Day 181 of 2016

Today RJ's boss came to our house and talked with him. It was such a tender mercy to have his boss here and have him put RJ at ease and tell him how much he means to the company and that they sincerely care for him. It brought tears to my eyes and I am so thankful to the Lord for RJ's place of work and the place we are at in our lives.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 180 of 2016

Today has been an unexpected gift of time with my RJ. He was able to stay home from work today and we were able to spend time together. It was relaxed and fun to have a day to do whatever. We got some errands done we wanted to and we just stayed together. It was nice. I am grateful for happy times like these where the Lord reminds me how special marriage is.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 179 of 2016

I am very blessed to be surrounded by wonderful priesthood holders. Someone I love dearly became ill and I felt very strongly that he needed a blessing. I felt prompted as to who to suggest to give it as well. The blessing given was very sweet and I felt the Lord's spirit very strong. I am so grateful I listened. I know this blessing helped and gave strength to my loved one. Miracles still happen and will continue to happen as long as we believe.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 178 of 2016

Today I was able to do many things by inspiration because throughout the week I had been prompted to look and listen to things around me. I was able to teach a primary lesson that I had not planned on teaching and I was able to help my daughter give a talk which I had forgotten about. I am grateful for the help of the spirit when my day does not go as planned and I have to roll with it.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 177 of 2016

A little puppy was playing in our yard and I felt impressed to catch it and try to find its owner. It took some convincing to the puppy that we were okay but we got her and called. When they came to get her we found out she was deaf. I don't know what might have happened but I am grateful I listened to the prompting and helped the little puppy. The Lord loves His children and His creations.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 176 of 2016

We made some headway with potty training today. I have kept my patience and followed impressions. This is a miracle, at least the patience part. I am very grateful that the Lord is helping me in this matter. He truly cares about all aspects of our lives. 

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 175 of 2016

Today I read my scriptures from my favorite set of scriptures (the set I recieved when I was 11). This set has been through seminary and most of my life with me. I love this set. I have been reading from the app on my phone and didn't realize how much I was missing. I had such a great time reading today. I am so grateful the Lord prompted me to read from a book today and not from my phone. It was wonderful.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 174 of 2016

I lost something I bought at the store. I looked everywhere. I remembered it hours after I went to the store and had the kids searching all over asking them repeatedly if they took it (it was a chocolate item). I could have sworn it came into the house with me because I could hear the rattling of the nuts in the box. As I was thinking it over I felt prompted to check my purse. As I was looking it over I shook my purse and heard a rattling. It was a pack of gum. I realized my argument to my children that  the chocolate nuts had to have made it into the house because of the noise I heard while walking into the house was no longer usable. It was my gum I heard. I felt prompted to call the store. They had them at the front because the cashier had forgotten to put them in my bag. A box of chocolate nuts may seem like a little thing but it was important to me because they were going to be used as a treat to help with potty training and I needed them. I am so grateful the Lord steps in and helps even on little things, like chocolate nuts and potty training.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 173 of 2016

I had to give a presentation and I was a little nervous. I said a prayer and I was able to go through it and say what I thought was needful. I am very grateful for all the help the Lord gives me in dealing with people. I have some social issues and I am always amazed at the strength I am given by the Lord to help get through some things.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 172 of 2016

I have gotten a lot done while trying to potty train a toddler. I don't know how well you multitask but this was a miracle for me. I am grateful the Lord helped motivate and bless me with a clear mind so I could get all done I needed to.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 171 of 2016

Today we celebrate fathers. I am grateful everyday for a loving God who lets us call Him Father. That is such an intimate title and it brings such comfort and joy. I am grateful for His loving guidance and for His watchful eye. He is the perfect role model for any father. I am also grateful He gave me a wonderful father at birth who has loved me and taught me so much. I am grateful for another father He gave me by marriage who loves me like his own. I have been richly blessed.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 170 of 2016

Today I was given a blessing before doing something very hard for me. The blessing gave me strength and peace as I finished my task and moved on to other things. I am so grateful for priesthood power when you need it. Through the power of the priesthood we can see and feel God's love for His children.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 169 of 2016

Today I had a really good session of scripture study. I felt prompted where to go and what to read. I needed some of the things I read later on in the day. It was a tender mercy and I am very happy I got out my scriptures.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 168 of 2016

I was able to go out with RJ and have a wonderful conversation. I know the Lord guided our day so that we would end up in that moment. I am so grateful for His hand always in our lives, making things better. I am grateful I listened to the promptings and we had that time together to work some things out.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 167 of 2016

I was given the gift of poetry today to write a poem for someone I love who lost a loved one. I know the words were inspired and that the Lord wanted me to write it and send it. I am grateful for His help.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 166 of 2016

Today was a beautiful day. The Lord has blessed me with a beautiful house and yard. On days like this I am grateful that I have a place of my own to enjoy, to watch all the beauty.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 165 of 2016

