Look for the Love
“Our Heavenly Father’s plan contains the ultimate expressions of true love. All that we hold dear—even our families, our friends, our joy, our knowledge, our testimonies—would vanish were it not for our Father and His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. … The world has witnessed no greater gift, nor has it known more lasting love.” Thomas S. Monson
Like a Pioneer
We may watch loved ones walk away from the faith we cherish and possibly turn away from us. We may face persecution from inside and outside our families, be falsely accused of beliefs, thoughts, and actions we don’t espouse, or see family members imprisoned by addiction. We may need to be rescued and carried during times of illness, crisis, or spiritual starvation, or watch our children suffer it. We may walk long, dark roads of depression or climb perilous mountains of trials. In all of this, we can remember, we’re not alone.
Seeing Clearly
When I examine myself, my thoughts and actions, it’s like I use a magnifying mirror to view my faults. They show up huge and defined, while my finer characteristics blur and shrink into the background. Nobody knows our shortcomings and weaknesses better than we do (despite what our children may think). We know and, if you’re like me, we grieve over them, dwell on them, and magnify them, to our own detriment.
About Me
I’m Jen, mother of 7 amazing humans, Gran of 5 (so far), divorce survivor, homebody, health seeker, and devoted follower of Jesus. This is the place where I share how the hiccups and detours in the road of my life strengthen my hope in Christ.