Sunday, November 21, 2010

A Truly Thankful Heart

My heart is very full of gratitude today.

We had our ward conference and I was greatly touched.

I came away knowing that I need my Savior every hour
and that he is there always. Angels really do attend us
if we are worthy and need them.
I felt keenly my nothingness in a good way.....
Meaning, my absolute dependence on my Savior.

I am so grateful that I am able to have another child...
that because of modern day medicine and knowledge this baby can arrive safely, despite all the complications.

I am so grateful that my husband loves the Lord with all his soul and wants to serve Him alone.

I am grateful for John's endless hard work and studies to accomplish his goals to provide for our family.

I am grateful for the chance to raise some of the Lord's most precious children. They are everything to me.

I am grateful to go home this weekend and be in the temple with 6 out of 8 (other 2 are too young) of my siblings and parents.

My brother Matt has just been called to serve a mission in Italy and we are going to go through the temple with him. I think my joy will be to overflowing!

And lastly, I am grateful that through this crazy emotional, physical ride I have been on there has ALWAYS been an underlying peace and security from my Father in Heaven.

I KNOW he lives and I am grateful for this ever growing testimony in my heart.




Wednesday, November 17, 2010

My big, little first grader!








Here is Isaac's 1st Grade picture!
And I almost can't stand it!

He wanted to wear church clothes for his picture!
By all means Isaac, go ahead!

And that missing tooth is absolutely to die for!
I love this kid!

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Halloween!
Batman and Stitch at Trunk or Treat!




Eating their spoils in the trunk!





Isaac was Indiana Jones for his school party!


With friends Spencer and Taylor!





His whole class!