Day 120 of 2016

I feel so honored to have been a part of the Special Needs production this year. The Lord prompted me and the prompting wouldn't leave me alone. My brother had not wanted to go to the mutual activities for some years and so I haven't asked. This year seemed different, it seemed to be time to go back. My brother won't go without me there so it was a bit of a commitment. I got RJ talked into helping as well. We had a great time. I am so grateful for the prompting the Lord gave me, for the opportunity I had to be in the play and for the Special Needs Mutual program that gives these sweet kids a chance to shine and be a part of something. The Lord works wonders in our lives and it makes life a beautiful tapestry. What a wonderful way to spend a Friday!

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 119 of 2016

Today a small miracle was performed that is performed every last week in April every year for the Special Needs Mutual. Their production was tonight and after seeing how rocky the practices are you would never think they would come off. Every year the Lord blesses these beautiful kids to shine and the play is always a huge success. The Lord loves His children and He provides miracles all the time for them. I witnessed one tonight and I am so glad I could be a part of it.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 118 of 2016

Today was one of those days that I am just grateful I made it through and it is over. I am grateful for life and family and the Gospel and all the things that Lord has given me but for right now, I'm glad today has come to an end. Even that shows the Lord's love for us because everything passes and there always is a new day. 

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 117 of 2016

Today I realized that I had not scanned or saved some of the photos in our house. I have overlooked this and it amazes me. I am a picture fanatic. So through a weird art project I found this error and remedied this. I know the Lord helped prompt the search for a photo that brought me to figure out my error. I am very grateful.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 116 of 2016

Today the Lord blessed me while doing a project. I was using a sledgehammer in a confined space. My kids listened to me and stayed away, I didn't break anything I was not meaning to break and I didn't hurt myself. I know the Lord protected me and my children at times because I would break part of the shelving I needed to break up and it would fall in the perfect spot, not necessarily where I thought it would but exactly where it needed to so that it wouldn't break my collection of nativities on shelves spread around the room or hit me. The kids never came close, which is a miracle in itself because they usually don't all listen to me at the same time. It worked out perfectly and I am so grateful to the Lord for protecting my family and my property.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 115 of 2016

I had a very sweet experience with my oldest today at church. She learned a principle of the gospel and learned how important and meaningful the sacrament can and should be. I hope she keeps this experience in her heart and remembers it on days that seem hard. The Lord teaches us when we are ready to learn and hopefully today will stay with her forever.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 114 of 2016

Everyone who comes into your life comes for a reason. I know the Lord sends some people to us to make us better, to enrich our life and our spirit. The Lord knows life is hard and He gives you some family by blood relation to go to for support and some are our family by choice, aka- friends. To me these people become my family. I grow a deep concern and love for them and I feel they do the same for me and my family. I went to dinner with some of my family by choice today. No matter how long we are apart I feel at ease in their company and know I am safe and loved. The Lord blessed my family with this family years ago when they moved across the street from the home where I was growing up. These wonderful people helped me through many hard times in my life and have shared my joys and sorrows as I have done for them also. I am so grateful to the Lord for their continued love and also that we still are able to see each other and get together. They are a treasured blessing from a loving Father.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 113 of 2016

Today I was given patience to try another way of doing school with the kids. They are getting near the end of the year and it shows. They don't want to do their work or leave each other alone. I was given a huge portion of patience to just ignore them. I didn't nag, I didn't yell, I didn't demand they do their work. I was quiet in my speech and just let them do as they wished. BUT they also did not get their work done in enough  time to enjoy many activities I did with the younger siblings, who had listened to me. The Lord gave me the idea and the patience. I think it made a dent but we shall see. Mostly I am grateful for the patience. I felt my anger and frustration would rise and I would feel peace and a sense of purpose. It was a good experience.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 112 of 2016

Today I typed something that should have taken me about an hour and a half to type in under one hour. This is a miracle to me and I know I had the Lord's help. I can't transcribe that fast. I just can't. So I am grateful for the help so I could get it done quickly.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 111 of 2016

Tonight I was able to go for a walk, just me and RJ. The Lord blessed us with a beautiful night with crisp air and a colorful sunset. I am very grateful for the beauty all around me that the Lord has blessed us all with.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 110 of 2016

Today I walked through a spider web on my front door and the spider was on my leg. It was a large one. A species of wolf spider. Not lethal but would have hurt and made me sick. The Lord prompted me to act immediately and I got it off my leg before it could bite me out of a defense response. I am very grateful that I was not bitten and the Lord let me know what to do.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 109 of 2016

Today RJ realized that he had lost a voice memo when he wiped his phone to make it run faster. I was immediately grateful that I had been impressed at the last minute to also record this particular instance on my voice memo. To me this is the scriptures coming to life. Nephi in the Book of Mormon is commanded to make two sets of plates and record his history and teachings on both, the small plates and the large ones. He does not see the need or the reason but when the Lord tells you to do something, you do it. He did. The reason for this didn't come until over two thousand years later when Joseph Smith was translating the Book of Mormon. What happened with the voice memos is just as special to me. I can now keep that piece of history in our family. The Lord works in mysterious ways and it is awesome!