I have good kids. Not perfect by any means but they are good kids. The Lord has blessed me with good offspring. Watching them all play today reminded me how blessed I am.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 164 of 2016

I love to have family over. I love to feel a house full of laughter and to know that I belong. I am so very grateful for families and the essential part they play in the Plan of Happiness. Family units are our training ground for eternity and I am so glad I get a practice run first. Sunday dinners around here help me to realize how much I have to fight for and that it is well worth it.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 163 of 2016

Not everyone has the same views as you. Not everyone follows the same leader as you. Not everyone makes the decisions you would. These are facts of life. Sometimes we need to let go of the fact that people are different than us and love them for who they are. I am so grateful the Lord has helped me to see this and has been helping me to get over my own weaknesses in this area. I have been able to truly get to know some people and love them without asking where they come from and judging them from their past. The past cannot be changed but the future can. The atonement of Christ is real and it is why we are here. I am working everyday to be better about letting others make their own decisions and loving them no matter what. It does not mean I condone or support a decision they make but I can let them know that it is theirs to make but I am always there. I am grateful the Lord is helping me to become a better friend.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 162 of 2016

I felt prompted to write a special note to someone. I felt the Spirit guide me with each word. I am so grateful to have that help. I am not at all good with words but I am better when I listen and follow the promptings of the Lord. The Lord is the best Editor you could have. 

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 161 of 2016

Today I was reminded of how sweet my oldest daughter is. The Lord has blessed my life with her spirit and her willingness to help. We went to a splash pad and my brother with special needs came. He was reluctant to get into the water without someone with him. My sweet girl came and went with him all over. Watching them play filled my heart with gratitude for all the blessings I have and the wonderful family I have been blessed with. Moments like this make me look forward with excitement for eternity with my family.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 160 of 2016

Today I was able to rest from another infection I have. I had many things planned but I felt prompted to rest and I am glad I listened. By the end of the day today I was exhausted. Had I done more today I think I would have made it difficult for my body to fight. I love the gift of the Holy Ghost.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 159 of 2016

Today I was given protection in an odd way. I have a very weak stomach and have a hard time taking care of people throwing up. Most of the time RJ takes care of it so I don't get sick. Today he couldn't. My little sister was very sick and she has Down syndrome. She has a hard time taking care of some things. She needed a bath and this was something that a sister needed to help with until Mom could come home. The Lord blessed me and I didn't get sick at all. I was so grateful as my sister needed me. This protection to my gut made it possible for me to help someone I love dearly. The Lord protects us in unique ways sometimes.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 158 of 2016

I am grateful that I have a family and that we all love and appreciate each other. Through the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Lord has taught me that family is everything. The relationships we form here on earth can follow us into eternity. We never need say goodbye just see you later, because we will see them again. Seeing relationships crumple around me has given me fresh motivation to be the best I can be and to try to bring the best out in others. Families are forever in God's plan.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 157 of 2016

Today I was able to go and speak with someone about a concern I have for one of my friends. It was very good to get some educated advice and counsel on what to do. I am grateful the Lord has blessed my life with so many people I can go to for advice and counsel. I don't have the answer for everything and some answers are too long and complicated for a simple prayer. The Lord sends people into my life to give me the answer or help me come to it myself. It's a good system.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 156 of 2016

I am grateful for vets. I am grateful that the Lord blessed me with two good dogs. I took them to the vet today and I am happy that I have somewhere to take them so that they can be healthy. They are both healthy and now up to date on their shots. I can't imagine my life without the friendship of a dog. 

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 155 of 2016

I was able to have a wonderful time with family tonight. I am so glad I went to the doctor yesterday or else I would not have felt up to having company. Medicine is wonderful and I am grateful the Lord placed me in a day and age when infections can be diagnosed and treated so easily.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 154 of 2016

I followed a prompting and went to the doctor although I felt I didn't need to. I am really glad I listened to the Spirit because I had a major infection and now I am on medicines and will get better. Sometimes the Spirit has to speak to us in a loud voice to get past our pride.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 153 of 2016

I wish that I had something spectacular to write about every day. Well, I take that back. Part of why I am doing this is to show that the Lord is in the details. He is in the everyday times of our lives that we think something is 'luck' or a coincidence. I love picking things out of my day, everyday, that repeat and show me the Lord is a steady and living force in my life. Today I had a normal day. In that normal day I see safety for my family that is heaven sent more often than I know, I think. I see conveniences that I have that help my life run smoothly. These are blessings from a loving Father. I see family that love and support me. The Lord knew exactly who to pair me with so I could be the best that I can be. I see natural beauty. This world is full of beautiful things that keep happening everyday like sunsets and sunrises and white clouds against a blue sky and flowers and green grass and mountains and stars and the sun and moon to give us light. All wonders of nature that are a repeated gift to us everyday. Life is better than we think and we have more blessings than we could possibly know. God really does love me and He loves you. Everyday.

God Loves You!

Heather