Beautiful Sunday

I wanted some pictures of my family today.

This was the reality of the situation:

But we pushed through the tears!

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The Lord works in mysterious ways.  If we allow and are patient and humble, He can intricately direct and guide our lives...each and every step.  What a loving Heavenly Father we have.  He cares deeply about us.  He has a plan for us that will bring us more happiness, peace and joy than we will ever know.  A few nights ago, I read a powerful verse in the Doctrine & Covenants.  The Lord is speaking to the Saints in Section 111, verse 11 says, "I will order all things for your good, as fast as ye are able to receive them."  Wow, I just love that!  In the very next section, He says, "Be thou humble; and the Lord thy God shall lead thee by the hand, and give thee answers to they prayers.  I know thy heart, and have heard thy prayers."  Beautiful words and promises.

So I try hard to seek guidance from Heavenly Father on the direction Nate & I should lead our family.  The decisions we make.  The kind of parents and spouses we are.  It's not always easy.  But looking back on our last 5 years, it's been interesting to see very clearly the Lord's hand in our life.  We have had strong impressions.  We have had quiet, calm impressions.

My husband and I have both been feeling quiet, calm impressions to add to our family.  That our family is not complete yet.  We've both been feeling these impressions for many months.  We just haven't felt a solid impression on WHEN to have another baby.  This is driving me crazy because I'm such a planner.  But all along, I have felt that the Lord's timing is better than ours, so I should really just chill out!

Today I was called as secretary in our ward's Relief Society presidency.  I am so excited.  I am ready to serve and love the wonderful ladies around me.  Today I had a few moments to talk with the new president.  I already love her.  She has two beautiful sons, and I have always admired her as a mother.  I can't wait to get to know her even better.  Anyway, we were talking for just a quick moment, and we both felt the Spirit strongly testify to us that this is right.  That He has led us to this opportunity. 

And at that moment, after speaking with my dear friend, I felt the Lord whisper to my heart, "This is what you are supposed to be doing right now.  You will be a mother again when it is right.  This is why you aren't receiving clear answers on having a 3rd child because things happen in

my time, not yours." 

I love my Heavenly Father.  I love my relationship with Him.  I love serving Him and those around me.  I know He lives.  I know He loves us.

Happy Sunday!