Happiness

  I was reading a talk on the importance of a Mother and Father’s unity in Marriage and love in the security of their children. Who they are is an extension of their Mother and Father’s union so it’s  not surprising when children feel torn when their Parents divorce. The idea struck me that I am a daughter of my Heavenly Father and Mother and I feel secure in their love for me and their union of joy and perfect love. I don’t need to try and be perfect. I don’t need to his my weaknesses under a bushel or try to compare or envy or falsify my strengths and weaknesses. They love me for who I am. This helps me feel loved and secure and hopeful. It is through the Atonement of Jesus Christ that I can be made while once again and be reunited with my family and friends and especially my loving Heavenly Family- my Heavenly Father and Mother. I am known by Them and they are known by me and for this I am so grateful!

  Rosie loved her first dance class! She is so cute and was so excited to go. 

Ethan and Jonah turned 19 today! I remember those sweet little twin boys that came into this world very late one Sunday night. I was almost 35 weeks along and they had to be whisked away to the NICU because of their twin to twin transfusion (basically Jonah was stealing Ethan’s food). They don’t steal each other’s food anymore, but Jonah does call Ethan every Pday morning. I love these boys and I love where they are at in their lives. What a proud, missionary Mom I am! Happy Birthday, Ethan and Jonah!  

 ( Today my kids are all 20, 18, 18, 16, 9 and 3 just for future reference). It’s Mother’s Day morning and I woke up early- enjoying some quiet and alone time. We had a great day yesterday- celebrating early! I had a piano recital that went really well and then Elizabeth and I went to get our nails done- her treat! It was lovely and I love how my nails look! I got pink- of course!  After we got home Josh and Asher left to find the present that I requested: two pink towels and a razor. They had to go to 5 stores to find them! They were so diligent!! I haven’t seen them yet.  Declan brought me home a pinch pot in the shape of a turtle and a cute card.  It was a great pre-Mother’s Day and I look forward to today- resting and being with family. Who knows, maybe we’ll play a round of Apples to Apples- my favorite game! Happy Mother’s Day to all the women out there- Mothers in any shape or form!