Counting my Blessings

So it has been quite a while since I have posted anything, and to be honest it has been a hard month. I don't like to harp on it, because I have survived, and things are starting to improve. I just wish it wouldn't be so draining... but I will not dwell on that. Even though it has been hard, the Lord continues to show me that I'm not alone, He knows me, and that His tender mercies are everywhere.

I know that when I focus on all the blessings in my life I feel my burden lighten. And I also felt impressed to share some of these experiences... and I don't know why... but I know I will.

The first experience happened on Friday. Friday Cherie had a bunch of her family and friends at our place and we were filming a commercial for a contest she was entering. Now she needed to take her nieces to target afterwards to get them their prizes. They were in another commercial she shot, and it won, and so they get prizes. Well on our way the youngest girl, Ione (I really don't know how to spell it... but her nickname is noney... again spelling) told us that she learned about repentance... and to hear such a simple definition come from her mouth... it was beautiful. We asked her more questions and sure enough she knew it was true. It almost brought tears to my eyes.




This is one of my favorite pictures of the girls and Cherie. It puts a smile on my face.

The next experience happened on Sunday. Sunday morning I had the privilege of witnessing the baby blessing of Alex, my old roommate Lisa Relf (now Jones)'s baby. It was so incredible to see the love and adoration there between her and her husband, and also with this little baby they now have. It just all came crashing down on me that THIS is what it's all about. Family. The eternal nature of it, and the importance of it. I mean I know I knew it before but this was just such a wonderful wake up call. It was so beautiful to see Lisa holding her little boy, and holding on to her husband. I always knew Lisa would be a wonderful wife and mother, and I know she is. But it was just so moving. I felt so blessed to witness that.

I feel so blessed to be a part of this gospel. To know what I know. I feel so blessed to be able to witness tender mercies, and small miracles on a regular basis. I know that if I were to open my eyes and truly see my life, I would see the hand of the Lord guiding me and shaping me. I feel so blessed when I get to see those glimpses of eternity. It's amazing... and it's all true.

I'm sorry I didn't write for awhile, but I promise I will more. I have some fun pictures and things to share from Christians sushi night party! I will do that soon! Love you all!