He Reminds Us

Today we were blessed to attend Stake Conference. Many truths were taught and we were reminded once again of many important things. First, that we should cherish our temple attendence. Second, that we should be keeping a record. Third, that we should avoid debt, and prepare our households. President Roberts quoted President Eyring, I loved this quote.
"Live your life so that when you are called, you can go and have no regrets."
This was great to hear, because I feel I have some more preparation to do on my part, but I want more than anything to be ready, when I am called, whatever that call may be.

He Opens Our Eyes and Hearts

Dylan and I were arguing this evening about work and time and all those things spouses argue about. As we were arguing I heard in my mind, "Aren't you glad he's working." It made me pause and be thankful. I am so thankful for my husbands job and the doors it has opened for us. We have been blessed and with the way work has been going, I am grateful we have a job.

He Answers Our Prayers

Claire had what looked like pink eye yesterday. This was very frustrating and concerning to me. Last night we prayed that in the morning her eye would be better. I was worried that we would wake up to goopy, stuck shut eyes. When she got up this morning there was nothing. Our prayers were heard and answered.

He Reaches Out Through Others

As I have pondered what I would write about today, I thought of the people that I came in contact with just today. The person that forgave me, the person that shared a secret with me, the person that gave me a compliment, the person that taught me. The list could go on.

We forget that daily we are touched by others who influence our lives. I am especially grateful for the wonderful sisters of the ward I live in. They have become my other family, while mine is so far away. I have found women who literally fill the shoes of my sisters, my mother, my best friends, and closest confidants. This is not coincidence, this is not chance. These women are in my life for a reason and I am blessed because of them.

Thank You!

Heavenly Father Gives Us What We Need

A friend of mine has been trying to adopt through the foster system. Their family has been specifically praying for many months to be matched with a group of girls they fell in love with. My friend told her children this week that maybe they should not be praying specifically for these girls, but just to be praying to be matched with someone. She stopped by this evening and shared this with me. What faith they have. She also told me that they had just found out that they had been matched to a different group of children, that matched more closely with what they were looking for. All they had to do was just change their prayers in one small way.

This shows me that Heavenly Father knows what we need, and sometimes I think we have to learn how to understand his will and accept it. Once we do this all will fall into place.

This Is What Hit Me Like A Ton Of Bricks

I went to Costco with a girlfriend and our kids today. After the money was spent and the car was loaded I needed to take the cart to the cart return. I checked to make sure Claire was where she was supposed to be, which is holding onto the door handle when we are in the parking lot, she was waiting for me obediently. As I crossed to the other side of the row to return the cart the spirit whispered to me, "She's gonna run after you," I ignored it. I put the cart away and turned around. Just as I turned Claire dashed out in front of an old man driving a huge car. I screamed her name and she continued to run across. Seconds felt like hours, and my heart sunk. Someone else was watching over my child today, and obviously it was not me. The old man was not moving to fast so he had plenty of time to stop. But it was too close for comfort. I thought I was going to puke. Then I thought I was going to kill my kid. Then I was so grateful that her life had been spared. I was pretty shaken up, and cried on the way home. Claire and I talked about it later when I had calmed down. She asked, "Mommy why are you sad," I said, "Because Claire, I love you and I don't want you to die. Mommy was scared." I didn't know how to express to her my love and concern for her. Today someone was watching over me and my child. I am so grateful.

I Have Been Wanting To Do This For Over Two Months

After President Eyring's talk last conference I have felt this need to document daily the small or large ways I have seen the Hand of the Lord in my life. I have just been pondering whether or not this is the most appropriate way to do it. This is may be very personal for me, but I feel this is one of the best ways to document it. I also feel that my experiences will be for the benefit of others.