Season of Gratitude

Yesterday we enjoyed the first snow in the valley.  I woke to snow softly falling and a feeling of anticipation for the holidays soon upon us.
  A few weeks ago we were privileged to attend a devotional in the Solemn Assembly Room at the Salt Lake Temple.  In that beautiful building, built by our beloved pioneers, President Eyring spoke to us with powerful words that went straight to my heart.
He admonished us to "watch" how the Lord has blessed and will bless our families. "The blessings of the temple will reach across the miles...your homes-holy angels will guard them...you are appreciated by the Lord...if we honor our covenants, our children will be given power to overcome...A loving God sees and loves your family...He sends angels to bear us up."
  In this wonderful Season of Gratitude, I watch and give thanks for my many blessings; foremost of which is my family and the blessing of sealing powers and temple blessings -
"enduring connections with loved ones." 

"And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers..." Malachi 4:6 

When I pause and ponder, I can "watch" and know how very bountifully my family has been blessed.

Wonderful Pot Roast

4-5 pounds Beef Chuck Pot Roast

Garlic Salt, to taste

Garlic salt the roast and place in a crock pot.

1 (10/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup

1 package dry onion soup mix

1 jar beef gravy (Franco-American) or 1 package prepared dry beef gravy mix 

1/2 cup brown sugar

3 tablespoons vinegar

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

Mix together and pour over roast.  Cook on low-heat for 12 hours or high-heat for 6 to 7 hours. Take roast out when cooked, strain gravy to get rid of lumps, and thicken with cornstarch and cold water mixture.