May 1, 2008

A Day of Gratitude and Sadness

Just love this grumpy face. Its Keira's new thing... She does it on command that then smiles so cute afterwards, or krinkles up her nose and smiles. She's got a really fun little personality. She likes to tease and joke and has the best laugh when tickled. I'm so lucky to have her.
Jayden the other day at the splash pads. She's been a wimper not wanting to get wet. I make her play with the water though and then she goes and gets her towel around her and lays down until she's piping hot and dry.
She has been giving me a lot of cuddles and loves lately. I'm so grateful for her affection and patience with me.

I'm just so grateful for my loving family. My husband is so wonderful and such a hard worker. He is so faithful and constant. He is my best friend and I'm so lucky to have him. I love our girls. I still don't know what I'm doing being their mom, but I know at least that I love them and I love to show them that by hugs and kisses, by hot meals and cute outfits, by singing them songs and by teaching them animal names and sounds. I am so grateful for eternal families and the blessings of the temple. I am so grateful for all that has been revealed with modern day revelation and I know that the revelations to the modern day prophets of God are true. They bring peace and understanding to me.

I was searching for something to bring me that peace and understanding and thought I should share it with anyone who wants to look.
The Teachings of Joseph F. Smith Manual Chapter 15
Just click the blue title above
My heart aches for our friends that are braving a storm right now. The Russell family lost their sweet boy today. We are so sorry. Our prayers and hearts are with you and we are here if you need anything... absolutely anything.

3 comments:

The Shavers said...

Love you Leis. That was a very sweet blog. Becky and I feel so terrible for your friends. So grateful for the gospel and the plan of happiness! We can't wait till we come see you guys.
Love,
The CA Shavers

Stacy said...

I feel so sad for your friends. Their little boy was so cute. Was this a sudden thing? Or has he been sick?

kellibelli said...

This was a great post. I am sad to hear about your friends. I just heard of a little 2 year old that a died accidentaly this last week from carlsbad. I am still shaken up by it and will be praying for your friends too.