Day 31 of 2014

As I have said before, The Lord is the best parent. As such He gives the best parenting advice. Dealing with an attitude charged 9 year old sometimes gets a little trying for the patience. I need good parental advice all the time. He was there for me today and helped calm my heart so I could get to the bottom of the problem instead of all the surface attitude. I am grateful for a Father that knows me and my daughter. He helped us both at the same time. He is an awesome multitasker and He wants us to be the best we can be.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 30 of 2014

I am grateful for a family. I am a venter. When something just frosts me I like to vent and just release steam over how dumb something is. After I have vented then I am at peace again with the world. The Lord has given me a safe place to vent where no one is hurt and no feelings are hurt and I get everything off my chest. The Lord has given me a great family with the gift of good listening. I am so grateful. I am not saying my day was bad but I had some annoyances yesterday and it was good to let it out and my family let me and then, boom, I am back to everything being right with the world. Has the situation changed? No. Will the people involved change? No. Will they ever? Probably not. Will I have to deal with them again? Most likely. Do I feel better and feel I will do better in a similar situation? Yes. My family helped me see some things and The Lord though the scriptures did but what helped the most immediately was having a safe place to vent today. I thank The Lord for my eternal family.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 29 of 2014

I am grateful for moments with my children. Quiet moments that let me know they care and that I am doing okay as a parent. The Lord blessed me today with one of those moments with my oldest as we were reading scriptures together, just me and her. We were reading from the Book of Mormon that is my all time FAVORITE book. I could go on and on but I won't here and just say that I love it. A lot. Anyway, so we were reading and discussing and she just looked at me at one point and cocked her head and I knew that she got it and that she cared. I love that. I am so grateful for that moment. Just me, her, a good book and The Lord.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 28 of 2014

This was one of those days where things just all fell into place. One of those days that The Lord helped everything to be timed right to where I could have almost sworn that the clock was turned back a few times to give me the time I needed to get the things done I needed. I am exhausted and very happy to be in bed but I feel very accomplished. I know it was The Lord helping me and pushing me to get done what needed to be and even some of it was a want and not a need. I am very grateful.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 27 of 2014

Testimonies are fragile things. You have to nourish them and help them to grow. This cannot be done alone. You have to have the Spirit of the Lord to bear witness of the truth of things. I am so grateful for this gift. When we had FHE tonight I could look into my children's eyes and say "I know..." and I could tell them what the Spirit had witnessed to me. I do know these things. I am grateful for the testimony that the Lord has helped me to cultivate and for the growth I have seen.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 26 of 2014

The kids in my Sunday school class are awesome. Three had the opportunity to teach today. They all did such a great job and taught with the spirit. The others in the class gave good meaningful answers. These kids are an inspiration to me and they truly give me hope and joy for the future. The Lord blessed me to be able to interact with, get to know and be inspired by these great kids. The Lord showed me today why I was called to this calling. These kids have so much to teach me. I hope I can step up and be a good student.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 25 of 2014

Today I happened to be with my mom when my brother called to say he wanted to come visit tonight because he could not come to our weekly dinner at my moms tomorrow. I was happy I took the call because then I could arrange to be there and to visit with him and his family. I have grown very close to this brother and his family and we have formed a really good friendship that we both work on to keep it strong. If I had not been there then I probably would have not been able to go see them and would have missed them for another week. I believe that the Lord knew that the only way I would be able to come see my brother this week is if I was there for the call to get the information. The Lord knew how disappointed I would be at missing them again as we did not see them last Sunday either. I am grateful for Him placing me at the right place at the right time.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 24 of 2014

Moms are angels The Lord sends to His children. I am convinced of this. My mom is one of my very best friends and she listens to the spirit, which often tells her how to help me or one of my brothers. She has always tried her best to do the best for us. She puts us first and is always defending us (even when we don't deserve it). I am so grateful for the woman The Lord has helped her become and I am grateful for the wisdom He gives to me through her. Where would we be without our mother's love?

