We are Children of God

Well, I have come such a long way in my journey since Brian passed. I have had many spiritual blessings, insight, revelation and gifts bestowed to me. I like the way my life is heading. I love coming closer to my Savior. He is my friend.

I feel as Sheri Dew... in her book Women and the Priesthood,
   
"I love being a Latter-Day Saint woman! I am grateful beyond my ability to express to know that the gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored. I am grateful for the covenants I've made that bind me to the Lord, and that bind Him to me"

I also feel as she, when she says,
 
"I'm grateful for the direction and spiritual privileges the gospel provides, including direct access to God's power. I am eternally indebted to the Savior for His Atonement, which is filled with healing and mercy and power for all of God's children, and I have felt His healing-including the healing that brings peace of mind - in my life more times than I can remember. I feel blessed to be alive when His gospel in its fulness is on the earth and when the priesthood has been restored. I hang on the teachings of prophets, seers, and revelators. And I love what the gospel has taught me about the exalted position of women in the eyes of the Lord-in other words, what it has taught me about who I am." (italics added)

I agree whole heartedly!

Sheri Dew's Women and the Priesthood

Another book I just recently finished by Sheri was No One Can Take Your Place.

Sheri Dew's No One Can Take Your Place

This too is such a great book. Are you feeling a little lost? Wondering if you matter? Of course you matter! You have been sent here at this time for a specific purpose that only you can fulfill! 

Jesus said, "Ye are gods, and all of you are children of the most High." Psalms 82:6 

I love chapter 2 in Sheri's book Women and the Priesthood! (I have not yet finished the book so I am sure to love many, many more chapters, however...) Often times people not of our faith will criticize why we feel we can become gods. Please keep in mind no one ever said this would happen in this life. You, yes you, can become a god too one day. Look at these simple statements. It really is a simple concept, really, not blasphemous, but honouring our Father in Heaven. Take a look at her quotes:

"When Satan tried to confuse Moses about his identity, saying 'Moses, son of man, worship me," Moses refused, responding: 'I am a son of God.' He knew who he was because the Lord had told him, "Thou art my son;...and I have a work for thee." Moses 1:12-13, 4-6 (emphasis added)

"C.S. Lewis...'The command Be ye perfect is not idealistic gas. Nor is it a command to do the impossible. He is going to make us into creatures that can obey that command...The process will be long and in parts very painful, but that is what we are in for. Nothing less. He meant what he said.'" Lewis, Mere Christianity, 174-75

She quotes Irenaeus, (an early Christian writer), "We have not been made gods from the beginning, but at first merely men, then at length gods."(Her footnotes on this were quite extensive- you'll have to read her book ;)

Here's anther good one from C.S. Lewis, "it is a serious thing to live in a society of possible gods and goddesses, to remember that the dullest and most uninteresting person you talk to may one day be a creature which...you would be strongly tempted to worship...It is in light of these overwhelming possibilities, it is with awe and circumspection proper to them, that we should conduct all our dealings with one another...There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal." C.S.Lewis, The Weight of Glory and Other Addresses

So, we have a work to do and we can do it. When you pass the veil into the next life and see all your folly, and all your good choices, will you want to be crown with glory from God or not? We don't have to attain perfection in this life. There is no possible way. But, by accepting the Savior's atonement and repenting and growing in truth day by day, that is possible! 

I Am a Child of God

Lyrics

1. 1. I am a child of God,
   And he has sent me here,
   Has given me an earthly home
   With parents kind and dear.
2. 2. I am a child of God,
   And so my needs are great;
   Help me to understand his words
   Before it grows too late.
3. 3. I am a child of God.
   Rich blessings are in store;
   If I but learn to do his will,
   I'll live with him once more.
4. 4. I am a child of God.
   His promises are sure;
   Celestial glory shall be mine
   If I can but endure.
5. Chorus
   Lead me, guide me, walk beside me,
   Help me find the way.
   Teach me all that I must do
   To live with him someday.

Good luck with the choices you make in your journey!

London/Paris

Hi Everyone!

I am sorry it has taken me so long to post....but here are a few of the pictures as promised from ages ago. I took over...well, so many many pictures that I couldn't decide what to post...so I became lazy in doing it. 

Eiffel Tower - this was so, so beautiful at night.

Jewel Tower=no jewels 

Big Ben is not the clock! You can see the London Eye in the back

My daughter being funny!

