Feelings..

Do you ever just put up a good face for so long that you get a little sick of it and just want to feel what you are feeling then instead of feeling like you shouldn't be feeling like that? (Thats a lot of feelings...) I am a firm believer in feeling a little:

Overwhelmed

Exhausted

Home sick

Sad

Hopeless

Depressed

Helpless

Angry

And who am I kidding I am feeling all of those right now... It's just been one of those month/week days.  But I also believe that if you do feel these, then its okay for a while but jump back up, put on a good face, and change your attitude so thats what I am doing.  I know the Lord has a plan for me and even though I can't see it now I have faith in my patriarchal blessing, scriptures, and prophets and I know that it will all work out in the end. I need to look for the positive now and thats what I am going  to do... tomorrow!  Tonight I just want to feel a little sad for myself, cuddle a little closer to babe, watch a good movie, forget about homework, and have a little popcorn.  Yup. That should do it!  I'll see you tomorrow  all bright eyed and cheery again! :) 

Thoughts for Sunday

 "The Lord is in the details of our lives"  I challenge you to follow President Monson and look for the blessings you have now in your lives instead of what you don't have. I am going to start doing this myself and take President Ucdorfs advice "it’s not a race; it’s a journey. Enjoy the moment.” and stop trying to be so busy but spend my time more wisely. Copy the link below to view a clip of each of those talks!

http://www.lds.org/prophets-and-apostles/unto-all-the-world/consider-the-blessings?lang=eng President Monson
http://www.lds.org/prophets-and-apostles/unto-all-the-world/consider-the-blessings?lang=eng President Ucdorf

Thoughts for Sunday

Why conference matters.  I am so excited to listen to our prophets speak next week.  I hope you are all preparing to listen, coming with questions in your hearts.  I promise you that if you prepare before time and listen during it you will receive answers to your prayers.  What a blessing it is to have living prophets on earth today.  I loved this video and hope you do too!

http://www.lds.org/church/events/members-and-friends-of-the-church-invited-to-participate-in-october-2012-general-conference?lang=eng

(copy and paste this link into another internet tab to watch the short movie)

Thoughts for Sunday

While talking with husband today, feeling overwhelmed and stressed about different things going on in our lives he reminded me of this simple message:

"Doubt is the opposite of Faith"

I guess I always knew that but it just hit me hard it reminded me of when Elder Bednar (I believe it was him...)  said

"Faith is not just a feeling, It's a decision"

My mom made a plaque for me that says that and I think it is such a good reminder everyday that we have to choose to have faith.  So this week instead of being stressed and overwhelmed with life's situations I am going to choose to have faith and pray to our Savior everyday that he can give me patience and understanding I need.

Side note:  Today we went to the BYU-I Center with all of the married student wards in Rexburg to rearrange boundaries and get a new stake (which we are in now!).  Elder Zwick and Elder Web from the 70 were there,  I wished you would of all been there it was such a powerful meeting that I even found myself crying during it without even knowing!  It just confirmed that these are men called of God.  What a blessing it is to have prophets on the earth today that we get to hear from regularly (Yay for conference in 2 weeks!) It's amazing that they know just what to say to you before you knew you needed to hear it, if that make since.  It's just a reminder that you need to be where you are supposed to be always or you might miss out on tender mercies that the Lord has in store for you or is preparing you to have.  Well we hope you all had a good Sunday!  Remember to choose faith!