I think that all I do is worry. Here is a list of all the things I worry about on a daily basis.
Earthquakes
Food Storage(not having enough)
Driving to/from school
my kids choking
money$$$
gifts for the holidays
are my kids sick
are my kids healthy
my husband
my house and keeping it clean
being caught up with laundry
the primary program
I really need to go to work
getting my kids out of a fire
raising good honest children
being a better friend
The list honestly could go on for days. We had stake conference on Sunday and I was planning on sleeping in that day and getting a few things done. For some weird reason, I was up, dressed and decided to go. By the time we got there, it was pretty crowded and we sat in the back. I had my two girls with me and I was so sure that I wasn't going to get anything out of it. I was wrong. Surprisingly, my girls were good and I was able to listen. The stake president was up to speak. I don't remember the first of his talk, but I loved what he said at the end. "If we just have faith in the Lord, we don't need to worry as much as we are. Have faith in Him and trust in Him."
WOW!!!! Was he saying this just to me? NO, but I was blown away at those words. I know that I have heard them before, but I needed to hear it again. Now, this doesn't mean that I will never worry again about anything, but it helps me remember that I don't need to sweat the small stuff and I should live and be happy. I need to stop worrying about stuff that really isn't important. My family is important and spending what time we have on this earth with them, is what should really matter. I know the time we have is precious,having lost a son. I hope that this can help someone out there who worries as much as I do(however, I don't think that's possible.)
2 comments:
It seems like it is always a simple phrase that helps us the most in time of need. I needed to hear that today. The Lord knows us well. Thanks for helping my day!
Julie and Family: I can't stop crying right now. It is so amazing that you are able to write about your experience and to let people into your life on your blog for your little angel.
I just want to say Thank you. I was having a bad day, I always seem to have bad mondays. Just a little bit ago I was screaming at Jaden for having an accident in his "big" boy underwear and then I read this. The past year Ive worried about some really stupid things and your right time is precious! You are a very strong women.
When I lost my mother it was the most terrible day in the world for me. I still think about her and I will never forget her. I have a picture of her on my bedroom wall and talked about her to my 4 year old. Funny today she even asked me what her grandma with god looked like and I said well me.
Taylor is Beautiful.
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