Visit to Honeyville

I took the kids to Mom's and Dad's today. We had a great salad and enjoyed visiting on the porch while Brook, our dog, ran in the fields and swam in the Salt Creek. Mom read to us from the scriptures about the signs of the times. We talked of the affairs of the world. We live in exciting, yet wicked times. Sometimes it seems doom it's eminent, but there is great hope and happiness in the gospel and in Zion. For this knowledge I am grateful.

Raw

I've been trying to go mostly raw for over a week. I just need to adjust my emotions and learn to focus outward and upward more. Then I will be in complete control and be content. I need to lose 14 pounds. I need to remember why it is important and remember the little, constant steps to excellent health and longevity. I'm grateful Heavenly Father has blessed me to learn so much about nutrition and health. I just need to increase my self-discipline and get on top of it!

Simple Pleasures

This morning I took the dogs out into the darkness. The air was fresh, the birds were stirring, and it was beautiful. I came in and took a hot bath. It felt great to be clean. I then tidied my room while visiting with Jaremy about the news and dreams. Then I nursed Adelynn while reading my scriptures. At this point Tank had climbed into bed with us and was wrestling with Jaremy. Adelynn is asking for more milk, so I have to go. Heavenly Father has so richly blessed me. It has been a wonderful morning and it its not even seven.

Tired

I'm a bit tired this morning. Maybe I just need to do a bit of yoga to get my energy flowing.

Today I saw a man taking time to teach a curious boy at the park about his metal detector. The boy and man were strangers to each other, but I witnessed their simple, kind interaction. I'm grateful for good people who take time to acknowledge and encourage one another. Some people, especially children and youth, have such a hard life. They need all the building-up we can give them. I'm grateful Heavenly Father gives us big and little opportunities to do this.

A Night Alone

For Mother's Day Jaremy packed up a bag for me and dropped me off at a hotel so I could relax, plan, and rejuvenate. It has been so nice! I've been able to repent, pray out loud, exercise, take a long shower, pray about the kids, etc. Jaremy came and took me to dinner with Adelynn (18 months). She misses Mommy a bit and wanted her milk. Jaremy is picking up the other kids right now (9:34pm) to go swimming here at the hotel. I just nursed Adelynn to sleep. It's shaping up to be a pretty late night for us. Jaremy it's planning on coming back after he takes the kids home to tuck me in. Then he will sleep with the kids at home and let me have a solid eight hours of sleep without dogs and babies. And of that's not enough, he and the kids cleaned the house and van while I've been here! Am I the luckiest woman alive! Jaremy is such a sweetheart! I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful family who loves and cares for me. I want to be an amazing wife and mother for them! Heavenly Father has given us heaven on earth: our families!

Great, Normal Day

Today I gave Benjamin a haircut, the big kids went to the temple, the little girls went visiting teaching with me, we played at the park, took naps, discussed conspiracy theories with Jessica, watched Duggars after moonbeams, weeded rhubarb with Jaremy in the twilight, and just had a great day.   Heavenly Father has really blessed me with a wonderful, wonderful life! I want to share His love and gospel with others.

Freedom

Freedom and the family are under attack. I'm grateful we the Lord will bless the righteous. I pray we can be worthy of His help in combating evil, those who would destroy religion, family, and freedom.