Hello .... it's me, your wide-awake blogger! It's 3:55 am and once again I can't seem to fall asleep. Perhaps it's because I took a long afternoon nap after church (yes, don't faint, I went to church again) or maybe my mind is overloaded.
Today was a good day though! I went to church and felt the Spirit there. It was so nice to be in the company of family members and friends who always welcome me so warmly. I met some new people...there are new people coming all the time and of course the ones who are there all the time.
My efforts to find my way back to the spiritual part of my life that's been missing is coming along nicely. Am I where I need to be? Not yet but I'm getting closer every day. I'll be the first to acknowledge I'm stubborn, hard-headed (thanks Mom) and sometimes believe I can do things on my own; in time I realize I can't do it all on my own.....in fact, I can't do anything without guidance from my Heavenly Father. I've been blessed so much more than I feel I deserve. I take for granted that I was born to loving parents who made sure I had the things I needed if not all the things I wanted. My Mother made sure I went to church and learned the Gospel. I may not have all the answers, but I know I am a daughter of God and if I do the things I've been taught to do, I'll live with Him again.
There are millions of people in the world who wander aimlessly trying to find answers to the problems in their lives. I'm ashamed that there have been times I've taken for granted the knowledge of truth. I know I fall short everyday of being the person I should be. But, I am making a conscious effort to improve myself...and no, it's not easy, but then nothing worthwhile ever is. I'm thankful that our Father in Heaven is a loving Father, who knows us, loves us, and is there for us anytime we seek Him. I'm also very thankful that He is an understanding Father who is always willing to forgive us for being less than perfect if we but ask and make the changes we need to.
Life is good...looking for a new job and sort of making a new start. At this time I am very thankful for the bounty of blessings my family and I have been given.
A final thought for this post.....Congratulations NY Giants for winning the Super Bowl!!! Eli is "da man!"
Goodnight/good morning....make this day a good one! As my landlord says, "our day is not complete unless we've helped someone."
