Priesthood Blessings

This past week has been a whirlwind of events. Some happy, some sad. Josh has been working very hard to earn his CPA license. In order to receive this you have to take a series of 4 tests. The books he is studying out of are huge! Some are bigger than others but we're talking like 200-300 pages. And it's all about numbers, just looking at it stresses me out! :) Just imagine what it must be like for him. Having to actually remember what he reads! He has to get at least a 75 in order to pass each test. His first test he passed. I don't remember the score I just know it was at least an 80. He just took another test on Friday and now we are waiting for the results. Needless to say it is a little stressful for him.

This past Thursday we received some bad news. It's something that we can deal with but it is definitely going to be a HUGE trial for us. We have always said that we have been super blessed because we haven't really had any major trials. Which we were definitely thankful for. This is something that at 26 years old I NEVER in my wildest dreams thought I would have to deal with. But this is Heavenly Father's plan for me and I just have to remember He knows what I need in my life and if I follow His plan and do all that is asked of me, I will be okay. This trial is something that is going to be hard for all of my family. For Josh, it's going to be a financial stress, he is going to have to help with the kids even more than he does, he is going to have to help more with the house work as well. There are several other things that will be added to his plate as my husband and as a provider and as a father throughout this trial that will require a lot from him. I know he is going to rely heavily on the Lord to help him through this, but I know he will be okay and make it through because of our Savior and the gift the atonement brings.

This is going to be hard for my kids because for a while I won't be able to help them with the everything they need. They will rely more on their dad.

It's going to be a long road for me as we learn to adjust our lifestyles and learn to cope with the changes this trial may and will bring. I am so grateful for my family and for our wonderful friends who have already offered their love and support and have so graciously volunteered to help with whatever we may need. I know that I am already relying on my Father in Heaven more than I ever have in my life.

This past weekend (Labor day weekend) Josh's parents were here to visit. We love having them! Josh asked his dad to give him a father's blessing to help him cope with the struggles that lie ahead. His dad knows the basics of what are going on in our lives. Such as his CPA test and the trial I have been given. He however did not know of Josh's concerns about financial stress, family stress, the stress that will be placed upon him with my trial. He didn't know ALL of the feelings of his heart to the deepest extent. I knew most of them because we have discussed the insecurities we are feeling at this time, the worries we have, the fears and so forth. When Josh's dad placed his hands on his head and started to give him the blessing he was talking in his quiet voice (his dad isn't a super super loud person) and once he started giving the actual blessing (like after he said his name and used the power he holds) it was amazing to hear the change in his voice. (I've never seen his dad give any of their kids father's blessings before, so maybe everyone else notices it too) When he started to give the blessing it's self, I knew that he was saying what our Father in Heaven wanted Josh to hear. I knew the Spirit was telling him what to say. There is no way that his dad knew all of the concerns of Josh's heart with out divine guidance. It was so amazing to me to hear the words that were being spoken and to know that they come from a loving Heavenly Father. I am so grateful to have a husband and wonderful family members who hold the priesthood and are willing to exercise it when asked.

I know we can survive anything if we trust in the Lord. If we rely on Him to help us through our struggles and trials we can become closer to Him in all we do. I know we have a long road ahead of us be we are going to be okay!