Monday, December 21, 2009

I sure haven't been great at the blog lately. I'm not sure why. But I need to get a few thoughts down. This is only for my journaling purposes so please feel free to just skip by.
Sunday morning was rough for me. I was sad. Saturday night I went to bed sad. I was up every hour feeding Tevon. Not really feeding a lot. He only wanted to eat for about 4 minutes and then he just wanted to be held. If I would put him down he would cry. So by Sunday morning I was not doing too well. I was sad, tired, and not feeling really well. My kids were up and getting ready for church first. They are such good kids to do this. They came in my room and asked me if I was going to church. I said No. Then they asked if Tevon was going. I said No. Then my husband and my kids headed off to church. I thought I would be able to rest. Instead I found myself praying to Heavenly Father for some help. I immediately got the impression that I needed to go to church. So, Tevon and I went to church. We walked in to the chapel and found our beautiful family sitting with their arms folded and quite content. I immediately felt the Spirit and the tears would not stop. The program was beautiful. We are so blessed to be a part of the Koosharem Ward. It has taken me many years to believe that, but I truly believe that this is where we are supposed to be. Sunday after church, I took Braxton and Tevon to Richfield. I just needed some time with my boys and Tevita was willing to stay home with the girls. It was such a fun time. Visiting with Braxton was so great. He is finally at the age where he just gets it. This morning I woke up and thought I was going to have another bad day. These nights of not sleeping are getting quite tough, especially since I am also still attending school and full time working. However, a couple things happened today that have made me really think about how we live our lives. Like I said on facebook, I am so thankful for the angels that showed up today. We will forever be grateful. I talked to Tevita about it when he came home for a minute and he said, "Blessings show up when we least expect them." How true that is. Sometimes I get really frustrated with how much my husband is willing to give to others. He would give the shirt off his back and would also want us to do the same thing if it meant helpling others. He always tells me that no matter how hard life is, if we keep the Lord first, we will find a way to make things work. Over the years I have found myself starting to believe him. Tonight, I know he is right. I am so thankful for the Gospel in my life. I am so thankful for worthy Priesthood holders in my family. And I am thankful for Bishop Torgerson and the Koosharem Ward. Merry Christmas everybody.

1 comment:

Shayla D. said...

What a touching post. I'm in tears. I truly believe in angels. I know Heavenly Father sends them when we need them. I'm sure it's rough trying to care for this new baby along with all the other responsibilities you have. But, Jodi, I am so proud of you for how you live your life. You are such an example to me. Hang in there. I truly hope you and your beautiful family have a very Merry Christmas.

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Tevita and I met 13 years ago in Provo Utah. What a cutie he was! In June we will have been married for 12 years. It is hard to believe that we have been married that long but yep, here we are coming up on 12. We have 5 beautiful children that keep us pretty busy. We also have 3 angel baby boys that we know we will be with after this life. We have so many different personalities in this house but there is one thing for sure...we love each other and are grateful for this family! What a great life!

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