For Beauty of the Mountains--Favorite Things

For Beauty of the Mountains Gives Me Strength from God-My Favorite Things

This was written on my birthday in 1983. I drove up to the Alpine loop to see the fall colors and listen to afternoon Conference alone. Hank had entered the MTC two weeks prior.

For the beauty of the mountains,

I give thanks for peace and hope.

I gaze upward and see

Clouds gently drifting, ever changing

Their form, constantly in motion--

Never to be the same, but creating

A moving scene as they gracefully float by.

I ponder how God is constant; firm as the mountains—

Unchanging in His love for us.

He is the same yesterday, today and forever.

We experience peace and joy

Knowing HE is true, unchangeable, unlike the clouds,

For He is my anchor, my God.

“Blessed are they who shall seek to bring forth my Zion. . .for they shall have the gift of the Holy Ghost--
And if they endure to the end, they shall be lifted up at the last day, and who shall publish peace, tidings of great joy.
How beautiful upon the mountains shall they be.”
I Nephi 13:37

Some of My Favorite Things

The mountains here in the valley have been a source of peace to me, besides represent a feeling of being protected, being safe. I still remember the landscape view from my living room window with the view of Mount Timpanogos in all seasons. The snow-capped mountain was my favorite after a heavy rain it would snow up there and cover the mountain's peaks. The view from the back side of Timp looked to me like the Swiss Matterhorn or the mountains of Austria in "Sound of Music."

I appreciate the simple things in life. My sight, to see all creation around me. The flowers in spring and summer, a beautiful sunrise or sunset. I also love the children's primary song, My Heavenly Father Loves Me. I am thankful for my hearing to hear beautiful music, or the sounds of my birds or all birds outdoors. I also am grateful to hear my favorite Christmas music this time of year. I have also been blessed with a keen mind. I also pray to be alert and enjoy clarity of mind to use the mental talents I was given in search for knowledge.

My cup runneth over with gratitude and abundance, and my joy is full.

Love, Mom aka Anna