Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Spiritual Impressions

Recently I watched General Conference and have since been re-reading each talk. Many of the messages focused on gathering Israel and our purpose. I had been praying to know what God wanted me to do (but the last time I prayed for that we were impressed to have a baby...so...I was really hoping that wasn't my answer again. haha). Fortunately, my answer wasn't another baby. But I did feel like as a mom, I need to amp up my teaching of the gospel and help them understand their true identity and their purpose. In a world that seems to have corroding values, I worry that my children will lose their way. I want them to know that I have a testimony. I know that they will be protected as long as they keep the commandments and trust in God. 

One impression that came to me was that I should record my spiritual revelations and experiences. My revelations and miracles aren't always grand. Oftentimes, they are small and simple-- experiences that most people might brush off as coincidences. 

I doubt I'll recall every experience, but I'm hoping that I'll remember a few and be able to recognize God's hand in my life even more.

Joy in Motherhood, and in Myself

I recently came across a post that Brooke Romney did to help me feel joy in motherhood. I'd like to share that list here so I can reference it when needed.

All the things that make me feel like a successful mother and all the thigs that bring me joy in relationships with my kids:

1. Cooking healthy meals for my family
2. Having a clean house for them to enjoy
3. Playing a card game with my kids
4. Playing catch with Taylor
5. Reading with Jacey
6. Holding my kids
7. Watching Avery dance
8. Watching Cam shoot hoops or show me tricks on the tramp.
9. Cuddling with Jordan
10. Nursing 
11. Laying in Matt's arms at night and talking with him.
12. Teaching my kids the gospel and scriptures from Come Follow Me.
13. Laughing with my family
14. Dance parties in the kitchen



Things that bring me JOY outside of motherhood:
1. Exercising
2. Talking with friends
3. Visiting family
4. Studying scriptures, Gen Conference Talks
5. Reading a good historical fiction book
6. Cooking nutritious food
7. Organizing and decluttering
8. Baking treats for my family
9. Serving a friend/ neighbor in need.
10. Writing
11. Dancing
12. Being outside
13. Playing sports like pickleball, or hiking
14. A clean house