As part of being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints I practice fasting on the first Sunday of every month for at least two meals. This practice is NOT mandatory but encouraged. Children are not encouraged to fast until they turn 8.
Today was Fast Sunday. Karaia turned 8 last December and has yet to miss fasting during any Fast Sunday. We never have reminder her. In fact, it's usually her reminding Kevin and I what day it is. She's never complains. It just something she wants to do.
Every ward changes the time that they meet in January. In 2011 our ward met from 11 - 2. This year we meet from 1 - 4 pm. It makes Fast Sundays a bit more challenging for everyone, but especially someone who hasn't done it for that length before. This was Karaia's case.
Again, she didn't hesitate this morning to remember what day it was. And when the boys were having lunch she quietly played down stairs not complaining. But with 20 minutes left of the last meeting she truly understood what it meant to be fasting. It was very, very hard for her. But she did it. She was pretty proud of herself after she got a bit of food in her tummy ;)
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
Enlightenment
Time Out For Women was perfect for me. There were a few talks that spoke right to me, but mostly I had ideas pop into my head that had nothing to do with the topic of the speaker and everything to do with a question I had been pondering.
I think I will break up all I learned into a few posts. I wish I was able to truly convey all I feel I've learned, but, well really it comes down to me being unwilling to take the time. The time to really write down what I learned would equate to a book...literally and right now I'm going to focus on one big project at a time. I'm hoping that as time goes on each of these areas will be interwoven so much in my life that I will in essence share little by little just how much I learned.
One of the favorite things said during the weekend was said by Brad Wilcox, "God's delays are NOT denials. " I'm sure you can guess why this would strike a chord with me.
Even though I knew this principle before it is so comforting to hear it again and be reminded of it's truthfulness. God's reasons for delays may never be known, but that's not the point. The point is what we do during the delay. We need to continue to work and study and most importantly have faith.
Hilary Weeks shared a little project she started early this year that I will be incorporating into my life. She said that every morning, during her prayers, she asks Heavenly Father what the MOST important thing was to accomplish that day. Often it was something simple, an email, a note, etc. but time and time again she noticed the small things making the biggest difference.
That alone will completely change my self focused tendencies to an outward searching to help. Only good can come of it.
OK, tomorrow I will focus on the things that I felt inspired to implement into my children's lives.
I think I will break up all I learned into a few posts. I wish I was able to truly convey all I feel I've learned, but, well really it comes down to me being unwilling to take the time. The time to really write down what I learned would equate to a book...literally and right now I'm going to focus on one big project at a time. I'm hoping that as time goes on each of these areas will be interwoven so much in my life that I will in essence share little by little just how much I learned.
One of the favorite things said during the weekend was said by Brad Wilcox, "God's delays are NOT denials. " I'm sure you can guess why this would strike a chord with me.
Even though I knew this principle before it is so comforting to hear it again and be reminded of it's truthfulness. God's reasons for delays may never be known, but that's not the point. The point is what we do during the delay. We need to continue to work and study and most importantly have faith.
Hilary Weeks shared a little project she started early this year that I will be incorporating into my life. She said that every morning, during her prayers, she asks Heavenly Father what the MOST important thing was to accomplish that day. Often it was something simple, an email, a note, etc. but time and time again she noticed the small things making the biggest difference.
That alone will completely change my self focused tendencies to an outward searching to help. Only good can come of it.
OK, tomorrow I will focus on the things that I felt inspired to implement into my children's lives.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Time Out
I had the opportunity to go to Time Out For Women with my mom and Tobi. Thank you mom for the tickets!
Time Out For Women is this wonderful two day event that gives you a break from everyday life, fills you up spiritually, and then sends you back into the word better prepared. It's wonderful.
There are always messages that touch me, but the one tonight that particularly landed close to home was this,
"God's delays are not denials."
Love that.
I get to go again tomorrow. SUPER early. Like leave my house at 7:30am early....in appropriate to be seen in public clothing.
Good night.
Time Out For Women is this wonderful two day event that gives you a break from everyday life, fills you up spiritually, and then sends you back into the word better prepared. It's wonderful.
There are always messages that touch me, but the one tonight that particularly landed close to home was this,
"God's delays are not denials."
Love that.
I get to go again tomorrow. SUPER early. Like leave my house at 7:30am early....in appropriate to be seen in public clothing.
Good night.
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