Sunday

Today was ward conference. I know that Satan was really working on me because as the kids were getting ready for church I told them not to bother because I wasn't going to take them. Tevita told me that I should make the right decision and take them (he had to work) so I ended up going. I struggled with the kids...they didn't want to sit quietly, they didn't want to hold still, etc.etc. I told myself that I was going to have them go one by one out to the hallway so I could just take them all home. Then I decided I could either let Satan win or ask Heavenly Father for help. I ended up staying through the whole meeting and I am sure thankful I did. The song that my friend sang was so beautiful and the Spirit was so strong. During her song my kids just seemed to feel it and were good the rest of the meeting. I always love to hear President Monson(stake president) speak. He was my seminary teacher my senior year and I loved that man! He has such a special spirit and just has a way of making you feel good. He talked about the storm that this world is going through. He told us that if we would do four things with our families we would be able to weather the storm. The first thing was Family Home Evening. He said that it all starts with the family and how can we not do this. He said that even if it is not a structured thing that just being together with the family is how we are going to keep them all close. The second thing was family scripture study. He mentioned not just reading them, but also taking notes and discussing them with our families. The third thing was family prayer. He said that he can't imagine how parents could send their children out into the storm without asking Heavenly Father to be a part of their day. When he said that it really made me think. When our kids walk out the door every morning we are not there to protect them. What better person to take care of them than Heavenly Father? The fourth thing is to keep Christ the center of our lives. As long as He is first and foremost in our lives then we will reap the blessings. I loved President Monson's talk. I didn't want it to end. He really made me think and I even asked the Primary President why Sacrament went by so fast. We both felt like it ended so quickly because we were enjoying it so much. I am so thankful that I didn't let Satan win. I truly feel blessed. Without this gospel I don't know where I would be. I am so grateful for the husband I have. I am so grateful that I was able to marry him in the temple for time and all eternity. I am so thankful for him keeping us close to the church and for leading our family. I am so thankful for our children. What a wonderful blessing they are to us. I am so thankful that I have the opportunity to attend church every Sunday and listen to such beautiful talks. I am so thankful for my friends and family that without them I wouldn't make it. I am so thankful to be a part of the true church and to be able to follow a Prophet. I am so thankful for the knowledge that I will be with my beautiful family for all time and eternity. I know this is a long post and I might have bored some of you but in times like this I really need to get my thoughts down. I love this church and I love being able to attend the temple. I love Tevita and my kids more than anything in this world. Thanks to them for putting up with me!