Some Things...

I've been thinking a lot today & this week & hopefully it makes some sort of sense posted on here. On Sunday, a sister in our ward delivered a powerful testimony that has left me pondering all week on her words. I don't know her well as they just moved into the ward at Christmas time, but her husband was the one that delivered this talk & she has proven just as insightful. Anyway, she spoke about some of the difficulties of being a military family, moving lots with young children & the literal physical toll it was on her body. It was at this time in her life she came across these scriptures...Alma 5:14 & 26:

14. Have ye spiritually been born of God? Have ye received his image in your countenances? Have ye experienced this mighty change in your hearts?
26. And now behold, I say unto you, my brethen, if ye have experienced a change of heart, and if ye have felt to sing the song of redeeming love, I would ask, can ye feel so now?

I've thought a lot about this this week for several reasons...one, she validated my exact feelings about an actual physical toll it is on your body to chase/carry around a toddler. I knew there was a reason I was so tired every night & she hit the nail on the head for me. For some reason, this never occurred to me on a conscious level...I think it did subconsciously, but I just figured it came with the territory...never bothering to ask the Lord for help. go figure.

On a deeper level, I like the scriptures she shared. So much so, that I had to call her Sunday afternoon so that she could tell me what they were, as I definitely did not get to flip open my scriptures while she was at the pulpit.

The question of whether or not ye have received his image in your countenance & the power of redeeming love and if so, can ye feel so now? That last question...can ye feel so now implies to me that if I have received his image, I am entitled to feel so now & always. The sister commented that if we are praying everyday, then we are entitled to feel to sing the song of redeeming love. I think that is an amazing feeling & something I should seek daily.

Onto other thoughts I've been thinking...

I like to think I am a very happy, positive person & for the most part, I am. However, there are a few areas in my life where I constantly approach things with a sour attitude. I've decided it would work out much better for me, to just be the hero in the situations by changing my attitude! Why is that so hard? hmm. Maybe because I am prideful. Working on that.

I was chatting with my mom the other day & jokingly said, "you know...Scot just doesn't realize how good he has it." Yes...I realize, slightly prideful & a definite pat on my own back. Thankfully, I caught myself & followed that comment up with, "you know, I probably don't realize how good I have it being married to him." So in an effort to be grateful & expressive of that gratitude here are all the reasons I have it so good being married to Scot...

-He does laundry on a regular basis.
-He bathes & puts Zack to bed every night when he is home, which is probably 90% of the time.
-He likes to travel & have as much fun as I do.
-He always takes out the garbage - without being asked.
-He pays every bill. Someone once asked me what our water bill was...sadly, I had no idea. I'm glad I don't have to worry about those things. He's really good at that.
-He rarely complains when I do a "girls night"
-He lets me dress Zack however I want & is usually willing to spend more than me.
-He is a good gift giver...and I like gifts.
-He gives a mean back rub...which is really all I ever want.
-He is really supportive of all my ideas & is most helpful when I have work stuff to get done.
-He has a great fashion sense & always gives me his honest opinion, even if it gets him in trouble.
-He always wants a kiss before he leaves in the morning & one when he gets home.
-He loves Zack...lots.
-He rarely raises his voice at me...even when I deserve it.
-He is super conscious of other people's feelings.
-He loves my mom & is super helpful to her...I love that.
-He calls his mom at least once a week.
-He is a great saver...I was never good at this & am so glad Scot is!
-He works hard at whatever it is he is doing.
-He is very detail orientated & will dot every i & cross every t. I never have to double check anything, because I know Scot will.
-He is really good at taking care of me when I am sick.
-He provides so well for our family...I'm spoiled rotten, as is Zack.
-He is anxious to serve others & fulfill his calling.
-His family lives on the beach...a definite perk.
-He likes to watch Suns games with me & will let me be a know-it-all.
-He always helps to clean-up after dinner/gatherings/parties, etc.

I'm thankful for Scot & just realized that this has been buried within this post...no offense babe...just the order my ramblings fell!