Day 364 of 2014

Today I am grateful for the gift of the Holy Ghost to tell me things about people that I would not otherwise know and to warn me about people and how to act around them for my protection and the protection of my family. I was around a man today who I was warned to be nice to but not get overly friendly with. I trusted the feeling I got and kept my distances while being nice to him. I used to know him but he has chosen a path with his life that has made his life very hard and has left him with few people who still trust him and that trust is limited. I feel bad for him but I am grateful for the Spirit that told me how to treat him kindly without putting me or my family in an uncomfortable situation. The Lord loves all His children but He does have to warn us to be cautious with some, just like we do with our children.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 363 of 2014

Today I am so so grateful for the Lord blessing me with a house against the storm raging outside! We have our own house that is in good condition and has no holes or cracks. The storm outside sounds and looks bad and is blowing, quit forcefully, snow everywhere in a very harsh manner. I am so grateful that we have strong windows and doors and a proper roof over our heads to keep the storm out so we can enjoy watching it from within. The Lord has been very good to us.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 362 of 2014

A tender mercy from the Lord today was that although I was not able to attend church or teach my class my sweet husband recorded him teaching the lesson for me in Sunday school. It was wonderful to feel I was a part of the lesson even though I couldn't be there. I am so grateful the Lord made it possible for me to hear the lesson even though I was home not feeling well.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 361 of 2014

Today I was blessed to spend a lot of time with my brother and his family. We all agreed to remodel my moms kitchen as her and my dads Christmas present. RJ and my brother did all the work while my sister in law and I watched the kids with my mom bouncing between both. It was fun to talk and visit and laugh with my family as we all worked together. I am very blessed to have a friendship with them. Not only do I love them because they are family but I like them as people. Sometimes you don't get both with family. The Lord has blessed me with a great family and I was blessed today to be able to be part of the fun.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 360 of 2014

Today RJ didn't have to go to work. He got to stay home and play with us. I am very grateful for this and see it as a blessing from our Heavenly Father. This is the first year RJ has had Christmas paid and his work gave him today paid too as a gift. It has been a great blessing for our family. The Lord loves us and knows our needs and I am very grateful for Him being there for me and my family.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 359 of 2014

Our state's Christmas present was a white Christmas. We woke up to snow today. I was very excited. I don't know why but it makes Christmas special with snow and I was missing it very much. I am very grateful the Lord answered many prayers and made it snow today. It was beautiful and made the earth white and pure, just like the baby born over 2,000 years ago. A good reminder of how we come into the world and how we should try to stay. He set the perfect example and lead the way. I pray we all follow the example of our Savior throughout the year and in the years to come.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 358 of 2014

Today we received some unexpected money. This I know to be a direct result of fasting and prayer. I am so grateful that the Lord listens to prayers and answers them. Sometimes the answers are very unexpected and not quite what you were looking for but He always answers them in the way best for you and the best with what you give Him to work with. I am very grateful for the loving Father He is.

God Loves You!

Day 357 of 2014

I was with my sister who can't walk very well and we needed to park at a store. Yes, a miracle did happen and one opened right in front so that we could go right in. I know the Lord was looking out for my little sister and I am very grateful He did.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 356 of 2014

Today I was prompted to react quickly when I heard a commotion downstairs. I usually let my kids work their problems out so that they can learn to problem solve. Today I felt impressed to hurry downstairs and I was very glad I did. My son had broken a glass object and I needed to clean up the glass before someone got hurt, which I did. I am very grateful for the Lord prompting me when to get involved and when to let them work it out themselves.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 355 of 2014

This morning my alarm was the Spirit. It reminded me that my daughter had a talk in primary (children's organization in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints). I am so glad I received that reminder. She had enough time to write it and talk about it and then did an awesome job presenting it. I am so grateful and blessed to have the Holy Ghost with me to help me remember things and to help me get things done.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 354 of 2014

Today I was witness to a protest against our police force. I feel very strongly on this matter and was not happy about the protesters. They were rude, ignorant and scary in voice and apparence. Because of the scene they were causing and because they were offending and scaring those around them the police were there. I got the very strong prompting to go and thank the officers there for their service and let them know that the uproar was a small minority and that we supported them and were grateful and I wished them a Merry Christmas. I am so grateful the Lord blessed me with this opportunity so that I could thank these fine officers and let them know they were appreciated. It blessed my life to feel that pride in them and know that there are men and women out there still willing to lay down their lives for me. I know Another who did that and He is who we celebrate each year at this time. I am grateful for those willing to follow His example and serve and protect their fellow man in the capacity that they can and know how. They are not perfect but like all of us, they are trying. God bless them and God give them courage.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 353 of 2014

Today my brother gave us a gift that will bless our entire family. He did not need to and I am very grateful he did. I am also grateful that he listened to the promptings of the spirit as I also know this is a gift from the Lord. Answers to prayers so often come through mortal men who get to act as angels at times. I am gratfeul to the Lord and to my brother for their love.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 352 of 2014

Today while doing the dishes I almost dropped a crock pot and it probably would have broke. I caught it and am not even really sure how. I know the Lord was watching out for me (and my crockery). I am very grateful He made me sure handed when I needed it.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 351 of 2014

I am very grateful for the knowledge I have of a God in Heaven. I had a discussion with my daughter today about our Father and how much He loves His children. I was very pleased with how strong her testimony was that He loved her and would not let evil things happen to her. I am grateful for the opportunity the Lord gave me today to talk to her about it.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 350 of 2014

Today I was prompted to answer the phone although it was a number I did not recognize. I don't normally do that. I was going to ignore it. I am glad I answered it. They need help in my daughters class with her Christmas party. I like to go and help and spend time with my daughter. I know the Lord knew I would want to be there so He gave me a nudge to answer the phone. I am grateful for the opportunity I have to go and help out.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 349 of 2014

Something of mine was broken today by one of my children. Not on purpose but it was done while they were doing something they shouldn't have been doing. This was something I use daily and often and it was even personalized by my husband for me. I was not happy. There was some lecturing that went with said broken object but really loosing it and blowing my top never happened. The Lord reminded me that it was just an object and that I could get a new one. That my child didn't mean to break it and that they did feel sorry. The phrase that the Lord kept repeating in my head was, "She is more important. Speak carefully." I am so grateful the Lord helped calm me down for this event and that I think I handled it okay. I know I handled it better than I would have without Help.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 348 of 2014

Today I am very grateful for my mom. So much in my life I have seen the hand of God through her. She has been a strength to me and has been a loyal friend and comforter. Today is her birthday and we celebrate her life but I am grateful for her choosing to have me that I could be in her life. She is a choice lady and I wonderful mother. I know the Lord put me in the right family and that I was always meant to be her daughter.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 347 of 2014

Today I was prompted to look at my receipt after I got home from shopping. When I looked I saw that even though the cashier had bagged an item for me, he had neglected to ring it up. I had never paid for it. So I went back to the store and paid for the item and felt much better. If I had not looked at my receipt I never would have known and I would have an item I did not pay for. Now, was it my fault? No. Would I have been held accountable for it? Probably not but I am grateful the Lord let me know so that I could be honest, even when it wasn't my mistake.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 346 of 2014

Today I went to the doctor. I was diagnosed as pre diabetic in September. I was devistated and wanted to clean up my act so I did not get full on diabetic. With the help of the Lord (lots of help) I have lost 20 lbs so far. I have many more to go but He has helped to motivate me and to keep me strong when I have wanted to give up. I am very grateful for the great Coach He is in my life and for all the encouragement He has given me. I know I would not have come this far without Him. Very grateful today.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 345 of 2014

