Ryan gave me a Priesthood blessing this morning. I was told to let go of the less important things (phone calls, home improvement, etc). I was reassured that I won't always be tired. I need to have these experiences to have compassion. The Lord hears my prayers, he aches for me and I will be blessed for my faithfulness. I'm so grateful Ryan is a worthy priesthood holder. I'm grateful I live now when the priesthood is on the earth.
2 Corinthians 6:4
"But in all things approving ourselves as the misters of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distress . . ."
"But in all things approving ourselves as the misters of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distress . . ."
When I am down or grumpy I'm learning to patiently endure. Life comes in waves and this too shall pass. Anxiety and fear make it worse. If there's something I can do to help then do it. If not then just wait faithfully. Sometimes I just need the experience.
2 Corinthians 6:6
". . .by pureness, by knowledge, by long suffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned"
These are the virtues that help me endure it well rather than just survive.
October 2011
I read this now and remember how much more overwhelming everything seemed when I was getting up at night with a baby as well as caring for multiple children during the day. It is obvious the scriptures and an inspired husband were giving me just what I needed to patiently wait it out. I especially like the first picture because you can see the debris on the floor around the kids. It's okay to let some of it go for the giggling moments!
I also included a picture of a snack plate. It was another way to simplify dishes and daytime eating to just put a bunch of snacks on one plate, put it on the floor (like a dog dish) and yell "snack time!" They would swarm and devour.
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