Breathe

As we (Jed, Henry and I) were walking out of the library to the car (maybe 70 yards). Jed decides to call me stupid about 50 times, also telling me I'm the meanest person ever, and that I'm killing him. All because he couldn't check out a movie from the library (you see I really did deserve it). Normally I would have lost it with him when we reached the car, but I calmly put Henry in his seat, the walked to the back of the car where Jed was pouting. I got down to his level and told him how I felt when he said those words to me.  I kept my voice calm and cool. Needless to say he did not improve that moment. But, I kept my temper in control, I choose to show kindness when meanness was presented. 

I think daily we all have to choice to pick kindness or pick meanness. Which ever one we pick with have a huge impact on at the very least our day. 

I'm thankful that the spirit was there to help me stay calm and choose to be kind. 

Sacrament meeting

Last week I got to go the relief society. I thought nothing of it. But the lesson was on oreparing better for the sacrament. This week I did. I got all cleaning done before Sunday. Things were not overly crazy this morning. So I had time to relax and pray that I could feel the spirit. Henry was in the hall with Chris, until after the sacrament was passed. I was able to pray and ponder and renew my covenats. It was a wonderful feeling, that I will not get every Sunday. I was so blessed and thankful to feel it today. 

Women's broadcast

I must admit when I heard they changed the age I the womans broadcast I was upset. I have always loved spending that 1.5 hours being uplifted, and being selfish. I was not excited to bring Annmarie. 

But when the primary president spoke and had the girls sing the first verse of teach me to walk in the light, it was a message to me from Heavenly Father. That is the song I sing when I am trying to get bad thoughts out of my head, etc. I knew it was to me. He was saying Karen this is what I want. 

Then as we watched the video about the temple recommends, I cried. The spirit was so strong. 

I realized that no Annmarie acted just as I thought. But on the way home I asked if she felt the spirit. She said she did, when we sang the songs. I love that she felt the spirit. 

For today and yesterday

Last night I had a major headache so I just went to bed. But my moment for the day was. I had driven to DC to get Chris and take him to a dr appointment. We dropped him off, then tried to find a drive through place to get food for the 2 kids. Needless to say, big cities don't have drive through stuff. So we drove back and found a place to park on the street where I could wait for Chris to be done. I left the music in for a bit to calm some children nerves. Let's just say about 30 minutes later I tried to start the car. A small little click.  It was dead. We prayed. Jed prayed. We tried again. Nothing. We waited and tried again. Henry was starving (I did not plan so well). Jed said I wish dad were here. He can fix it. When Chris came, he did fix the problem. And off we went. Later I was talking with Jed about it and said, "Did Heavenly Father answer our prayers?" 

"Yes"

"Was it answered right away?"

"No"

Then I proceed to tell him that Heavenly Father always hears our prayers and he always answers, just sometimes the answer is wait. Thankful for the teaching moment. 

Today I felt the spirit while talking with a friend at her home. I love that I can now see the spirit there is small simple things

Delete

Today I felt the spirit when I was responding to a text message the normal way I would when I think I am not really at fault. With a sorry then, this is why I did it. But I stopped deleted and and really looked at the other persons perspective. Then truly apologized and then said what I should have done. I thankful that the Spirit led me in a better direction.

Dancing

Today while Henry was watching Frozen, I watche the last 20 with him. Then the credits came on and we started dancing together. He was laughing I was smiling, then it hit me. I am so blessed to have him and all my other children. I love them and am so thankful that I was shown a glimpse of how blessed I was by the Holy Ghost. 

Faith in God

Tonight I was doing Faith in God with Annmarie. She was reciting some of the articles of faith. I knew the spirit was there. I love to see her testimony grow.