Our little Mother, Grandmother is back "home" and we are all feeling better. Have been thinking about the opportunities and challenges we all face and this morning this phrase came to mind: "Cast not away ...your confidence," and when I read the verse again it gave me hope, that when we have enough faith we can go "boldly to the throne of God and find help and grace . "
Maybe it is because Elder Holland is a hometown boy but whenever he speaks I seem to listen more intently and the stories he shares seem so familiar. "With any major decision there are cautions and considerations to make, but once there has been illumination, beware the temptation to retreat from a good thing. If it was right when you prayed about it and trusted it and lived for it, it is right now. Don’t give up when the pressure mounts. Certainly don’t give in to that being who is bent on the destruction of your happiness. Face your doubts. Master your fears. “Cast not away therefore your confidence.” Stay the course and see the beauty of life unfold for you."
Lots of major decisions being made, congratulations, Vince and Jill! The "beauty of life" is blossoming for your family right now Laurie, Vince getting married, Matt going on a mission, Tess being baptized, and a new baby for Rachel and Dennis, makes me think of Mother telling me when I was a young mother and I thought I was busier than anyone, that the care and concern just layer and layer and as the family expands your love does too. What a good Mama and how wise.
4 comments:
love the post lu... brought a tear to my eye (dang pregnancy hormones) and i too am so glad that gram is "home".. it feels better
been thinking so much about Gram and all of you.
Bless all of your hearts! We love you so much!
(And we so excited about Vince!!)
What a good reminder. Thanks mom. I'm glad everyone feels better about Grammy too.
Thanks Lu!!! What a good reminder for all of us, no matter what we are doing and what is going on in our lives. Our family is indeed going to be enjoying some "blessings" in the coming months. We are grateful for the love and support of a wonderful family! Yes, we are ALL grateful that Grandma is "home".....you don't realize what you have until you don't....a good lesson to be learned..and realizing that nothing is perfect!! At least her little room now is all spring cleaned complete with new bedding, with the addition of her little wicker love seat....looks refreshed. Thanks again Lu for the post....love ya!
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