My heart has been full this week as I have had several opportunities to reflect on our Heavenly Father's plan of salvation. I have been in awe as I have pondered on the perfection of His plan. I cannot use words to express my wonder and gratitude for this plan of happiness. It is...perfect.
I started reflecting on this at my sleepover with Aubrey on Sunday night. As I watched her through the night I couldn't help but be overcome by the perfectness of her little body, her perfect mind, and her perfect spirit. I became emotional as I held her and thought of her being in our Heavenly Father's arms not even 1 week before that. I thought of all that she had learned and been prepared for in the pre-existence...all that she had agreed to. What an overwhelming feeling to hold this perfect child of God....her pure, unblemished spirit ready to be a warrior in this chaotic world. I held her close and kissed her all night.
A couple days later I returned to work where we had lost two more angels...Courageous little angels who had completed their mission on this earth. Lately I have struggled whenever we lose little ones. I have had a hard time coping and have been overcome with an "it's not fair" mentality..."why them?", "why did these innocent little children deserve to have to suffer from this awful disease?" I became emotional again driving home from work that night, being overcome with these same feelings. As I was driving deep in thought and prayer asking Heavenly Father to help me understand "why?", I began to look at the stars, the moon...the heavens. I was overcome with peace as I knew all of the little angels we've lost are with Him, safe in His arms. I could picture them running, jumping, no IV or feeding tubes attached, no pain, with all of their hair, able to be kids again. I thought of the chance they would have to accept the gospel, to learn of eternal families.
I came home where I immediately embraced Eric and could not let go. Life is too fragile. I've learned that too often lately. I then began recapping to Eric all of my thoughts and feelings from the week. As we had a long discussion of the plan of salvation, I began to feel more peace, more assurance.
I KNOW without doubt that our Heavenly Father lives...that He loves us more than we can comprehend. I KNOW that because He loves us so much, He has created the plan of salvation--a perfect plan that gives us knowledge of where we came from, where we are going, and why we are here. I KNOW that families can be together forever through the sealing power of the temple. As a result, I KNOW that there is no need to fear and there is EVERY reason to rejoice. I KNOW that Heavenly Father is aware of our every need and will answer every question and lift every burden if we only turn to Him. I KNOW that the gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored on this earth, that so many before me have suffered so that I could feel the rewards of this beautiful gospel. I KNOW that the atonement of Jesus Christ is real, that Heavenly Father sent His Son so that we would be able to repent and live with him again.
As I reflect on this week I know that my peace has been restored and my testimony strengthened. What a beautiful, perfect plan...
I'm so glad you're mine.
Boob's Graduation
Indiana Jones
The Jungle Cruise
The Toy Story Ride is 3D...hence the glasses
The Bug's Life Show (also 3D)
Big Thunder Mountain
The front of the park...on our way out :(
Sunday morning...my birthday!
My mom made me a delicious strawberry pie. It was so yummy!
Then we celebrated Komenda style!
On Monday we headed to my parent to celebrate with my family! I completely forgot to take any pictures while there...except for these ones of Eric's favorite thing to do at my parents: feed the turtles! I love him!
I had one of the best birthdays ever! I had so many wonderful celebrations, phone calls, emails, texts, and cards. Thank you to everyone who made it so wonderful! Love!