Today I am grateful for inspiration that tells me when I can help someone. Whether it be a text saying what they needed right at that moment or a hug or a smile or a note sent through the actual mail. Somedays I just have a feeling that I am needed and I do what I am promted to do. I don't always see the fruits of it immediately but sometimes I do. I am grateful I can lift one of the Lords children just a bit. That's what we are all here for, to do what He would do if He was. And He went about doing good.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 344 of 2014

Tonight I had a really fun night at the Zoolights with my family. I am grateful the Lord blessed us all to be able to go together. We had a fun night and spent time as a family. The Lord knows how important family is and I only have a few brothers around to be with me so I am very grateful for the opportunity I had.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 343 of 2014

Today, for whatever reason, the Lord blessed me with a full heart toward my husband. He hadn't done anything special or out of the ordinary. We hadn't had a fight and made up. I didn't watch a mushy love story. The Lord just quietly reminded me of what a great man I have and how much I love and adore him. He makes my days and keeps me warm at night. He is my strength when I am weak and he is my heart when mine is broken. I don't know why the Lord felt to bless me with such a wonderful man or why He blessed me today with the feelings of added joy and contentment towards him but I enjoyed it and will continue to all my days.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 342 of 2014

Tonight at FHE my boy bore his testimony. It was very short but very sweet. I am grateful for the Light of Christ that touches him and has helped his testimony to grow to the point that he can bare it all by himself and I know that he knows and feels what he is saying, he is not just parroting what he hears. I am grateful the Lord has blessed him and in turn has blessed me as a mother by having him.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 341 of 2014

Today I had a really great time teaching my lesson. I know that the Lord was there every second helping me and guiding my discussion and my responses. I know that the Lord helps those who prepare and have a sincere desire to teach His word. I am very grateful for His help and guidance as I taught about His life and how He taught, especially since I didn't have RJ or my team teacher there to help. The Lord was my team teacher today and I am very grateful for His help.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 340 of 2014

Today I was able to run like I wanted to. I know that doesn't seem like that would be God's hand but I know that He knows how important it was to me to get my run in and I know He helped me to find the time and then to have the kids be good while I ran and my youngest to take her nap and sleep the whole time. All of those things lined up tells me that I had heavenly help. I am very grateful.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 339 of 2014

Today I was able to help get someone a blessing who I know the Lord wanted to have one. I am grateful that although I do not have the authority to give blessings I still do have the Spirit with me always that I can do the Lord's will and I can feel His Spirit and His love. I am grateful for the opportunity He gave me to be an instrument.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 338 of 2014

I truly believe that there are no coincidences in life. We are guided by our own decisions and by the loving Hand of our Father. I don't believe in karma or luck. I know I was guided to look at something on the Internet and I found a gift for someone. This someone needs some love right now and I am grateful that I found this item. I love that the Lord knows what we like and dislike so much that He knows what little trinket or gift will lift the spitit of His child and even though it is secular to have 'things' it turns spiritual when that 'thing' can gladen a heart, fix a friendship, break down a wall and other great things. I know the Lord is ever guiding us in the direction we need to be in IF we listen to Him and obey Him. He is really great that way.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 337 of 2014

Today the Lord blessed me with patience when someone I am having trouble with came for a visit. I was blessed also with Him putting His hand over my mouth so I didn't say anything unbecoming. Very grateful for the restraint I was blessed with today.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 336 of 2014

Today I got the chance to talk to someone I have not spoken to in months for various reasons. I felt prompted to share my feelings and I did so. I know they were not received and were not believed but I am grateful the Lord gave me the opportunity to share and prompted me to do so. I felt better afterwards and felt my comments were guided. It was not a relationship building experience and solved nothing between us but I felt it did me good to express my love for this individual. I know the Lord was with me.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 335 of 2014

Today I was blessed to remember to have family prayer with my kids in the morning. I am really bad at remembering things and even worse in the morning. I want my children to go out of this house armed with power from Heaven but I forget so often. This morning I was prompted by the Spirit to remember and I know it helped. My oldest even said it made a difference. I am grateful for the reminder and pray I get it again tomorrow.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 334 of 2014

Today RJ and I had the opportunity to help teach the atonement in a personal way to one of our children. It was a very bittersweet time as we rejoiced in second chances but were saddened by the effects of procrastination. The talk ended well and I am grateful for the Lord being with us during our talk and for giving us all second chances, for are we not all beggars?

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 333 of 2014

Today I got a personal witness about the power of fasting. I am very grateful for this witness and I needed it. I love when the Spirit is so strong in your chest that you want to just cry because it feels so warm and you just know that your Father is aware of you. He may not answer you right now and may not answer how you want but He knows you. He loves you. He wants to help you. He is there to protect you. I love that.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 332 of 2014

4 years ago when I bought Christmas lights for our house I bought one extra. I totally forgot about it. Tonight when we were getting everything ready for the big lighting of the house, everything came on for a second and then everything went dark. We went through all the strands and the lawn nativity and found the problem was in one strand the fuses had blown. Well, we went to the box we kept the lights in for storage thinking maybe another fuse came with the set and we had put it aside. We found the other new strand and everything was fine. RJ replaced the bad strand, we made some cord adjustments and split the load into two outlets and now we have a beautiful, lit house. I know the Lord prompted me years ago to buy an extra strand so that when this happened we wouldn't be running to the store and we had an easy fix. I am very grateful because I LOVE lights!

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 331 of 2014

I am very grateful for the tender mercies the Lord provided me with all day. We had Thanksgiving dinner at our house today and everything just went very smooth. Nothing went really amiss and the company was great, the food was good and the atmosphere was comfortable. I had a really good day. With all that could have gone wrong I know the Lord blessed our home and made our day go well.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 330 of 2014

Today RJ got something's figured out at work that made him feel better and now we can enjoy the holiday without him worrying the whole time. I know the Lord softened hearts and helped with the situation so that RJ could get it worked out and feel better. I am grateful for the Lord looking out for our family.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 329 of 2014

Somedays I just want to pause time and wrap a moment up and keep it. Tonight I am so grateful for my third child. She brings a happy spirit to our house I have never felt with any other child. She has a special light in her that I love. I am so grateful the Lord chose our house for her. Tonight she was interacting with her little sister and it just melted the stress from the day and made me smile. I forgave her right then for the pain she had been being earlier. I know the Lord gives us moments like that as parents so we can see that life really is about family and that is what is most important.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 328 of 2014

Today, while reading a General Conference talk from this past Conference, I got a very strong reassurance from the Lord that He loves me. He loves Heather. Everyday, every minute. He loves me even with all my faults and weaknesses. It was a very good feeling. I also felt how much He loves everyone, you included. No matter your physique, no matter your social status, no matter your skin color... He loves you. Today. Right this minute. Not in a few years when you have broken that one habit or when you have lost 15 lbs but right NOW. That is a tender mercy I recieve everyday that I can't live without. And neither could you.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 327 of 2014

RJ's aunt has been in the hospital and for a while it was touch and go. Today they were able to take her off the breathing tube. She is mending but very slowly. I am grateful for the Lord giving second chances and healing to His children. I am grateful for prayers answered and for the strength of faith. The Lord loves all His children.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 326 of 2014

Today our suburban passed inspection for the year and we didn't have to fix anything on it. This is a great blessing. I thought for sure it would fail. The 'check engine' light came on and I was just very worried. The Lord blessed us immensely by helping it to pass.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 325 of 2014

Today the Lord prompted me to make a phone call to inform my mom about something when she was on her way to get my children from school. When I got done with my bit of news we both came to the realization she was not going to make it to get them in time. I had called at the perfect moment to have just enough time to jump in the car and get there right as the bell rang. I am so grateful the Lord promoted me to make a simple call.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 324 of 2014

