I have some deep thoughts about what the Lord is trying to tell his church through His prophet. I believe he has been trying to tell us for years but we have been unwilling to listen. I believe He is now showing us what he means through the pandemic. One way he is doing that is technology. I mostly hate technology and think most everything would be better without it. I hate social media especially. But I have come to know that technology is of God and that he intends to use it, including social media, to bring about His great work. When this was revealed to me I repented and decided to start trying to follow Him by using social media for good. At the lowest level I try to leave positive and uplifting comments on peoples posts. Most weeks that this the best I can do these days. But back in the fall I was good about posting positive things myself. One thing I don't like about Facebook is that it creates a record that isn't on my blog - so I intend to copy my facebook posts over here every once in a while. Here are some posts from last fall.
10/26/2020
I have never been a big social media user. In fact I have been "off facebook" for the last 2 or 3 months and I have loved it. But for the last week I have felt a strong prompting to intentionally use social media to share more of my heart. Honestly, I don't have much to share and the thought of adding something to my HUGE list is overwhelming. But I feel like I need to comment on posts more, encourage people, and spread light. I guess I am posting this becasue I want people to know that my sudden use of social media is intentional and to hold myself accountable.
10/27/2020
My sister is amazing and started a podcast! I am so proud of her for listening to the Spirit and following her prompting. She has been guided on this journey and I can't wait to see where it takes her. Her first episode is about her and husband and their marriage journey. It will make you laugh and cry. Way to go Kate!
10/31/2020
Over the last few months I have become so aware of and so grateful for all the people who love and help my children. My children's teachers have become some of my most important allies, who I now see as vital relationships and am overwhelmed at the love and time they freely give to my children. Then tonight I felt flooded with emotions as I saw neighbors step up during this crazy year to make sure the kids had a great time trick or treating. Everyone went all out. The love and selflessness was tangible. I could tell that they all wanted nothing more than for the kids to have a great night. I love and am so grateful for all the people who touch my children's lives everyday. Thank You!
11/1/2020
I am grateful everyday that we added these "pumpkins to our patch". They have been the greatest blessing and everyone agrees. I asked Brock on a mom and son date on Friday what the best thing in his life was and he said Eve. haha Life is a lot harder then it would have been and sometimes I think "what have I done?" But the love and joy makes it all worth it. "Sacrifice brings forth the blessings of heaven."
11/2/2020
Today while listening to a talk I was reminded that the word "sacrifice" means "to make sacred". In my previous post I called the decision to have more children a sacrifice. I meant it in the way we usually use that word - hard, giving something up, a loss, etc - even though I understood that it would bring blessings - it had a negative connotation. But today I realized that the true definition "to make sacred" is actually what happened. Having these babies has made our family, our life, our hearts more sacred.
11/3/2020 (Krista Weister's post about me)
11/5/2020
The truth is I have thoroughly enjoyed these last 2 days. I have loved checking on voting stats and election counts. It has been a nice change of pace to focus on something outside of my regular routine right now. And the drama and absurdity of it all just adds to the escapism that I am apparently craving right now. It would be great...if it weren't so sad. 😔
11/8/2020
11/15/2020
11/18/2020
This. (an adorable video of missionaries) This for SO MANY reasons.
Because as a disciple of Jesus Christ I am grateful everyday to be a member of His church and learn how to follow Him.
Because these boys gave 2 years of their lives to serve Him and when it didn't go the way it was supposed to they make WONDERFUL videos instead.
And because I believe that peace and joy can be found in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
These missionaries are His servants and they are serving Him with joy and gladness, even in hard times. Please watch the video, it will make you smile.
https://www.facebook.com/ItisHayden/videos/953829845065124
12/21/2020
12/24/2020
AND sadly I haven't posted ANYTHING sense. I did so good October - December and then NOTHING! I try to think of something uplifting and inspirational and I have nothing. I still try to leave positive comments - but, honestly, I do that about once a week. I just don't really have anything to say. Maybe I should pray and ask for help. What does He want me to post today?
