He Knows Us Better

In church on Sunday, one of the speakers said "Heavenly Father knows us better than we even know ourselves". Thinking about that comment made me realize how true that is. I think I know myself pretty well, but Heavenly Father knows me even better. He knows how far I can stretch. He knows exactly what will help me to learn and grow the most. He is all knowing, he knows how to make me a better person. A person worthy of all his gifts. He will never ask me to do something that he knows I cannot do. The key is trusting him enough to accept that fact. To accept that he will send us trails but that we handle them if we turn to him. I'm so grateful for an all knowing Father in Heaven who knows me better than I know myself.

What love is all about

To complete my theme on "How can I help", I have to talk about my husband. I have been blessed with the most supportive husband ever. He hasn't judged me once with all I have gone through. He hasn't complained when I'm having a hard time. When I'm talking nonsense, he still listens quietly and lets my say what I have to say. He has hidden notes for me reminding me how much he loves me. He has brought me home flowers and chocolates.

He was willing to call and scheduled an appointment with a counselor for me because he knew I wouldn't do it on my own. He went with me to that first appointment and helped me explain what was going on. Then when I was sent to a new doctor, he went with me again to help me explain better. He's given me priesthood blessings when I needed them most. He's been there when I've cried because it's just too hard. He's done laundry for me, cooked, cleaned, taken care of boys, done everything I needed him to do. He is a HUGE blessing in my life and I honestly don't know where I would be without him.

When he is away I miss him even more. There is an empty spot in my heart when he leaves for trips, but it's a good thing because it reminds me of how much he really does to help me and buoy me up. I love him with all my heart! He shows me every day what love is all about.

Supportive Family

Recently I sent an email out to my extended family, sharing with them what I have been struggling with. The love and support that I felt from them in their responses was priceless. I'm so grateful we have family to help us through our trials.  Family has helped me through this in so many ways. Here are just a few:

• Sent letters encouraging me to keep going
• Gave me a quote for my wall "Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful"
• Sent texts asking how I was doing
• Sent texts that made me laugh (my brothers are especially great at that)
• Emails that came just when I've needed them, even if they were small and simple messages, some have been tender mercies from the Lord
• Responded to my long, hard to read through emails
• Tried to understand even though they haven't felt the same way before
• Understood because they've been through it too
• Read books to help them understand better what I was going through
• Given powerful priesthood blessings
• Called me to just say hi and see how I'm doing
• Called me because they knew I was having a bad day
• Told me I can call them anytime
• Reminded me over and over that they love me no matter what
• Dragged me (almost kicking and screaming) to a counselor
• Listened when I needed it most

All the little things my family has done help so much. I love them so much and am so blessed to have each one of them in my life.