Today's Quote

“As parents, we should remember that our lives may be the book from the family library which the children most treasure. Are our examples worthy of emulation? Do we live in such a way that a son or a daughter may say, ‘I want to follow my dad,’ or ‘I want to be like my mother’? Unlike the book on the library shelf, the covers of which shield its contents, our lives cannot be closed. Parents, we truly are an open book in the library of learning of our homes.” Thomas S Monson

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Finally

I think this dam of hardship is about to break, and I am so grateful!

The relief has been coming in trickles and spurts. Line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little, there a little.

Our taxes helped sooo much. We are payed ahead on all of our BIG things, and have at least a month or two of supplies built up.

When some relief by way of getting our W2 was about to come, there was that little tremor in the air that fortold the possibilty of some give in the barrier of stress.

Then when we went to Salt Lake, and when I went to the Temple last week, I felt it once again.... that things were changing, and it was time for us to start serving more vs always being served.

It's here again. Our children fit physically in the amount of space we have. But not emotionally or spiritually. Our Family has grown so much spiritually and emotionally. And I truly believe Heavenly Father sees our growth. We just can't grow any more in the space we have.

We've pulled Elizabeth out of School. She was struggling too much between home and school to keep her there. When she'd be home for a few days, we had to transition too ,uch, and the beginning was a nightmare. The same thing would happen when she would go back to school. We seem to be making SOME progress after having her home for almost 3 weeks.

We've also always had a hard time with Elizabeth sharing a room. She doesn't do well. I'm sorry to actually say this, but she isn't a very good influence on the other two when it comes to doing what we ask, and she can really get Abby going. She needs her own space.

And then, of course, Jacob can't share with his sisters forever.

So, bring on the changes. I truly believe the dam wall is weakening, and will give shortly. Thank HEAVEN!

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