I guess that I have been considering my testimony lately. It hasn't wavered, but I have noticed that when people are sharing theirs, and it seems so profound and they say how strongly they know something, it just makes me wonder what I know and what I just think I believe. I think I was considering that and I think I remember praying for an increased testimony. I have a Loving Heavenly Father that is more than willing to help me out with this, but you know what that means.... The learning process isn't always fun, but when you look back it is always sweet.
So, back to the title. I Heavenly Father is a very patient being, He will sit back and wait for us silly mortals to finally give up on the idea that we can do it all on our own and turn to Him for help. I keep running into that wall, and it is strange how it is so easy to forget. My weakness in this is with illness. I listen to a kid cough for hours before it kicks in that it isn't normal. or if they just have a fever, but are up and playing it doesn't send up red flags. So one night a few months ago Jeslyn was just hysterical. She was screaming and nothing I did would calm her down. I was in the living room with her just rolling around on the flour crying, not wanting me to pick her up, not wanting a drink, just in agony. After a few min of this at 3 in the morning, I was in tears! I finally remembered that there is nothing I can do about it, but there is someone that can help. I started a pleading prayer and instantly she calmed down. She went to a whimper then fell asleep in my arms. At that point I gave a much happier and very gracious prayer again and got her in bed and got to sleep myself. Another instance of this happened this week. It was yet again 3 in the morning and Jeslyn was coughing so much. Coughing doesn't cause me too much alarm, who hasn't had a cough last for months in the winter? The problem is that she was just finishing up with croop, so coughing like that wasn't ok. I tried calming her down, giving her drinks, taking her for a walk in the cold, everything, and finally I decided that it was time for the prayer again. Yet again, as soon as I say my pleading prayer with tears in my eyes, she calms down. We still had coughing, and it kept me up, but she was finally able to rest.
I also had another instance this weekend with my family. I was attending a funeral of an uncle, and of course it was a hard occasion. The funeral was so wonderful though, the words said were so uplifting and peaceful to the soul. The Lord is able to heal in a multitude of ways, and I am grateful for the knowledge that I have of the healing power. I am grateful that I have the gospel in my life to help support me through hard times, and such wonderful people in the gospel to help me understand it. I know my Heavenly Father loves me, and that he is mindful of me and my family.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
Joy Fest 2011
My friend Katie is so wonderful, she is doing a joy fest 2011 and challenged anyone that wanted to join her quest to bring joy to more people during the time of season where we are supposed to have the most joy.
For today all I can say is that I made cookies with friends that we haven't been able to see for way too long because of sickness, and it brought my whole family joy, and it helped her family too. I love the family and enjoy being with them.
For today all I can say is that I made cookies with friends that we haven't been able to see for way too long because of sickness, and it brought my whole family joy, and it helped her family too. I love the family and enjoy being with them.
Shopping
So with the girls in school, I do all my shopping with just Jeslyn. It is so nice to have only one child to keep track of. So this week I went shopping, and JJ wanted a cart of her own. So they have these little carts that kids can push around, and I figured why not, it will keep her occupied, so then I won't have her trying to jump out every 2 seconds. So for the first little while it was fun to chase down mommy with the cart. Then we passed the bread section and she stopped for some peanut butter. As we went along she got less interested in following me and more interested in shoving her cart off, filling it with random ingredients, and running away from where I was trying to pull 2 carts too. By the time I got to the register, we had 5 things we didn't want and I was so done with the two cart thing.
That night Nathan wanted to go get something with a gift card, but Avi and Dai didn't want to go. Jeslyn was super excited to go with him though, so the two of them took off. So when they got there the item they were there for was supposedly in the back on the truck that was being unloaded, so they stuck around waiting for it to come off. A half hour later, Nathan was sick of JJ pulling everything off shelves, looking at everything with her hands, and generally not listening to him. Sad thing is that the item wasn't on the truck and they came home empty handed.
