It has only taken me a year to muster my courage (twud have been easier if my daughters weren't such intimidating bloggers), and a handful of patient tutorials from Liz and Jane, to attempt my first post.
With the amazing events of the last year and especially of the last couple of weeks, I want to share my thoughts about them (the events) and YOU! I figure I can lure you in with the promise that I am going to say something about you. Hang in there; you are really the star of this week's muse. But first, treat yourself to the following TED talk while I bandage the wound I received when I danced with the ice on the way to church. Push "play" I'll be right back.
With the amazing events of the last year and especially of the last couple of weeks, I want to share my thoughts about them (the events) and YOU! I figure I can lure you in with the promise that I am going to say something about you. Hang in there; you are really the star of this week's muse. But first, treat yourself to the following TED talk while I bandage the wound I received when I danced with the ice on the way to church. Push "play" I'll be right back.
inspiring video
This video helped me realize that I truly believe God sees us more like this time-lapsed photography, ever emerging, becoming, growing into our divine self. He sees us and loves us in seamless motion. He sees both the beginning and the end while we're living the present. This thought made me sadly realize we are probably guilty, on occasion, of seeing others more like they are frozen in a still frame, possibly even an outdated frame. I promise to try and change that in my life! This year, each of you has inspired me by the way you have handled your unexpected challenges and blessings. Both take huge amounts of grace! It has been quite a year for our family:
The blessing of desired pregnancy, the challenge and worry of delicate health and daunting financial concerns.
The successful birth of beautiful boys AND the day and night care stabilizing new, delicate life... still in progress.
The gift of tuition help AND the relentless pressure and challenges of Law & Japanese study coupled with new endless family responsibilities.
Earning a spot at BYU AND working out an impressive 1st semester without a pc, while too often feeling alone and occasionally forgotten.
Finding a comfortable rhythm socially BUT NOT having other personal dreams long fought for and righteously sought.
Academic and career-opportunity doors swinging open wide WHILE social and meaningful relationship doors seem stuck.
Incredible spiritual experiences and growth AND the challenges of huge professional changes and needing to learn to rebuild mid-career.
Having an army of worthy friends join you in the front line wave of unprecedented missionary service, AND learning your assigned field has been well-travled by family members and is low on the exotic scale.
Today's waking up impressions: the scriptures are filled with people just like us, blessed until they were overcome with joy AND challenged with assignments and trials and responsibilities they "didn't deserve" but were called to and entrusted with by an all-seeing, all-knowing, all-loving God! I believe we cheered for, prayed for, and assisted the faithful of days gone by. Now they and others do the same for us!
I marvel at the privilege of walking this journey with you. Fresh courage take, the world needs YOU, I need YOU!
great post! Keep them coming!
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