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 23 of 2014

I am very grateful for a watchful loving Father who blesses me everyday. EVERYDAY. That is why I began and have continued this blog. If we look, even on the worst day ever, we can see The Lord in our lives. No matter what is happening, He is there. Whether He is cheering a success, mourning a loss, sorrowing a mistake, laughing at a joke, enjoying the smile and growth of a child, He is there. I know this to be true. Today, out of the blue, my mom-in-law called because she was at the store and was grabbing stuff and saw what we needed and wanted to get it for us. As I have said, I have a cold and have not been on my best game as of late. She and my dad-in-law got my stuff and brought it to me so I did not have to fight the store with all my kids and no energy. They called right when I needed them. They are a huge blessing in my life and I am grateful to a loving Father for sending them when I need an extra hand.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 22 of 2014

I am grateful that The Lord quieted my children and had them sleep in so that I could return to bed for some much needed rest since I have caught another head cold. It just does not want to leave! My children let me sleep til 10:30 after getting my brother, husband and oldest daughter all off this morning. It was really nice.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 21 of 2014

I am grateful for The Lord placing such a great dog in our family. He came to us through promptings and is the perfect fit for our family. A family friend needed him to go to a good home and posted it on Facebook. It felt right and we talked and a week later we welcomed Duke into our home. He is such a gentle giant but protective of our family. Tonight I watched him gently play with my 9 month old and could not help but thank The Lord for such a sweet animal. My baby loves him so much and he loves her and all my children. After playing with the little one he went to the couch to give my oldest lots of kisses she did not want at the time but lived with :) The Lord knew where Duke needed to go and helped it to happen. Perfect fit.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 20 of 2014

I love LDS.org. I am so grateful for it and that The Lord, in His wisdom, knew there would be people like me who need a go to place to find talks and coloring pages for FHE (Family Home Evening) and stuff like that. Once again, something technological is God's hand in my life today. Go figure :)

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 19 of 2014

I have been placed with a great woman to be my team teacher in the Sunday school class that I now get the privilege of teaching. She loves and knows the kids, she is interested in their lives. I am grateful The Lord put me in a calling I will love with a partner and good kids I know that I will love. He really has blessed me. Today sitting and listening to her instruct and listening to the kids talk in their groups gave me great hope for the world. We have good people and good teenagers still. They will go forward and do amazing things. And now I get to be a part of that. Awesome.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 18 of 2014

Today The Lord strengthened me to be able to accomplish those things I needed to do and also wanted to do. I am coming down with a head cold and even now as I am writing this am having a hard time concentrating and staying awake. The Lord was with me to help me stay with it and have the energy to get done what needed to get done. Very grateful for that.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 17 of 2014

This may sound like a joke but today God's hand in my life is chocolate. I am serious. Not only chocolate but that I have been able to find some that is dairy free as I am allergic. I know, not fun for a woman to basically be allergic to chocolate. I cope. Anyway, I have found some and it is a blessing in my life ( and my husband has found so too. Especially when he has to stand at the door and just throw chocolate chips at me hoping I will calm down. J/K ) and helped me to be at peace at times. I love chocolate. The Lord loves me and so I have chocolate.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 16 of 2014

As I was doing my studying today I read Joseph Smiths testimony of Christ. In it he testifies that he has seen Him. I pondered that and thought, 'Wouldn't that be cool? That would be so great.' And as others who have sat thinking on the same subject I thought the whole 'I wonder why some get to see Him and some don't' or in other words- why not me. Not in a self pity, wo is me kinda way but an honest question. And The Lord answered me clearly. "You already know. You know I live. You know I am here. You know already. Would it really make a difference?" And it wouldn't. He is right. I do know. I have believed and been close to Him for years. Seeing Him would be totally awesome!!! But not needed. It would not change the way I feel about Him or how I live my life. I do know and that's enough. I know He lives. I know He loves me. I know He will come again. Seeing is not believing. Believing is seeing.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 15 of 2014

