My Heavenly Father and the Gospel of Jesus Christ I am so grateful for the great calm I have felt over the last couple of months. With so much to fret over, so much to be worried and stressed about, I have felt calm. Okay, I was a little overwhelmed at times, but for the most part I felt very calm inside. I know this comes from an unshakable faith that Heavenly Father knows and cares about what is happening with our little family- from the big things down to some of the little things. I'm grateful for His love and great patience with me as I learn to be the person I want to become. I'm grateful for a knowledge of the plan He has for all of His children. The world can do what it will and we will still have peace and joy in our home.
Quiet Sunday afternoons Since moving here we've developed a little after church tradition. First, Grant is fed lunch and promptly put in bed for a nap. Then we spread out leftovers from the week's cooking to make a grand buffet. We make up our plates and put in an episode of BBC's Planet Earth. I am continually amazed by these videos. We live on such an amazingly beautiful planet! Grace usually falls asleep (pictured above) and Cori and I have the singular opportunity to 1) watch without a stream of questions from Gracie 2) take a nap ourselves 3) do whatever we want to do without the distraction of the kids. This peaceful bliss lasts for about an hour. Then the TV stays off and we set about doing other Sunday things (for me this ='s making the next week's menu, shopping list and ToDo list... and blogging, of course, among other things). But the afternoons are sure heavenly.
My Cori who does so much more than he gets credit for. He cleaned all the bathrooms last Saturday without so much as a hint or request from me. He really gives me a break from the kids on the weekend and on the evenings when he is home. He helps me so much with my job while working very hard at his own. Recently, he asked me about how I thought our work/life balance is coming along since he took this new position. I am very satisfied with our pace right now and had nothing to complain about. And I was overwhelmed with gratitude that this matters so much to him.
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Hi Jesse - you will probably be shocked to see my post here, but its getting a little late on Sunday night and for no apparent reason I decided I felt inspired to read your blog. We are having some interesting things happening in my ward - our Stake President has challenged us to find 5 new converts to bring and 5 less-actives to fellowship. To make a short story from a long one, we had a discussion today about following promptings in a special class. I realized I often ignore these promptings - but tonight I decided not to and read your blog. I know this will sound odd, but I really enjoy "grazing" through your posts. Brit and I miss you and Cori, and even though you aren't physically here I feel like I can still keep in touch with you through this medium. Ain't technology grand? Anyhow, wishing you well, and it makes me smile to see what you write. I will count your blog in my "blessings" count for the night.
;0) Cory
I am so happy that you are starting to settle in and after everything you have been through for the last couple of months, are able to relax and feel peace.
I'm sure you know that you and your family leave your mark on everyone you know and every place you have ever lived. This fast sunday in our branch was no different. You and your family were mentioned at many different times during different testimonies, referring to thoughts you had shared or experiences people had where you had touched their lives.
I just wanted to let you know...you are missed and that new branch is SO LUCKY!!!!!
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