Day 243 of 2014

Today was great to see friends that we have not seen in a long time and visit with them. I am so grateful the Lord has blessed us to know this special family. They are the cream of the crop. They are and always have been examples of love, charity and fun. I love them so much!

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 242 of 2014

On with my nativity scene theme, today RJ surprised me with a trip to Swiss Days, where Greg Olsen had a booth set up, to buy my favorite picture of Greg's. It is Santa with a nativity set. It was on sale for 60% off. I had not bought it because it was pricey but we could afford it being at that price. RJ felt he needed to take me and so we went. I am so grateful the Lord let me know about it so I could get a picture He knew I liked. I also got a free signed 8x10 of one of his paintings. And Greg also signed the painting we bought. I was very happy and I am very blessed.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 241 of 2014

I collect nativities and I love them. I keep them out all year long. I have shelves full of different types and styles. I love them. It helps remind me of Christ daily and that we need to keep His innocence in our thoughts daily. Today there was a yard sale near our house and it was a fundraiser. I honestly was not going to go because I didn't want to drag my kids and have to deal with them while I looked when we had no money to spend. My mom wanted to go and I got a little nudge from the spirit not to fight her on it. We were one of the first ones there and right off I see a lawn nativity (which I have wanted for years) in its box. RJ sends me a text while we are sitting in front of the house that his check is far more then we thought it would be because they did not have to take out insurance on this check. I asked the owner how much and she told me a price far lower than I had even dreamed of. I was so excited and gave her more than she asked. I also found a rocking chair just like one that my best friend had growing up for a good price and the cutest little doll high chair for the girls to play with. I feel so blessed that the Lord nudged me to go to this yard sale and provided the funds that I could not only help a family in need but also to find some precious things He knew I would love. I am so grateful for His knowing Hand in my life and for caring, right down to a lawn decoration.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 240 of 2014

So, I hate mornings. I really do not like waking up and being immediately bombarded with things to do. My children all love mornings and so does my husband. Bad combination. My husband takes his life into his own hands by trying to be chipper in the morning and better my mood. Kissing me goodbye sometimes is rewarded with a grunt and or growl. This week the Lord had blessed me with patience and a better attitude. I am not claiming to love mornings or even like them but I am getting better with them. I am grateful for that and I am sure my kids are too.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 239 of 2014

My husband sent me a link for a conference talk today and I feel the Lord prompted him to do it. It was a sweet talk on kindness by Elder Wirthlin. It had some things in there that made me feel better about life right now. It was a tender mercy from a loving Father.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 238 of 2014

Today my brother in law texted me to see if he could help me right when I needed him to. It was really sweet of him and I am grateful he could help me today. He is a very sweet young man and I am grateful that he listened to the Lord prompting him to text me.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 237 of 2014

Today I reached a new accomplishment with the patriarchal blessings I collect. We now have 3 from Father Smith, the first Patriarch for this dispensation. We made it all the way back to the beginning! I am so excited. I am so grateful that the Lord loves each of us individually and can bless us with a blessing that is all our own. It amazes me. I am grateful the Lord provided a way for me to get these blessings and read them and know my ancestors better. The Lord is great!

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 236 of 2014

I love blessings. Blessings bring peace and unity and love. Blessings are awesome. I know I rave a lot about them but I have a firm testimony in them. I am grateful to the Lord for the peace He gave me today in a blessing I was given. The Lord knows our hearts and He loves us.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 235 of 2014

My brother was found safe after a scare. My parents don't have to bury another child. The Lord looked out for our family today. It was a very hard day but in the end I know the Lord was with us. It will all work out.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 234 of 2014

So very grateful the Lord inspired RJ a year and a half ago to get the extended warranty on our washer. The service man came to fix it today and it was ALL covered under warranty and cost us nothing. The bill he gave me of what it would have costed was substantially more than what we paid for the extended warranty. I am grateful the Lord warned us and I am grateful my husband listened.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 233 of 2014

I got an hour of peace today. For me that is huge. The Lord prompted me to put each child in a room by themselves to do a quiet activity. It was lovely. Not long enough, but I did enjoy the quiet I got while they had alone time. I can't wait until school starts.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 232 of 2014

Today I felt prompted to lay my baby down later for her nap. It turned out really nice because I had to drop everything and run my daughter somewhere I was not expecting. If I had laid her down then I would of had to wake her up or just not have my eldest go and she really wanted to go. So I am grateful the Lord let me know so that my day was a little easier.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 231 of 2014

My eldest daughter surprised me today. She came to me and told me she was fasting. She told me for who and why and I, at first, was speechless. It was so sweet of her. She lasted all day and ate dinner at dinner time. I was so proud. The Lord showed me today that you don't have to be an adult to think of such serious matters and go to the Lord. Her faith impressed me and made me grateful for her, for my Savior for making it possible and for the quiet moment I had with her when she told me. 

