Certain Children

Some children don't seem to "get it" as well as others. I'm not very patient. Instead of realizing they were disobedient, lazy, or wrong they think they are just unlucky to have a mom that disciplines and lectures them. I feel so mad lately and I need to destroy these feelings. If they choose the wrong I need to still be loving and kind. Yes, consequences must still be given, but they can be given gently, sympathetically, without angry lectures, and with love. What they choose cannot dictate my feelings. Only love. I need to focus on all the good they do, play more with them, listen more, and pray more for help and self-discipline. I Pray the Lord will forgive me and help me to "get it" myself.

Lists

I love lists. I keep tons of them on paper, on receipts, on the tablet, on the computer, on anything I can get my hands on. They keep me organized, motivated, prioritized, and sane. I'm so grateful Heavenly Father has given me this tender mercy to help me met the demands of life and progress.

Sunrise

This morning the sunrise was a beautiful pink over the snow-capped mountains.  We all enjoyed looking out our big dining room window as we ate our oatmeal.  I'm so grateful Heavenly Father created such a gorgeous world.  I just love to escape into "the wild" and get close to nature.  I feel closer to Him there too.  The country is calling to me.  I always get an especially strong hankering to move this time of year.  Then before you know it spring is here and the yard and garden calm my desire to be a vagabond (a bit anyway).  I get to start seeds indoors this week.  Just to smell and feel dirt will be a treat!

The End of the World

Everyday the world seems a bit more wicked (or a lot) and a bit more on the verge of war and tyranny.  We know, of course, from the prophets and the scriptures that the end is coming.  I'm so grateful they have taught us what we need to do.  We are trying our best to keep the commandments, live righteously, and prepare for the future.  We are storing food, growing gardens, eliminating debt, and prepping.  We are trying to build the kingdom.  Our efforts seem tiny and flawed, but we are trying.  I pray the Lord will bless us and that we can help many people in the days ahead to remember their Heavenly Father and His love and plan for them.  His way is the only way to peace and happiness.  I'm so grateful He has given us the knowledge we need to return to Him.  Now just to stick to it until the end!

Insomnia

I went to bed at 9pm, but sleep wouldn't come. So I woke up and wrote down all the ideas and to-dos that were going through my mind. I walked around the house a bit, and now I'm going to study a General Conference talk. Hopefully, after I'm spiritually fed I can get to sleep. I'm grateful because tonight my legs have not been restless or achy.

Heavenly Father blessed me with His Spirit today while we were at church. I felt uplifted, encouraged, and a love for my ward family.

Temple

It seems getting to the temple is always more complicated than it should be. But I'm bound and determined to make it happen today. Today we are leaving at 1 pm. I'm so grateful for the blessings of the temple. I'm determined to get there at least twice a month until the baby comes.

Fabulous Friday

I'm so grateful for a new day! Yesterday was awesome; today is going to go great! I get to take the kids to the library, go on a walk, visit the doctor, and work like crazy! I'm so grateful for health and strength to do these things! The Lord had truly blessed me!