We had a really nice day today.
Quiet.
Rejuvenating.
The house was quiet in the morning. I watched the Tabernacle Choir broadcast, which might not seem all that exciting to some, but we just don't get saturated with that kind of stuff down here, so every now and then it is a real treat. I put the pot roast in the oven, spiffed up the kitchen, and read for a while.
We fasted for Heather and her family and the doctors today. When we drove into the garage, you could smell the roast in the oven! Get in the house and get those potatoes and other veges on the stove! De-lish!
They changed the Primary Presidency today. It has only been a year. The president has had some very serious health issues going on. After an MRI for some other problems, the doctors discovered a cancerous tumor on one of her kidneys. While the other concerns are still there, this now became the main focus. She just completed a serious surgery to remove the kidney and take care of some other things. I am praying for her. She is a tremendous woman. The children are in good hands with the new presidency.
Our highlight was when Christine bore her testimony. We've had many lessons and discussions on what is a proper testimony vs. a 'thank-a-mony', 'story-a-mony', 'I'm so grateful for my friends/teachers-a-mony', 'I'm living the dream-a-mony', 'prepared message-a-mony'. When Duff was in the stake that was something they encouraged the wards to improve on, so we got it a lot at our house. Anyway...
She bore her testimony of answers to prayers and recognizing when the Holy Ghost speaks to you. Unbeknownst to us, she has been praying about what to do and take in high school next year. At her orchestra concert last Thursday, she had a simple but profound prompting that she was to continue her violin in high school. We got in the car after the performance and she matter-of-factly told us about it. Wow.
Then she bore testimony of families and how she has been effected by Heather's situation. Testimony of the importance of our bodies. Her testimony of the gospel and Heavenly Father's plan for us. She was very emotional, which is a new side to her to show that. On the way home from church she told us she had cried herself to sleep the night before thinking about Heather, Scott and their children. She had such a fun time playing with them on Saturday, and Hannah didn't want her to leave. These are hard times and we are all learning a lot from them.
As a mom, it is the best thing in the world when you see your children interact with the spirit. It is better than dessert or straight A's on a report card. For me, it helps to see them the way God sees them. They are His children first and we are stewards. What a humbling responsibility. Thanks, Christine, for reminding me of that. You are awesome!
Quiet.
Rejuvenating.
The house was quiet in the morning. I watched the Tabernacle Choir broadcast, which might not seem all that exciting to some, but we just don't get saturated with that kind of stuff down here, so every now and then it is a real treat. I put the pot roast in the oven, spiffed up the kitchen, and read for a while.
We fasted for Heather and her family and the doctors today. When we drove into the garage, you could smell the roast in the oven! Get in the house and get those potatoes and other veges on the stove! De-lish!
They changed the Primary Presidency today. It has only been a year. The president has had some very serious health issues going on. After an MRI for some other problems, the doctors discovered a cancerous tumor on one of her kidneys. While the other concerns are still there, this now became the main focus. She just completed a serious surgery to remove the kidney and take care of some other things. I am praying for her. She is a tremendous woman. The children are in good hands with the new presidency.
Our highlight was when Christine bore her testimony. We've had many lessons and discussions on what is a proper testimony vs. a 'thank-a-mony', 'story-a-mony', 'I'm so grateful for my friends/teachers-a-mony', 'I'm living the dream-a-mony', 'prepared message-a-mony'. When Duff was in the stake that was something they encouraged the wards to improve on, so we got it a lot at our house. Anyway...
She bore her testimony of answers to prayers and recognizing when the Holy Ghost speaks to you. Unbeknownst to us, she has been praying about what to do and take in high school next year. At her orchestra concert last Thursday, she had a simple but profound prompting that she was to continue her violin in high school. We got in the car after the performance and she matter-of-factly told us about it. Wow.
Then she bore testimony of families and how she has been effected by Heather's situation. Testimony of the importance of our bodies. Her testimony of the gospel and Heavenly Father's plan for us. She was very emotional, which is a new side to her to show that. On the way home from church she told us she had cried herself to sleep the night before thinking about Heather, Scott and their children. She had such a fun time playing with them on Saturday, and Hannah didn't want her to leave. These are hard times and we are all learning a lot from them.
As a mom, it is the best thing in the world when you see your children interact with the spirit. It is better than dessert or straight A's on a report card. For me, it helps to see them the way God sees them. They are His children first and we are stewards. What a humbling responsibility. Thanks, Christine, for reminding me of that. You are awesome!
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Love, love, love that girl of yours! What an awesome young woman!
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