Visit from an Angel

So Kassie, Robert and Chelsia arrived safely on Wednesday.  Chelsia was a bit shy at first.  We went to the Farmer's Market to get the supplies for Taco fest and Robert had a good time with Keith off gaming.  Kassie, Chelsia and I came back and had goulosh.  She was sure scared of the dogs, so we kept Gimli outside or in his crate.  He seemed fine with this as Keith bought him a bone with stuff in it and he did not want Sunny or Apollo to get it.  After goulosh Chelsia and I watched a movie.  She finally fell asleep in my lap and I was one happy camper.

The next day was a big day. We went to Disney World.  She had a blast.  I think her favorite parts were the tea cups (we went around and around real fast) and meeting Mickey Mouse and Goofy.  She even got kissed and kissed Mickey Mouse.

Friday we rested.  We were all pooped.  Chelsia and I had fun playing, watching movies and just talking about silly stuff.  We also went shopping for new swimsuits for Chelsia and Kassie.

Saturday was the Fort and the beach in Saint Augustine.  Chelsia was fearless for the water.  She kept right on trucking even when the water went right over her head.  Uncle Keith and Robert kept trying to build a sand castle, but she knocked down all their efforts.  It was histarical.

Sunday we relaxed, had taco fest and went down to the park.

I can't wait to see what today brings.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Ok, so Mother's day the last few years has been kind of difficult for me.  Most people know now that I was unable to have children of my own and look forward each Sunday to spending my time with the Primary Children at church.  Each child brings me happiness and joy that know no bounds.  This Sunday I started out a little sad because of external things.  Sacrament meeting was a little difficult listening to a wonderful sister talk about raising her children.  I tried to be optomistic and see the little things I do as a teacher.  Then the Primary children get up and they all sing.  Every single one of them.  I could not keep my eyes dry through it.  It was so wonderful.  The final speaker was humorous and I left uplifted and felt better.  Then those wonderful leaders I work with, they planned a presentation for me and so many of the children came up, gave me a flower or card, and then they hugged me.  I sob so hard.  My heart overflowed with the Love those precious little ones gave to me. 

So what is Mother's day to me?  Mother's day is where women around the world, young and old, those who have children and those who don't are celebrated for all those little things that they do for the precious little ones of the world.  If I ever forget what I do for those souls, I will pull out those cards and see the love they have for me.  I will never feel as worthy of this as I should, but I will always know that I have touched these little lives for the good and it will help me to strive to do more and more each day.

This was the BEST mother's day I ever had.  I am so grateful for being able to hang out with these little ones every Sunday.  I learn more from them then I possibly give to them.  They help me remember the little things in life that are important.

To every woman, single or married, with children or without, behold your little ones around you.  Shower them with love and you will have set a pattern of love that they will share.

I am gratefully for my testimony of my Savior Jesus Christ and for the love he gives to me.  I am grateful for the sacrifice he gave so that I may work on returning to live with Heavenly Father again.