Change

It was interesting that a week or so ago we had a YW lesson on change. I would have so loved to have had it be my lesson because I do so many of those at school. Change is hard. It is often a good thing, but sometimes it is hard. Even though I have taught that lesson at school dozens of times, it was good for me to hear it, instead of give it.

The end of October took us to Phoenix. We were so blessed to be included and involved in the birth of London Lewis Mathie. It was such an honor to be part of that event. What a special week of watching change come over the lives of that sweet family. She is such a blessing in their lives. What a miracle birth is. It never ceases to amaze me. I watch in wonder as young parents go through pregnancy and delivery. When we are young, we think we are invincible. The older I get, the more I appreciate the great miracle that each and every one of those babies represent. Our Father in Heaven has such an incredible plan. Our love grows for our children as we serve them. They need us for everything. Our lives are turned completely upside down. As a result, there is a bond created. How else could we form that beautiful bond? How else would we realize the amazing amount of patience, love, sacrifice, service, and time that we are capable of giving? Heavenly Father truly finds tremendous ways to teach us the things we need to know about ourselves.

While we were in Phoenix, Jenn, Codye, Kate, and John were escaping the confines of the basement. Not exactly sneaking out, and not exactly in the dead of night, but none the less leaving! We have had this sweet family with us for almost a year and a half. John came home from the hospital to this house. Kate learned that she was "wamma's girl" (even though I KNOW she is Daddy's Princess) while they were here. I know that I have done my share of whining and complaining about having them here, but I am so glad we have had that time with them. We have learned from it, and I would say that we are all better because of it. Jenn and Codye would say that they are better for having gone to Logan. I am so glad that they love it there. Our house was very quiet until Tracie and Aaron arrived. We are OK with quiet, but we sure miss them.

Liz is in love. Well, not in love, but very definitely "in like", and very much exclusive. Wow, that change REALLY happened fast. She finally gets her basement back, and WHAM.....who knows what might happen. I am not going to wander any farther down that path.

Life is full of challenges. They help us to grow, and they teach us the things that Heavenly Father already knows about us. They teach us what we need to learn about what we can do. He already knows, but we don't. We are so grateful for so many blessings that we have in our lives. We are blessed to see our children be wonderful parents and good people.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.