Days 208-212 of 2017

This is going to be another post of a lot of days together. I am still really tired at night because of my surgery so it isn't hard to post every night. I hope to get back into every night soon. For now hopefully you will forgive one post for 5 days.

208- Today I was able to rest and spend some time with my kids. I have really enjoyed all this down time to spend with my kids. I have been blessed with some good kids. They are not perfect and we still have our bad days but they are very caring and have been so thoughtful taking care of me.

209- I was able to get up and make dinner for our family. It was only throwing some chicken and tator tots in the oven but it made me feel good that I could help. The Lord has blessed me with a good family and they have done so much for me. I am grateful I could give a little back today.

210- RJ was able to take the tape off my stitches. This had the potential to be very painful. The tape needed to come off because after two and half weeks my skin was reacting to the adhesive and I was getting sores so it had come time to remove them. I am very grateful because the tape came off very well after being saturated with rubbing alcohol. I know that I would have been less comfortable if it had not been for the Lord helping my pain levels.

211- Church today was great. One of the speakers, a man I really respect, said, "Christlike attributes are forged in the fire of adversity." I know I needed to be at sacrament meeting today so I could hear that. If we want to grow, if we want to progress and be like our Savior then we need to go through a lot. Being a good person doesn't get you an easy ride. In actuality it gives you a harder one. The better you get, the harder the adversity to make you better. It's like your muscles. If you want them to grow, you push them harder. So it is with our spirit. I am glad I was well enough to go.

212- Today I went to the doctor and I am healing well. I am so grateful for the Lord's help in my healing so far. I was able to drive myself to the appointment and even take the stairs instead of the elevator. After I was able to go and visit with my grandmother for a while. Today has been a good day. The Lord is in the details of our lives. I testify of that.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 207 of 2017

Today I was able to go for a walk with my kids. I felt great and I kept up with the dogs and the kids. I am so grateful that the day was cool and that my body had the strength. The Lord has blessed me so much during this time of healing and I am very grateful.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 206 of 2017

Today I am grateful for good neighbors who share their stuff with me. We received a lot of cute clothes and toys from our neighbor who no longer needs them. My girls were so excited to have bags of new clothes and toys to go through. The Lord blessed us to be able to get this house in this good neighborhood with such good neighbors. I am very grateful.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 205 of 2017

Today I am very grateful for my pioneer ancestors that sacrificed so much so I could be in this free country. I am grateful to the Lord for keeping our nation free so I can worship God and be with my family. I am so blessed with all I have.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 204 of 2016

Today I was able to go to church and fulfill my calling. This made me very happy. I know I keep repeating this but how fast I am healing and how much I have been able to get done is a true blessing straight from heaven. The Lord has been with me and has helped my pain and my weariness. It has been wonderful to look back and see how the Lord works and to know I am being watched over.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 203 of 2017

Today I was able to go to dinner to celebrate RJ's dad's birthday. I was grateful for the good company and most of all, the strength I had to be able to go. I had a great time and I know it made RJ's dad's birthday special. I am very grateful the Lord has blessed me to be healing so quickly.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 202 of 2017

Today we saw a beautiful display of fireworks to celebrate a state holiday. I am so grateful that the Lord inspired scientist and others to be able to make fireworks. I think they are so pretty. As a family we really enjoyed watching them.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 201 of 2017

Today I was able to get a hair cut and to take a shower. I am slowly feeling useful again. I am so grateful that the Lord has been helping me to heal quickly and with minimal discomfort. I have been very blessed with this surgery.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 200 of 2017

Today I was blessed by a very selfless act from a member of my family. I was totally taken aback by their willingness to share what they have. I know that this person is very close to the Lord and I know that the Lord sent them to help. I am very grateful for earthly angels.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 199 of 2017

Today I was able to find my daughters phone watch which has been missing for 3 weeks. I am so grateful that the Lord inspired me today where to look. This watch is not horribly expensive but we didn't have the money to replace it. This watch helps us keep in contact with her without her having to have a cell phone, which I think she is too young for and doesn't need. I knew the Lord knew where it was and that if I listened He could guide me.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 198 of 2017

Today RJ had a bad morning. His panic attack was very severe. His brother and dad came over to walk the dogs for me and when they came back they were able to give him a blessing. I am so grateful that the Lord worked the timing out so that they would be here when RJ needed them the most. The blessing calmed him down and he was able to go to work. I am so thankful for priesthood power and the love the Lord shares with us.

God Love You!