That night Nathan wanted to go get something with a gift card, but Avi and Dai didn't want to go. Jeslyn was super excited to go with him though, so the two of them took off. So when they got there the item they were there for was supposedly in the back on the truck that was being unloaded, so they stuck around waiting for it to come off. A half hour later, Nathan was sick of JJ pulling everything off shelves, looking at everything with her hands, and generally not listening to him. Sad thing is that the item wasn't on the truck and they came home empty handed.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Thanksgiving
We had a great Thanksgiving thanks to my wonderful parents! Mom and Dad showed up this morning and we got to work. Dad and Nathan worked on a doll house for the girls for Christmas (so shh, they don't know). Mom was so wonderful and got me motivated to clean up and organize my wedding business so that I can hopefully sell it sometime soon. We spent about 2 hours on it and although we got a lot done, there is so much more to do. Dinner was so good too, THANKS MOM for your help on that. After dinner, the men finished the house, Mom played with the girls in the leaves, and I ran around making sure the dishes were done and we had the tools for the house. After pie, Mom and Dad took off. It was a simple day, but so GREAT!!! Thank you Mom and Dad for coming over and helping us with projects!!!
Thankful
So I have been thinking about this post for a while now, and I think this is the perfect time for it. The number one thing I am thankful for is a living Heavenly Father who knows and loves me so much that he puts everything I need in front of me when I need it. I don't have everything I want, but anytime there is a need it is given to me.
I have noticed this before, but since we moved to our house 9 mo. ago, the instances seem to be so much more drastic, maybe because there is so much more in our lives. I had a hard time knowing if we were doing the right thing buying this house, but there is no question we are where we need to be. I have a great ward that I have been getting to know. I have wonderful neighbors, and good friends. I think that I had to move here just to have my friend Heidi so close. We both need each other so much and it is great to be near her.
Ok so the story that prompted this post. In Sept. Heidi got me this great job that lets me work from home as much as I can. First instance of the Lords hand is that the day I found out about the job, Nathan was randomly talking to co-workers and they were talking about a computer that was for sale. The computer was exactly what I needed for this job! Whoa huh! So then I have been doing this job making some money, paying off the computer and helping with the bills. Then I feel like I am really making some good money, well for how little I work, and I start stock piling it to pay a big chunk on a bill, I was so excited to be able to do that. So I ended up needing to go to court as a witness one day, and since Nathan needed to get his car in, he took it off to take it in and watch the kids for me. That afternoon we find out that the car was a much bigger deal than we thought. Needless to say we were worried about the big bill! The only thing I could think of is this stock pile of money I have been saving and how it was almost the exact amount that the car bill was. That is cool enough, but as I think about the timing, it gets even better. If we would have waited for this week like we had planned, we wouldn't have had the money, in fact if we would have waited another 3 days to get it in, I would have sent it to the bill already!
I have seen how the Lord has so much better timing than I do! If you question this, then just refresh yourself on my life over the last year and a half. My timing sucks, the Lords timing is perfect!
I have noticed this before, but since we moved to our house 9 mo. ago, the instances seem to be so much more drastic, maybe because there is so much more in our lives. I had a hard time knowing if we were doing the right thing buying this house, but there is no question we are where we need to be. I have a great ward that I have been getting to know. I have wonderful neighbors, and good friends. I think that I had to move here just to have my friend Heidi so close. We both need each other so much and it is great to be near her.
Ok so the story that prompted this post. In Sept. Heidi got me this great job that lets me work from home as much as I can. First instance of the Lords hand is that the day I found out about the job, Nathan was randomly talking to co-workers and they were talking about a computer that was for sale. The computer was exactly what I needed for this job! Whoa huh! So then I have been doing this job making some money, paying off the computer and helping with the bills. Then I feel like I am really making some good money, well for how little I work, and I start stock piling it to pay a big chunk on a bill, I was so excited to be able to do that. So I ended up needing to go to court as a witness one day, and since Nathan needed to get his car in, he took it off to take it in and watch the kids for me. That afternoon we find out that the car was a much bigger deal than we thought. Needless to say we were worried about the big bill! The only thing I could think of is this stock pile of money I have been saving and how it was almost the exact amount that the car bill was. That is cool enough, but as I think about the timing, it gets even better. If we would have waited for this week like we had planned, we wouldn't have had the money, in fact if we would have waited another 3 days to get it in, I would have sent it to the bill already!
