A couple of days ago I was sitting in the basement sewing, Kira was upstairs playing and Josh was taking a nap. I just love that I can trust Kira to play in the living room without me there. I could tell that Kira was "reading" she was talking in that sing-songy sort of way. It sounded so cute, I wanted to go upstairs to see if she was reading. I found Kira with her dolls laying down on the stairs and her sitting next to them reading. I asked her what was going on she told me it was time for her babies to go night night so she was reading them a story first. I'm so glad I thought to bring the camera up with me. I love capturing these cute moments in pictures.
We took the kids to get their flu shots on Tuesday. I went the first day so that there was no chance of them running out. Kira did so much better than I thought she would do. We had them give her the sticker first she really only cried when they gave her the shot and when they gave Josh the shot. But to make her stop crying with Josh's shot we had her wipe away his tears. Hopefully Josh won't get sick as much this winter, Kira always does ok.
I have felt run down lately, due to the fact that Josh has had an ear infection for 2 or 3 months now, Lou's staph infection has come back and well I was sick all weekend. I just feel like it's one thing after another. Plus it's been cold so we haven't gone on our walks. I found comfort while Lou and I were reading in the Book of Mormon last night. We read in 3 Nephi 22. Here are a few verses that stood out to me.
7 For a small moment have I forsaken thee, but with great mercies will I gather thee.
8 In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment, but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the Lord thy Redeemer.
17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall revile against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.
I felt the constancy of the Lord as I read last night. I know He is with me even when things are hard or difficult. I love that he says that he will gather us in his mercy. I just picture Him with His outstretched arms. It honestly makes me feel warm inside (I know that's a little cheezy) I love that no weapon, I think trial shall prevail against us. Right now I feel like we'll never have a healthy family, although I know that's not true it's how I feel. I know when I look back on this time it will be just a brief memory or a flash of a thought like all other trials I have had in life.
I love that the scriptures can provide comfort. I love that Lou and I read them together so we can grow in the Lord together. It makes such a difference in our life when we are consistent about reading together.
Well less than a week and Josh will see the specialist that should make things better.
3 comments:
I do hope the specialist can give you a bright outlook on things. Life can seem unbearable at times. Relying on Heavenly Father is the only way to get through with your faith (and morale) intact. Thanks for sharig those verses. They were really what I needed to hear.
It is hard to see the big picture when everyone is sick. Like you said, it's hard to imagine that your family won't always be sick. But it's so good to get a little perspective and remember that things are not always as bad as they are right now. How wonderful that you got some comfort from the scriptures. Thanks for sharing, and I love that you documented the specific verses that helped you -- you would never remember that later otherwise! I should start doing that. Hope things are looking up soon.
So sorry about the sick family! I love it when I can find comfort in the scriptures--one of my favorite parts in 3 Nephi (it's also in Matthew 6) is when Christ is telling the people to "consider the lilies of the fields." This passage is so powerful to me because it helps me place every care and trouble at the feet of teh Lord because I know he can take care of everything. Good luck with recovering (again)!
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