The time I got to spend with my sister-in-law today. She is amazing and such a good example of living a Christ-like life. We went and cleaned up my parents' house today before my mom got home from having knee surgery and then we went to grab something to eat before I had to be to work. It was a fun time. L was having fun getting little bites of our ice cream and enjoying the feeling of my sil bouncing the spoon on her (L's) tongue. I'm so blessed with my amazing family!
The Word...
Colossians 3:23, "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Great reminder! I love how this scripture uses the word "heartily"! Heartily means to do something with all of one's heart. To me that includes being committed and hardworking. It means to give it your all and do it with a cheerful heart. I think I want this to be my scripture for this new season in my life as I transition from working part-time to being a full-time mommy. I want to set a good example for L and any other children we may have. I want them to see me serving with joy. I want them to see me with a heart full of gratitude and faith. I want to leave a legacy of living my life heartily doing the things the Lord would have me do. I love it!
On my heart...
My heart is feeling heavy today. There have been several attempted kidnappings in the area near my school in a short amount of time. Today I had to have a chat with my class about it and walk outside after school to keep students safe. It makes me sad that they have to worry about things like this at a young age. It brought to mind a conversation I had back in October with a friend. L was only about 9 weeks old, and I left her home with My Handsome Guy while I went to dinner and a concert with a friend. We hadn't seen each other in a while and were catching up. She asked me if I was scared to raise a child in today's world. I replied with confidence that I was not. I knew that if I made my roles as wife and mother a priority in my life that I would have righteous sons and daughters. (My Patriarchal Blessing said so.) I had thought about that question long before I had even met my husband or thought about having a baby. I know that the world is getting more and more wicked, but Heavenly Father has held in reserve some amazing souls to come to Earth in these last days. I am amazed by the faith and testimonies of today's youth. They live in this wicked world, but still have faith. Because of their faithful mothers, fathers, family members, teachers, and leaders, they have learned and are learning each and everyday how to remain faithful and true to the commandments of the Lord. I know that I get to have some very choice souls come to join our family, and I get to be their mother and teach them to trust in the Lord and have faith in His plan. I get to create a home centered on the teachings of the Savior. A home that is a refuge from the wickedness of the world. I'm not scared. I'm honored. Honored that my Heavenly Father is trusting me with this great task. I know that I get to lean on Him and on my Savior each day to help me in this great task. It will be one of my greatest joys!
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