Christmas Bath

On Sunday evening we listened to a beautiful Christmas concert by the Tabernacle Choir & Sissel. I gave Adelynn a bath in the kitchen sink with the lights dimmed & the sacred music playing in the background. I felt so blessed to be able to take care of my sweet baby and contemplate the Savior's birth at the same time. I'm so blessed! I love my sweet family!

Spiritually Fed

Today I have been spiritually fed as I have studied, prayed about, and pondered the scriptures and the words of the prophets. My testimony of the prophet Joseph Smith has been strengthened. The Savior's life, ministry, and love seem closer and almost palpable. I'm so grateful for the blessing of the Holy Ghost bearing witness of these things and sharing God's love and encouragement. Heavenly Father is there watching and caring for us. He loves us so much. I feel His love often.

Weeding

This morning we will head out to our neighbor's farm in Paradise to weed the garden. Sometimes the garden seems to be so big and the weeds so many. After several hours of work it doesn't seem to be enough. But I love it! This situation reminds me of my life. Sometimes, okay, most of the time, my weaknesses and sins seem to be insurmountable. But if I keep working on changing, repenting, and improving with the Savior's help I will be a productive garden. But only with lots of hard, patient, hopeful work and the grace of my Redeemer.

I'm so grateful for the chances Jesus Christ gives me to repent and try anew to become like Him. I hope to develop His Christlike attributes and bring joy and love to others as He does. I love my Savior.