...but joy cometh in the morning (Psalms 30:5).
I've been reminded recently that everything happens for a purpose, and sometimes hard times come in preparation for blessings that are to follow. And the blessings are worth all the challenges. I'm grateful that after sadness comes joy. I know God loves and remembers all of His children. He does have happy times in store, and He will help us through the sad times if we keep our faith and trust in Him.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! In the spirit of Thanksgiving...click here for a sweet message about gratitude.
Love,
Us
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
An Evening with Joshua--for real this time :-)
John took Adam with him to a bike repair class in Tempe, Janie fell asleep early, and I got Joshua all to myself (or vice-versa) for the first time in a while. It was good.
Thought for the Day
President Gordon B. Hinckley (1910–2008):
“Never forget that these little ones are the sons and daughters of God and that yours is a custodial relationship to them, that He was a parent before you were parents and that He has not relinquished His parental rights or interest in these His little ones. … Rear your children in love, in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Take care of your little ones. Welcome them into your homes, and nurture and love them with all of your hearts. They may do, in the years that come, some things you would not want them to do, but be patient, be patient. You have not failed as long as you have tried” (Ensign, October 2009, 69).
It helps me so much as a mother to know that God knows my children better than I do, and He can teach me who they are, what they need, and how to help them. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland has said, "God will send aid to no one more readily than He will send it to a child—and to the parent of a child." (For the rest of that wonderful talk about children, go here.) I know that God hears and answers the prayers of parents for their children. I am so grateful for that.
“Never forget that these little ones are the sons and daughters of God and that yours is a custodial relationship to them, that He was a parent before you were parents and that He has not relinquished His parental rights or interest in these His little ones. … Rear your children in love, in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Take care of your little ones. Welcome them into your homes, and nurture and love them with all of your hearts. They may do, in the years that come, some things you would not want them to do, but be patient, be patient. You have not failed as long as you have tried” (Ensign, October 2009, 69).
It helps me so much as a mother to know that God knows my children better than I do, and He can teach me who they are, what they need, and how to help them. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland has said, "God will send aid to no one more readily than He will send it to a child—and to the parent of a child." (For the rest of that wonderful talk about children, go here.) I know that God hears and answers the prayers of parents for their children. I am so grateful for that.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
More Janie
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Janie's Blessing Day
John blessed Janie in his Grandma and Grandpa Hiatts' home last Sunday, September 13. (We took the opportunity to bless her while Tyler and Sam were still in town after their reception.) It was a beautiful blessing. She is a special little girl and we are so grateful to have her in our family forever. We love her.
Janie's Grandma Brooksby made her beautiful blessing dress, and photos of the special day were taken by her Grandpa Strickland. Thanks so much, both of you!
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