Today is my 5th anniversary! Not a huge mile stone, but you've got to start somewhere! Sometimes it feels a lot longer than that and sometimes it feels like we were just married yesterday.
This morning I woke up around 5:20 while Michael was getting ready for work. He said, "Today is..." and I responded, "Thursday!" Thursdays are exciting because he doesn't work on Fridays. He was happy with my answer and continued to get ready.
As I lay on my pillow, I thought, our anniversary is on a Thursday. Is it today or next week. Sad, I know, but I had to think for a minute before I realized, yes, it is today! I'll blame it on the early morning, although (don't tell) it isn't the first time I couldn't remember my anniversary, and it probably won't be the last. Isn't that what the man is supposed to do? Forget the anniversary? Oh well!!!
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
What I've Learn So Far
I have learned so many different things this past week and a half. Some I already knew, but just had my testimony of them strengthened a million times over. Here is a list of some of them (I'll expound on a few in later posts):
~ Prayers from others in your behalf work
~ Your prayers work
~ Just do it, don't ask if someone needs help, just help them
~ Having amazing friends you can count on is a huge blessing!
~ Families are forever
~ The gospel of Jesus Christ is true
~ Little children go straight to their Father in Heaven
~ I can't just sit
~ Sometimes my kids are going to drive me crazy, but that's okay; I still love them!
~ There is a plan for our lives, NOTHING is going to stop us from fulfilling that plan
~ Surrounding yourself with strong people (family and friends) is important; you can't make it through without them
~ Heavenly Father know what you need before you do, and he is a much better planner! Thank goodness He doesn't procrastinate!
~ Heavenly Father doesn't overlook anything
~ Hug your kids every day, tell them you love them every day, spend good time with them every day, be the best parent you can every day
~ Phones, Facebook, email, etc... are a huge blessing! As is a GPS!
~ Even in a hail storm of trials, there is some light. There are always blessing, just look for them.
~ Most importantly, Heavenly Father know and love every single one of His children!
~ Prayers from others in your behalf work
~ Your prayers work
~ Just do it, don't ask if someone needs help, just help them
~ Having amazing friends you can count on is a huge blessing!
~ Families are forever
~ The gospel of Jesus Christ is true
~ Little children go straight to their Father in Heaven
~ I can't just sit
~ Sometimes my kids are going to drive me crazy, but that's okay; I still love them!
~ There is a plan for our lives, NOTHING is going to stop us from fulfilling that plan
~ Surrounding yourself with strong people (family and friends) is important; you can't make it through without them
~ Heavenly Father know what you need before you do, and he is a much better planner! Thank goodness He doesn't procrastinate!
~ Heavenly Father doesn't overlook anything
~ Hug your kids every day, tell them you love them every day, spend good time with them every day, be the best parent you can every day
~ Phones, Facebook, email, etc... are a huge blessing! As is a GPS!
~ Even in a hail storm of trials, there is some light. There are always blessing, just look for them.
~ Most importantly, Heavenly Father know and love every single one of His children!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
The Longest Week of My Life
I haven't been on for a while. First I just didn't know what to write about, then I just didn't have time. Now, I have time, and I know just what I want to say.
This past week has been the longest week of my life. On Monday, my brother's wife was in a car wreck with her two children. As soon as I heard, I didn't know what to do. Michael still had a half hour or so of work and the hour long ride home. I didn't know what hospital to go to, I didn't know if I should be calling my brother, I didn't know the kids were in the car at first so I was wondering where they were, I didn't know how serious it was, I just didn't know a lot of things all at once. Then, it came to me. I needed to call the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City, UT and put their names on the prayer roll. They were going to need all the prayers they could get. I called, and then I prayed like crazy.
I finally got a hold of my brother, dropped my kids off at a neighbor's house (I will forever be thankful for her), picked up Michael, and headed to the hospital.
One of the greatest blessings of that night was getting to the hospital at the same time as my Aunt and Uncle. We got to the elevators at the same time; I didn't even know they were coming. My parents were 4 hours away, but getting closer every minute, so I was very glad to have someone there to help me keep calm and know what to do to help.
I won't go into the details of the night and next day, but my 2 year old niece, Ethne, passed away that night. My sister-in-law was in the ICU for several days. My nephew was released from the hospital the next afternoon with only 5 stitches and not a bruise on his body. He is our little miracle. After looking at the photos of the car, I am amazed that anyone lived. The car was broadsided by a cement truck and pushed 60 feet. I am so sad about Ethne, but I am so thankful for my sister-in-law and her son.
Over the last week there has been a lot of tears. I have never felt so sad. There have also been a lot of prayers, from my family and for my family. I am amazed at the outpouring of love we have received. I am so thankful for it. People I haven't talked to in years would be here in a moment if I needed their help. I have been asked several times what we need. I always say, "Your prayers." My faith in prayer is bigger than it has ever been. I can literally feel the power of the prayers being said in my family's behalf. This has been the saddest, but most spiritual experience of my life.
I know that I have a Father in Heaven that loves me and loves all of His children. I know that he has power over all things. I know that he has a plan for our lives and that we will not be taken from this earth until that plan has been fulfilled. How thankful I am for that knowledge!
This past week has been the longest week of my life. On Monday, my brother's wife was in a car wreck with her two children. As soon as I heard, I didn't know what to do. Michael still had a half hour or so of work and the hour long ride home. I didn't know what hospital to go to, I didn't know if I should be calling my brother, I didn't know the kids were in the car at first so I was wondering where they were, I didn't know how serious it was, I just didn't know a lot of things all at once. Then, it came to me. I needed to call the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City, UT and put their names on the prayer roll. They were going to need all the prayers they could get. I called, and then I prayed like crazy.
I finally got a hold of my brother, dropped my kids off at a neighbor's house (I will forever be thankful for her), picked up Michael, and headed to the hospital.
One of the greatest blessings of that night was getting to the hospital at the same time as my Aunt and Uncle. We got to the elevators at the same time; I didn't even know they were coming. My parents were 4 hours away, but getting closer every minute, so I was very glad to have someone there to help me keep calm and know what to do to help.
I won't go into the details of the night and next day, but my 2 year old niece, Ethne, passed away that night. My sister-in-law was in the ICU for several days. My nephew was released from the hospital the next afternoon with only 5 stitches and not a bruise on his body. He is our little miracle. After looking at the photos of the car, I am amazed that anyone lived. The car was broadsided by a cement truck and pushed 60 feet. I am so sad about Ethne, but I am so thankful for my sister-in-law and her son.
Over the last week there has been a lot of tears. I have never felt so sad. There have also been a lot of prayers, from my family and for my family. I am amazed at the outpouring of love we have received. I am so thankful for it. People I haven't talked to in years would be here in a moment if I needed their help. I have been asked several times what we need. I always say, "Your prayers." My faith in prayer is bigger than it has ever been. I can literally feel the power of the prayers being said in my family's behalf. This has been the saddest, but most spiritual experience of my life.
I know that I have a Father in Heaven that loves me and loves all of His children. I know that he has power over all things. I know that he has a plan for our lives and that we will not be taken from this earth until that plan has been fulfilled. How thankful I am for that knowledge!
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