Ella was feeling better this morning but we didn't want her going to church and getting anyone else sick. Kent did the noble thing and stayed home with Ella and Cannon so Ethan and I could go to church. I was in charge of sharing time in Primary and the lesson hit home about the birth of the Savior. Heavenly Father sent His only Son to earth to make the ultimate sacrifice of death, to be resurrected, to conquer death and save all that would believe in Him to partake of Eternal life. As I face the reality of losing an innocent child, my heart is heavy with gratitude and humility for the love my Father in Heaven has for me. I am thankful for the birth of the Savior and happy to be putting more of my focus on that this Christmas.
After church we hung out without appointments or obligations. Later, Reagran and Annie came over to watch the Christmas Devotional with us. We made cookies, had a visit from some sisters in the ward and got the kids to bed early.
As we've all noticed, I am sort of on a roller coaster of good and bad days. I know that life will not always be good- or bad- but when I have a good day, I am going to notice it and then enjoy it.
And today... was a great day!
4 comments:
Natalie--you amaze me everyday. Your strength is admirable and my love is with you always!
I'm so glad you had a great day today! You deserve many many more to come!
I love when Nate volunteers to stay home with sick kids on Sunday although during Football season he kind of has an ulterior motive :) Glad to read about you having a good day!
I'm glad Sunday was such a great day, and that you took time to record it. We listened to the devotional by the light of our Christmas tree, and I felt very calm and relaxed particularly by President Uchtdorf's words that reminded us not to let the potential stress of the holidays overtake what we are really celebrating.
And then early the next morning I went into labor, and you were so sweet to take photos for us. Thank you for sharing such a special time with our family.
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