As our children have grown and the 3 oldest have left home,
it has given me pause to think about
some of the things I have learned from them. When Jessica returned home from her mission
several years ago, she taught me the importance of remaining on my knees to
listen, when I am through praying to my Heavenly Father. I have tried to implement that in my life and
have felt closer to Him by being still and listening.
Kylie has been here to live with us for a few months at a
time on a couple of occasions over the last year and a half and has taught me a
wonderful lesson! Every morning when she
awakens, she spends time studying the scriptures. She says that if she doesn’t do it first
thing, that it won’t get done. I am much
older than she is, but through her example, I have come to realize the truth of
what she says. I cannot count the times
that I missed studying the scriptures because I let other “stuff” get in the way. Now, as much as possible, I CHOOSE to study
early in the morning, right after the kids head off to school, before I begin
other things. What a difference that
makes in my day. I feel lighter, and
happier!
When Andrew returned home from his mission in August, he
taught me about making wise media choices.
It is my choice what kinds of movies, books, music, games, etc. that I
allow into my life. And, whether I
choose to waste time on things that will not help me grow and become more like
our Savior, is, of course, my choice. He
is working hard to walk the path of discipleship and continues to inspire me to
work and change.
I know that Heavenly Father sent me the best “Hobbits” to
help me stretch and grow as I walk the path back to our Heavenly Home!
With gratitude,
Momlady!
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