Lucky Girl

Early this spring DJ and I were involved in planning a big stake youth conference. When the day finally came I was sitting on the stage and watching the youth mingle around getting to know one another, chatting. Some looked happy to be there, others looking to bolt at the first opportunity.

I looked at them all closely. I wanted them to know how great of a day it was. I wanted them to know what wonderful things were in store for them if they would only open their hearts and listen. I wanted to tell them all how very blessed they were at that very moment. To be members of the one true church. To have so many people around that cared for them. That prayed for them, that wanted happiness for them. To have good friends that they could share their lives with. To feel the Spirit, to learn. To know their Father in Heaven, the very God of the Universe!

"Do they even get it?" I pondered. Do they know how very lucky they are? How rare, how unique, how loved? (I will admit that I selfishly hoped at least a few of them would wake up and take notice of how freaking awesome the conference was. And that it didn't just poof into existence for them. I hoped for a little gratitude.)

The 2 days of the conference really were wonderful. Full of noise and energy and learning. Late Saturday evening on the short drive home the Spirit whispered to me, "Do you know how lucky you are?" I nearly had to stop the car when it occurred to me that all of the things I had been thinking about that the youth were so blessed to be a part of, I was a part of as well. I am lucky too. All of the Lords most precious blessings are mine! Do I take the time to notice them? Do I soak them in? Do I appreciate where they come from? Am I thankful to the one in charge?

I wanted to create this blog so that I have a place to notice my life. To reflect on my blessings. To appreciate the little things. To express my gratitude. I want this blog to be about the good, and the bad, the crazy and the messy. The going and the doing and the sitting and the snuggling. I want to ponder each day about the things I am doing. About the joy my life is full of. I don't want it to pass by without consideration. I don't want to be ungrateful. And most of all I don't want to forget.

I don't want to forget how much my Ruby loves her shoes, or how sweet it looks when Talia writes her name. I want to remember what DJ and I talk about before bed, and how handsome he is, and how he always smells like form oil and dirt. I want to remember my answered prayers, and my struggles and trials, my triumphs!

So come along for the ride if you like. Friends and family, posterity. I want you to know how lucky I am!