Training

I did a half marathon a couple of weeks ago. I trained for it for four months. I would spend 4-6 hours a week running to prepare. I also would spend 1-2 hours lifting weights each week. I probably spent close to 120 hours of training during the four months. That would be five entire days of training for something that takes less than three hours to accomplish, for something that really doesn't matter. I was thinking about how much time I spend a day preparing to live with my Heavenly Father again. I spend AT MOST ten minutes a day reading my scriptures and praying. I don't do much more than that, especially since we had Kate. In those four months, I probably only "trained" for about half a day spiritually. It is so sad that think that I am willing to spend so much time training for something that does not matter to my eternal life, but I do struggle sometimes spending 10 minutes a day preparing me spiritually!! Isn't that why we are here? To prepare ourselves spiritually!! I definitely am going to do more. I need to remember what truly matters. I'm so grateful for the gospel and the testimony I have. I need to do more so I don't digress. I need to do more so I can return with honor. Lastly, I need to do more so I can help my sweet, sweet family return as well.

Tender Mercies!

One day I hope to be a stay at home mom. I am so jealous of all the moms out there that get to raise their own children. I know it is hard work but is something that I want one day. The Lord really has helped me with this trial in my life. He has helped me to accept that I won't be at home for awhile and has made me appreciate my time with Kate even more! I struggled really hard going back to work after my maternity leave. Kate rolled over the week before I went back to work. I was so excited to be the first to see it. She went a few weeks without rolling over again. I know that the Lord gave me that to help me through the first little while of being back at work. It would have killed me to pick up Kate from the babysitter to hear that she rolled over. I was given another tender mercy today! I have to go back to work tomorrow. I have been dreading it for a little while. Don't get me wrong; I do enjoy my job. I love teaching kids, and the kids love to hear about Baby Kate. I just would prefer to be home with my little, precious girl! Anyway, I got to see Kate crawl today. It was so fun to see her finally figure it out and succeed. What a tender, sweet moment for me!! I'm so grateful for the tender mercies that the Lord has given to me. I'm so grateful to have Kate in my life! Lastly, I'm grateful for my husband and for the love that he has for Kate and me. I love watching him interact with Kate. Anyway, you should try and find the tender mercies that the Lord gives you. It will help you to stay positive in this trying life!