I figured it was about time for us to update our blog, it's been awhile! Our four beautiful children have taken up a lot of the time, but we've been having a blast. I am looking forward to going back to work tomorrow at the office, only part-time; then the following week, April 5th I go back full-time. Maternity leave has been great, but all-in-all, I'm ready to go back to work and get back into my routine. Getting back into my routine means beginning to get rid of this fat so that I can once again be in good health and feel good about myself. But enough about me...
On Sunday, Billy blessed Baby Rebekah. He did so well! For those of you that don't know, he's terrified to speak in public, even something as ceremonial and important as a baby blessing. It was very special, he blessed her to follow in the path of her Savior, to be a light that all could hearken to on this Earth and also to be strong-willed like her mom. We had all the grandparents there, my parents, Bob and Karen and Bill and Mary. Of course Uncle Dano was in the circle along with Bill and Bob and our old bishop, Ralph Thomas. Rebekah wore the blessing dress my good friend Angela made for Rachel, she looked beautiful.
This weekend, as I was reflecting on our calling as parents, I thought about how much our Heavenly Father must love us. I know how much I love my children and I know that because of this love I feel, I know my Father in heaven must love all of us so very deeply. I think we strive so hard to make our Earthly parents proud, and I think often times we don't think of our Heavenly Father. What about Him....and making him proud? I know that every blessing I have ever received has come from Him and his love for me. Almost every night I thank him for these blessings, but I just don't think there are enough words or expressions to demonstrate my gratitude. Often times we get caught up in the ways of the world, our silly earthly problems and don't take a good look at what we've got. I know that if blessings were monetary riches, I'd be the wealthiest woman in the world.
Both of my older children bore their testimonies today, how proud did that make me? Never in my 10 years as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints did I think I would have "one of those kids." You know what I mean, the ones that are up there every Fast and Testimony talking about how much they believe in the church and the scriptures. I am grateful For Liam and Emma and for the example that they will be to their two little sisters, Rachel and Rebekah.
I would challenge anyone reading this to take a good, hard look at their lives and in your next prayer, thank your Heavenly Father for all the amazing things you have and experience, I know I will!
