{Happy Mother's Day}

I was woken up at 6:25 this morning by a little girl frantic to find her pink pen. My sleep deprived husband sleeping next to me didn't budge. I guess my day has started. My kids need baths and breakfast to get ready for church. I need a shower. It needs to be quiet so Dad can sleep so he can attempt to be awake tonight for work. I get to take all four kids to church by myself, again. Today is Mother's Day. You wouldn't think it from the sounds of it. Well I am chosing to look at it from the angle of, I get to be woken up by a pink crazed child with blonde hair and blue eyes. I get to teach my children how important it is go to church with your best on (and at your cleanest) and to teach my children that in church is where you need to be on a beautiful Sunday morning. Mother's Day has always been a day that makes me stop and think how grateful I am for my mom (she's the best) and also how thankful that I am to be a Mom. It is a hard job, but was anything of real value ever easy to come by? My children are of a divine value that can't be counted in numbers or dollar signs. I sure am lucky to have them in my life. Lucky that Heavenly Father thought I would be careful enough with his precious spirit children. The lessons I have learned about myself by being a mother, I don't think would have come any other way!!

I wanted to share this video on Mother's Day because when watching it I am reminded of the perspective that I should have about my life. That I am blessed to be living, to have a family and especially to have the gospel of Jesus Christ in my life. What a strength Stephanie has been to me and to countless others who have heard her story. If she can be positive, then so can I.

You can follow Stephanie's blog at www.nieniedialogues.blogspot.com.

Happy Mother's Day!!!