September 1: stars, heroes, and love as my favorite month begins

 Love September. I always have. It’s still 100 degrees, but it feels like fall is on it’s way. The apples taste better. The stars seem brighter. I saw Orion last night. The moon is big and crescent-shaped. 

Today at work I finished a few big tasks. Nearly finished everything for the students to start coming on Tuesday. I’m excited and nervous. And grateful for my job. It’s a real blessing. 

William and James had a good time at camp. Mostly. She came back with great stories and sunburns. William did not sleep well there. I bet he will tonight. Peter did a read through of Sense and Sensibility. He is enjoying the experience, but was there until 6pm again. He needs to take snacks with him. Glad tomorrow is Friday and we get a long weekend. It’s been a long, good busy week for the whole family. 

I’m so proud of my boys and all the new things they’ve been doing. I love them more than life itself. They are my life. My family means the world to me. Ryan is the best husband I could ever imagine. He is the love of my life. And my greatest rock and best friend. 

I need to be kinder to myself. I need to be okay with not being perfect or okay all the time. I need to let myself have a bad moment or even a bad day. I can still have joy. I have people who love me and who I love. I have the Savior who atoned for my sins. I have chances to learn and grow. 

I think one thing I want to work on is listening. Loving means listening. And I think clarity is kind. I want to be clear and clarify. And I want to be worthy of the Spirit. And to radiate His light. 

I love the song “I am like a star”. My favorite line from that song is the last one. 

I can do and say Happy things each day

For I know Heavenly Father loves me  

Maybe that’s two lines. The point is that I can keep doing happy things and feeling joy because I know He loves me. What a huge beautiful gift to know that!