Much to be Grateful for

I do have much to be thankful for, and really do look forward to this time of year, so that I can reflect on what my Heavenly Father has given me over the past year.

These past few days have been very hard on me, as I am still struggling each and every time a certain visitor comes around each month. I really beat myself up over it, and really wonder why we have such a difficult time getting pregnant. I know that I have to trust in the Lord and in his timing, but it doesn't make it any easier.

I know that my testimony hasn't been where I need it to be, and where the Lord needs it to be, and I have been working on that. I have been really trying to be diligent in saying my morning and evening prayers. I have also been trying to read from the scriptures daily, along with family scripture study too. As I have begun to do this, my testimony has been strengthened I can feel the love that Heavenly Father and our Savior have for each of us. I still have a ways to go, but I can and do feel his love for me.

I am truly grateful for the things that our Savior has given us. I have so much to be grateful for.
I am so grateful for the Holy Ghost who helps lead us and direct us in the paths that we need to be on. I am grateful for my baptismal and temple covenants, and for the chance to renew these covenants weekly. I am grateful for the many family and friends that fast and pray for us on a continual basis. You may never know how your faith, and prayers have helped me to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I look forward to this time of year, as our thoughts turn more to the Savior and what he has given us. I love going to the temple and feeling the love that he has for each of us. I am planning to make weekly trips in to the temple, and have set aside a special day that I will do this.

I bear witness that Jesus is the Christ, and that we can all be saved, if we obey by his precepts. I know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God, and I know that I can feel the truthfulness of it, as I read from it daily. I love it!!!!! There is no doubt in my mind that this gospel isn't true. I know it with all my heart, and I know that He hears and answers our prayers.

I am so grateful for all I have been given in my life. In these things I testify, that I know that this church is true, and that Heavenly Father has prophets and apostles to lead us and guide us through these days. I love my Savior with all my heart, and thank him daily for all that I have been given.

Where have I been?

Where have I been? I wish I could tell you that I had been on some dream vacation, but that just isn't true. I have been slacking majorly on the blogging bit. I am not surprised either!!!!! I have been working horrible hours of 2:00 in the morning for the past couple of months now, and really I don't see an end in sight, and blogging just happens to be at the bottom of the list of things that I need to do.

Today is rainy and gloomy. I love this kind of weather!!!! It's the kind of weather that makes you want to curl up in a toasty warm blanket and watch a good movie or read a good book. It is also soup weather!!!!! One of the many reasons why I love fall. I love fall!!!!! The fall colors, pulling out cold weather clothing, baking, fixing soup, soup and even more soup. Shane has even predicted when soup is for dinner. This bothers me as I hate being anything but predictable.

Shane and I have both been staying busy working. We both are very thankful to have the jobs that we do. Shane hunted this past archery hunt, and was unsuccessful, and didn't get to hunt as much as he would have loved to. He has been very busy with Scouts this year. Hopefully next year might be a little calmer where he can go and enjoy the things that he loves to do.

As for me, I am working in Primary and currently teach the eight year olds. Oh what a hand full they can be. I am dealing with a class that has about seven boys and three girls on a regular basis. Some Sundays are crazier than others, but I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve these young servants.
Like I mentioned earlier work has been CRAZY!!!!! We are headed into the busiest time of the year too. Oh the joys of Christmas and working!!!! I am very grateful for the job that I have (even if it is crazy weird hours), it gives me time to go shopping and hang out with my mom.

I am looking forward to this Thanksgiving season and Christmas season. I have much to be grateful for.