Hammon at the 2011 Christmas event--Santo Domingo

The Temple

The Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple

The Idaho Falls Idaho Temple 

Being in the Dominican Republic

 

Hermana y Elder Hammon--at Adrian Tropical with other senior missionaries

 Missionaries

Hermanas Garcia yFlores, Los Hammon, y Hermanas Justos y de los Santos

 Heavenly Father's Creations

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Early morning sunrise in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Vedauwoo Park between Cheyenne and Laramie, Wyoming

But, ultimately, I am grateful to the Lord for His Atonement

Minerva Teichert's "Rescue of the Lost Lamb"