Today my youngest had her well child visit. I scheduled it over a month ago. Well, she has been sick for almost a week now and I was just thinking of making her an appointment when they called to remind me about the one today, which I had forgotten about. When we went in the doctor was immediately concerned. She, in fact, has pneumonia. I know the Lord knew a head of time about her getting sick. I am so grateful I already had this appointment made and I could take her in.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 323 of 2014

So I was reading a conference talk and the Lord is healing the man with palsy and He says "Son, thy sins be forgiven thee," and I am thinking to myself, as I do whenever I read stories of Christ forgiving sin, 'how cool would that be. How cool to be clean just like that' and you know what. The Spirit said, 'Silly girl. You receive that every week when you take My sacrament and tell Me you will do better and you strive to be My disciple. Every time you go to the temple, I clean you again. You are blessed with My cleansing touch often. Because I love you just like I love them." The Gospel of Jesus Christ is awesome. I am grateful for His cleansing touch in my life and I am grateful today for His reminder of how blessed I am.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 322 of 2014

My oldest daughter wanted to stay home today. She was not sick enough to stay home. I was not in a good mood, as I never am in the morning, and was going to make her go down and get dressed and go to school. I did not want to deal with another child that day as I already have one who is very sick. The Spirit told me to stop, to ask questions and to listen. I am glad that my groggy head obeyed. She was technically not physically sick enough to go to stay home but emotionally she was. She told me the real reason for staying home and I let her. She emailed her teacher and told her what was wrong and her teacher will hopefully help her to sort things out herself at school. I am grateful for the companionship of the Holy Ghost so that the Lord can communicate with me and help me to help my children. 

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 321 of 2014

I can't think of any better job in this world than being a mom. My kids try my patience, they give me heartache and headaches, they argue, they disobey and they drive me crazy sometimes. But you know what? They are kids. I love them all for their individuality and for their patience with me as a not-always-chipper mother. I love them all. As we had FHE tonight and I watched them laugh and interact with each other I was very grateful that I was there to share that moment with them. We do a lot as a family together and I like that. The Lord has blessed me to be able to stay home with them and to be there whenever they need something. I know I am blessed to be able to do that and tonight was one of the times the Lord pulled me aside and said, "This is what it is all about, family. They are yours forever just as you are Mine forever. Enjoy and your welcome." I love my family.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 320 of 2014

Today my sweet nephew turned 5 and we got to party with him. He is proof of God's hand in my life and the life of my family. This boy has struggled to survive and every time he has beat the odds and with faith and lots of love and prayers he is happy and healthy today. Watching his face and hearing his laugh as we sang to him today just melted my heart and made me so grateful the Lord blessed our family and me with this little ray of sunshine. The Lord loves His children, every one.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 319 of 2014

Today the Lord helped us to find a problem we have. Mice. He inspired us to know where to look to find them. We have caught two today and gotten rid of them so now we have at least one more to catch. With kids and animals I really don't want the diseases they carry so I am very grateful for the Lord's help with this problem.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 318 of 2014

I am very grateful for those who will teach and pass on family traditions and recipes. I have many in my family who have helped me to keep recipes and traditions alive. Today I am grateful for my Mimi who taught me how to make cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving from a recipe she got from her Auntie. It was fun to learn and fun to have time together. Traditions and family recipes will not live on if the information is not shared. I am grateful for the things I have learned and those willing to share. The Lord blessed me with a very loving family and many traditions worth keeping.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 317 of 2014

I am grateful the Lord gave us ovens. All the technological advances that had to be made to get us to where we are now is amazing and I am grateful He inspired people so that we have the ovens we do today. I tried out a recipe for homemade rolls I got from my Auntie and I am glad I had an oven to bake them in. It makes my life so much easier.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 316 of 2014

I am grateful today for the Lord helping me to find good deals on things we need on eBay. I truly believe He guides me to good deals when we are in need of something so we can stay within our budget. I am so grateful. 

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 315 of 2014

I am grateful for quiet moments in the day when everything is just that, quiet. With 4 loud children I am grateful the Lord gives me time when I can just sit and not hear a thing. Sometimes that has to be after all 4 are in bed asleep but I am grateful for the time, anytime.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 314 of 2014

I am grateful that the Lord inspired many people to invent things until we came upon the iPod/iPad. These little devices are one of the only ways I can keep one of my children happy and resting when they are not feeling well. I put on the PBSKids app and she is calm and will lay for hours. For a very active four year old this is a major feat and I am grateful that we have the technology and that the Lord blessed me with the means to own these two devices. I am so very grateful for them today.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 313 of 2014

10 years ago today I became a mom for the very first time. My oldest has always inspired me to be a better mom and to be a better person. I am so grateful the Lord trusted me with this little ball of energy. Everyday I have her is God's hand in my life, a testament of His love and of His mercy. It has been a short road that I have traveled with my girl but I look forward to many more years.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 312 of 2014

Today RJ got the house all put back together. That is a huge blessing to me. I am so grateful and happy to have it all done and everything in it's spot. I am grateful the Lord blessed us with the means to do the work we did and the safety to get it done. I am very content.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 311 of 2014

I am grateful for organization. The Lord blessed me with good organizational skills (OCD my husband calls it) and I love the feeling of a clear, organized space. I just cleaned my floors after 3 weeks of construction. I feel much better. I am grateful the Lord is organized and that the Gospel is organized. It makes life simpler.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 310 of 2014

My little girl let me sleep in a bit which I really needed. Since she gets up at 8:30 and is very active this was a tender mercy. She let me sleep on the couch while she sat by me in a chair in a blanket and watched a movie. I was very grateful the Lord calmed her enough that I could catch some much needed zzzz's so I could make it through the day.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 309 of 2014

My sweet brother today came home from work and sanded our walls for us to help out RJ. He also bought some cleaning supplies we needed for our floor. It was a very kind gesture and I am grateful that the Lord gave me a kind brother. Well, I have many kind brothers who do a lot for me. I am very, very blessed.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 308 of 2014

Another miracle today that had to do with my husband. He drilled into an electrical cord while out installing and has no ill effects, didn't even get shocked. The drill was insulated but still, electricity is scary. Also, it did not harm his drill, just the tip of the bit. I know the Lord protected him. By keeping him safe that is a major blessing to me everyday of my life. I don't know what I would do without RJ.  I am grateful the Lord protects my family and loves them just as much as He loves me, as much as He loves you.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 307 of 2014

We received a table today that belonged to RJ's great-grandmother and I am so excited to have it. It was a miracle to fall into our laps at this time when we need it and have room for it. I am very blessed that the Lord is in all the details of my life.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 306 of 2014

This was a good weekend and today just sealed it. It was a good Sunday with family time and spiritual time. It was relaxing and peaceful (as peaceful as you can get with 4 wild children). I am very grateful the Lord blessed me with this whole weekend and then gave me today to ice my cake.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 305 of 2014

RJ still has a hand. That is what I am most grateful for today. He cut himself on a saw and did not permenatly damage anything. He was blessed and I am very grateful.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 304 of 2014

Today two things I pleaded with the Lord for He answered. First, our car passed safety and emissions so we could register it before tomorrow when it expired. Second, RJ got better so we could have a very fun Halloween night. He went to sleep last night under the weather and awoke still feeling yucky. He felt better by lunch and we had a very good Halloween together as a family. We also got to spend time with lots of extended family and just have a nice night. I am very grateful.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 303 of 2014

Today I had the opportunity to go and help in both my children's classes for their Halloween parties. It was a lot of fun and I am glad that I could. I am grateful the Lord made it possible for me to go help by providing me a sitter and for helping me to know when they even were to volunteer to help. The kids were happy I was there and that made me feel good as a mom. Today was a good day.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 302 of 2014

