Families are Forever

I'm grateful for the opportunity to have a forever family.  One thing I really have been hoping for is being sealed to all of my children. One of my adopted kids was previously sealed to her family whom adopted her when she was very young. So we haven't had the chance to be sealed to her. She has also struggled with the church in the past and being sealed hasn't been a priority to her. Over the past few months I have thought a lot about being sealed to her but haven't really talked to her about it. About a week ago she brought up the idea of being sealed to us. My heart was melted. It meant so much to me just by her saying she wanted to look into it. And it's funny because I've been thinking a lot about it lately but have kept it to myself.  Seriously, the Lord works in mysterious ways.  Now I'm not sure if it will be possible for my daughter to be sealed to us due to her already being sealed to her previous parents But the fact that she wants to be sealed to us makes my heart happy. And that alone was enough for me. I know things will work itself out when the time comes.

I want to testify that being in tune with God, you see blessings that are right in front of your face!
I watched this video of a man who left the church for several years but found his way back into it. He talks about his story. It was amazing and my heart felt the spirit as I watched it. And made me realize the blessings I have. (I'll try to post a link to his video down below for those who want to watch it).

I have 1 child who doesn't really believe in the church at all. In fact I don't think God is even an option. It breaks my heart and I pray everyday for hearts to be soften and eyes to be opened. Because I am sealed to this child and I want the blessings poured with all of my kids.  I continue to pray for all of my kids to find God and truth to his power and love for all of us. AND returning home to him.

Well... I shall leave this post with a picture of my beautiful family.

Gosh I love this bunch!!!! They are my heart <3 p="">
And here is the link to the video, for anyone who wants to watch =) 

https://www.facebook.com/HiFiveLive/videos/2126995217521671/

Moi~

Therapy

One thing we decided to do this year was to make sure we read scriptures together as a family. We've always gone back and forth on reading.. we'll have really good moments of reading, then falling off the wagon and taking breaks from it. Well I'm proud to say we have been pretty good at faithfully reading every night since new years.
I am here to testify the power of reading together as a family and how it truly does help your family grow stronger together.

We also started family therapy, and as I do think it too has helped our family, I still think the stronger force is reading our scriptures together.

I used to often think of myself as a failure in my motherly duties. And yes, I am not perfect so I really did struggle at times.  The stress of a blended family and trying to support such different back grounds was a true challenge for me to balance. And to be honest, I did get really depressed for a good time frame.

I still support fostering and heck I still want to be a part of fostering. But boy have my opinions changed over the years. I do think it takes special family dynamics and would suggest people do serious research before diving into it. BUT on the other hand, I am extremely grateful for who have become over the years. I have learned so much about myself, my weaknesses, my strengths and have even better myself in some areas.  I guess I'll say I've grown up a lot!

Tonight I renewed my temple recommend and one thing my bishop said to me has stuck in my head all night. He said, "Just be the example"  I know, such simple words. But he's so right. And I so needed to hear it.  I was struggling attending church (But have been doing much better lately) And I've come to accept the truth to my example of attending church will be a huge part in my children's faith with the church as well.  I dont know if the reason of him saying that had anything to do with me attending church or not but that is what I feel I needed to remember for my example. At least one of my example.. lol.

Well it is rather late and I have early mom duties.. so I will pry myself off the computer and have my head comfortably meet my pillow.

Goodnight world =)