Service and Friends

Today has been a blessings to me. We had a Primary activity that cooresponded with our Stake Humanitarian Service Project. After spending time with my sweet CTR 5 kids stuffing balls to send to children around the world, I chose to stay and tie quilts with several sisters from my Ward. It was so sweet connecting with these sweet sisters as we tied quilts. I am so grateful for this opportunity. Normally I forget or choose not to attend these events, but with our Primary activity it was hard to ignore. Next time the Stake has a project, I will make sure I remember to take the time.

Another sweet thing happened today. A friend Leesa Nuttall, no longer works at Coldwell Banker. She left recently while we were in Indiana and I didn't get a chance to say goodbye. Luckily or another 'tender mercy' I happened to be at the front desk when she stopped in for a few minutes. As we talked I shared some of the experiences spiritual and otherwise from the past week in Indiana. Leesa then told me that when she awoke this morning, she had remembered a touching spiritual experience she had had several years ago when her son was critically ill. As she remembered it she knew she was supposed to share it with someone today. My blessing is that I was that someone. Her experience is as follows: (I wish I had recorded it because I am afraid I won't remember everything)
As Leesa's son was awaiting a critical procedure that could possibly take his life, she had prayed and received a strong feeling that said;
1. There isn't one second that Heavenly Father isn't with you.
2. You don't know who is watching and learning from you.
3. Everything you go through is for a reason and someday you will understand and be thankful.
Her bishop had called earlier stating he was going out of the country on business and was concerned because he was afraid there would be a funeral while he was away. She told him to go and was later surprised as he called again and told her he had gotten off the plane in New York to call her and share a message for her from the Lord. He told her the same three things she had revealed to her earlier. Following this call, she received a call to return to the hospital because it was time for the procedure. As she spoke with the surgeon who was also in her Ward, he told her he had received something in a prayer that day to share with her. Again she was told the very same three messages. She had now received them three times within one hour. She absolutely knew that her prayers were being heard and that she WAS receiving answers and comfort. I was so touched that she had remembered and shared this with me today. I too, know that it is an answer to my prayers and those of so many who pray for us daily. What a blessing it is to live near so many wonderful friends and family. I love Happy Valley!

Why a blog??

Why a blog now? Recently I have begun to worry that I would forget the blessings and experiences we have been given since Scott was diagnosed with cancer and had his surgery in January of 2005. We are so blessed for each and every day we have to share together. I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father and my Savior for the constant tender mercies we have experienced and know that through this blog, I can share them and keep these memories alive.

In addition, we have been blessed beyond measure with wonderful family and friends who have lightened our load and continually offer love, support, prayers and fasting. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Right now, I haven't even told Scott that I am starting this blog. Who knows, maybe I will just use this forum as my own personal journal and therapy. We will just see where it goes from here.