March 8: International Women’s Day

 I am thankful for the things I’ve learned today and throughout my 43.5 years on this planet. I’m so thankful for my physical body with all its senses and amazing abilities. Being able to see and speak and hear and think. And I’m thankful for the ways my spirit (and mind) learn and grow because of the challenges of having a body. I’m so thankful for the Savior and His love and His atonement. We can do all things with Him. And when we choose Him and use our agency to choose to have faith in Him we are blessed to do the impossible. We are blessed with miracles. 

Today Will has been sad which usually leads to me feeling worried. And that happened again. I felt worried and like I had no control. Over him or his mood or his choices. He has his agency too. And I can help him and love him and try and make it easier for him to make happy choices. But ultimately it is up to him. Each of my boys is so loved. And so special. Each is good and kind and smart and fun. Each has talents unique to him. I wish that they could just know how special and good they are. I wish they could always have the Soirit with them. I cannot make them choose the right. That is Satan’s plan. Forcing all to obey. I can love all my boys and encourage and love. I can choose to teach them of Christ. I can choose to let faith replace fear. Raising three teenage boys (almost—James is growing up so fast now) is not easy. It is wonderful and challenging and funny and great and tough. I can’t do it alone. I have Ryan and I need to rely more on him. And I have Jesus. And I need to rely more on Him too. With God all things are possible. 

Today I was offered a full time teaching job at venture. I don’t know if I should take it or not still I was happy when I got the offer. Happy and grateful. But my family comes first. So what does that look like. How to I help my family be successful.