I love to ponder on renewed hope and understanding as the beginning of a new year approaches.
This year as I thought about New Year's resolution possibilities, I was not as enthusiastic as I once was. I realized I have changed. My thought patterns have changed. Then I thought, this is a very good step for me!
I wanted to get excited about creating future goal(s) for 2011, but came up blank. Then, I read a thought from my favorite Author; Wayne Dyer:
"Forget about those New Year’s resolutions in which you decide on the first day of January how you will be conducting your life in September, some nine months later. The important questions to be asking yourself are “How am I going to use my present moments this year?” and “Will I waste them in reviewing to myself how I used to behave, or how I would like to behave in the future, rather than resolving to live each day to the fullest?”
That's it I thought! My heart jumped with excitement, a smile came to my face and I knew this was meant for me. A simply, brilliant concept I am thrilled to get to learn and grow with. I love it when I am open to learn, the lessons come with ease and grace into my life's experience.
I am thoughtful and grateful to my Heavenly Father, He cares about every detail in my life and wants me to become the best person I can be.
This is a great day to be alive! I take time to rejoice in this moment to live and learn.
Let's seize the day! After all; what a glorious time it is to be on Earth, these Latter-Days!
Happy New Year, Happy New Day!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Eternal Perspective
As the beauty of another year passes in this Life experience we refer to as "Our Mortal Estate" I think of many things.
I remember trials we face, both past and present. I think of the endearing love Heavenly Father has for me and for my loved ones. I think of the love he has for all his precious children on Earth. I think of how very blessed I am.
My blessings are too numerous to recount on this blog, so I write them in a journal each passing day. Each day I find more to be grateful for.
I think of the lessons I have experienced. I marvel with faith, hope and love.
I wonder where would I be without the Gospel of Jesus Christ in my life? Where would I be without the knowledge of Eternal Life? Where would I be without the blessings of the temple to bless my life on Earth and beyond? I wonder where would I be without my precious Eternal companion, Jack? How could I live without Jack or how could I live with Jack, without the blessing of an Eternal Marriage?
How blessed I am. I do not have to wonder, I just need to be worthy of these great blessings to continue.
Faith in Heavenly Father Plan brings me a new found understanding and hope of what will be. Faith brings me hope in the night when I have a bad dream and wake of with fear of losing my Eternal companion. Faith in Heavenly Father's Eternal Plan helps me strive for Forever Family, Forever Love, Forever Blessings!
I am Eternally grateful for my Heavenly Father and my Savior's endearing love.
I look forward to 2011 with faith and gratitude in Heavenly Father's perfect Plan of Happiness.
May we all feel the blessings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Plan of Happiness throughout the new year to sustain us, to guide us and fill us with hope now and forever more.
May we be blessed with opportunities to share the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others.
I remember trials we face, both past and present. I think of the endearing love Heavenly Father has for me and for my loved ones. I think of the love he has for all his precious children on Earth. I think of how very blessed I am.
My blessings are too numerous to recount on this blog, so I write them in a journal each passing day. Each day I find more to be grateful for.
I think of the lessons I have experienced. I marvel with faith, hope and love.
I wonder where would I be without the Gospel of Jesus Christ in my life? Where would I be without the knowledge of Eternal Life? Where would I be without the blessings of the temple to bless my life on Earth and beyond? I wonder where would I be without my precious Eternal companion, Jack? How could I live without Jack or how could I live with Jack, without the blessing of an Eternal Marriage?
How blessed I am. I do not have to wonder, I just need to be worthy of these great blessings to continue.
Faith in Heavenly Father Plan brings me a new found understanding and hope of what will be. Faith brings me hope in the night when I have a bad dream and wake of with fear of losing my Eternal companion. Faith in Heavenly Father's Eternal Plan helps me strive for Forever Family, Forever Love, Forever Blessings!
I am Eternally grateful for my Heavenly Father and my Savior's endearing love.
I look forward to 2011 with faith and gratitude in Heavenly Father's perfect Plan of Happiness.
May we all feel the blessings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Plan of Happiness throughout the new year to sustain us, to guide us and fill us with hope now and forever more.
May we be blessed with opportunities to share the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
The Gift of Christmas
A few days ago, Jack received a call from a blood bank, asking him to donate blood for a child who will have heart surgery this week.
What a wonderful gift I thought, to give of yourself in such a way at Christmas time.
My thoughts turned to our Savior, I thought of His birth, atonement and resurrection. I thought of how He gave a drop of blood for me in the Garden of Gethsemane, suffering immense pain for me. Atoned for my sins, feeling Himself every pain I will experience in this Earth life; that He may succor me, empathize and truly know my sorrows and suffering.
I can't imagine a greater gift than what Christ has already given me. An opportunity, (through my faithfulness and obedience) to have Eternal Life.
The gift of Eternal Life with Him alone is amazing to me, but through the blessings of His Holy Temples I can be with my family forever!
When I ponder on the blessing of my Eternal Family, I can scarcely take it in.
As I ponder on Christ's endearing love for me, I can hardly comprehend a capacity to love unconditionally as He loves.
I resolve and pray each day for His help to become the person I want to ultimately become; meek, mild, humble, to revere all people as He does. To be more like Him.
With each passing day, I know my prayers for His help to become who I want to be, and my repentance when I fall short; are accepted because of His atoning sacrifice.
He is the light and life, the Living Water of which we can "drink and never thirst".