I am blessed to have a husband that I agree with in almost everything. We were having a discussion tonight and without even giving me what he thought I voiced my opinion and it was also his. It makes life so much easier being in agreance most of the time. I am so grateful the Lord matched me so well to my eternal companion. He really gave me a great guy and one who matches me.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 301 of 2014

I found the last bit of my two oldest Halloween costumes at the store on clearance for an awesome price. I am so grateful when the Lord puts things on sale right when I need it. It happens a lot. One of the many ways I know He takes care of me.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 300 of 2014

I am grateful for having a husband. We had a friend come over tonight and listening to his dating stories and the pain and confusion of putting yourself out there.... I never want to have to do that ever ever EVER again. I am grateful the Lord sent RJ to me and that we fit so perfect. I am grateful for the love we have and for the beautiful family He has blessed us with. I am positive this friend will find his match but today was not his day. I am happy he could come and find some relief for a moment laughing with us. I know the Lord is mindful of him as He is mindful of me and it will all work out. It did for me but only with the Lord's help.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 299 of 2014

I am always grateful for the opportunity to partake of the sacrament and renew my covenants and refresh my dedication to being more like the Savior. Every Sunday the Lord grants us the opportunity to have our sins forgiven and do better. That is a miracle that happens. The Lord loves us that much. It is a tender mercy I take for granted more often than I want to think about but today it was brought to my mind how wonderful and miraculous it is. Sunday's are the best days.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 298 of 2014

Today we did some home remodel and no one was hurt and it was done quickly and without incident. I know the Lord was with us and that He helped us. I am very pleased with the outcome.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 297 of 2014

Today RJ had a better day at work than we thought he would. He had to go to a meeting with a client who he knew was not going to be happy with what RJ had to tell him. We prayed. He went to the meeting and everything was not peachy but it turned out far better than we had hoped. I am grateful for prayer and the answers to them.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 296 of 2014

Today I went to the zoo with my mother and my two youngest. We had a great time. The weather was great and the animals were active. I am grateful the Lord blesses me with days like this. I am very blessed to live close to a zoo and to have a pass. I am blessed to be close to my mother and be able to go with her. I am blessed with cute kids that are very fun. The Lord knew what He was doing planning my life 😊

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 295 of 2014

Today I had another day when everything just got done. I am so grateful for those days. It's like the Lord say, "Hey, your doing alright. I will help you here and here. Just trust Me and we will get this done." I can feel Him guiding me and helping me to know where to prioritize and helping to keep my memory in check.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 294 of 2014

Our ward had new nursery leaders put in our primary. This is a blessing to us as our littlest one is now ready for nursery. The leader they called we trust and know will do a good job. We can now have our little one go to primary. It is going to be great. I am so grateful the Lord is looking out for our family and put in a good leader.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 293 of 2014

The Lord blessed me with a very active, full day but it didn't totally exhaust me. I am enjoying the energy He promised me a couple months back and I am grateful for the realization of blessings. I am not at a 100% but I am getting there with the blessings of the Lord.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 292 of 2014

Sorry, I thought I posted last night.
For day 292 I am grateful for fall nights eating outside. I had my dinner outside and it was marvelous. I love the fall colors and the crisp smell in the air. The Lord blessed me with a beautiful night.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 291 of 2014

Today my husband built me something in our kitchen and did an awesome job. I know the Lord helped him to do it so quickly and without any official carpentry skills. I am so happy with it and grateful the Lord blessed me with a very competent husband. Oh, and he did it all without spending a dime. Another tender mercy.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 290 of 2014

I am so grateful for time with my family. We went for a walk tonight and it was a great experince to be out with the sun setting walking with those I love and talking and having a good time. The Lord blessed me with a great family. This is a blessing I pull from everyday and is a reminder of God in my life.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 289 of 2014

I am grateful the Lord blessed me with a very low key, relaxed day today. Life is so rush rush with kids in school. I am grateful I was granted today with my children to relax and have fun.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 288 of 2014

Following promptings quickly brings blessings from heaven. I am grateful for promptings and I am grateful for being able to be an instrument in the hands of my Father. The Holy Ghost is a really great companion and I am grateful the Lord gives Him to us.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 287 of 2014

Today I made homemade spaghetti sauce for the first time. The Lord has been helping me to do all these things by myself for a reason. He is trying to make me self sufficient and I am very grateful. I like doing stuff like this. It makes me feel like I could take care of myself and my family if something happened. I don't know what is in store down the road for me but I am grateful the Lord preparing me.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 286 of 2014

Some Monday's while having Family Home Evening I really wonder what good it is doing and why we do it when it makes me second guess having 4 children but always at the end the Lord has one of our little ones say something adorable or sing a song with just the right amount of cuteness, or one of the older ones gives an excellent answer and I realize they DO listen sometimes. I am grateful for these moments and that the Lord grants them to me.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 285 of 2014

I am a very lucky woman to have so many family members that not only are they family but I consider them friends as well. You don't get to pick your family and sometimes you don't necessarily    get along with them. I have many family members that I can not only say I love but that I LIKE them as well. I am very blessed. Now, I have put forth effort to make it that way but it is nice. I am grateful the Lord blessed me with such a family, whether it be the family I was born into or the family I married into. Today we had a family party and I am grateful for the time I got to spend with some of those friend/family members.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 284 of 2014

Today while I was helping my daughter with her math I was given an extra dose of patience. I know the Lord granted me this and helped me to feel my daughter's frustration. Knowing how she was feeling helped me to stay calm and know how to help her. I am grateful for the gift of the Holy Ghost that the Lord can communicate such things to me instantly so that I can act on them. What a miracle!

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 283 of 2014

Today I had a good talk with my oldest child's teacher. We have been blessed again this year with a really good teacher. I am grateful my mother was able to watch my two littlest ones so I could go in and talk with her and get on the same page so that my daughter can enjoy school. The Lord blessed me with a sitter and an understanding teacher. 

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 282 of 2014

I tried a new recipe today. I love to bake. I love to figure out new terms and make new things and have it all work out. The Lord has blessed me with the means to be able to bake often and I am very grateful for His loving kindness. He lets me do what I love and helps make me my best self at it. Very sweet, literally.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 281 of 2014

Today my 3rd turned 4 years old. 4 years ago the Lord blessed me with a smiling, vibrant light that is totally adorable. Her catch phrase that she got from her Papa is "Be happy!" She has been such a great addition to our little family and I am grateful for her everyday. Today I got to spend a lot of time with her because her older brother and sister were in school. We got her dressed up like a princess and she was my birthday princess all day. I am grateful for days like this and thank the Lord He gives them to me.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 280 of 2014

Today when I was getting dinner situated in the oven I burned my finger and dropped the pan. The pan did not dump all over into the bottom of the oven and ruin what was in it and make the oven a mess but dinner stayed firmly in place. I am grateful the Lord cares about something as little as dinner when He has wars and everything else to worry about. He knew that was important to me and He saved my dinner. Tender mercies make the day better.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 279 of 2014

I was blessed to be able to go to the store and, with my limited funds, buy just what I needed and came within cents of what my budget was. This was because of things being on sale and me having a couple coupons. I know this is because the Lord knew my needs and made sure they were filled. I am so grateful for His ever watchful eye and putting things on sale when I need them to be!

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 278 of 2014

My phone was wiped on accident two weeks ago. Most of my data was retrieved but I thought I had lost my voice memos which would have been really sad for me. I had some interviews with my mom for a family history project I am doing and it was almost an hours worth of stuff. I was just sick when I kept going into my voice memo file and it was empty. Then, out of the blue I went in and all the sudden all my memos were there. I am so grateful and see it as a miracle from the Lord. So many of the memos I could not replace and I am so grateful the Lord brought them back to me. By whatever technological means He had to use, He brought them back to me.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 275-277 of 2014

I have been out in God's beautiful wilderness for the weekend but I did keep track of my posts so I will just put the last 3 days in one post.

