" FInding Comfort In Christ"

Everyday life brings a new set of challenges or trials. Be it happy, sad, trying, or maybe just hard to deal with that day type of challenge. I know that all my nieces/ friends are grown up and have children of their own now on the Thomson side of the the family, and that my nieces on the Gee side of the family vary from  College, High School,  Junior HIgh, doing Rodeo, playing soccer, ect. Everyone at their stage of life is going to have some kind of challenge.

Why do I bring this up? I've had challenges of my own, but one of my sisters gave me a book when times were very hard. It was called Where Can I Turn For PEACE? Finding Comfort in Christ. Something that I learned in that book is something I wanted to write about in my BLOG.

In the book the authors talk about having a SHIELD with you. The authors tell us about 6 things we need to do to keep our SHIELD strong.

1.  Pray. Our Ultimate shild is Jesus Christ.
2.  Keep a high opinion of oursleves. We are the offspring of God. He is our Father.
3.  Don't look back--look forward. We have come to Christ; we have repented of our 
     sins; and we have been forgiven.   
4.  Rememeber that God will give us experience for our good.
5.  Know that all good omes from the Lord--and all wickedness come form the devil.
6.  Forgive others and be forgiven. 

As I read those six things that would help me have a strong SHIELD the one item that kept coming back to me is Don't look back--look forward. That is something that I have started to do, and it helps me get  through challenges and trials as small as they may be. Keep looking forward not back. The other thing that has got me through tough times is Prayer.

I haven't written in awhile, but for some reason I just felt that I needed to write in my BLOG about this book and how  we just need to remember that our Ulitimate Shield is our Savior.

Emily

EBR-1, Craters of the Moon, and Bear World; ALL IN ONE DAY????

                                         Crawling on the rocks at Craters of

                                        the Moon.

                                                          King of the cave!

                                            Spending time at EBR-1 gave us time
                             to nuture that scientist in us.

                                          "On the Road Again. I can't wait to
                             get on the Road Again."

                                        
                                                           Neill & Sydney

                                   By the end of the day we were all a
                       "Bunch of Bears."

To say the least we had a great time. We were able to make it through a fun packed day with little disagreement. We were able to go see the majestic works of our Heavenly Father and our Savior. What better way to see these majestic sights then with your family.

The Blessings Will Come

 

Our Amazing Children

 I don't know if you read my blog or not, but these are my five amazing children.  I came into this family with two amazing teenage daugthers and  two amazing sons coming into their teenage years. I love my children here, but I also long for the day that I will have my own child and carry it to term, and have that experience of raising a child from birth to adulthood.

My neice was just able to adopt a baby. They had been going through the adoption process between six months and a year. Their baby was born two weeks early. Yesterday, was their baby's susposped to be birthday. Terra told me it was a bitter sweet day, because yesterday the mom gave up her rights to her baby so that Terra could have the baby she had been praying so much for.  Terra said, " You know it's hard to to see someone hurt so much in giving up their child, knowing that that decision will bring so much joy."

I have four wonderful childern that if I could take their pain away I would in a second. I wonder if  that kind of love ever really changes if you have your own baby, or if you marry into a family where children so desperately need a mother. I don't think it does.


Emily
May 18, 2011

KIDS ARE A SPECIAL GIFT



A Special Moment In Time

Dear Friends and Family,

Today was a rough day. Today I had to call Report a case of child neglect to Child Protection for a little boy in one of my classes. It makes my heart ache knowing what I know about this little boy and what he goes through every day. I look at this picture with my mom, dad, and Ellie and think what a special day. Look at the innocence of Ellie and the love my parents have for her. I wish all kids could experience this kind of love.

I am so grateful that I have a loving mother, and had a loving father. Not many people are as lucky as I am. I just want to say thank you to my mom who does so much for me, as well as to my dad who has passed on. I really appreciate all the love and support I get from you each day. Everyone please kiss their children tonight to let them know how special they are.

Emily~

A Lesson In Forgiveness and Humility

A learned a lesson today in Forgiveness and Humility. It was a hard lesson to learn, because it dealt with my paycheck and supporting my family. Today, we had a Potluck Dinner Party (except for the "Fried Chicken" the school bought") at one of my coworkers homes tonight. I've been struggling since negotiations at school to forgive those that took away 8% of my check when I didn't have that to give in the first place.

After, eating a nice dinner, talking with friends, and enjoying each others company, some of us decided to take some food down to one of those people that cut our checks, that made 3x the money I did, and  that I had bitter feelings towards. We  found out at the party that this person was going through a lot more. She was dealing with family matters of a life or death situation. She dosen't have family around here, and she is living by herself with the exception of a loved one who is so sick.

That night me and some of the rest of the faculty took her over some dinner. Fried chicken, and anything left from our potluck, and we walked over to her house to see if she was home. She was, and we gave this wonderful meal to her. She started to cry, saying that she hadn't had dinner yet (8:30 p.m.) .We talked to with her on her front porch for awhile and let her know we cared, and left.

I felt so humbled after doing that small deed. Seeing the big picture in some persons life instead of the trivial day to day things I deal with. I wasn't going to go to that party, but I think my Heavenly Father wanted me their that night. I think he wanted me to experience something that I hadn't experienced for a long time. Humility and service for someone else that I had been striving to love. I shouldn't need all of the details in order to want to go give service to one of my "brothers or sisters."

However, I have a testimony, of giving service. It doesn't always have to be someone in need, it can be little things as well. I love my Heavenly Father with all of my heart, and giving service just brings me closer to him. I hope all of you have a great day.

Emily~

One of God's Beautiful Majestic Creations



"Emily My Friend"

As I went through the first week of school it was hard. I thought of my dad quite a bit. He was a very important figure in my life. I often ask myself, "What is my dad doing?" "Can he look down on me?" "Is he aware of the struggles I am having?" "What is he doing right now?" "Is he being my Gaurdian Angel?" As I was writing this POST a song came on as I was listening to "Your LDS Radio". I don't know if you have heard it. It comes off of the Book of Mormon CD you get in Seminary. It is called "Emily My Friend." When they sing that it is as if my dad is talking to me. It talks about how he sees a struggle in "Emily," and what she is going through. The first line says,"Emily my friend, partner in everything, walk with me and see just what these choices bring," and the last verse makes me feel the spirit so strong. It says, "For Emily, I have seen."

This song gives me the courage to go on every day.

As I finished the first week of school today. I felt like I had really accomplished a huge feat in my life. Trying to get everything ready for these special children is so hard, but very rewarding. It helps me know that maybe my dad is watching out for me, and purhaps helping me through this tough time in my life. Thanks Dad. I love you and miss you.

Love

Emily~

A Forever Family