He changes my heart, He grants my petitions, He saves my soul, He gives me the opportunity to have life Eternal, He gives me strength, He gives me love, He gives me hope, He gives me faith, He gives me light, He gives me Everything! His gifts are Eternal.
May His Eternal gifts be well with all of us this Christmas season and forever.
I extend my love for my Savior, even the Savior of the World; Jesus Christ.
I know that He lives! I know that He will come to Earth again. I look forward with faith to the day I kneel at His feet in reverence and gratitude for all He has given me.
What a wonderful gift I thought, to give of yourself in such a way at Christmas time.
My thoughts turned to our Savior, I thought of His birth, atonement and resurrection. I thought of how He gave a drop of blood for me in the Garden of Gethsemane, suffering immense pain for me. Atoned for my sins, feeling Himself every pain I will experience in this Earth life; that He may succor me, empathize and truly know my sorrows and suffering.
I can't imagine a greater gift than what Christ has already given me. An opportunity, (through my faithfulness and obedience) to have Eternal Life.
The gift of Eternal Life with Him alone is amazing to me, but through the blessings of His Holy Temples I can be with my family forever!
When I ponder on the blessing of my Eternal Family, I can scarcely take it in.
As I ponder on Christ's endearing love for me, I can hardly comprehend a capacity to love unconditionally as He loves.
I resolve and pray each day for His help to become the person I want to ultimately become; meek, mild, humble, to revere all people as He does. To be more like Him.
With each passing day, I know my prayers for His help to become who I want to be, and my repentance when I fall short; are accepted because of His atoning sacrifice.
He is the light and life, the Living Water of which we can "drink and never thirst".
He changes my heart, He grants my petitions, He saves my soul, He gives me the opportunity to have life Eternal, He gives me strength, He gives me love, He gives me hope, He gives me faith, He gives me light, He gives me Everything! His gifts are Eternal.
May His Eternal gifts be well with all of us this Christmas season and forever.
I extend my love for my Savior, even the Savior of the World; Jesus Christ.
I know that He lives! I know that He will come to Earth again. I look forward with faith to the day I kneel at His feet in reverence and gratitude for all He has given me.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Bumps and Bruises
Anyone who really knows me, knows that I am a deep person. I ponder things deeply, care deeply and feel deeply. I have described my past experiences as wearing my heart on my sleeve; and many times it has been bumped. At times in my life I have pondered on the thought to be more reserved, less communicative and perhaps save myself some pain.
Seemingly people are unkind, even cruel. I however know in my heart, how my Savior would have me receive unkind acts and cruelty from others; with love, meekness and kindness.
It would seem easier, even justified to be defiant to our Savior's admonition to turn the other cheek, hold my tongue, or speak words of kindness. Yet, our Savior did exactly as he asks me to do. I know I must be kind if I want to become like Him.
As I reflect on Christ's life, example and teachings, I know that I must "do".
His admonition is the way to joy in this Earth life and Eternal life.
Kindness, love, forgiveness is the key to Heaven, literally. As for me, the meaning of unconditional love and kindness is deeply felt, deeply revered and worthy of every effort I make. Kindness begins with me.
I choose not to ponder on unkind acts, rather ponder on ways that I can be kind and accepting of others. Kind acts are sweet gestures of the heart, especially one that has been bumped and bruised along the way.
Seemingly people are unkind, even cruel. I however know in my heart, how my Savior would have me receive unkind acts and cruelty from others; with love, meekness and kindness.
It would seem easier, even justified to be defiant to our Savior's admonition to turn the other cheek, hold my tongue, or speak words of kindness. Yet, our Savior did exactly as he asks me to do. I know I must be kind if I want to become like Him.
As I reflect on Christ's life, example and teachings, I know that I must "do".
His admonition is the way to joy in this Earth life and Eternal life.
Kindness, love, forgiveness is the key to Heaven, literally. As for me, the meaning of unconditional love and kindness is deeply felt, deeply revered and worthy of every effort I make. Kindness begins with me.
I choose not to ponder on unkind acts, rather ponder on ways that I can be kind and accepting of others. Kind acts are sweet gestures of the heart, especially one that has been bumped and bruised along the way.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Let's sing, America! (starring Zachary Childs)
Zak called Jack and I and we got to attent his Elementary School's 5th grade (can anyone believe Zak with be in the 6th grade in a few months?) program. I was so fun! There is nothing better than patriotic music to my ears. Add that with children singing patriotic songs and the tears flow like a gentle stream. What a cutie Zak is. I got the front row seats. Usually I get to performances, church activities, meetings etc. early to get a good seat, then almost inevitably, I am asked to move a few times, by the time the program starts I can't see the kids. There was nobody to ask me to move this time; Yea! Got some good shots. Thanks Zak for calling us, please keep letting us know, we love to come to our grandchildren's performances.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Jace & Hamilton's Baptisms
Both Jace and Hamilton had a beautiful Baptism Day. We missed all of you we love who wanted to be there. The testimonies of our Grandchildren heard will stay with us always. Baptism is such a beautiful ordinance to witness. I have a testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. When I hear the words spoken by Preistood Authority for the Baptism and Confirmation I get chills, literally. What a beautiful thing it is. I know Heavenly Father loves us and wants us all to return to live with Him. We will strive to be worthy of our Eternal Family.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
My Eternal Companion
When I see Jack in the Temple, my heart skips a beat and I know he is my one true love, my eternal companion forever. What a blessing he is. I love him more today than ever. Thank you my best, dearest and truest friend and love for all you do for me. I adore you.
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