Day 275-

While up camping we had to get our spare tire fixed for our car and the service man fixed it and charged us nothing. I was so grateful and know the Lord blessed us with a kind service man who did it for free.

Day 276-

Our son was injured when he picked up some hot charcoals. We thought he would be fine but as the night progressed his pain didn't go away. RJ gave him a blessing and from that time forth it has bothered him no more. It was a miracle. Our youngest also was injured. Put her teeth through her lip. RJ gave her a blessing along with my dad and my brother helping to administer and she also calmed down and the pain has not bothered her. Two miracles with the priesthood power. God does not sleep nor does the Power He gives His servants.

Day 277-

I love conference! I love that we have living prophets and apostles and that we get to hear from so many of them. I am so grateful that we have the technology to listen or watch and to get on the Internet and do it again. We live in such a great age! I love this Gospel and am grateful that the Lord blessed me to be here to listen and to enjoy!

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 274 of 2014

Today the Lord blessed me with a calm tummy which I have not had in a few days because of a new medication. I know this is because of the blessing I recieved. I am really grateful for this as I have a lot to do today!

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 273 of 2014

Today I recieved a blessing and am feeling so much better. I am so grateful for priesthood power and having it in my home. I am grateful for a husband who honors it and can give blessings at anytime because he has kept himself ready to receive and is not just a Sunday priesthood holder.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 272 of 2014

Today was another one of those days when I know that I only got everything done that I needed to because I had the help of the Lord. I know He strengthened me and supported me when I just wanted to take a nap. I am so grateful for help when help is needed.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 271 of 2014

I was able to sleep in today and get some much needed rest. My sweet RJ watched the kids and made the dessert we were in charge of for dinner. The Lord blest me with good sleep and with a wonderful help meet who is constantly putting my comfort above his. I am so grateful for such love.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 270 of 2014

I am grateful for living prophets who guide us. I was able to listen to one today along with some wonderful woman for the general woman's conference for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was a great evening and I am grateful that I was able to attend with my daughter and my mother.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 269 of 2014

Today I am grateful for my testiomony that I can lean on when I need it. I am grateful the Lord speaks to me everyday and tells me everyday that He loves me. I am grateful for modern day revelation and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. God is in my life everyday and I love it.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 268 of 2014

Some people are put into your life to help you. Some are put into your life to destroy. They come from different masters and have different outcomes for your life. One Master wants you to be happy and to return to your home above through obedience. The other only wants darkness and misery for you. He has forfeited his place in the eternities and feels that everyone else should be miserable like unto himself. When these servants of their master come into your life sometimes it is hard to see which side they are on at first. But their fruits will show you what outcome they want for you and if you are intune with the correct Master you will know by the whisperings of His Spirit. Today, as we were dealing with a family issue, I had this thought come to me. I know the Lord sent it to me so I could see a little better the point He was trying to make. Bad people are not sent into our lives by Him. They are made and sent into our lives by Satan, the father of all lies. He brings these poor lost souls over to his side and then uses them to bring more over. He is making a little army. This army will never win. The biggest loser of all will be him, Lucifer himself. I am grateful for the insights the Lord blesses me with each day that I may learn and grow. I hope I will keep better watch in the future for those being sent to help and those being sent to destroy. May the Lord help you to see also.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 267 of 2014

I am grateful for prayer and how it can make you feel better no matter your day. Somedays the Lord does not calm the storm (solve your problems immediately, if ever) but calms His child. I know this to be true. I know that He listens to my prayers and He is with me no matter where I am in my day. I am grateful for His listening ear and His forgiveness when I belly ache and moan. I am grateful that I can go to Him always. He loves me today and He will love me tomorrow.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 266 of 2014

Sorry, I fell asleep last night so I am doing my post for yesterday this morning.

Yesterday RJ stayed at work all day. He threw his back out last week and yesterday was his first good day since last Friday. He received a blessing and we are seeing the fruits from it. I am very grateful he is almost back to 100%. The Lord answers prayers.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 265 of 2014

Today I was prompted to back up my phone to our computer, which I don't normally do, and I did. So grateful for that prompting because when I tried to update my phone afterwards it totally wiped it and sent it into 'recovery mode' which means I had to install everything again. If I had not backed it up I would have lost all my notes and text messages. There were a few that I would have been heart broken if I lost. So grateful the Lord was watching out for me and my phone.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 264 of 2014

Today I had the opportunity to go to the Ogden Temple dedication with my oldest daughter. It was her first temple dedication. The Spirit was very strong as we watched and I felt that she was listening, even if not with her ears I know with her spirit. We had a very nice time together, just me and her. I am grateful the Lord has so many temples and that we are were to attend the dedication. I am grateful for the covenants I have made and that they keep me safe and happy. I am grateful for all the teachings of the Gospel that make it possible to be sealed in the temple of our God. I know the Lord loves us because we have temples.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 263 of 2014

I had lots of tender mercies today. I got to go on the JDRF walk with friends that we have adopted as family and love dearly. I got to talk to them and laugh and just bask in their sweet spirits. Later today I was making dinner and went to get a pan down from a high cupboard and did not know said pan had it's very heavy glass lid inside. With my youngest right under me (I did not know this) I took the pan out and the lid fell to the floor. It should have landed on my little one but did not and did not even bounce over and hit her. I was so relieved and thankful the Lord protected her. So even though my day was exhausting and a little frustrating at times I know the Lord made it just a little sweeter.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 262 of 2014

The patience, strength and energy to take care of myself (still have a head cold), 4 children and a husband that can't do much because he threw his back out. The Lord sent me angels through out the day to help me; including my father in law, my brother in law, my mom and my niece. They all helped me at times today when I felt it didn't have the energy or I just couldn't do something. I am very blessed and grateful they listened to promptings to help.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 261 of 2014

Today I am grateful for a mother who takes care of me when I am sick even though I am grown. It is nice to feel loved and taken care of. The Lord blessed me with a very caring momma and I thank Him for her all the time. The Lord couldn't be here in person to take care of us so He sent us angels. We call them Mom.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 260 of 2014

I am grateful for ibuprofen. I am so grateful the Lord made medicines so that we can have a more comfortable experience here on earth. The Lord knew I would be a wimp and would need a little boost every month and I am grateful for that so that I can still function.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 259 of 2014

I had energy that I have been lacking and got my chores done. I am grateful the Lord blessed me to accomplish what it needed to.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 258 of 2014

Being a parent comes with no holiday pay or breaks but is the most fulfilling of all jobs. I love all my children and feel blessed to be a mom.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 257 of 2014

My wonderful husband took care of me all day as I have been down with hay fever. Head is stuffy, energy is gone, and eyes are itchy.... Blah. And he took such good care of me and handled all the kids. The Lord blessed me with such a great help meet.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 256 of 2014

We got a trailer! An answer to our prayers and the prayers of others. My in laws were kind enough to sell it to us and we got it today. I am very excited for the memories that will be made and the fun we will have. I am so grateful that I listened to the little voice that suggested we ask and for the Lord looking out for our family, extended included.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 255 of 2014

I am grateful for tomatoes, my father in law who grew me some, my cousin for an awesome salsa recipe, and my mom for walking me through some steps on how to make salsa. I love a good salsa and I love tomatoes and I love to cook. The Lord blessed me with an abundance of my favorite things today and gave me a lot of family to help me. It turned out well for my first time making salsa and I look forward to making more with the yummy produce the Lord provides!

