We were able to bless Lucille on the 3rd of March. Erik's parents, and two of his brothers (TJ and Jared) were able to be here. It was great to be with family for the weekend. My kids just love being spoiled by time with people that love them (other than Erik and I of course). Days are flying. Erik and I look at each other and can't believe how fast the weeks go. Erik has an interview in St Louis on April 8th for a post doc opportunity. He is still in the process of applying and figuring out what is the next step. I have to keep reminding myself that God doesn't experience time like we do, it is best to just trust in His hand since all we know are the weeks to come, He knows about the eternities. I find it interesting each Sunday how moved I am by working with the Primary children. Yesterday when they were singing "He Sent His Son" I was touched by the last few lines, "What does the Father ask of us? What do the scriptures say? Have faith, have hope, live like His son, help others on their way. What does He ask? Live like His Son." Being a mother to four children I find myself searching daily for ways to better raise my children in love. Some days are easier to love than others. I get frustrated with myself but then realize that my children are children of God - and I TOO am a child of God learning and growing. Focusing on this helps me realize that I need to be patient. Not only with them, but with myself as we learn and grow nearer to our Father in Heaven together. We are here on Earth for each other so that we might all become something greater than we feel like we are. "So little children, let's you and I, try, try to be like Him. Try, Try, Try." I won't ever stop trying, even in hours when I feel like I am doing it all wrong. I look in their eyes and I see hope, and that is what keeps me going.
