Tender Mercies of the Lord by David A. Bednar
{I LOVE this picture...it speaks volumes...}

I just can't get enough of these Mormon Messages lately.
They are helpful to me in SO many ways.
Especially this one.
Lately I have recognized so many tender mercies,
he has blessed me in numerous ways.
Enjoy.

All I have for today is an inspirational quote.
I am a little bit exhausted
(it's been a long week of babysitting 3 other kids besides my 2!)
and I think I feel a cold coming on.
Happy Thursday!

Consistent in Seemingly Small Things

"May every spouse, every child, and every parent be blessed to communicate and receive love, to bear and be edified by strong testimony, and to become more consistent in the seemingly small things that matter so much.

"In these important pursuits we will never be left alone. Our Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son live. They love us and know our circumstances, and They will help us to become more diligent and concerned at home."

David A. Bednar, "More Diligent and Concerned at Home," Ensign, Nov. 2009, 20

::Source-LDSGems at LDS.org::

I just wanted to share the latest Mormon Messages video.
I LOVED it.
Charity IS the pure love of Christ.
Enjoy.

This will be short and sweet.

I have been thinking a lot about things I am blessed with daily.
My health is one of them.
Rarely am I sick.
Rarely is there a day where I don't have the energy to take care of my family.
Rarely do I have any health problems whatsoever.
Being adopted I have always wondered what sort of things might run in my biological family, like high blood pressure, breast cancer, etc.
I have stressed about it a time or two.
Then I realize I don't have anything to worry about.
I am healthy.
I haven't had any problems.
I think it is a tender mercy from my Heavenly Father.
He blesses me with health.
I am ever thankful.
I have a healthy body, mind, and spirit.
So today and everyday, I will count as one of my blessings, a healthy body.

Lately I have done a lot of thinking about where I come from.
Being adopted it is always on my mind.
I found THESE videos last night and felt an overwhelming feeling of gratitude.
Each of these women went through a different expirience.
Each of them gave up a baby.
Each of them are heroes.
My birth mother is also a hero.
I am grateful that my birth mother was unselfish enough to give me up.
I am grateful that she was able to show unconditional love.
I am grateful to have my Mom who was able to adopt me,
provide for me, love me, and who is one of my best friends.
I cherish the love my parents have for me.
I recognize their sacrifice to raise me and give me a life I might not have otherwise had.
Though I don't know my biological mother,
I do know this, she gave me life, and I love her for that.

I am teaching about Prayer in two weeks for Relief Society.
I have been searching for inspiration.
There was a reason that this video was put on Mormon Messages.

Just for me.

Enjoy.

Relief

Today my thoughts can't help but be directed to Haiti.
It surreal for me to see images and watch the news.
How could this happen?
Why were so many people hurt?
Why did an earthquake happen twice?
How can I help?

It is a blessing for me to realize that I can help.
I can donate to Humanitarian Aid along with my Tithing on Sunday.
I can send money to the Red Cross.
But most of all I can pray.

I am not really a huge religious blogger, but when it comes to times like these,
I am thankful I have my Heavenly Father who listens.
I know he does.
Many of the Haitian people are religious, and pray often.
I know not all are the same religion as I am.
But I know our Heavenly Father hears their prayers.
I know he hears mine, and I know he is sending relief and love in small tender ways.
There was a reason for this to happen in Haiti.
Maybe to teach someone something.
Maybe to teach me something.
We don't know why, all we know is that we can help in small ways.
We can send relief through our money, but we can also send it through our prayers.
Let's pray that they find organization, relief, food, water, and happiness soon.
My heart goes out to you Haiti...

To donate to the LDS Humanitarian Services Click HERE.

To donate to the Red Cross Click HERE.
Or text "Haiti to 90999 and $10 will be donated and the charge will go on your cell phone bill.

Today my thoughts are surround around all things motherly.
I am blessed to have had such a wonderful mother.
She was always and still is the best example.
I have married into a wonderful family and found a mother there who is irreplaceable.
She too is such a great example to me.
I also have found love and joy in being a mother to two of the best kids ever!
How blessed I am that my Heavenly Father lent his beautiful children to me to raise and teach.
My thoughts also go out to my biological mother.
The selfless act, to give me a better life than she could provide, will always be a blessing to me.
How blessed we all are for mothers...

This past Sunday in Relief Society we had a lesson on Pres. Uchtdorf's talk.
I loved it.
Just thought I would share.

Here is my most recent favorite video.
How inspired our beloved Prophet is.
Enjoy.