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 254 of 2014

I am grateful today for the opportunity I had to visit with a friend with no kids to interrupt. The Lord has provided me with a wonderful mother who loves my children and watches them for me often with no complaints. I had a good visit and my kids were happy and safe. I am very blessed.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 253 of 2014

Watching my husband respectfully and honorably using his priesthood is always a reminder to me of God's Hand. Not only for the reason that the Lord brought us together and we are perfect for each other but also that He is ever present in our lives if we let Him in. He cares for us always and is waiting and wanting to bless us. I know every post I say 'God Loves You!' I hope it does not lose it's potency with every post. I mean that with all my heart. He does love you. And He always will. Yes, we all disappoint Him at times and yes, we make Him sad sometimes but don't we do that to our earthly parents as well? They still love us. They don't love our choices but they love us. Our Heavenly Parents are the same. They will always love you. Never forget that!

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 252 of 2014

I love storms. I am grateful for the beauty of them. I am grateful that the Lord blessed our home with water for our grass and beauty through the storm.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 251 of 2014

I got to go to the Beach Boys concert with my mom tonight which in itself was a blessing to spend the time with her but also, the rain stopped and we were comfortable the whole time. I am so grateful the Lord blessed me with the opportunity and I had a great time.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 250 of 2014

My niece got a recommend to do baptisms for the dead today. I am so excited to be able to take her. I am grateful that the Lord blessed her with this opportunity which will also bless me.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 249 of 2014

I got to run today. I am grateful for the time that I had and for my babysitter to make my run easier. The good Lord supplied me with both.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 248 of 2014

I am grateful for the love of my husband. The Lord blessed me with a good one. He takes such good care of me. Today the Lord has just been reminding me in simple ways how much I am loved by my husband. The way he looks at me, the way he has taken care of me since he got home from work... The Lord has been telling my heart how blessed I am to have such a wonderful help meet and companion.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 247 of 2014

My mom had a great idea today and made a yummy dessert of her own creating. It was very good and made my day. I am grateful the Lord gave me a sweet mother to make me desserts on days that are not so good.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 246 of 2014

Warm showers are great. I am so grateful that the Lord gave someone the idea for indoor plumbing which many people built off of to the point that I can have a relaxing shower before I go to bed. I am grateful to live in a country where this is common and to live in a house where I have it and can afford the gas bill to heat the water and can pay the water bill for the water. The Lord has blessed me a great deal with simple pleasures that when you think of how much work it took to make them what they are today, they are not that simple.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 245 of 2014

I am thankful for my Ipad that I can keep my journal on. The Lord blessed us with a very good deal on it and I use it for my journal and also for my family history. I love my iPad and am very grateful for it and all it's uses.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 244 of 2014

Today I got to spend time with a lot of family. The Lord blessed us to be able to get together and gave us such beautiful weather to enjoy each other's company. I am very grateful for today.

God Loves You!

Heather

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

Day 212 of 2014

I had the oppurtunity to give blood today and it was a hard thing trying to find time with my full schedule. My mom was very sweet and watched 3 of my children. My boy wanted to come with me to make sure I was okay. It was very sweet of him to worry about me. The Lord has blessed me with a very kind son. He was very concerned and even shed a tear for me as they put the needle in and the blood started to go through the tube. I felt very loved. I am very grateful for the oppurtunity the Lord gave me to have that time with my son.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 211 of 2014

Today I have had a few spiritual experiences that have touched my heart. I gained insight while doing almost every daily task I had today. I had a great texting conversation with my husband that set right a fear that has been troubling me for a few weeks. Three out of the four of my children got blessings tonight for various reasons and great things were promised and revealed to them and to me as their parent. The Lord has really blessed me today with so much inspiration and an outpouring of love. I am very grateful.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 210 of 2014

Today I am grateful for cooling temperatures. I have been praying for some relief from our weather. Yesterday and today have been lovely. 10-20 degrees below the norm. I am so grateful for the rain and the cool the Lord has given us.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 209 of 2014

I was reminded tonight of how much fun children can have dancing in the rain. My children loved going out and getting all muddy and wet while RJ and I did some yard work. The temperature was perfect and the rain was just right. I am grateful the Lord has given us such simple pleasures.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 208 of 2014

Little nuggets of instant inspiration are really great. I was at church just thinking quietly to myself and pondering a 'why' in my head and I got an instant 'because.' It was a wonderful experience. I wasn't even looking for an answer. I am grateful the Lord answers us even when we don't realize we asked a question.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 207 of 2014

I am grateful for others and their willingness to help. It amazes me sometimes when an event is planned and the support that you get and the helping hands that show up and lighten your load. I know the Lord sends help in the form of friends and family. He did that for us today. Very happy for helping hands!

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 206 of 2014

I am grateful for when the Lord knows my limits and helps my over active children fall asleep right when I put them to bed so I can have a break. I love that.

God Loves You!

Heather 

Day 205 of 2014

We were able to go on a picnic today up in the mountains. I love the mountains and I am so grateful the Lord created so many beautiful things to see, hear and smell out in nature. Being there with family made it so much more enjoyable. The Lord blessed me in many ways today through the beauty of the mountains and the time shared with family.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 204 of 2014

I am glad I listen to the promptings of the spirit and brought RJ a change of clothes to my mothers house. He was asked to give two blessings and I know he feels better when he feels he is respecting the Lord. I am grateful he respects the Lord and honors his priesthood so well.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 203 of 2014

I don't barbecue. I don't know really how to. I mean, I can turn on the grill and I can light it but to cook the meat and have it turn out edible is not something I normally do. Today I did. I cooked pork chops and they came out juicy and really good. I know this was not of my talent. I had to because no one else was there to cook it for me and the Lord blessed me to do it right. I am grateful.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 202 of 2014

Today we celebrated my father-in-law's birthday. This is a blessing from the Lord to me in two ways. First, without him being born who knows who I would have married and where I would be. His son completes my life. Second, he is a good guy that tries hard to do what he feels is best. This is a good example to me. So I have been blessed in knowing this man for my eternal companion and for his example. I have learned a lot from him and will continue to.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 201 of 2014

I am so grateful for the mobility I have. The Lord has blessed me with health and strength. Today we went for a walk as a family around the neighborhood and it was pleasant to walk. We walked a far distance and the kids kept up and we all got to be out in the cool night air. It was lovely. So I am grateful for a strong body and cool night walks.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 200 of 2014

"Until the end of your mortal lives," that is a saying that makes me sad at the end of weddings. Or "Until death do you part," does the same thing. I am so grateful to be reminded today of the sealing covenant that I may be with my husband and family forever. I don't have to worry about parting as long as I endure and stay true. The covenants of the temple are a wonderful thing.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 199 of 2014

"I love to see the temple. I'm going there someday. To feel the Holy Spirit. To listen and to pray. For the temple is a Holy place, a place of love and beauty." Today I got to go to the Logan temple with my eternal companion and best friend. This makes the 4th temple I have been to in Utah. The temple was beautiful and I had a wonderful time. I felt the Spirit and I was filled with love for my husband as I sat with him in that sacred place. I am grateful that I can visit my Father's House and feel of His love and peace. Today was awesome.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 198 of 2014

Today my husband and I get to go away for a night without anyone tagging along. It has been years since we got to sneak away just us two. I am so excited and can't wait to spend 24 uninterrupted hours with my eternal companion. I am so grateful that my mother is willing to take on all 4 of my children with no complaints. She is an angel. I am grateful that the Lord blessed me with such a patient mother with my 4 energetic children. I am grateful He blessed me with such a wonderful husband, who I love dearly. This is a great day to count my blessings!

