Nov 4

Big shout out and a family cheer to Shawnie -
Happy Birthday!!!!

November has turned out to be a big Happy Birthday month for our family - you'll be hearing lots of Birthday wishes this month.

Today I am grateful for the gift of service. As I woke up this morning, I will admit, I was sinking in a mile long to do list. And Hewy was sick. And I had so many things that needed to be done. And co-op was canceled. But it all worked out and I was able to get all the things done that needed to be done. That doesn't mean the list is completed, but the have-to-be-dones all got done.

So, back to the beginning. I woke up feeling overwhelmed and discouraged and inadequate - not knowing how I could possible get through this day. And then there were complications to my already overwhelming day that had me discouraged and feeling like I just don't add up. But by my third appointment of the day I found myself almost relieved for these three stops that had added so much pressure to my day. I realized that there is truth in "Forget yourself and go to work" on a level that I had never understood. A level I achieved today, I forgot me, my wants and desires, my demands of the day - and did the Lord's work. And I saw first hand, not only the difference it made in their lives, but how it uplifted and encouraged mine.

People ask all the time how on earth I do it all. The truth is that I don't do it all. Not even close. Sometimes that gets to me, but I have to let go and say as the Savior said - I am about my Father's work. And when I do that, when I let go of my pride enough to do His will - He really does carry the rest.

I am grateful for eternal truths and the simplicity of service.