Easter Morning

I have given a lot of thought this week to the power that comes into my life because of faith in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and a firm belief in a Heavenly Father who loves each one of us beyond our capacity to understand.  I learned of several difficult trials that have come to people around our neighborhood and area and I have pondered how the power of peace can come to those who it seems have every right to despair. 

I know, no matter the trial, Our Heavenly Father and our Savior Jesus Christ are completely aware of all that is happening.  The timing and duration of any trial is an unknown.   No matter those things we are sustained through trials and our fears are quieted through the power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.  Having experienced all the pain and suffering the world would know, he has the power to calm our hearts and whisper peace and comfort to our souls through the Holy Ghost. 

I have experienced it.  Moments when I feel like my heart is failing...I am breaking...I am afraid...I pray.  My thoughts are quieted and replaced with feeling of power.  Power that only comes because I know Heavenly Father is watching.  My Savior Jesus Christ is walking with me.  There is no reason to be afraid because I trust that whatever is happening...it is being allowed because I will come out the other side closer to them.  Better, more compassionate, loving, full of power in the atonement of Jesus Christ.  Confident. Trusting.

I know my Savior lives.  I love him.  I love my Heavenly Father. I can't speak of one without the other because I feel they are one in purpose and love for me.  Some people are of the opinion that to rely on a "God" is weakness.  The only thing I have ever gained from it is power...power over sin...power over pain...power over disappointment...anger...fear...frustration.  My faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father has saved me. 

Dave's Birthday 2 years old

Our cuti pie David turned two this weekend.   He is all boy and loves being wild, trains, cars, and planes...and then he loves the My Little Ponies Movie "Rainbow Rocks".  Not sure how that one got in there.  For his second birthday he finally got brave enough to climb out of his crib...and now I have lost that control.  Each little step takes me to one more thing I don't get to control...the crib it just number. one.  HAHA.

We had a very quiet and easy birthday for Dave.  A couple of presents, some cupcakes and ice cream and a quick trip to the Curiousity Museum.  :)  It was the Perfect amount of work for mom and Dave had a good time.  Let's face it...at two...they really don't care as long as they get to run around free and stick their hands in frosting and make a good mess.

Really, Dave is just a joy in our home.  He keeps us all busy and keeps us all positive with his contagious smile.  So glad he is ours. :)