About a week ago, our family went to the zoo. Ladybug, an energetic two-year-old with a mind of her own, was having the time of her life and racing around, not the least bit scared of getting lost.
At the end of the bird show, we exited with the crowd, and Jammer lost his map in the wind. I didn't want him to run for it and get lost, and I also didn't want him to have a meltdown, so I looked ahead and saw Matt with the two girls and then told him to stay put while I ran for it. I got the map and returned to Jammer, but the rest of the family was out of sight. When I finally found them, panic struck me when I realized that Ladybug was not with them! Matt had not noticed her next to him and had thought I was keeping an eye on her. My heart sank, and I searched frantically through the crowd.
Fortunately, a woman heard my cries of panic and directed me to another mother who was waiting next to Ladybug. I couldn't see Ladybug from where I was at, but I could see that mother. I went to her and called out to Ladybug. She looked at me, but she was not relieved like I was; she didn't even know she was lost.
I was so grateful to that mother who took the opportunity to stop and help a lost child. She will never know how much that meant to me. It was truly a miracle that I found her safe and sound. I know the Lord was watching out for me and my little Ladybug, even though I make mistakes at times. I hope I can learn from that mother and never let an opportunity to be an instrument in the Lord's hands pass me by.
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Moved
Thursday, March 31, 2011
This evening, it was beautiful outside, so we took a walk as a family to BYU campus and decided to visit the Carl Bloch exhibit in the Museum of Art. We had three small children with us, and Matt, Jammer, and Ladybug had been to see it already, so we weren't planning on staying long. We went because I remembered it last-minute and wanted to go, but I was in no way prepared for what I was about to see.
The second I stepped into the first room, I was filled with awe. I could not believe how wonderful each of the paintings was, or how much emotion was in them. This man had a gift for using color and other techniques to make the pictures jump out of the frame and go straight to your heart. I stared at each picture as long as I could, as Matt and the stroller full of children drove me along. I was only there for a few minutes; if I had been there alone, I might have stayed for hours. This simple experience really touched me and gave me an opportunity to really think about and draw closer to my Savior. There is no doubt in my mind that Carl Bloch was inspired in his work. I am grateful for the passing thoughts I had to visit BYU campus and then to visit the MOA today.
This evening, it was beautiful outside, so we took a walk as a family to BYU campus and decided to visit the Carl Bloch exhibit in the Museum of Art. We had three small children with us, and Matt, Jammer, and Ladybug had been to see it already, so we weren't planning on staying long. We went because I remembered it last-minute and wanted to go, but I was in no way prepared for what I was about to see.
The second I stepped into the first room, I was filled with awe. I could not believe how wonderful each of the paintings was, or how much emotion was in them. This man had a gift for using color and other techniques to make the pictures jump out of the frame and go straight to your heart. I stared at each picture as long as I could, as Matt and the stroller full of children drove me along. I was only there for a few minutes; if I had been there alone, I might have stayed for hours. This simple experience really touched me and gave me an opportunity to really think about and draw closer to my Savior. There is no doubt in my mind that Carl Bloch was inspired in his work. I am grateful for the passing thoughts I had to visit BYU campus and then to visit the MOA today.
He Cares
Monday, March 28, 2011
Today has been one of those days. The kids have been yelling at eachother and fighting over toys all day, and I haven't been keeping my cool very well either. I was up all night with Reese's, and I have been feeling extremely tired. All my kids still take naps, but my oldest and my baby don't always take naps, and lately it's been nearly impossible to coordinate them.
I needed a nap very badly, but neither Jammer nor Reese's was going to sleep. I made Jammer lay down for a few minutes while I fed Reese's, and as I sat in my rocking chair on the verge of tears, I said a silent prayer to my Heavenly Father: "Please help my children to sleep so I can get the rest I need." I then started thinking about all the things the Lord had blessed me with and in a few minutes, I formulated the idea for this blog. My mind had wandered, but all of a sudden, I realized that Reese's had fallen asleep. I put her down and went to check on Jammer, and by some miracle, he had also fallen asleep. I said a prayer of gratitude and laid down to take my much-needed rest. The Lord didn't have to help my children fall asleep - indeed, sometimes He does not - but today He did. He was showing me that He knows me and He cares about the small things I go through. He had compassion on me in my time of need, and I am so grateful to Him for that.
Today has been one of those days. The kids have been yelling at eachother and fighting over toys all day, and I haven't been keeping my cool very well either. I was up all night with Reese's, and I have been feeling extremely tired. All my kids still take naps, but my oldest and my baby don't always take naps, and lately it's been nearly impossible to coordinate them.
I needed a nap very badly, but neither Jammer nor Reese's was going to sleep. I made Jammer lay down for a few minutes while I fed Reese's, and as I sat in my rocking chair on the verge of tears, I said a silent prayer to my Heavenly Father: "Please help my children to sleep so I can get the rest I need." I then started thinking about all the things the Lord had blessed me with and in a few minutes, I formulated the idea for this blog. My mind had wandered, but all of a sudden, I realized that Reese's had fallen asleep. I put her down and went to check on Jammer, and by some miracle, he had also fallen asleep. I said a prayer of gratitude and laid down to take my much-needed rest. The Lord didn't have to help my children fall asleep - indeed, sometimes He does not - but today He did. He was showing me that He knows me and He cares about the small things I go through. He had compassion on me in my time of need, and I am so grateful to Him for that.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Look for the Good
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Today was one of those days when everything we discussed at church was just for me. It doesn't happen very often - especially because I never hear everything that's said at church because of my responsibilities as a mother - so it's a wonderful reminder to me that the Lord is mindful of me.
This evening, our home teacher came to talk with our family and share the message from the Ensign for this month. President Uchtdorf's message, "Looking for the Good," also seemed to be just for me. I realized how much happier life is if we will simply choose to look on the bright side of things. And so I began this blog, hoping that above all, it would remind me to look for the good and make me a better person. There really is so much in life to be happy about every day, and I hope that through this blog I can spread a little joy throughout the world.
Today was one of those days when everything we discussed at church was just for me. It doesn't happen very often - especially because I never hear everything that's said at church because of my responsibilities as a mother - so it's a wonderful reminder to me that the Lord is mindful of me.
This evening, our home teacher came to talk with our family and share the message from the Ensign for this month. President Uchtdorf's message, "Looking for the Good," also seemed to be just for me. I realized how much happier life is if we will simply choose to look on the bright side of things. And so I began this blog, hoping that above all, it would remind me to look for the good and make me a better person. There really is so much in life to be happy about every day, and I hope that through this blog I can spread a little joy throughout the world.
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