Sunday, August 5, 2012

Blessings

Today was an amazingly spiritual day. We had the privilege of blessing our 3rd child, Lincoln, at church today. As I sat there and watch all the men stand in the circle, Josh, his dad, my dad, Josh's brother, Nick, and our brother-in-law, Reed, it brought tears to my eyes. I am so grateful for a wonderful husband who honors his priesthood and tries to live worthily of his priesthood duties. He has an amazing example from his dad and looks up to him a LOT! It makes me so thankful to my Heavenly Father for the blessings he gives us each and everyday. Being a mom is one of my greatest blessings and sometimes I take it for granted. I am so thankful to Heavenly Father for entrusting me with his precious children. To help raise them up in the gospel and to help teach them His plan for them.
I am so thankful for the gospel in our family and for the comfort it brings to me to know that we have a Heavenly Father who loves us, despite our downfalls. I am so grateful for the temple and for the chance we have to be a forever family, if we live worthily. I am so thankful for the opportunity to read from the scriptures each and everyday. I am so thankful for the lessons my children teach me from doing our daily family scripture study and prayers.
I am thankful for Joseph Smith and for his willingness to listen to the promptings he received and for translating the Book of Mormon for us. I am thankful for our current prophet, President Thomas S. Monson. I know he was called by God and that he is our true and living prophet. I am so thankful for the counsel he gives us.
I know with my whole heart that this is true church and the only way to enjoy true happiness. I am so thankful for my blessings and for the joys I get to experience because of the gospel.

*I'll add pics once I get them uploaded to the computer.