Thankful Days 2-5

"And it came to pass" is probably one of the most common phrases in scripture. In fact, it appears 1523 times throughout the 4 canonical texts. I believe there is reason for the repetition. What a blessing it is that some things "come to pass" rather than "come to stay"

This week so far has been tough. On Monday, while driving early in the morning, Lisa hit a deer. It was a total loss to our van, but a total miracle for Lisa. Although the airbags didn't deploy, she was completely unharmed. She had mentioned that it felt like something was stopping her from hitting the dashboard. I am thankful for angels that saved my angel wife. Angels look out for each other I suppose.

We've had to deal with adult things the last few days, such as: insurance, claims, damage reports, costs, dealerships, APR financing, down payments, credit scores and other stressful things. But throughout it all, the stress and worry "comes to pass". The Lord's hand is seen in it all, giving, taking, molding, making, and never forsaking. I have never felt so at peace with so many things that could be so negative. I am thankful for that calm reassurance that things will work out.

Our family scripture has been on my mind a lot. It is D&C 90:24--

"Search diligently , pray always, and be believing, and all things shall work together for your good, if ye walk uprightly and remember the covenant wherewith ye have covenanted one with another." 

At one point Lisa said thoughtfully, "We had been going to the temple, and good things were happening, and then this." Which prompted the thought, That is why it is happening. We know we are on the right path because it is uphill. The climb of mortality is always a climb, but at least we are moving to the top. The Spirit is kind to give gentle reminders that help things easier "come to pass". I am thankful for that.

These last few days have been a whirlwind for our little family. It has required trust, and patience from us in the Lord. It has affected finances, been the subject of thoughts and prayers, but it has been a blessings. It reminds me of a quote from Shakespeare's Othello: “How poor are they that have not patience! What wound did ever heal but by degrees?" Some things take time, but wounds always heal, things "come to pass", and it will always "work together for [our] good" when we do what we should.

A few more, for Mace

Macey is really good at tracking down my camera. She is also really tall, and she can now officially reach all the heights and surfaces in my bedroom. So before I hide my camera really, really well, I thought I would post a couple more pictures she took, just for Mace. :)

Thankful, Day 1

Macey: Today, Macey was her spunky self today. At church, we practiced the Primary Program during church classes today. I was in charge of the program this year, so I got to be around her during the practice. When it came time for her to go to the microphone, I was ready to help her with her part (like I had the other kids). I was worried she might try to test her volume in the microphone, but she was all about business! She walked right up and said, "Heavenly Father. The Holy Ghost. Jesus Christ. Mom, what else can I say?" I laughed and then helped her through her part; "Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer." When she says "Redeemer", though, it sounds like "re-dinger". It's too cute to try and correct!

Cooper: Cooper is my ball of energy! He has sure become defiant lately (or starting to push buttons). Today he pushed many buttons and tested many boundaries, but he did it in his sweet, loving Cooper day. At church, in nursery, they decorated cookies. Cooper told us all about it at dinner. They even had frosting and sprinkles!) The nursery workers said that Cooper came right up to them and showed them his cookie. Before they could even get out the "ooooss" and "ahhs" Cooper had eaten half of his cookie--he doesn't mess around.

Then tonight when getting ready for bed and going to bed, he always comes right up to me and snuggles up. He is the only kids that really snuggles with me, and I love it! Moms need snuggles too!

Jemma: When you talk about sass, you talk about Jemma--she is the epitome of sassiness!! Her dad had her all through church today, and she let him know when she didn't like something or when she was going to do something else. She has this furrowed looks she gets in her eyebrow, and she screams "NO!". It's pretty cute, but I know it won't be in about a year! If you call her out on it, and give her "the look" back, she will bust up giggling. She did that from sun up to sun down today!! There were a lot of furrows and a lot of giggles. Love that sassy girl!