This weekend has been stressful.  I had a baby shower, bridal shower, and my father-in-law’s Birthday dinner – not to mention I had to teach the lesson in Relief Society  – not to mention I am helping three people with their wedding inviations.  Luckily, my full-time job has slowed down a bit.  And at my friend Amy’s bridal shower, I got to see some of my friends and this sweet face…

So maybe not THIS exact face (turns out she doesn’t LOVE ice water like her mom)…but the baby girl in general!  And at dinner with my family for my father-in-law’s birthday I got to see all the adults and chat with them.  It is a rare thing when ALL of us can be together and I love it.  Zach has an amazing family.  And his Dad, Mark, got to eat his favorite Split Pea Soup…

Later that day I got to attend a baby shower with my mom for a neighbor who FINALLY has the amazing opportunity of becoming a mother.  What an emotional day – to see her so happy to be carrying a healthy baby girl.  Such an amazing blessing.  We are so happy for her.

So today it was my turn to teach the presidency message in Relief Society, and I chose to speak on “Looking for the Good”.  If you haven’t read this message in this month’s Ensign, it’s definitely worth reading.  Short and Sweet.  (Turns out preparing a lesson on a message that is SHORT and sweet is a lot harder than you would think.)  I shared this experiment, and I love it!  Want to improve your attitude towards others are yourself?  Try this:  EXPERIMENT

After my lesson I felt so relieved.  When I got home I showered, put some fresh sheets on my bed, and we took a Sunday nap.  From 1:00 – 5:00 pm.  I can’t remember the last time we did that.

I’m overwhelmed with happiness.  I’ve always felt happy and SO lucky.  But these last few weeks, my blessing have hit me like a ton of bricks.  I have the best husband in the entire world.  He supports me in everything, without even a flicker of hesitation.  He gives me priesthood blessings.  He prays with me.   My two amazing families who make my life more enjoyable.  Some of them I’ve only known a couple of years, and I love them just as much as my blood relatives.  A calling that has helped me grow.  I love the ladies in my ward.  I pray for them and my heart breaks for them when they struggle.  For the first time in my life I have a realization of a “ward family”.  They are my sisters.  I would feel so ungrateful if I didn’t express my love for all of the people in my life, and most importantly, the gospel.

I hope you all had a great Sunday….