Sundays!

Honestly, I am usually very stressed out by the time I get myself and six kids to church.  Sometimes I wonder if it was worth the effort.  Every time I am reassured that it was.  I'm so grateful that I go to church and feel the Spirit no matter what class I attend.  I've felt it with the children, the youth and the adults.  The Gospel is true.  Heavenly Father loves me and is watching out for me.  He has comforted me many times throughout my life.  He has answered my prayers today.  I am thankful for prayer.  I am thankful that I can pray with my children.  I love listening as their understanding grows.  I'm so glad they are learning to have a relationship with their Father now.  I am grateful for love -- the love of my parents and siblings, the love of friends, the love of my children, and especially the love of my husband.  Love is my motivation in life.  Thank goodness for Sundays, so that I can be reminded of what really matters.

Today

I am grateful:
I actually had a chance to get on the computer and take care of projects I've been putting off,
E took a really good nap,
Ray magnifies his calling, even when it takes so much of his time.

Count Your Blessings

It's hardest to do, when things are not going the way we want them to.  But it's during those times, that we need it the most. 

I'm grateful to know that my husband is okay.
I'm thankful that my kids are getting along really well today.
I'm glad they are old enough to make their own lunch -- and enjoy doing it.
And I'm happy that my baby is able to crawl and climb and play and laugh :)