Today I was prompted to send RJ a text. Just something little (I said, "You make my heart super happy.") He was having a bad day at that point and he said it came at just the right time to calm him and make him feel better. I did not know what was happening but The Lord did and He knew what would make RJ feel better. I am so grateful for that. When you feel prompted to tell someone they make you happy, do it. Who knows the good it will do :)

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 14 of 2014

I love the visiting teaching messages in the Ensign (a magazine the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints publishes every month) I get every month. I got to go visiting this morning to two of our sisters (what we call other women in our church, men are called brother. Reminds us all that we are all one family and a child of God) and the message was on Jesus Christ, our exemplar. I am so grateful for what the messages do for me and I hope our sisters feel the spirit as we share it with them. The Lord has a hand in putting together these magazines and I feel His spirit and concern when I read them. I am grateful He prompted the visiting teaching program and that He wants a spiritual thought discussed before we leave. I love it.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 13 of 2014

I am grateful The Lord made me a mom. As a parent you have what I have heard some call 'paydays.' Today was one for me. My sweet girl (oldest) put together and gave a beautiful little lesson on the Holy Ghost for FHE. It made me so proud watch her and to feel her little testimony. So sweet. I am grateful to my Lord for trusting me with some of His little ones to raise and enjoy.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 12 of 2014

For about half an hour to an hour today all my siblings but one (he might have been there, don't know the policy on angelic visits...) were in my parents living room, laughing and talking. That has not happened in a LONG time. We had pleasant conversation and were a family. It was really nice. The Lord put us all in the same family. He placed us in a good home with loving parents. We were all raised the same but each of us have taken different roads in life. I love my family. I love my brothers. I am grateful for a moment today The Lord brought us all together. It was wonderful.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 11 of 2014

I love love LOVE when The Lord sends me inspiration and fills my mouth with what I need to say when I need to say it. It is even better when the moment is shared between me and my RJ. In those moment I can almost feel the eternities with him. I feel hope and love and just a great peace. The Lord does not always speak to us directly. Sometimes it by another's voice that He speaks. I love delivering His messages :) Speedy delivery! (Okay, so I just showed my age a little)

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 10 of 2014

The post for today happened early this morning. As I have wrote, my 3rd has a UTI and has had pain and lots of discomfort. One of the worst things I have found as a mother is when your child is sick or hurting and there is nothing you can do about it. So at 4:30 this morning RJ and I were up with her while she cried and just said how much she hurt and did not feel better. I was pleading with The Lord on what to do. We already took her to a doctor and she was on the correct medicine. We were giving her fluids and trying to get her to rest. We were doing all medical science said to. RJ gave her a blessing, we had covered every base I could think of with my blurry mind that early in the morning. And the thought came to me- give her ibuprofen. She can have another dose now. I did and gave her a short movie to watch and she was out. I am so grateful for The Lord answering my prayer and listening to a concerned mother who was very tired and did not know what to do. He is there, no matter the hour.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 9 of 2014

I am very grateful to The Lord for the relationship that my husband and my father have. My dad has always liked RJ. After a few times of going out with RJ my dad told me "You be nice to that boy. I like him." My dad never ever said that about any guy I brought home but RJ. RJ connected with my dad right away also. He was the only guy I brought home that got my dad's dry sense of humor and he was not intimidated by him. From the beginning The Lord knew what I needed and what my dad needed, he needed someone he could trust with his youngest and only girl. RJ had a lot to live up to and he did it. He has never let my dad down and I know that that pleases him which, in turn, makes my life easier. These two men have been my inspiration when I look toward my earthly priesthood holders. They guide and direct me and I feel their love. I am just grateful The Lord gave me someone who respects my dad and who he can respect. I love these two men dearly.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 8 of 2014

The Lord has given me, as a mother, a greater sympathy. Today I was low on sleep and energy after yesterday's adventures. I was not in peak mothering mode and yet my little girls crying and whining did not frustrate me or anger me. I cared for and felt so bad for her. With nothing to give her but comfort and a promise that she will get I kept my cool. I know it was The Lord that helped me to stay calm and also get my other duties done while caring for her. I am amazed at what I can accomplish with The Lord by my side and shudder to think where I would be without that help. He truly never leaves us if we allow Him as our companion. That is a great feeling of comfort and hope.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 7 of 2014

