The one month mark came and went for when Derek left. Life has had ups and downs. Wimpy moments, survival moments, happy moments, and everything in between. Staying busy has been good, but we've been getting sick along the way and it might be time to slow things down for a while. The weather is finally cooling off and it is wonderful. The kids have been able to play outside and the mosquitoes are not quite nearly so vicious.
We miss Derek. A lot. But, we always have our happy faces on because in reality life is going rather well. The kids are doing well in school. Our weekly activities plug along. The kids sleep in my room probably more than 50% of the time, but I'm loving the extra snuggles and love being with them.
Tis the season for coughs, and sore throats, and watching movies in bed. We finally made it to the Thanksgiving break and it is a much needed reprieve from daily life.
Last night Kael and Eden and I were able to go with some Pinkston's to go to the alamodome and listen to our Prophet President Russel M. Nelson. It was such an amazing experience. Elder and Sister Ochoa spoke along with Elder and Sister Bednar, and last President Nelson and his wife Wendy. It was so much fun to be with family and hear from a Prophet of God.
Here are my quick notes I wrote on my phone during the conference.
Devotional in San Antonio:
Sis. Bednar:
(Life lessons I learned in Texas)
-temple attendance is important.
-Keep the Sabbath Day Holy
-My appearance should reflect my husband’s calling and my calling.
-Joyful experiences (joy school)
Joy comes because of Him.
-Heavenly Father knows who I am.
(For peace)
Unfailing Faith is fortified through prayer.
They always say gather Israel on both sides of the veil.
Elder Bednar:
I am all in.
Marvin J. Ashton 1983
I wasn’t all in my bed, so I fell out of my bed.
Faithfulness is not foolishness or fanaticis.
Sacrifice
For a man to lay down his all requires more than mere belief he is doing all.
It is through sacrifice we know we are doing things that are pleasing to God.
Consecrate
To become dedicated to a sacred purpose. To make yourself available.
Includes sacrifice and much more.
Time, talents, strength, property, money to establish Zion. We promise to develop our best selves to the building of the kingdom of God in earth.
Become the best we can be. Live for the Gospel.
Willing to live for the gospel is more important than being willing to die for the Gospel. I will live for the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The middle of the road will be gone.
Sis. Wendy Nelson:
President Nelson is the Prophet.
Where can I turn for peace?
Night time thoughts come exponentially...
Pen and paper in drawer by bed.
Stinking amazing!
The Lord instructs his prophet.
94 years old
Foreordained
Premortally
Prepare the world for the second coming on both sides of the veil. Gather Israel.
Everything belongs to Jesus Christ.
President Russell M. Nelson
Davy Crockett has challenges. We all have challenges. Physical, spiritual or both.
Ether:
If men come into me I will unto them their weakness. I give men weakness that they will be humble.
Then I will make weak things be strong unto them.
-because though hast seen thy weakness, though shalt be made strong.
When peace like a river attenders my way. When sorrows like a sea billows roll
It is well with my soul.
With Faith the pain of a tragedy can be endured. If we understand who we are we can understand our purpose.
Absolutely certain we will be resurrected to our proper and perfect frame.
Jesus was born to give us a second birth.
We are children of the covenant with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob. All people will be blessed through their lineage. To gather Israel is our lineage.
Patriarchal blessing
Book of Mormon
Are both to help accomplish the gathering of Israel and convincing of all that Jesus is the Christ.
The promised gathering of Israel has begun.
Teach our children they are a part of the covenant people and they will be raised sin resistant.
Wherefore what manner of men ought he to be? Even as I am.
Whatever challenges or trials come our way:
It is well with my soul.
Sis. Bednar:
(Life lessons I learned in Texas)
-temple attendance is important.
-Keep the Sabbath Day Holy
-My appearance should reflect my husband’s calling and my calling.
-Joyful experiences (joy school)
Joy comes because of Him.
-Heavenly Father knows who I am.
(For peace)
Unfailing Faith is fortified through prayer.
They always say gather Israel on both sides of the veil.
Elder Bednar:
I am all in.
Marvin J. Ashton 1983
I wasn’t all in my bed, so I fell out of my bed.
Faithfulness is not foolishness or fanaticis.
Sacrifice
For a man to lay down his all requires more than mere belief he is doing all.
It is through sacrifice we know we are doing things that are pleasing to God.
Consecrate
To become dedicated to a sacred purpose. To make yourself available.
Includes sacrifice and much more.
Time, talents, strength, property, money to establish Zion. We promise to develop our best selves to the building of the kingdom of God in earth.
Become the best we can be. Live for the Gospel.
Willing to live for the gospel is more important than being willing to die for the Gospel. I will live for the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The middle of the road will be gone.
Sis. Wendy Nelson:
President Nelson is the Prophet.
Where can I turn for peace?
Night time thoughts come exponentially...
Pen and paper in drawer by bed.
Stinking amazing!
The Lord instructs his prophet.
94 years old
Foreordained
Premortally
Prepare the world for the second coming on both sides of the veil. Gather Israel.
Everything belongs to Jesus Christ.
President Russell M. Nelson
Davy Crockett has challenges. We all have challenges. Physical, spiritual or both.
Ether:
If men come into me I will unto them their weakness. I give men weakness that they will be humble.
Then I will make weak things be strong unto them.
-because though hast seen thy weakness, though shalt be made strong.
When peace like a river attenders my way. When sorrows like a sea billows roll
It is well with my soul.
With Faith the pain of a tragedy can be endured. If we understand who we are we can understand our purpose.
Absolutely certain we will be resurrected to our proper and perfect frame.
Jesus was born to give us a second birth.
We are children of the covenant with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob. All people will be blessed through their lineage. To gather Israel is our lineage.
Patriarchal blessing
Book of Mormon
Are both to help accomplish the gathering of Israel and convincing of all that Jesus is the Christ.
The promised gathering of Israel has begun.
Teach our children they are a part of the covenant people and they will be raised sin resistant.
Wherefore what manner of men ought he to be? Even as I am.
Whatever challenges or trials come our way:
It is well with my soul.
As difficult as it was to get to this devotional there were also tender mercies. I'm grateful for them. Elara got strep throat the night before and I didn't think we would be able to go. I really searched for someone to help watch the little two because I knew it would be difficult to take them. Our sweet neighbors took Connor and sick Elara. Everything worked out and in the end like the song President Nelson spoke of "It is Well with My Soul".
I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving. To have a reason to remember all that I am thankful for. We are so blessed in this life. Having Derek gone serving far away and seeing the tragedies across the globe even through our trials and all the hardships that inevitably come to everyone on this earth we have so much to be grateful for. I'm grateful for a Savior who lifts me up even when life is tough. When I am at my wimpiest moments, He lifts me. He makes it possible for me to answer the people who ask, "how are you doing?" I am able to put a smile and happily say, "it is well with my soul", we are doing really well. And it is truthful. With Derek gone, life is NOT easy. It is so hard. The days are tough, I have been sick, I don't know how I get through each day when I am exhausted, BUT I make it each and every day. I am able to smile. My children are happy and healthy. We are all doing really well. And that is well with my soul.
I give thanks to my Savior because without Him it would not be possible. I am so grateful for Derek. Serving oversees is not easy, but he is such an example to me of who I want to be. He is an amazing Father and I am so grateful he is the father of our children. He loves them so much and they look up to him and he is the best example for them. He loves me so very much and tells me every single day that is possible. I love him so very much. We have wonderful families who love and support us. House, insurance, stable job, food, clothing, and are so well provided for. How could we not want to give back when we are so blessed! And we are capable of doing this service. I am thankful for this beautitful life. It is well with my soul.
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