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 197 of 2014

When I get a good idea I know it comes from the Lord. I got an idea, followed the promoting and now am in the middle of a project I think will turn out very cute and make a good gift. I am grateful I don't have to rely on my own intelligence in this life and I get help a lot from my Father in Heaven.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 196 of 2014

Today a great blessing that I was reminded of is that we have a doctor that is of our religion who takes care of us. As I was thinking about it, how he seems more like family and I am so much more comfortable with him than any other doctors, I realized its because we share the same views and moral values. It makes a huge difference and makes talking about personal matters much less awkward. I had to take Rachel to see him today and it was so natural to talk to him about the blessing that RJ had given Rachel the night before and how it had helped and even mentioned our doctor in it. He was not shocked or confused or annoyed. It was natural for him too. I am so grateful the Lord prompted my parents over 20 years ago to take me to this man. He has been the best doctor ever since. The Lord was looking out for us then and I know He still does today.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 195 of 2014

Today I found a copy of my grandfather's birth certificate. My mother never met him and only spoke to him once on the phone. My grandmother left him when she was pregnant with my mother. We have been trying to find this document for years and today I happened upon it in my searching. It opened so much up so we can continue on in our research. I know I was lead by the spirit to find it. I am grateful the Lord takes an active hand in helping us with our ancestors.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 194 of 2014

My parents were able to fly home safely from Minnesota today. I am so grateful they made it home safe and the Lord protected them on their journey.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 193 of 2014

My niece was married today and I got to witness it by the marvels of technology. I FaceTimed my mom's cell and I got to see it while it was happening. Since I couldn't be there physically I am so grateful for technology that I could still 'be' there. I am grateful the Lord blessed so many with talented ideas that this could all come to pass.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 192 of 2014

Today is my daddy's birthday. He has been constant proof of God's Hand in my life. He has always been there to love and support me. He is a quiet man and does not say or show it often but I know he loves me because he has ALWAYS taken care of me and made sure I had what I needed. He has always been there to answer my questions about God and Heaven and the Gospel. He has been an example to me my whole life. I am so grateful the Lord let me be his daughter and I am so proud he is my dad. He is the best Papa my kids could want. He makes them things and teaches them things. He is always willing to help and give advice. I thank the Lord for him and I am grateful I still have him and I will for many years.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 191 of 2014

Today 7 years ago I married the perfect fit for me. He fills all my gaps and I couldn't imagine life without him and shudder to even try. We celebrated tonight with our Mimi. She had dinner with us and dessert and we just sat around the table talking for a couple hours. It was a very nice evening. The Lord blessed my day to remind me of the reason for eternal marriage and for family. My mom, who is away, sent me a picture of her and my niece and nephew which added to my day and also I was sent a picture of my other niece in her new outfit. My in-laws watched my children during dinner so we could enjoy each other's company without so much noise. Family is wonderful and I am so grateful for all of them. So, I got to have dinner with my husband and my Mimi, got little reminders throughout the day of other family that I love... The Lord loves me. He gave me great people in my life, most of all my eternal companion. He has given me forever with RJ, the greatest gift I could receive.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 190 of 2014

Today my keys were lost and I did not lose them. So trying to find them was even more difficult than normal. I stopped took some deep breaths and prayed. I then backed away from the situation for a bit and let the Lord guide my mind. It worked. I got a clear prompting, came right up the stairs and opened an unlikely place. There they were sitting in our hall closet on a shelf. I am so grateful the Lord listens to His children and answers their prayers.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 189 of 2014

Today my parents flew safely to Minnesota. My mom hates flying but she received a blessing and the flight went fine. I am grateful the Lord watched over my parents during their flight.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 188 of 2014

Today I had a good conversation with my brother and I told him that I loved him and his daughter and I always would. I just wanted him to know that from my mouth. A lot is being said about me when I am not there to defend myself and I just wanted him to know that me not caring for him was not true. I would not have had that conversation if the Lord had not prompted me to do so. He made it possible for my brother to be coming over to drop off his daughter and I felt the nudge to speak to him. I would not have if the Lord had not of insisted. I don't know that anything spectacular will come from it but it gave me a little peace to know I had said it.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 187 of 2014

I love avocados. I am grateful the Lord made them and that I have access to them. I ate one today and it was way yummy! I don't get them often because no one else in the house likes them so I don't think to buy them. My sweet husband reminded me while at the store yesterday and we got me two. I ate one today and enjoyed the entire thing. The Lord did a great job with vegetables on this earth!

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 186 of 2014

I have been concerned about today and how I would handle it. Today is the 40th birthday of my brother who took his own life last September. I know the Lord was with me today. I had some very comforting thoughts come to mind this morning and they have stayed with me all day. I shared some of them with my family and I hope they also were comforted. I know my brother is still with us and he still loves us. I know that I will be reunited with him someday and it will be glorious. Joe would have been 40 today in earth years but his spirit is eternal and I am sealed to him. That is a great so comfort to me.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 185 of 2014

I live in a free country where I can worship how, where and what I may. That is is true blessing from the Lord. He has protected our country for the righteous sake and will continue to support us as long as there is God fearing, righteous people. God Bless America! And God bless those who gave their lives in service to our country to support freedom and those who are still doing it!

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 184 of 2014

Today I was able to run my 3 miles. I really was not motivated but the Lord helped me get on the treadmill because He knew how important it was for me. I almost backed out many times but I did it with His help. I am very grateful.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 183 of 2014

I was able to see my niece today. Not big to some people but there is a lot of friction and deception going on in my family right now and I honestly did not know if I would get to see my niece again while she was in my brother's care. She came and spent half the day with us. My brother was not overly friendly on the phone but was not rude so I will take that in stride. I am grateful the Lord softened someone's heart that I was able to see her today and that the idea was planted somewhere. It was nice to see her.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 182 of 2014

This may seem silly to some of you but I got an email today I have been waiting for. I have waited over two weeks for this email. Familysearch.org has partnered with three other ancestry sites for family history work. You have to be invited by email to join these other sites for free, otherwise you pay big money a year to be a member of these sites. As long as you have are a member of Familysearch.org you can join these for free. I am so grateful for this. I love family history work, the detective part of me goes wild. It is so fun to put the puzzle pieces together and to know where you come from. I digress... So I sent in my request and got my confirmation email today so that I could sign up and I am now a proud member of 4 genealogy sites. I am so grateful the Lord has brought this to pass that we may try to be linked to all our family. Family is very important.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 181 of 2014

Today my husband was able to take the morning off of work so that he could take our boy to the doctor. He has been complaining about his ear for two days and yesterday he had a fever. RJ got him to the doctor where we found that both ears are infected. We got him some medicine and hopefully in a day or so he will feel much better. I am so blessed that RJ could take him so I did not have to drag all the kids, that our boy got some medicine and that he is on the road to recovery. I am grateful for good doctors and medicine to heal the body. I feel very blessed.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 180 of 2014

Every Sunday when I attend church I feel God's Hand in my life. I am blessed with His spirit, I get a chance to be cleansed and I meet with those who are also there to worship and to be happy. Life is good :)

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 179 of 2014

Today I am grateful for the reminder of the great man the Lord has blessed me with. RJ is an answer to prayer most days and I know the Lord works thru him to help me. Today I was reminded of what a great supporter he is of what I try to accomplish. When I have a project or a job to do he always is the first to say for me to go to it. For example, I try to make a long run on Saturdays. My goal is to jog a whole 1/2 marathon. So I am up to jogging 8 miles straight. I am a slow jogger. It takes me just under two hours. That is a long time on a Saturday to be without the assistance of your companion. He encourages me every Saturday to get it done. I am so grateful for his support and that the Lord blessed me with such a great man.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 178 of 2014

Today is my nephew's birthday. He is turning 10. I am so grateful for technology that I could call him today and sing happy birthday to him. He has grown so much and is such a sweet heart. He is the best lizard catcher I know. I am happy to have him in my family and in my life. I get to see him every Sunday at my parents for dinner and he has come so far. He was a miracle himself as my brother and sister-in-law were told they would not be able to have kids. I love my little snake charmer :) I thank the Lord for this special little guy in our family.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 177 of 2014