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 230 of 2014

I love pears. They are so yummy. So my simple post today is that the Lord made pears and He blessed me with the opportunity to buy some at a great price. I enjoyed two today. The Lord has blessed us with an abundant world.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 229 of 2014

I got to have a really good talk with my brother about him. I don't get to talk to him very much just me and him about his life. It was really nice and I enjoyed it. I feel the Lord nudged this into happening. I am so grateful for it. I love my brother and I know the Lord does too.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 228 of 2014

Our washer is broken. It has been for a while. The service guy says it's brain is dead. It doesn't always spin like it's supposed to. So we are waiting for the part to come so the service guy can fix it. While we wait we can still use the washer as it won't hurt it. We just have very wet clothes to dry. Well, today it worked well. It spun the clothes and I got a lot of laundry done. I see that as a tender mercy from our Father. I am grateful for His watchful care, even over a washer.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 227 of 2014

I love temples. They are the closest thing to Heaven, I think, we can get here on earth. It's God's house. Today I had the opportunity to go to the Ogden Temple open house. It is a beautiful building and will be a wonderful building to worship and do the work for the dead in. I am so grateful that the Lord blessed our family with the tickets and the time to go and see it. We had a great time. We were also blessed to have my mother and brother attend with us. It was a special time.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 226 of 2014

Today is the birthday of my Mimi. She is RJ's grandmother but has accepted me as her grandchild from the moment RJ brought me over to see her. I love this dear woman so very much. Today I got to sit next to her at the restaurant when we all went to dinner and I have not had that opportunity in a long time. I really enjoyed it. I am so grateful for her and her love. She is an example to me of Christ like love and charity. The Lord blessed me today by 1- having Mimi come to Earth when I also would be here, 2- putting me in a family where I would be able to be with her and 3- letting me sit next to her tonight at dinner. I am so blessed with family!

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 225 of 2014

Today the Lord blessed me with many family members who came to my aid. I am very blessed to have in-laws close who are willing to help when they can. I am also blessed to have my side of the family close to help when they can. Between the two I am spoiled rotten sometimes. Today I had many things which did not go as planned and my family stepped up to the plate and was there for everything I needed. It was wonderful. The Lord truly blessed me today with a lot of support. 

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 224 of 2014

Totally forgot yesterday. Sorry! But for that day I am grateful for the translation department of the church. Because of them my husband can now sing more hymns in the language he spoke when he served his mission. Watching the joy on his face yesterday as he looked over his new hymnal I was so grateful the Lord inspires leaders to do such things. Awesome!

Day 223 of 2014

I am very grateful for my brother today. I have a special needs brother. I have been very close to him all my life. I really believe that in the premortal life we agreed to be siblings, that we would come down and do this together. I defended him today and it reminded me of just how special he is to me. I am also grateful for the impact he has had on my life and is now having on my children. He has taught us love and patience and to not be afraid of someone because they are different. I know my children have grown from having him as a constant in their life. So today I was reminded of the great blessing I was given before my birth. My older brother.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 222 of 2014

I had a good lesson on the Holy Ghost today in Relief Society. I am grateful the Lord inspires teachers when they prepare lessons and for His spirit while the lesson is being taught. I am grateful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ that teaches me so much.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 221 of 2014

I got to sleep until almost noon today. I NEEDED it badly. I am so grateful that the Lord blessed me with a loving husband who took care of all the kids while I lazed away my morning. It was great.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 220 of 2014

Family is beautiful. I love my family and am very grateful to be spending the weekend with them. The Lord has blessed me with a time away from everything to be with my brothers and sister and nephews and nieces and my parents and, of course, my little family. I am very blessed and happy.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 219 of 2014

Today I am grateful for peace of mind. The Lord has blessed me today to be very calm and at peace. Nothing really has happened overly stressful but I have just felt His calming presence today and have been very calm. It's been great.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 218 of 2014

I am grateful today for my testimony. The Lord has reminded me throughout the day today of how important it is to seek after good things and to build a testiomony of our own. I am grateful for the experiences and people I have had in my life to help get me to this point where I can say I know my Savior and I love Him. I know the principles of the gospel are true principles and that if obeyed will bring me happiness. I know that families can be together forever and how beautiful that can be. I know I can repent of any mistake I make and I can be forgiven through the love and the Atonement of my Savior. I have been very blessed to have this knowledge and strength in my life and today the Lord reminded me of that. Somedays it's good to have such reminders.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 217 of 2014

Tonight my tender mercy was a sword fight. Yes, you read correctly. My tender mercy from the Lord was a sword fight with my children. My son talked me into going out with everyone and sword fighting with our play swords. And yes, everyone in our household has access to a play sword. We even have spares for company. Anyway, I digress. So I went out and took my sword in hand.....and was not very good. But the point was that I had a great time with my children. I was reminded of how fun and sweet and innocent they are. It was a great moment, as the sun was setting I looked up and saw the beauty in the clouds and looked down and saw my smiling children and I knew how blessed I was. The Lord loves me. And He loves my sword wielding children and husband. He loves you.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 216 of 2014

This may not seem big to some but we had another dry day for my potty training daughter. She went from not knowing when she needed to go at all and hating the idea of going to the big girl potty to not having any wet accidents almost over night. Two days of getting her groove and now she is dry, 4 days strong. So far she is my fastest at picking up on this. I know it is because of the blessing she received to assist her in her efforts to become a big girl. I am so grateful the Lord listens and is concerned with every aspect of our lives. Even a weary moms efforts to potty train her very reluctant child. He truly loves and listens to us.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 215 of 2014

I am grateful for eternal families and for the chance that I have to spend all my life with those I love. Today the Lord reminded me in quiet ways the importance of bonding and having charity and love for those around you. I am grateful I am able to live with them forever with my Father and Mother.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 214 of 2014

I really dislike potty training my children. I love the results but hate the process. My 3rd is working on it and I have to say is doing a lot better than I had expected. I believe this has to do with the fact that she received a blessing. The Lord is concerned in all aspects of our lives had I am so grateful He is helping my little girl to do her best.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 213 of 2014

I am grateful for the time I found today to read my scriptures and to feel the spirit of the Book of Mormon. It always makes me feel better and strengthens me. I am grateful the Lord helped me find the time in my busy day to get a chapter read and to be able to think and ponder for a bit about some verses and what they mean for me and my family. I love the scriptures and all they do for me. I am grateful the Lord provided them and preserved them for us.

God Loves You!

Heather