I have no excuse for not posting on here more. Life just happens and I have not taken the time to make writing on the blog a priority. I need to though because I LOVE looking back and reading all the older post. They make me laugh, cry, and sigh as I realize all that life brings to us. So in the next couple weeks I am going to do a post on each of the kids and what they are up to lately.
Starting with me and Tyler today. We just moved into a new home (new to us) and are finally feeling more at home here in Ohio. We are renting to own it and so excited to have a place to call our own. It is a beautiful home and is almost everything we have dreamed of. Tyler's favorite part is the gym in the basement. And he is doing an excellent job of using it to it's fullest. He has been working out every morning at 5 am for the last 6 months. His goal has been to become Thor jr and he is doing fabulous at obtaining that goal. He is incredible to me at the dedication he has when he puts his mind to something. He did give me one corner of the gym and, of course, I put my treadmill there. I am not so dedicated on the working out but I am doing my best.
This winter has been a beast. It just will not end and the cold is to cold. Like, you want to cry it is so cold kind of cold. You can't drive your car because it hurts to touch the stirring wheel kind of cold. We don't leave the house unless we absolutely have to kind of cold. It has been awful and I am so looking forward to spring. I have learned a couple of things through this winter though... My Heavenly Father is very aware of me and my needs and having a big, empty basement is a must for winters in Ohio.
Tyler is coming to the end of his 2nd year of residency...Wahoo!!!! Only one more year to go and time is flying lately so it will be a quick one. He was just asked to be the chief resident for his residency. He is nervous about it but I know he will do a most excellent job of it. He is a wonderful teacher and loves what he does. I really am proud of him for all that he has accomplished.
Sometimes I feel that I am way behind on our adventure called life. I have not accomplished all that Tyler has or gained the knowledge that he has gained. I feel a little below the mark of where I should be compared to him. But then I look at my children and I see all that I have truly accomplished. Mine is not one that is recognized by all but it is one of great worth. I am so thankful to be a mother. To be the mother of MY children. They are truly a blessing to me. I feel overwhelmed at times at the world that they are living in. I feel a need to protect them, to guard them from the evils of the world. To teach them how to withstand the temptations of this life. I want them to know and understand who they are. I pray that they will gain a testimony of their own so that when they are away from me, they can stand strong and immovable. I LOVE that I am a mother and I thank my Heavenly Father for allowing me this.
I was reading in the book of mormon the other morning and read about King Benjamin teaching the people how we are all lower than the dust of the earth. We are nothing. This kind of bothered me cause I have never felt like I was nothing to the Lord. But as I read on further he continued to say that we are nothing without our Savior and with him we are of great worth. This has been a life lesson lately. Many times I have been brought to my knees, tears flowing, asking for guidance and peace in my life. Each time I remember a scripture "Be still, and know that I am God." My life is nothing when I forget this but when I remember this and do all that I can to do his will, I am blessed beyond measure in ways that I would never imagine.
In other words, I am very grateful for my life. I am grateful for every challenge that comes my way. Each one helps me to grow closer to my Savior and closer to my goal in life...to have eternal life. I love the gospel.
Keep posted for an update on Hallie
