Heavenly Father is patient and kind when He is trying to teach me something. I usually have to hear something or feel something a few times and in different ways before it sinks in. Lately the message has been to not get caught up in the thick of thin things. Here is a letter that I wrote today to another Mormon mom blogger, an exceptional one at that. She has quite the story that inspires if you have the time to read it. http://www.nieniedialogues.blogspot.com/ She was in a near fatal plane crash one year ago and does not take life, or motherhood, for granted.
Dear Stephanie,
I want to thank you for living an inspiring life. My sister called me and told me to turn on Oprah and I'm so glad I did. Your story is changing lives, including mine. Tonight I wanted to hold my children close and kiss them over and over. After watching their dad play flag football at the park (I would have normally stayed home to clean), I made my daughters hot chocolate and I actually sat at the table with them and looked them in the eye and really listened. They are 3 and 4 1/2 years old, so they have very interesting things to say when you listen. It's been a while since I have taken the time to sit and enjoy my family instead of rushing to the dishes. I am also a Mormon stay-at-home mother, and I have loved reading your blog today. I hope that you will write a book some day. It would be a treasure.
Thank you for your life. I'm sure it is not easy to do what you do. I am resolving not to complain about how hard it is to bend over with my 7-month pregnant belly. I saw how hard it was for you to do regular household tasks. I'm thankful that I have the chance to be with my children and to clean up their messes. Life as a stay-at-home mother can be chaotic, but I thank the Lord for the ride. Thank you for your example.