Today my 3rd, who is 3, started screaming and saying that it hurt to go to the bathroom. Her screaming and discomfort got worse and worse as the night went on. Finally my husband and I knew we could not wait for the doctor tomorrow. She needed medicine now. After a blessing to comfort her we started for the nearest instant care facility. I got a strong prompting to take her to the nearest children's hospital instead. The Lord knew my little girl needed someone more experienced with children. She got the treatment that she needed with doctors who knew children well. I know that I was prompted by The Lord so that she could get the help she needed. She is not better but on her way at least and not screaming anymore. I am very grateful for the prompting and being so close to one of the best children's hospitals in the US. I am grateful for priesthood power to comfort her and help her through this very painful and confusing time for a 3 year old. The Lord loves the little children, this I know.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 6 of 2014

Today I was saved from calling to report my child as kidnapped by a very kind, wise teacher. I feel he was prompted to tell my daughter I was waiting for her outside. I believe The Lord had him stay just a little longer outside and I believe had him notice me (I waved) so he could let my daughter know. The whole ordeal started last Saturday when a play date was arranged and I was not told. My daughter was on her way to her friends car to leave. Had her teacher not caught her and told her then I would never have even seen her and would have called and no one would have known where she was as the one who arranged the play date had totally forgotten. The next call would have been the police and I would have had the worst few hours of a mothers life thinking the worst of where my child was. I am so grateful for a loving Father looking out for MY sanity ( my daughter would have been happy and fine) and prompting that teacher to let her know.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 5 of 2014

Today, after much prayer, I got a calling. I have been without one for some months because of the baby. Our ward likes to give you a break to take care of the baby before they give you another calling. I am so grateful that The Lord gave me another teaching calling. I love to teach the gospel and I get to use the church's new Sunday school program. I am really excited to learn the new program and to teach again. I hope that I can touch someone and help them to feel their Saviors love and to know their worth in His kingdom. I love this gospel! ( To those who don't know me, I am referring to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to which I am a member. A calling is when they give you a job or responsibility in your ward. A ward or branch is the gathering of members in your area. You are divided into groups so that you can be under the direction of local leaders, not just the area and general authorities of the church.)

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 4 of 2014

I am very blessed with all I need. I can honestly say I have never been in want of anything that was necessary. I am also very blessed that I have a lot that I want. I have different entertainment avenues and technological toys and and the kids have a play room full of things they love. I am a very blessed person. The Lord has not just given me the necessities but He has made our family comfortable. I thought of this today as we all stayed inside and warm. The kids resting and getting over their stomach bug, and us just enjoying each other and what we have. The Lord had made my life very good.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 3 of 2014

Because of the power of the priesthood I have three sick children sleeping soundly. I am so grateful for the Lords power that touches my little ones and heals them. I am so grateful for a loving husband and father who use their priesthood rightouesly and can give blessings with the proper authority.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 2 of 2014

As of late I have been going over old family videoes and pictures and I am so grateful to The Lord for the technology we have. My memory is very bad. I have to keep a journal, not for posterity, but so that I can remember what I did last month. To have these memories recorded so I can revisit them daily if I want to is so precious to me. The Lord knew that I (and others like me) would need this to remember on those weary days the joys of being a mother and that these days won't last but our memories can.

God Loves You!

Heather

First day of 2014

Today, again, I was able to stay home with my family and let us all chill out after so much holiday rush. One of our girls was a little under the weather so she slept in and got rest. The Lord is so kind and looks out for our best interest in all aspects of our lives, even the mundane day-to-day. It's not the huge events that form us, it's the everyday acts. Knowing this, The Lord helps us when our cup is full and He gives us a "day off". This was my "day off". So, I started the year off right, at home with my family. May 2014 bring growth and properity to all! Again, Happy New Year!

God Loves You!

Heather