Heather

Day 197 of 2017

Today I was able to have a mini lesson with my kids in my room since I was not able to go to church. We had a good talk about how the Lord loves you and how He gives you trials to make you stronger. He doesn't do it to punish or because He hates you but because through adversity we grow stronger. I could feel the Spirit and I was grateful for the inspiration.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 196 of 2017

I was able to go for a ride and get out of the house. This was a much needed escape from the 4 walls of my bedroom! I am so grateful that the Lord has helped my healing and that He gave me strength enough to take this ride and have it not hurt me or wipe out all my energy.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 195 of 2017

The Lord has blessed me with such a great family on both sides. We have had meals brought in and treats. Someone has checked in on me every couple hours. It has been so nice. I am surrounded by people with very generous hearts and it has made my heart full.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 194 of 2017

Today I was able to get up and move around more. My pain is getting less and less. I know the Lord has been helping my pain management and been prompting me as to what is a good idea and what is a bad idea. The help from the Spirit has been much appreciated.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 193 of 2017

Today I was able to sleep most of the day. My children did an excellent job of taking care of me and I was able to just rest. I am so grateful that I didn't need this surgery until now so that I could have the help of my older children. It has been a wonderful blessing.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 192 of 2017

Today I was able to get up and move and show them I could come home from the hospital. I am grateful the Lord has been with me in the healing process. I have felt His spirit and I could feel all the prayers being offered on my behave. I know He will continue to help me heal.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 191 of 2017

I am so grateful for blessings and the power of the priesthood. When I came out of surgery there was complications before I could get some pain meds and RJ was able to give me a blessing to take the edge off. It helped so much. I am grateful the Lord was with me during my surgery and after,

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 190 of 2017

Today I am grateful for the comfort that the Holy Ghost can bring. I have been busy getting things ready for tomorrow. I will be having surgery and I am nervous. No one likes to have surgery or to go to the hospital, I don't think. The Spirit has been with me today telling me it will be alright and giving me peace. It's the only reason I have stayed sane. I know the Lord loves me and all will be well.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 189 of 2017

Today my husband spoiled me again. I can't say how blessed I am to have such a wonderful man in my life. He is so concerned and considerate of me. I know the Lord sent him to me and the Lord has kept him safe by my side. I will be forever grateful for this man and I have eternity to show my gratitude.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 188 of 2017

We were able to celebrate our 10th anniversary a few days early today. The wonderful blessing of it was we were able to share it with our Mimi. Mimi is RJ grandmother and a sassy woman of 83. This is the 7th year we have shared our anniversary dinner with her. It is such a fun tradition and I am grateful that the Lord has brought her into our lives that we could enjoy her company. We are very blessed to have such a wonderful woman in our lives.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 187 of 2017

When we went to the zoo today my children were able to feed a giraffe. The Lord has blessed us with such beautiful creatures on this earth. I am so grateful my children are learning to love them and take care of them. They showed such love and respect for this simple animal of the Savannah. It was a wonderful blessing to be able to be a part of such a fun thing.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 186 of 2017

Today the doctor called me in another antibiotic. I have high hopes this one will work. The Lord has blessed me so much through this time of sickness. I have had energy when I shouldn't have, my body has been comfortable when it should have been in pain and when my body was in distress I was given patience to handle it without getting depressed. I have also been blessed with an amazing and patient family that has helped me do things when I didn't have the energy. God lives and loves us all and I know that to be true.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 185 of 2017

Even though I have an infection and am fighting with my auto immune disease right now the Lord blessed me with the energy to have a great holiday. I went to a family party and had a great time visiting with cousins I haven't seen in a long time. I then went to another family party and watched fireworks. It was a long day and I know the Lord helped me get through it energy wise. I love Independence Day. It is one of my favorite holidays. We have been blessed with such a great nation. It's not perfect but the Lord has helped it grow. It was perfect to spend a day like today with family.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 184 of 2017

We had a really good Family Home Evening on self worth. I am so grateful for the knowledge that I have been given that we are all children of God and that we have a specific purpose on this earth. I could feel the Spirit as we talked about how much worth every soul has and how much the Lord loves all of us. This knowledge gives me great comfort and helps me to have hope.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 183 of 2017

Today I had a wonderful church service. I felt the Spirit very strongly throughout our meeting and felt the love of our Heavenly Father in my heart. It was a very good experience and such a good break from the world. I sat on the church pew with my family and all my worries seemed so far away and I just felt peace. It was wonderful.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 182 of 2017

My oldest has returned from camp. This was a huge step for her. She has acute social anxiety and I am so proud of her for not letting it define her or make her a victim. Even though it was incredibly hard she went to camp and joined in all the things with all the girls. I am so grateful for the priesthood. RJ gave her a blessing before she went and I know it was a protection for her and gave her peace when times of panic came. I know the Lord was with her and her leaders so that they could take care of her. I have a strong daughter. 3 actually and a strong son. I am very blessed.

God Loves You!

Heather

Day 181 of 2017

We were able to have a quiet night with our Mimi. She doesn't have many years left with us and I am so grateful for the impact she has made in my life. The Lord blessed me with another grandma and I can't say how glad I am to know her. Out of all three of my grandmas I think I have gotten to know her the best and we are good friends. I will miss her when the Lord calls her home but I know I will be with her again, as with my other family members who are waiting.

God Loves You!

Heather