Tender Mercies

I don't know what is wrong with me right now, but I am just so overwhelmed with gratitude that I am crying as I write this. It all started last night as Tyler and I were watching Biggest Loser, and Abby, one of the contestants, was sharing her "story" and what she's been thru. Two years ago her husband, five year old, and newborn were killed in a car accident as someone going 100+ crashed into them. I cannot even imagine what it would be like to lose everything I love and live for in one flash moment. But as you watch the show and you hear her share her feelings, you can see the Atonement working in her life. She has so much faith and hope. She knows that God has a plan for her and a purpose. She says, "There is a reason I wasn't in that car with them." It is so inspiring. Tender Mercy.

Then as I was reading my scriptures I was reading about Alma going and teaching the Zoramites, and how they thought if they followed the traditions of their fathers they were bound. And even though they would pray to God with their mouths, their hearts were full of pride. (Alma 31) This hit me really hard. How many times do I pray to Heavenly Father just going thru the motions? But then when I really need something I expect Him to answer me? I know this happens, but He knows I'm learning, and He always answers. Tender Mercy.

On top of all of this, I was a little stressed about how today was going to go. We have our Ward Fall Festival tonight that I needed to help set up for. The kids have gymnastics, my visiting teachers are coming, we have no milk, the house is dirty, and I had a tanning client scheduled to come in the middle of the day (the busiest time of the day) (but i didn't want to change it because that's money to pay for Buster's doggy training). But guess what? My client called this morning and asked if she could change to tomorrow? An answer to my prayers! I should have known that everything would work out. It always does. Another tender mercy.

I'm so grateful for these learning experiences...

Always be grateful.

Always pray with a purpose.

Always remember that Heavenly Father knows me and knows my needs.