Today we had Stake Conference. I am grateful that the kids are older or it would have been much harder taking them by myself. It felt more like a mini-General Conference. We had six speakers:
A member of the Seventy
The General Primary President
Provo Mission President
Matron of the Mount Timp Temple
another member of the Seventy
Elder Oaks (and his wife talked some so I guess seven speakers)
I liked the talks, especially the last two and the general primary president. I felt the spirit during conference. I learned or I guess was reminded that the Lord hearkens unto us like we are suppose to hearken unto him. I don't know why that stood out to me so much. It was just a single line in one of the talks.
I think maybe I needed to hear that since Lou has been gone for a week, has almost two weeks left for this trip and has many more trips before we all make it to Boise. Its good to know that I'm not alone even though I am the only adult in the house.
Before Lou left last week he gave us each a blessing. In my blessing I was reminded to be even more diligent about studying the scriptures and seeking the Lord in prayer. I have been really good lately, but this week I have worked extra hard to make it a priority not just a habit. I also have been really good about reading with the kids, having family prayers and individual prayers with them even though Lou is gone .
I have felt so much comfort and love from the Lord. Its a blessing to have the Gift of the Holy Ghost in my life. Its nice to feel this comfort and be confirmed that we are doing the right thing.
Its weird being alone so much, not working anymore, not really being able to go out with friends (not that I did a ton of that this last year since I was working nights) but I really haven't been that lonely. Which has surprised me since I love being around others and feeling like I belong. Then I remind myself its only been a week.
I think if I continue to take it one day at a time, one trip at a time, we can get through this.
Lou is happy, really enjoying his work, yay!
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| horrible pic but us driving home from Boise, little did we know how much that trip would change our life. |
3 comments:
Diana, my sister was at that same conference because she told me that John McCune (the Mission President) had spoken in that session (he grew up in our ward) and she, too, said it was an awesome meeting. If you ever need anything, you should definitely give her a call because I know she would give you a hand. I'm not really sure about all of the details concerning this job change, but I know the Lord is in the details of our lives and that He is aware of you, Louis and your children. Louis is honestly one of the nicest guys I've ever met and is such a blessing and strength to Zac currently. We will keep all of you in our prayers in the days ahead.
Love this post! Glad I found your blog!
Welcome to my life! :) Just kidding. It is hard to be alone all of the time. You will get through it, and you will be stronger because of it.
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