So I made a slide show of some pics of the boys and our house. Since I do a little decorating on the side for close friends and family, I decided I would put up some pics of my own house. I still need to get some before and afters up of some of the other homes I have worked on. But that is me. I am not very on the ball that way. :)
We have been really working for our survival in these hard economic times. It's amazing the sweet blessings of support you receive when you are down or hurting. We live in a great community. Wonderful friends and neighbors. I was especially impressed with our ward, after we learned of a good friends passing last Monday. He was young and left behind a young family of four children and a wonderful wife. There has been so many people willing to help in their own way. We have so many questions, but I know the Lord is very aware of my sweet friend Andrea and her children.
I am grateful for all that I am learning right now. I am humbled by this trial. I feel like I am learning a lot about myself and our mistakes and also our good choices. What we would never do again and what we will constantly strive to do always . I am learning who to trust and who to let in. But, I don't think that trials are really about other people that hurt you and that you will never allow that to happen again. I believe that it rest on our shoulders and our shoulders only.
I had an amazing answer to my prayers last night. I had knelt down and prayed for help to get through these hard times, and then I read my scriptures. I am in 2 Nephi (Isaiah sections) and I realized that until we take responsibility for our own actions, that the Lord cannot help us. Here lies my point. Others can hurt us, but we are the ones that can hurt us the most. Until WE repent and WE forgive, we cannot move to that next level in life. It was good to turn back onto my knees after reading this and take responsibility for my own actions and my own pride. WOW, that felt good. :) Sorry so deep. I only meant to give an update on us and you got a whole lotta information about me.
Anyway, thanks for all your kind words and love and help. Truly you are all a blessing to my life.
6 comments:
M~ What a wonderful post! Seems like we are ALL learning from the trial of our neighbor. This whole week has brought me to my knees and the scriptures more. Plus it has given me an opportunity to reconnect with friends like you. I think you are awesome, beautiful and talented and I just wanted to say Love ya! Julie
Thanks Julie~
We live in such a wonderful time, where we have so much more understanding of the gospel, for that I am truly grateful. BTW, add me to your blog. emcrid5@yahoo.com! Thanks.
Done! Invite has been sent. :)
Emily, I loved that post. So real and raw. It is so true that this life is for our learning and growth. But Heavenly Father loves us so much and whatever comes our way, He is there!
You are amazing and I'm grateful for your good example and happy spirit!
Love, Rachel
I can't say it enough - I JUST LOVE YOU GIRL! Honestly. The Lord truly blessed me with having you as a friend.
again~ thanks Julie. Rachel, that's how I am getting these days, RAW! Love you :) And I love you too Hiroko. You are an equal blessing in my life!
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