All About Jared

Today my thoughts were about Jared.  Tonight he received his Patriarchal Blessing so today I fasted along with him and Larry.  It was easy for me and when I did think to get a drink I quickly remembered why I hadn't had a drink and said another little prayer for my son.  

I love the inspiration that is given to Patriarchs.  Of course they prepare themselves to receive that inspiration.  I admire how they sacrifice for each of us. Tonight I admired Patriarch Thompson as he laid his hands on my baby's head and blessed him.  He was the mouthpiece of the Lord.  It was such a Spiritual Experience.

I have always wondered why Jared has been spared at times in this life.  It's because he has a great work to do. 

The Patriarch taught Jared before his blessing in a simple and perfect way.  Each Patriarch has been perfect for each of our children.  It's been a blessing to have been able to have three different ones with our children. 

I always smile after each childs blessing.  Being their parent we are blessed to know them so well.  I adore each of my kids and I am thankful that Jared was our last.  He's a great kid  to end on.

President Monson once explained, "A patriarchal blessing is a revelation to the recipient, even a white line down the middle of the road to protect, inspire, and motivate activity and righteousness.  A patriarchal blessing literally contains chapters from your book of eternal possibilities... (It) is your passport to peace in this life.  It is a Liahona of light to guide you unerringly to your heavenly home."

 "Your patriarchal blessing will see you through the darkest night. It will guide you through life's dangers." Thomas S. Monson

I forgot to take picture until after when we went to eat.  Jared and Larry ordered huge, double cheese burgers and ate it all.   I'm thankful for this baby of mine.  He truly is a wonderful child and I am lucky to be his mom.

Food 4 Thought Friday

A little feast without the calories!!!
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Breakfast: What is your current favorite song? How Great Thou Art...it might not really be my favorite but I often find myself singing or humming it throughout the days.  I really like the Happy Song by Pharrell Williams too....it makes me Happy! :)

Lunch: What is something that can always brighten your day no matter what? A compliment from anyone.  It might come from a comment, a card, a text or said to my face.  Being told something nice works every time at Brightening my day

Dinner: What is something you feel like you have improved on the past week? Slowing down.  I have been sick and really haven't had a choice but to slow down.  I'm not sure I really enjoy it either.

Midnight Snack: If you could go back and change one thing this week, what would it be?  If I knew how I caught this yucky cold I would go back and not catch it.  

Recipe of the Week:  (instead of your recipe for life what is it just for the week?)  Things Happen for a Reason.  We might not ever know the reason but I believe there always is one.  I wonder what I should be learning from being sick....patience?....simplifying?....tolerance?....compassion?  There's a reason I am down....I might figure it out....and I might not!