A member of our ward passed away today. He was serving a mission. He went into the hospital a few weeks ago and today the Lord called him home. We, as a ward and stake, have fasted and prayed and put his name on the prayer roll. We prayed for a miracle of healing. We did not get it as expected. His time was done here and to be healed he needed to go home. He has a mission to fulfill there. As I prayed for his family and friends the Lord sent me the Comforter. I knew that everything was in His hands and He would take care of everyone who's heart hurt. I am grateful for the gift of the Holy Ghost that I may feel that comfort and get a witness for myself of the truthfulness of eternal families and that the Lord will never forsake His children.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 176 of 2014

Two awesome things happened today to show me God's love. First, I became an aunt again at 3:57am to a beautiful little niece! She is so precious. The momma is good and healthy and so is baby. That is a miracle every time. Woman walk thru the valley of death to give birth so for them both to be healthy is a gift from God. Second, I got to go to the temple today. My in-laws were very sweet and watched all 4 of my kids for hours so that I could go. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the temple. For my sweet sixteen party I got to choose to do anything I wanted. I chose to go do baptism for the dead with my parents because I love the temple and I love my parents. It was an awesome experience. It only gets better as you get older and make more covenants. It was a great experience today. I am so happy I got to go and with my mommy. Win win. Through a gentle nudge from the Lord and the sacrifice of a days activities for my in-laws I was able to be in my favorite place on this planet. Today is a good day.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 175 of 2014

Today I got a ton done. I am so grateful for the energy and motivation the Lord blessed me with. I sure needed it. I did not really want to do anything but it seemed as I was saying that to myself and contemplating just sitting and doing nothing I found that my body was already in motion on its way to do something. This happened more than once. The Lord gave me many nudges today.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 174 of 2014

I love to laugh. I really do. (I will not sing the song from Mary Poppins, don't worry) It is also very healthy for you. A good, deep gut laugh will do wonders for your mood and for your day. I am very blessed in that my dad is hilarious and I have the opportunity for such laughter often. Today was a good one. I laughed so hard that tears came to my eyes and my dad got laughing so hard he couldn't talk. It was really needed and was fun. I am grateful the Lord has a sense of humor and He blessed my family with some of it.

God. Loves You!

Heather

Day 173 of 2014

We listened to the Spirit and went to a family thing today. I am so glad we did. We were the only ones who showed up. I know that this little girl was disappointed that more did not come but I am glad that we were there to support her. The Spirit was there and it was a good experience. I am glad the Lord nudged us and we listened.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 172 of 2014

Today I had the opportunity to attend a baptism of one of RJ's cousins. She looked beautiful and was very happy. There was some drama surrounding the baptism but I felt the Spirit at least tell me that this cousin was happy. She had made her own decision and she was happy with it. I am happy for her and I think that she looked radiant. I am grateful for our agency and that we can make our own decisions and that when we make good ones we are blessed. I know she will be blessed and I pray she will continue to follow the Spirit and make right choices so she will continue to be blessed.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 171 of 2014

I went to the zoo today with my mom and my sister in law and her two boys, my brother also came later. It was so much fun. One thing that I am grateful for and that I see as a blessing in my life is the relationship that I have with my nephews. I love them both dearly and I am grateful for the love and the excitement they show me when they see me. They are both so fun in their own way and I really enjoyed spending time with them. The Lord has blessed me with some great family. I was reminded of that while going through the reptile house and seeing those snakes with the eyes of my nephew. It was great.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 170 of 2014

I love family stories! Today I got to 'interview' my mom about some history. It was a great time and I can't wait to do it again. So, the Lord providing the time in my busy day to be able to do it with NO interruptions from kids was awesome.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 169 of 2014

I miss my brother. I also miss the life he could have led if he had not been so ill. Mostly I miss the days when he was normal and he was Joe. Today I had a talk with my mom about him and it made me feel better. I know he is in a better place. I know he is doing all he can to get better. I know he is Joe again. I did not loose him, in a way I got him back. So today I am so grateful for eternal families and that the Lord loves us enough to give us as much mercy as He possibly can so we have the chance to make some things right through the Atonement. He really does loves us.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 168 of 2014

Our sprinklers are not in working order. Our grass needed a drink. The Lord has made it rain all day long. Our grass is happy. RJ is happy because he has more time to fix our problem. I am very grateful that the Lord looks after us, even down to our lawn. I am sure we are not the only one He is blessing with this rain. He is the best multi- tasker. I can't wait until I can help with that.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 167 of 2014

We received another tender mercy from the Lord today. I have been waiting for our car insurance premium to go through and it had not as of this morning so we called to check and make sure everything was fine. Our insurance company got a new system and it hasn't started working yet so we get a free month of insurance. They are not going to take out our premium and we are still fully covered. That extra money is a blessing. I am so grateful for the little, yet big, ways the Lord looks out for His children.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 166 of 2014

Good men make life sweeter and more vibrant. I am blessed to have many good men in my life. Today we celebrate father's. I have my daddy, who I adore. From the time I can remember I always wanted to be like him. I wanted to be funny like him. I wanted to be strong like him. I wanted to be smart like him. I wanted to be spiritual like him. I don't know how well I have succeeded but I do know that I will forever be in his debt for the person I am today. I know because of his example I have become better and will continue to with his love and support. 

I also have my dad by marriage. He is a great support to our family and I know he loves us. He has been a good example to me and has accepted me with all my faults and treated me like a daughter. 

I have my husband who spoils me rotten and who honors his priesthood. He is the best daddy to my children I could have ever wished for and he loves and supports all of us. I love that he would rather be home with us than anywhere else. His heart is where we are and that's where he likes to be. I love that. 

I have many brothers and uncles and cousins and friends who have made life better and sweeter by their presence in my life and the life of my children. I value their love and support. 

I have my Father in Heaven who has given me everything I have and has given me all these great men to look up to and to love. He has given me life and salvation. He has given me the Plan of Happiness. He has given me hope through the atonement of His Son. He loves me and has promised me everything if I will obey Him. And like the earthly fathers and the sweet husband He has given me, He believes in me.

So today I see God's Hand through all the great men I have in my life and that I know I will continue to have. 

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 165 of 2014

I love Saturdays because we get to do so much as a family. The Lord has given us each other and I know that because we live the teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ we are happy together and always will be. This makes me very happy and grateful to my Savior for my family and for Saturdays :)

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 164 of 2014

I have a case of blood aversion. When I see it or it is described too graphically in word or written text I get a little on the faintish side. I was not always this way. I used to have the strongest stomach and head of the bunch. I was going to be a police officer and so I did my internship with a crime lab. I saw all sorts of not-so-pleasant things there. Did not make my tummy do even one somersault. That all ended when I went through my first pregnancy. After that I can't look at it or I see stars. Even the blood off a rare steak can make me go light headed. Not good. So, this back story is leading up to God's Hand in my life today. My youngest awoke from her nap and was talking to herself so I finished my run before I went to fetch her. I got off the treadmill and was about to go get her when I hear her SCREAMING. I hurry in and she has blood on both hands, arms, on the crib bars and in her bed. I should have fallen over. The Lord stepped in and kept my head cool. I took her out, checked her over, found the problem and cleaned her up. She had cracked her mouth on the side of the crib and her lip and upper gums were bleeding. She was fine after that and has been eating and drinking just fine. It seems she will have no ill effects from her face plant into the crib but I am so grateful I did not let her down. The Lord strengthens me when I am alone so that I can deal with such problems (what mom doesn't deal with blood all the time?) on my own. When someone else is there to take over my legs go all jiggly and I see stars. I know the Lord takes over when I can't do it myself. He is always present when I need Him.

God Loves You!

Heather