Elder Alo

My heart goes out to my little brother who is on his mission in Riverside, CA. I got teary eyed reading his email today. He loves the mission and I know he is not the same since he left...he is much more mature. He is more knowledgeable of the Gospel and I feel the love that he has for our Heavenly Father through his emails.
He's been having back pains lately and said that he's been going to the Chiropractor's office every other day to check on it. He's also been having chest pains most likely due to one lung being darker than the other. And that's not even all of it....I feel for my brother right now and I really hope his doctors appointment on Thursday goes well. That will determine if he will be able to stay or come back home so please keep him in your prayers!

We miss you Rex!

Thoughts

Something is bugging me.

My friend and I were talking about a situation that happened between another couple and how they argue and fight a lot. This couple is married with children and had gone through the Temple. She then says, "I don't want to go through the Temple if thats how it's going to be." Meaning, whats the point of going if the couple is still going to fight and argue..etc;

That's not the first time I heard it. Someone close to us told me the same thing when Lance and I were going through some tough times and said, "I can't believe it..you guys went through the Temple...this shouldn't be happening."

It's like marriage is supposed to be "picture perfect" after you get married or sealed in the Temple. I wish it were that way lol But that's what we strive for! I didn't go through the Temple to have a perfect marriage or a perfect family...I went through the temple to be with my husband and my kids for all time and ETERNITY. I went for many reasons but I don't see my self as being on a higher pedestal than those who haven't gone through.

I wish they could see what I see and feel what I feel when we go inside the Temple and ALL the wonderful blessings it brings to our family.

Families are Forever.

  

Last Nights Convo

Drey: Mommy, your the best mom in the whole world.
Me: Aww, thanks son!
Drey: I'm gonna get you a present.
Me: Ooo I like presents. What are you gonna get me?
Drey: Shoes! Red one's (then he pauses for a second)...with Diamonds on them! lol
Me: Aww thanks son, so when are you gonna get me them?
Drey: Oh! They're a hundred dollars
Me: haha Thats some expensive shoes...whispers to him, "tell Daddy" ok! haha

Then Zeland wants to hop in our conversation...
"Mommy you pretty....I'm pretty too!"

I went to bed with a smile on my face. I love these 2 little boys so much! They are growing way to fast!