Tonsils

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.

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.

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.