Family Home Evening Thought - Feb. 28

Two months of 2010 already gone, and such eventful months - for our family and worldwide. Two major earthquakes plus many less severe have rocked the globe. In our family, three people have moved - Ben moved a couple of miles, Jenn moved to Redwood Road and 9300 South (she also starts school this week), and Rachel moved from Orem to Cottonwood Heights (reducing her commute from long to "just down the street"). Clay has had three heart procedures, and seems to be doing very well from the last one (a catheter ablation to stop the atrial flutter that necessitated all the procedures). I have made one trip to Utah and plan another one April 3-9. Rob and Katherine traveled to Winter Quarters last Friday to go to the temple, and Rob is preparing to deploy sometime next month - haven't heard an exact date yet. Change is a never ending part of life.

Through all of the flurry, flutter, and excitement is the constant thread of love for one another. Many of you have expressed concern about others, and your love is clear. "..if ye have not charity, ye are nothing, for charity never faileth. Wherefore, cleave unto charity, which is the greatest of all, for all things must fail - But charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever, and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it shall be well with him."

I am so grateful for the opportunity to be the mother of such wise and wonderful children and grandmother to three of the cutest and smartest young boys on the planet. They are a constant source of joy and amazement.

I am looking forward the future with great hope and joy - in spite of the turmoil of the world and the difficulties that surround us, I know that God is in His heaven, He knows our names, individually, and loves us. He stands ready to bless us with all that is right, for He sees that which we can't see - the ultimate destiny and crown prepared for each of us. When we struggle with problems, disappointments, and sorrow, He knows our pain, but He knows that only through opposition do we learn and grow closer to Him.

Have a wonderful week!

Love, Mom