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Little Man

This weekend:
we FINALLY went to the temple
and upon coming out heard my youngest brother, Troy, got his mission call
Ogden, UT - Spanish speaking
We're so excited for him!!

And then I got to meet little man this weekend.
And say hello to the beautiful Mrs Abby. 






So that's life's update as much as I'm willing to give it. 
Baby girl is very much alive these days. 
And I feel like my joints down there have shuffled making walking
slightly different, but I guess just one more thing to get used to?

I feel like a blubbering fool most times when I speak to people, but from today's lesson I just want to say how very grateful I am for the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. I think too many people are willing to lower their standards and live by the old worn-out phrase "live today, die tomorrow" 

I know the Savior requires more from us than tolerance & idleness, and in return we receive more blessings. People seem to get bogged down by (or simply ignore) what we can and cannot do, but through faith & repentance - living the gospel principles - we are lifted to a new level that we couldn't comprehend before. Something better, more free & peaceful. It's the only thing that keeps me grounded when worries surround me - my Savior lives and cares for me. He makes me whole.

Have a wonderful Sabbath day! The sun is finally shining!

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  1. Loved seeing you and your super adorable preggo belly, and meeting Eric! These pictures are cute; I'm going to steal them. ;)

    Also, come visit again!

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