Sunday thoughts...

We listened to the best talk today in our Wards Sacrament Meeting, it was given by Brad Vause. We are friends with Brad and I always love to listen to him speak, he is our High Councilman, which are often referred to jokingly as 'dry councilmen' because of boring and long talks! his never are. Today he started out by saying he was going to talk about a long and detailed story that began centuries ago - he then went on to talk about God's hand in bringing about this wonderful nation and preparing the way for His gospel to be restored. It was a touching and fascinating talk. I am so grateful for those brave enough and strong enough to follow the dictates of their hearts and spirits in founding this nation and in restoring the gospel of Jesus Christ. So many miracles and mercies of our Father in Heaven. Amazing Grace indeed.
I was also reflecting last night about answered prayers, even those that are unspoken, but felt and thought about. I was thinking about a point last year that I prayed for us to reach a certain $ amount at the restaurant. At the time it seemed out of reach, but necessary to get too to survive. Sure enough that weekend we were able to hit that #, and it strengthened my belief in asking and receiving. Now we are routinely hitting that number and far surpassing it at times... as things are crazy in the kitchen or my feet so tired, or back aching and exhaustion seems imminent if not surpassed, I remind myself that this is what I prayed for and this is what we need. It helps me to be grateful for where we are. I know it won't always be like this, but I am grateful I can see the Lord's hand in our lives... in the business, in the safety and health of our children and ourselves, in the really good kids that are employed by us and in the love and support of family, friends and community. I truly am grateful and amazed.
I just have to tell my kids (who may someday actually read this) that I am so proud of them. I am constantly told by people in the community what good and well behaved kids they are. As they are out and about and on their own a lot  at this point in time, I am grateful to know that. I am hard on them and expect them to be hard workers, but I do know that they are really good kids and I love them. I will try hard to be a better mom, to be here more and be more of a homemaker!!
Anyway, just wanted to jot down some of my Sunday thoughts! I feel blessed and grateful today!