This week has been really difficult and crazy and exhausting for a lot of reasons, some of which I'm not ready to talk about yet! But the good news is... some of it is passing. :)
Both boys are doing much better, we are mostly infection free! (Harrison still has a cold.) So we had FHE tonight (it's easier for us to do it on Patrick's days off) and we chose to do it on faith and priesthood blessings. We don't do long or elaborate lessons, because we obviously have an attention span issue. :) But the boys were really good, they sat and listened and Jackson was just full of answers! After talking a little bit about priesthood power, he decided it was like magic! haha.
They really love to go to church and to have FHE, they even fight over who gets to bless the food or say family prayers! It warms my heart to see my kids growing love for the gospel. It's always been such a huge part of my life. And I LOVE to hear them talk about the Savior! They have the sweetest spirits and testimonies. ...To end this week, that has often left me struggling to breath, with a night together as a family talking about faith and blessings was exactly what I needed!
We ended the lesson with Patrick giving Reagan her very first fathers blessing. It was wonderful. ....Which means I cried like a baby! :) My concerned little men were right there giving me hugs and consoling me. I told them I was happy, but I don't think they believed me! :) (Jackson told me I should get a Pepsi "because it always makes you happy, Mom." LOL! He knows me too well!) Oh, my kids... They are like little pieces of me... Vital pieces! And Patrick... I wish there was a better word than "love" to express how I feel about that man! "Grateful" doesn't seem adequate either! So maybe there aren't words! ...Hopefully he knows!!!
Mostly, I just needed to remember this day! I have been SO emotional this week. But at the end of this day I was really overwhelmed with Love. Love for my Father in Heaven and for my Savior. For the priesthood and the man in my home who holds and honors it. Love for the 3 very special little people who have completely changed my life and completed it. And love for the people so far away who love us.
...So memory saved!
5 comments:
we love you!!! (and miss you) I am not your backyard neighbor anymore but you can still call if you need to vent!!! :-)
Awesome post Jenn! :) I'm glad it ended your week on a positive note. ;)
I just love this...so touching!
took me back to a time with 3 other little people. thanks. those memories are so much to cherish. we love you, too.
You are such a strong woman Jennie. I am simply in awe of you! Know that we are always thinking of you and your wonderful family. Love you.
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