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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Tender moments

So yesterday was a pretty rough day for our little kiddos. Eddie got up for work around 4:45 a.m. and we didn't see him until we picked him up at the train at 6:45 p.m.. I had dinner on a plate so he could eat in the car because he had to go straight to Mutual and then he went back in to work. He didn't get home until 3ish in the morning. (I don't know the actual time cause I was dead asleep but I do remember waking up and seeing him and asking him, "Are you getting home or are you getting ready for work?") Needless-to-say, the kids missed their Dad.

Well, Eddie and I have recently changed our family scripture study to in the morning instead of before bed. It's been really fun as the kids come snuggle us in bed and we read and pray before the day really gets started. Since Eddie was gone yesterday morning, when the kids came in (their usual sequence is Drew, Maggie, then Nate) I knew it was up to me to continue in the way that Eddie had set for our family. And I'm so grateful I did because it was one of the choicest experiences I've had with my children. We are reading in Jacob about Sherem and how he doesn't believe that Christ will come and he wants to dissuade the people away from Christ and how Jacob couldn't be swayed because of the testimony and experiences he had had. As I read to my children the words of Jacob, I was able to testify of the reality of Christ and that I too could never deny the reality of my Savior. I told them how much Eddie and I desire for them to have that same knowledge in their lives and that they can as they pray and listen to the Spirit. It was powerful and my heart was touched as each of the boys talked about how Jesus is their friend and that if someone tried to tell them not to believe, that they would never stop.

I'm so grateful for these little tender moments I get to have with my children.

8 comments:

Mommydew said...

You are a wonderful mother!

The Mid-Cart Parentals said...

AMEN! Beautiful testimony.

DeCaires Family said...

You should read the tender mercies talk by Bednar. It is amazing! I keep a tender mercies journal and write down those little moments. Even if it is something like, daxton's binky dropped at the store and landed on the back. It saved my trip being able to be able to give it back to him.

Lauren said...

You are amazing. It is so hard to do scripture study with kids...especially when you are doing it single-handed. I'm glad you got to see some immediate blessings!

Sally said...

I left a comment that i don't think made it through, but in essence it said-- You are amazing, and your laugh is absolutely beautiful :) Thanks for being who you are, Tracy!

Heather said...

Our kids are always sooo wiggly during scripture reading - I'm so glad you were able to teach them something wonderful!

Jeana said...

Oh Tracy how I miss you. You make me feel so blessed to call you my friend. Your family is so lucky to have you. What an awesome idea! My family has to come cuddle in our bed in the morning also. :) I will have to talk to Fernando about implementing this idea. Thank you SO much for sharing!

The Cherry Family said...

Way to go! You are an awesome Mommy!! We miss you guys!