Houston, we have a problem!

I have so much catch up to do on this blog. I am in between semesters right now so I should have tons of time....but I am taking a 3 credit English Literature class and it is taking up A LOT of my time! and what's left of my brain.


The kids have been proposing a solution to a problem they feel we have for the last couple of months. I am in denial that we have a problem let alone feel the need to deal with it. I finally suggested that we have a family fast in December and see what the Lord prompted us to do. The kids received their answers immediately. I suggested we wait until after Christmas to make our final decision. Throughout the month, little things continuously happened that suggested to me the answers to our Fast. Out of fear, I began to rationalize these situations until I had minimized them into mere coincidences.

Saturday, the kids questioned me again about their proposal. I once again suggested we should participate in a family fast the following day and then make a decision. The all rolled their eyes but agreed to humor my request. Ken pulled me aside and kindly asked, "How many times are you going to ask for something that you already know the answer to?"

He was right. As I reviewed the incidences of the previous month, I realized how much our Heavenly Father loves my children. He DID answer their prayers. I was the road block to those answers though. I felt very humbled. I felt prompted to read Elder Scott's conference talk. He taught that listening to the promptings of the Spirit and allowing feelings like fear to get in the way is like trying to eat a grape and a jalapeno pepper at the same time. It's very difficult to taste the grape because the flavor of the pepper is so strong.

My prayers then turned from "What should we do?" to "Help me have the courage to do it".

Today I feel peace....

And my kids are so excited!!!!





to be continued.....