My youngest has needed her tonsils out for many reasons-snoring, teeth, mouth breathing, sore throats, etc. Finally I took her in since the symptoms were getting worse. Within one week she had her tonsils out.
Day 3 of recovery and she is doing GREAT! The doctor said she'd have a rough first 2 days and, especially day 2 and she has done amazingly well. She is eating and drinking like she's supposed to. We haven't had any problems and she is smiling and playing. This is a great blessing, especially since she is so small for her age. It is dangerous for her to get dehydrated and we have experienced no threat!
Before her surgery, her dad gave her a blessing and said she would recover well and us as parents would know how to take care of her.
I know the priesthood blesses our lives directly through my husband from the Lord. I know Heavenly Father cares about our daughter specifically (and our other kids too) to help guide and direct us to take care of her and help her heal quickly. I know He has given her comfort to get through this hard experience.
My son got horribly sick right after his sisters' surgery. He was out of school for almost 2 weeks. We took care of him too at the same time and we know the Lord was watching over all of us to meet each need when needed.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
The Easy Lie
Satan wants us to think life is supposed to be easy. This is a lie. We are supposed to have trials and tribulation so we can learn and grow.
Priesthood
The priesthood is an important part of the gospel for men and women. Some people have a problem with it being given only to men. I can see how they feel, but I'm going to use my husbands words to explain.
Men and women are clearly different. It can be said that generally women are closer to the spirit and have a more service oriented attitude than men. Men are good but get focused in and can miss stuff. Men have the priesthood to give service and as an opportunity to be closer to God. The priesthood can never be used selfishly. It can only bless others. A priesthood holder can never bless himself.
Although the priesthood is only given to men, it equally blesses men and women. It is a way to use God's power to serve others.
Eve was made for Adam as a helpmeet. Adam goes to the Lord and is guided. Eve is guided by what Adam was told by the Lord. So it makes sense that Adam would have the priesthood since he is the one directly guided by the Lord and Eve receives full benefits through Adam. There is an order and the order makes sense.
Men and women are clearly different. It can be said that generally women are closer to the spirit and have a more service oriented attitude than men. Men are good but get focused in and can miss stuff. Men have the priesthood to give service and as an opportunity to be closer to God. The priesthood can never be used selfishly. It can only bless others. A priesthood holder can never bless himself.
Although the priesthood is only given to men, it equally blesses men and women. It is a way to use God's power to serve others.
Eve was made for Adam as a helpmeet. Adam goes to the Lord and is guided. Eve is guided by what Adam was told by the Lord. So it makes sense that Adam would have the priesthood since he is the one directly guided by the Lord and Eve receives full benefits through Adam. There is an order and the order makes sense.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Good Rut Made Better
My oldest came and asked me if we could read the scriptures together as a family after church. We already read scriptures together as a family every night with picture books, and we've read the Book of Mormon together already (without pictures).
What she wanted was for everyone to read from their own scriptures since everyone has some. It was such a great idea and really made sense. Sometimes we get stuck in a good rut and miss a good thing. I'm glad she made us get out of our good rut for something better. She is such a good girl! We read after church and plan to read the picture scriptures during the week and from our own on Sundays together.
What she wanted was for everyone to read from their own scriptures since everyone has some. It was such a great idea and really made sense. Sometimes we get stuck in a good rut and miss a good thing. I'm glad she made us get out of our good rut for something better. She is such a good girl! We read after church and plan to read the picture scriptures during the week and from our own on Sundays together.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Salt of the Earth
Salt makes things better. We need to be like salt, and make others better.
Example: I thought of a girl in my neighborhood and she was a great basketball player when I was in young women. She was a year younger than me. When we played basketball, she made us all better. Without her we were terrible and had no savor-and we never won! She was our salt.
Example: I thought of a girl in my neighborhood and she was a great basketball player when I was in young women. She was a year younger than me. When we played basketball, she made us all better. Without her we were terrible and had no savor-and we never won! She was our salt.
Mustard Seed
Faith like a mustard seed can mountains. Our problems, sins, pains, are mountains that we can move with faith.
Faith is a choice though. We have to choose to do our part. We are responsible for our faith. Do we pray, seek knowledge, have hope, etc? If we do, our mountains will move with the Lord's help.
Faith is a choice though. We have to choose to do our part. We are responsible for our faith. Do we pray, seek knowledge, have hope, etc? If we do, our mountains will move with the Lord's help.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Jealousy Has a Mind of it's Own
Jealousy has a mind of it's own. I'm watching 3rd grade girls go through it. They get so blinded and really, I'm learning a lot, but it is hard to direct a child to get away from it. When jealousy takes over, its hard to talk sense into them! It doesn't leave us as we get older. We can always be led by jealousy if we let it. We have to make sure we change our hearts and get away if it starts taking over. Lesson relearned.
The Atonement
At church we discussed the atonement and how Christ died for our sins. The perspective was brought up that when we sin there is an effect on others. Their lives are effected by our choices and their choices effect us. The Savior atoned for the sins of that person and also heals (emotionally, mentally) those who have been effected. It really is amazing. Of course in both cases, the person involved has to ask for forgiveness or ask to be healed. He wants us to come to Him but we have to choose to.
As a little Child
As parents we teach kids to be independent adults. Our Heavenly Father is teaching us to become as a little child-teachable, forgiving, unconditional love, etc.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Growing Wisdom
I have been struck with the thought that I am so grateful I am where I am in my life. In talking with friends and discussing being younger, we agreed we would never want to go back to when we were younger. We learn and grow and I'd never sacrifice the knowledge I've gained to go back to a previous, younger time. In fact I'm excited to be older because I know I will refine myself, react better, make better choices faster. I'll see life with more wisdom.