I have seen how the Lord has so much better timing than I do! If you question this, then just refresh yourself on my life over the last year and a half. My timing sucks, the Lords timing is perfect!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
October
October was an interesting month for us. With b-day parties, and Halloween, we have have been kept busy. During fall break we went to see Grandma Norma at her condo and swim with her. Jeslyn has turned into a little fish. She would climb up on the edge of the pool and jump in, then back onto the edge of the pool. Avi and Dai liked the chance to practice their swimming skills too.
Our stake had a temple week were activities were to be centered around the temple, so our ward decided to walk to the temple. We walked from our stake center to the Mt. Timpanogos Temple, about 3 miles, one Saturday morning. It was fun and the girls did a good job and didn't complain at all. Maybe it was because we had a friend with us, Kari. The purpose was to instill in us the knowledge that the temple is so close and so easy to get to.
We spent a few evenings up the canyon having hobo dinners and enjoying the fall colored leaves. The first night our friend helped Avi catch a fish. She was so excited. Sorry having issues getting that picture in the right place to put it on here.
Jeslyn's birthday was a little chaotic. I kept trying to organize a party for her, but wasn't able to get myself organized for it. That night we went with a friend to her families Halloween party instead of celebrating with her. Luckily she is only 2, so she didn't care, and still had fun. The next day on Saturday we went to the park by our house and had a picnic. For October it was a nice day, but it was still cold, so we came home for cake and ice cream. Afterwards we played a dance game on the Wii while she slept. We all had fun with her. I have a video of her opening her presents that is SOOOOOOOO cute, but I am having issues with the transfer to the computer, so it will have to come later. She LOVED every gift she got and showed the excitement on her face and in her expressions.
On Halloween, we went crazy. I have my big candy bowl that we usually fill when we are done T or T, but this year we went a little more and got enough candy to fill the bowl at least 3 times. We went to a little park T or T then just did it around our ward. I got my workout walking with the kids and carrying JJ for at least half of the night. My arms still hurt. We were so extremely happy that it was so warm all night. The kids didn't wear coats, and I just wore a light jacket.
Our stake had a temple week were activities were to be centered around the temple, so our ward decided to walk to the temple. We walked from our stake center to the Mt. Timpanogos Temple, about 3 miles, one Saturday morning. It was fun and the girls did a good job and didn't complain at all. Maybe it was because we had a friend with us, Kari. The purpose was to instill in us the knowledge that the temple is so close and so easy to get to.
We spent a few evenings up the canyon having hobo dinners and enjoying the fall colored leaves. The first night our friend helped Avi catch a fish. She was so excited. Sorry having issues getting that picture in the right place to put it on here.
Jeslyn's birthday was a little chaotic. I kept trying to organize a party for her, but wasn't able to get myself organized for it. That night we went with a friend to her families Halloween party instead of celebrating with her. Luckily she is only 2, so she didn't care, and still had fun. The next day on Saturday we went to the park by our house and had a picnic. For October it was a nice day, but it was still cold, so we came home for cake and ice cream. Afterwards we played a dance game on the Wii while she slept. We all had fun with her. I have a video of her opening her presents that is SOOOOOOOO cute, but I am having issues with the transfer to the computer, so it will have to come later. She LOVED every gift she got and showed the excitement on her face and in her expressions.
On Halloween, we went crazy. I have my big candy bowl that we usually fill when we are done T or T, but this year we went a little more and got enough candy to fill the bowl at least 3 times. We went to a little park T or T then just did it around our ward. I got my workout walking with the kids and carrying JJ for at least half of the night. My arms still hurt. We were so extremely happy that it was so warm all night. The kids didn't wear coats, and I just wore a light jacket.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
shadows
So Jeslyn discovered shadows today. We were walking home from taking the girls to school and JJ found my shadow on the ground in front of her. the shadows are long at 9 am right now. She kept bending over and touching it and getting surprised when it moved. Next she found her shadow. She was trying to touch the head like she had on mine, but it wasn't working. She started chasing it in her attempt to get closer to it. It was just so cute for her to realize that she can't get her shadow, but that she could get moms. I wish I had a camera then, but oh well, it was fun.
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