Journaling

Today was my first Mutual night with the Young Women and we had a little discussion on journalling as part of our evening. I treat this blog as a journal of sorts. I am glad that I have this outlet and that I do take time to record the daily blessings that can be so fleeting as time goes on. But I can do better. Tonight I was reminded of the importance of journalling- and of recording spiritual experiences, feelings, and impressions right after they occur. Looking back isn't quite the same as when you're really in it, and so I feel blessed to be inspired to do better- to try and record daily experiences on a daily basis--here, and in other places. There really is value in these daily impressions and I look forward to look back.

Swim Night

Today the girls and I had a lazy recovery day from Abigail's birthday yesterday. We stayed inside mostly--playing with new gifts, reading books, watching home videos, etc. But, by the time Drew was home we were ready to get out and do something. And we did. We all went swimming at the local pool and had a wonderful time- the water was freezing as always, and we did have to get out because the lifeguard pointed out that Abbie's lips were blue, but I'm so glad we went and played and practiced together. Family outings, even last minute ones are such a blessing and I hope the girls will remember lots of them.

A Dry Party

Today is Abigail's birthday and this afternoon we had her birthday party. Because the forecast was actually promising and there were a dozen kids with cake and juice and snacks I planned the whole party to be outside. Unfortunately, about ten minutes before the party it started raining- there was a big raincloud above us and no wind to move it. I said a fervent prayer- and I found out that Drew did too and my Mom (who had pouring rain at her house only a few miles away)- and that prayer was answered. It was dry for the party. The winds did not pick up, the cloud did not move, but it stopped raining over our house for those two hours, and that is a blessing and an answer from on high.