I see the wisdom I've already gained and I'm grateful I have it. Although, sometimes I wish I could skip ahead so I'd deal with my children more wisely now. I do know we are to learn and grow and it is a cycle everyone goes through.
The crazy part is, I randomly saw a book at the library called "The Secret Life of the Grown-Up Brain" and it discusses those same ideas of wisdom. And besides that, it makes me feel better now when I can't remember simple information or a name, or when I walk upstairs and forget why I was there. I love how I find comfort for my life for things I can't control. I am definitely led and watched over.
I see the wisdom I've already gained and I'm grateful I have it. Although, sometimes I wish I could skip ahead so I'd deal with my children more wisely now. I do know we are to learn and grow and it is a cycle everyone goes through.
The crazy part is, I randomly saw a book at the library called "The Secret Life of the Grown-Up Brain" and it discusses those same ideas of wisdom. And besides that, it makes me feel better now when I can't remember simple information or a name, or when I walk upstairs and forget why I was there. I love how I find comfort for my life for things I can't control. I am definitely led and watched over.
A Solution
I have been blessed by being led to EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). I was seeking for a way to get rid of my negative emotion from the past. It keeps getting triggered and upsetting my everyday life. I had my Aunt drawing negative emotions out with her skills as a massage therapist, but she lives 5 1/2 hours away. I needed a local outlet.
I tried to look up her therapy but didn't find it since I didn't know what it was called, but I came across EFT after a few days of searching on the internet. A chiropractor talked about it and then I was able to look it up specifically. I found EFT for Dummies at the library and have felt at peace and excited (if those two words can go together) to have this answer.
I am excited to use the atonement since Christ suffered for our fears and hurting as well. We are allowed to find peace and I'm so grateful.
I called my sister and asked if she had heard of it. After I explained it, she said she had used it in her therapy and still uses it now. She just didn't know it was called EFT. It will be a long road but now I have a tool that can help me use the atonement to help me find emotional peace.
I tried to look up her therapy but didn't find it since I didn't know what it was called, but I came across EFT after a few days of searching on the internet. A chiropractor talked about it and then I was able to look it up specifically. I found EFT for Dummies at the library and have felt at peace and excited (if those two words can go together) to have this answer.
I am excited to use the atonement since Christ suffered for our fears and hurting as well. We are allowed to find peace and I'm so grateful.
I called my sister and asked if she had heard of it. After I explained it, she said she had used it in her therapy and still uses it now. She just didn't know it was called EFT. It will be a long road but now I have a tool that can help me use the atonement to help me find emotional peace.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
The Same Light
I found out something amazing! My husband said when he shared a room with his brother, that he would have to turn the light off early. He wanted to read his scriptures, so he would go in the closet and close the door so he could use the closet light.
I am one lucky wife! I am so blessed to have the man that I do. He is the man I need. I need a partner who wants to be part of the gospel just like I do. And my husband does!
I am one lucky wife! I am so blessed to have the man that I do. He is the man I need. I need a partner who wants to be part of the gospel just like I do. And my husband does!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
An Imperfect Filter
I was able to go to Sunday School today after practicing the Primary Program. They talked about making sure we follow the gospel with our hearts instead of making it a check list. One comment was made to the effect: Jesus Christ is perfect and he does things perfect but we are not. Often we are used as instruments even though we are not perfect like Christ. He is working through an imperfect filter and the job still gets done.
This leads to us doing our best and doing things with our hearts especially when we are with other people.
I found a connection...
I had the chance to give an example of how to be brave when we have to do something hard by ourselves to the primary kids during practice.
I had a trombone solo to play during a musical play and I was intimidated. No one else played at all. The trumpet player (older and wiser) told me that no matter if I played it good or messed up, that I should play it strong and loud and with purpose. I hoped it helped the kids who were nervous saying their parts in the microphone. It gave me a good reminder to do my best with purpose even if I mess up.
I sort of related this to Christ using us as instruments even though we are not perfect. We do our best with full purpose of heart and those around us will get what they need and so will we. Even the parts the kids say wrong or the kids that had a hard time even saying theirs, had something to give.
This leads to us doing our best and doing things with our hearts especially when we are with other people.
I found a connection...
I had the chance to give an example of how to be brave when we have to do something hard by ourselves to the primary kids during practice.
I had a trombone solo to play during a musical play and I was intimidated. No one else played at all. The trumpet player (older and wiser) told me that no matter if I played it good or messed up, that I should play it strong and loud and with purpose. I hoped it helped the kids who were nervous saying their parts in the microphone. It gave me a good reminder to do my best with purpose even if I mess up.
I sort of related this to Christ using us as instruments even though we are not perfect. We do our best with full purpose of heart and those around us will get what they need and so will we. Even the parts the kids say wrong or the kids that had a hard time even saying theirs, had something to give.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
I Need MUSIC!
We went to a different ward for church after a family reunion. The people did not sing the hymns during Sacrament meeting. We could only hear the chorister and we were sitting near the back!
I realized how much and how well our ward sings and I noticed how the spirit is there when we sing. I am really grateful our ward sings the hymns because I need it. The meeting feels more complete and has comfort.
I realized how much and how well our ward sings and I noticed how the spirit is there when we sing. I am really grateful our ward sings the hymns because I need it. The meeting feels more complete and has comfort.
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