Teachings in the Ensign

When I was pregnant we went and finally got signed up for the Ensign. I haven't been able to read it in a long time. Well we just got it and I've been so excited to get it that I've only got a few more stories to read and I'm done :( But I read an article on blogging about the gospel and how I feel about it. So that is what I've decided to do. Elder Ballard reminds us, "Every disciple of Christ will be most effective and do the most good by adopting a demeanor worthy of a follower of the Savior. Discussions focused on questioning, debating, and doubting gospel principles do little to build the kingdom of God.... There is no need to argue or contend with others regarding our beliefs. There is no need to become defensive or belligerent. Our position is solid; the Church is true."

How easy is it for us to just say, " the Church is true." Because it seems so easy for him. For me I've always struggled with containing the information that we learn in church about who did what and where in my memory that it would be hard for me to argue with some one about it and tell them which scripture says what to prove it. But I do know that in my heart that it is true. I guess the good thing about not remembering the stories in the scriptures is that every time I read it, it seems like I've just opened it up for the first time :) It is amazing how the spirit can tell show us by our feelings what is true and what isn't. The other day Alan and I were reading in the scriptures about Adam and Eve and how Heaven Father only spoke to him and non of his sons and daughters, and by the spirit he will be able to preach to his prosperity. I wonder how did some of them not believe the good but satan would speak and they would believe his every word. I hope that I will never doubt or question what I am taught.

It is amazing that Mason just came from where I want to be. He was with my other son and spoke to him. He saw my fluffy :) And he is pure. It scares me to think this world he is going to live in will try and force on him things that are not true. I'm glad that I was born in the Church and I was strong enough to "survive" the world so Mason could be born in the covenant. I'm grateful for all my family and friends that I can look up to to try and be a good mom and become a stronger person. Thank you every one that has done or said some thing to share the gospel and lift my spirit.

What a good day!!!

It all started yesterday when Alan let me sleep in and get a whole 8hrs of sleep!!! He only woke me up to feed Mason and I was back to bed. After waking up to get ready for the day Mason decided to be awesome all day long and just chill in the swing with out a fuss and he was awake the whole time listening to the nature sounds that play on it looking around. I was able to clean the apartment with a little help from Alan. Alan's little honda broke down so my brother Brad and him worked on it from 1 to 5pm and Alan was working on it since 9 so it was sweet of him to stop and help me out before my bro showed up. I was able to make my self pretty in pink for the day and dressed up in cute clothes ( for all those that know me well I love my pjs and that is all I wear when I'm at home all day) and put on make up and curl my hair. I think since I've had Mason I've only done my hair 5 or 6 times, it normally goes up in a pony tail or a messy bun. Then I was able to make Hash brown funeral potatoes for dinner while Alan watched and fed Mason and it turned out really really good :) Alan gave it a 9! Mason fell asleep on the floor while we were eating and I wanted him to stay awake as long as possible so he would sleep well at night since he has been getting days and nights mixed up. We tried everything we could think of to wake the little guy: we picked him up, rolled him from side to side, made lots of noise, poked his face lol and he didn't even flinch! It was completely impossible to make him open his eyes. Every once in a while during his torture he would do his normal grunting but then nothing. After everything was cleaned up and put away we made brownies together and relaxed to reading family scriptures then watching the first 4 episodes of the Mentalist, which we both loved! During which both my boys fell asleep, Mason woke up for about 30 min. to eat then back to sleep the little turd, and I slipped into the bedroom, put on my beloved pjs, curled up in bed and read a few stories in the Ensign.

I have my husband to thank for it. If I hadn't had all that sleep I would of been a zombie like every other day and only of done half the things I did and not cared about the rest. Thank you Alan for being so great to me and seeing that I needed the rest and letting me sleep. You have been so great with Mason, it is amazing to watch you with him. I love you!