Church was WONDERFUL!
The speakers in Sacrament spoke on the Restoration. Fabulous! One of the speakers was recently called to serve a mission...Chinese speaking. The other speaker was a stake high counciler. They both spoke so well.
A family that we have become friends with came together today! It was so good to see them both.
Our twenty month old enjoyed nursery...even after I slipped out. Big YAY!
I went to Relief Society and so enjoyed the lesson from Gospel Principles on prayer: Lesson #8.
During our discussion, one sister shared how their family prayers often were answered and not recognized till later in the day when one of her teenagers had come home from school and mentioned that by some miracle they escaped what could have been a fatal accident. That was when they recognized that their family prayer earlier that day had been answered.
It reminded me of our own family prayers and the things for we which we have been asking. And then I wondered how the Lord had answered these prayers.
I learned that His answer to our prayers did come, just not come in the form I was looking for. But it has come.
I am at peace with moving and supporting my husband in his effort to provide for our family. There is strength in knowing the Lord's will and going at it together.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
An end of a chapter
How can I sum up the past nine months without feeling overcome with emotion?
I can't.
What started as a move to Texas, a new adventure in our lives, has become a pivotal point for our family. A place and time to REMEMBER the Lord's hand...continually.
Our time in Texas has come to an end.
We are returning to Utah.
And with so many mixed emotions I post this blog.
In this short time here, I connected...reconnected with people whom I will treasure in my heart forever. The thought of meeting and reuniting in Heaven again is BEAUTIFUL!
Carrie, that's right! That's what the Celestial Kingdom is all about. And I look forward to that sweet reunion if our time here doesn't cross again.
I have seen lives lived in service to God and His Kingdom. I have felt the reach of the Lord's hand so many times.
And so, as this part of our chapter comes to a close, I can't help but feel that the Lord in His goodness has given us something AMAZING in this experience. In so many ways, it has reminded me of my own mission when I would transfer to a new area. Leaving the people I grew to love and serve but with the deep sense of love for them that never leaves.
Each of us have learned the love of the Lord. These nine months were compacted spiritual learning for our family.
Heavenly Father is so kind to give us this time to learn together.
I can't.
What started as a move to Texas, a new adventure in our lives, has become a pivotal point for our family. A place and time to REMEMBER the Lord's hand...continually.
Our time in Texas has come to an end.
We are returning to Utah.
And with so many mixed emotions I post this blog.
In this short time here, I connected...reconnected with people whom I will treasure in my heart forever. The thought of meeting and reuniting in Heaven again is BEAUTIFUL!
Carrie, that's right! That's what the Celestial Kingdom is all about. And I look forward to that sweet reunion if our time here doesn't cross again.
I have seen lives lived in service to God and His Kingdom. I have felt the reach of the Lord's hand so many times.
And so, as this part of our chapter comes to a close, I can't help but feel that the Lord in His goodness has given us something AMAZING in this experience. In so many ways, it has reminded me of my own mission when I would transfer to a new area. Leaving the people I grew to love and serve but with the deep sense of love for them that never leaves.
Each of us have learned the love of the Lord. These nine months were compacted spiritual learning for our family.
Heavenly Father is so kind to give us this time to learn together.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Who's your favorite sibling?
My ten year old daughter and I are both reading in the same place in the Book of Mormon. We finished 2 Ne 3 two days ago. AMAZING chapter!! This is what I learned about her.
Daughter - Mom, do you know who my is my favorite of Nephi's brothers?
Me - No. Who?
Daughter - Who do you think it is?
Me - Sam?
Daughter - Nope. Joseph!
Me - Really? Why Joseph?
Daughter - I don't know, He just is.
Daughter - Mom, do you know who my is my favorite of Nephi's brothers?
Me - No. Who?
Daughter - Who do you think it is?
Me - Sam?
Daughter - Nope. Joseph!
Me - Really? Why Joseph?
Daughter - I don't know, He just is.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Heart update
We had our LAST visit with the doctors about Kawasaki.
Our 6 year olds heart looks PERFECT!
I think of all the blessings she has had.
I see Heavenly Father's blessings through this.
He has made her well.
Our 6 year olds heart looks PERFECT!
I think of all the blessings she has had.
I see Heavenly Father's blessings through this.
He has made her well.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Conference
Tomorrow is General Conference and we will be going to our ward house to watch.
I love General Conference. It is like a dear friend who's visit we've been anticipating. And when it comes, my spirit is recharged.
It reminds me that the Lords' Church is here.
Now.
Led by living prophets.
And, oh, how the Spirit sings this in my soul.
Watching the prophets speak, listening to them testify of Jesus Christ and His gospel is electrifying. The Holy Ghost witnesses they are truly latter-day apostles. What a magnificent thing to feel, to know, to see!
And when they speak, I feel a rebirth to follow my Savior.
These next two days will go, oh too quickly.
And when Conference ends, my heart feels as though my good friend's visit has wrapped up. I am comforted to know that for the next six months there is counsel to follow that will protect and guide me and my family. And then in six months when living prophets will gather again to teach us, my dear friend will visit again.
I love General Conference. It is like a dear friend who's visit we've been anticipating. And when it comes, my spirit is recharged.
It reminds me that the Lords' Church is here.
Now.
Led by living prophets.
And, oh, how the Spirit sings this in my soul.
Watching the prophets speak, listening to them testify of Jesus Christ and His gospel is electrifying. The Holy Ghost witnesses they are truly latter-day apostles. What a magnificent thing to feel, to know, to see!
And when they speak, I feel a rebirth to follow my Savior.
These next two days will go, oh too quickly.
And when Conference ends, my heart feels as though my good friend's visit has wrapped up. I am comforted to know that for the next six months there is counsel to follow that will protect and guide me and my family. And then in six months when living prophets will gather again to teach us, my dear friend will visit again.
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