Yum-a-licious yogurt! Maybe this is weird but we bought more and kept the containers. (Which I now have rice in and keep my make-up brushes standing in them)

This was the first car I had ever seen that was Bedazzled! 

And an Ombre car!

There is a story behind this...***

We bought a lock and locked in on the bridge, however, now the Mayor is getting rid of all the lock bridges. At least I can say we did it!

Seeing the Mona Lisa was crazy! (The line up was huge and unorganized with people pushing and taking a thousand selfies....)

***The story behind the Father Son Picture....

It was Easter weekend when we went to La Louvre. We had gone to Notre Dame Cathedral that morning.(It was free admission, I'm not sure if it always is..) I was sad to see the Sabbath not observed with the buying and selling of candles, pictures, & pressed coins inside the church. It reminded me of when the Savior was frustrated with merchants at the Temple. We did have our passes for the Louvre, so we too were not perfect on that day. The building was indeed beautiful, quite remarkable. We sat down and gratefully prayed to Heavenly Father for the gift of His Son. I did not feel the Holy Ghost in that building. I am sorry to say. We toured around and then made our way to La Louvre. 

It was soon much larger inside that I figured. The line up was long... Inside we saw so many many beautiful sculptures, pictures - wow! My husband gave me the sign that we had to go and I very quickly made my way through the sculptures. I was walking really fast, actually, but felt the Spirit prompt me to turn around and look at this one in particular, which I immediately did. Tears welled up in my eyes and I felt such a strong witness of the Holy Ghost. (Which job it is to witness of truth )

I have to admit I was a little clueless as to why I felt so moved. My husband was wondering what was up that's for sure. It wasn't until later when I prayerfully considered what this message was that I realized (as I'm sure all my friends out there have already figured out) that Heavenly Father was testifying through His Spirit that He did indeed give His Son. I felt a small portion of how much He loves Jesus Christ (and all of us). It was such a personal wonderful moment to share in that, that I just had to share it with all of you. How often do we truly wonder of the deep and tender love of our Father in Heaven? Just look at how tenderly he is holding his child, the loving look into his son's eyes? 

He spoke to me in a way I would understand. 

My hope is that you are trying hard to be happy in your Journey 

I hope everyone had a pleasant Mother's day. I know some of you get down on yourselves on this day. Never fear, I would think that all good Mom's want to be better. (If you feel you need improvement, well sista...we all do!)

There is a hymn we sing at church, (Oh My Father), that reminds me that we have a Heavenly Home. That one day when God calls us back, we will be reunited with a Heavenly Father and a Heavenly Mother in a warm embrace. Remember, this is us, attending school, getting the best grades possible and then returning home. So, if you need improvement, or your own Mom does...there's hope and there's a Mom waiting for you who loves you more than we can understand.

So, for Mother's Day, one of my little girls saw this cute idea on the internet...it is not my own, but there are many out there to choose from.  I used cream soda pop and a cake mix for the cupcakes, and a swiss meringue icing. These little critters just wanted to fall off no matter how many toothpicks were inserted. I believe the trick to this bouquet is to eat it fast!

Swiss meringue icing 

We actually used 3 toothpicks. I stabbed them and then placed them on the bouquet, then iced them. haha! but no, they still fell off.

The finished project until we drove to Grandma's and two fell off. 

So, I chose to have a great day, and I did. I am seeing that happiness is a choice...happy journey to you!

My favorite breakfast these days

Hi everyone! I have been away and I have been busy. We did some travelling (which I plan on posting some pics later) but I really just wanted to share with you my newest breakfast fav.

I have been juicing - and I LOVE it! But I decided not to purchase a juicer. When I watched the online videos comparing juicers I realized that my Vitamix blender and a nut bag (this is truly a bag that is finer than a cheesecloth and acts like a strainer-which I found at my nearest health food store) well, combined they produced the clearest juice. Plus my nut bag cost less than $8 and that was totally affordable.

Then, as I was walking through Chapters/Indigo with my girls I discovered Molly Sims new book. Inside was this amazing recipe for a green detox smoothie. Note- this is not a juice but I totally love it! My two girls love it too, which is saying something. My husband is not so fond of it...yet!

Molly also has a website/blog mollysims.com if you're interested. 

Well, until next time - let's continue to find happiness in our journey...