Spiritual Giants

Last night I had the wonderful opportunity of attending Enrichment. I rarely go and was not planning on attending, but the Relief Society President came to my door with an invitation and another member of the Presidency called and asked if she could give me a ride. I got the feeling I should go...and I am so grateful I did. Sister Beck, the General Relief Society President of the Church was the Guest Speaker. It was extremely uplifting and a positive way to begin 2009.

I was reminded of the importance of being a mother in the last days. I left wanting to be the best "Noah's Mom" ever. In the book of Job, there are promises for the children in latter days. It is my job to discipline myself to do what I need to do to help Noah become who he was meant to become. Just who am I raising--maybe a Spiritual Giant.

Which reminds me of the afternoon, Noah and I were doing errands. I was voicing out loud some of the frustrations I was experiencing at the time. Noah called from the backseat, "Mom, I know what you should do." I inquire, "What my dear?" He responds, "You should go to the temple and talk to Heavenly Father." There have been other dilemmas and he reminds me, "I know, you could pray about it." Once, when Noah was barely walking and speaking only a few words, we ventured to Temple Square. Noah glanced up and saw the Angel Moroni. His hands began waving frantically, "Roni, Roni, I'm coming!!!" His artwork reflects his love for his family, as well as his Heavenly Father and his Savior. As I mentioned before, I believe Noah came to help out his parents.

There were a couple of thoughts I liked for my personal reference--
*I am here on Earth having a mortal experience that is preparing me for the DREAM.

*Ask the Lord--what is my song?  What can I contribute? and thank Him for the privilege of knowing what I know.

Thank you Lord for my blessings and my trials. As I turn to you, my weaknesses will become strengths that will help me appreciate and celebrate the dream that awaits.

Now I must put my Spiritual Giant to bed. I do so with a grateful heart and a greater resolve to be a better mother, wife, and woman.