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 108 of 2016

Today I had a wonderful primary lesson with my little sunbeams. I felt that I was inspired and that the kids felt the spirit of love that I, as their teacher, have for them and that I want to listen to them and encourage them. I am grateful for the opportunity that the Lord has given me to be involved in the life of a child. The Lord loves the little children and I am grateful He trusts me to teach them.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 107 of 2016

I had a wonderful date with my husband. I love spending time with him. I am so grateful the Lord brought us together and has continued to support us. I am truly blessed to be with RJ for eternity and today was another reminder of why and how much I love him.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 106 of 2016

Today RJ traveled safely for work. He had a long way to go and I always worry about him. The Lord answered my prayers and brought him home safe. I am grateful that today he was returned safe.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 105 of 2016

Today I took my daughter to the doctors to get her shots for school and learned that she was current on all her shots and that she wouldn't have them. I was very grateful for this and so was she. She was very worried about getting her vaccines. I was grateful for the blessing of just having her check up and going home.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 104 of 2016

Rain is wonderful. I love when the Lord opens the heavens and let's the water come down. Living in a desert makes rainfall a wonderful thing. Our garden needed moisture and I am very grateful that the Lord blessed us with lots of it today.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 103 of 2016

Today I found a great deal on a jogging stroller. RJ and I are trying to get in shape and be healthier and want our children to join us. It is hard for our youngest to keep up so when she gets tired we can put her in the stroller. I am grateful that the Lord promoted my mother, who talked to me and then I was prompted as to where to look. The Lord tries to help us even with simple things. It's wonderful.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 102 of 2016

I got a lot done today. I am so grateful for the clarity of mind I had to be able to do so many things today and get them done. With a sinus infection your brain is not too clear. The Lord blessed me with a good mind today to get things done.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 101 of 2016

Today I was able to rest. I have had a long week and was very grateful the Lord gave me a day of rest. It was wonderful. I'm still sick but I feel emotionally better and less stressed.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 100 of 2016

I think it is really cool that my only boy was baptized on the 100th day of the year. That is fun. I am so grateful for the experiences of today and the love we felt as a family. My son looked so happy and handsome in his jumpsuit and had such a glow about him. I am grateful the Lord blessed me with my little boy and that He trusted me to be his mom. I am grateful for the knowledge I have of the plan of salvation and all it will do and can do for my family and all the human family. I am grateful for the Lord letting us have agency and that even at the age of 8 the Lord will trust us to make decision for ourselves. He never forces us. What a blessing to have the right to choose! I am so proud that my son chose to be baptized and to be part the Lord's church. What a great day!

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 99 of 2016

Today I was able to get away for a bit. This week has been stressful and I needed a break. The Lord granted me that in an unusual way. It seemed like an errand to do when I was too tired but it ended up being a wonderful get away that helped to reset my temperament. I am very grateful for the Lord knowing me well.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 98 of 2016

Some days just don't go the way that you envision them and by the end you look back and you're just glad that the Lord helped you survive with your sanity and that the day is over. Tomorrow the Lord opens the opportunity for a better day. At the end of today I am grateful for the chance of a better tomorrow. 

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 97 of 2016

Today is the anniversary of when the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized. Being a member of this church has made me a better person and has made my family life better. I know that the Lord is with me and I know that through the teachings of the this church I am closer to my Savior than I would be otherwise. I am so grateful for the light and knowledge that has been bestowed upon this earth and that God really does love His children, all of them. 

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 96 of 2016

Today I was prompted to check something that had to do with my employment. I was able to get it fixed without a lot of going out of my way and expense. I know the Lord was helping to make my life easier by having me check the paperwork today. At a later date it would have been a headache.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 95 of 2016

The Lord likes to throw you curve balls. My little girl, who's birthday we celebrate today, is one of those curve balls. We thought we were done and that our family was complete. The Lord had other plans. I am very grateful for this ball of energy and spunk that was sent to us. She has completed our family in ways we didn't know we lacked. The Lord was gracious to bless us with her even though we were not counting on it. Some curve balls just make life better and she is one of them.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 94 of 2016

 I am so grateful for today and the words I heard from living prophets and apostles. My favorite Sunday's of the year are Easter Sunday and the two Sunday's spent listening to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints General Conference. The first Sunday in April and the first Sunday in October is set aside for that special time to get uplifting messages and feel the love of the Lord. I am so grateful the Lord speaks to His children today, that miracles have not ceased and that we have living prophets to guide us. What wonderful blessings.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 93 of 2016

8 years ago I gave birth to my only son on my husbands birthday. My two boys have been a wonderful blessing in my life since the day they both came into it. The Lord guided me to my husband and He trusted me with one of His precious spirits to be my son. I am always amazed at the amount of joy they both bring me. My life would not be complete without either of them.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 92 of 2016

Today I was able to help some friends pack up. They are such sweet people. They are moving and I am so sad to see them go but they have been such a blessing in my life. I am so glad the Lord placed our paths together and that we have become close. I am grateful He made it possible for me to go over and help. I will continue to enjoy their friendship from across the country.

God Loves You!

Heather