The Error of My Ways

I have been called to repentance.... literally.  When we attended our Stake Conference a couple of weeks ago, our Stake President challenged us to be active in social media.  He talked extensively about being in a "Mormon Moment" with all of the attention focused on us in politics and entertainment these days and asked that as Latter-Day Saints that we be actively and anxiously engaged in "setting our light on a hill."  Message received.

It has been nearly a month since my last post and I am happy to report that things are going very well.  I have been trying very hard on focusing my efforts where they need to be focused and not worrying so much about the stuff on the fringes.  I feel like I am finally close to bringing some balance back to my world, but blogging has definitely been on the back burner.  I have a lot to catch up on, and I fully intend to, but I just wanted to say how grateful I am for the January I have had and for the perspective that I have gained over the last couple of months.

As I have rededicated my self and redoubled my efforts, I have found my life blessed by the tender mercies of the Lord.  Things have gone more smoothly in our home.  Matt has been home, which has been wonderful.  Our children have been happy and healthy and life is good.

I have taken time to prepare for lessons, made time for visits and tried really hard to study the scriptures.  We are not 100% yet on any of these endeavors, but we are making great strides.  I am thankful for the Spirit in my home and in my life.  I am grateful for inspired leaders and for personal revelation.

This may be a little much for some of you who read my blog.  I sincerely hope that none of you will take offense, but I would be remiss if I didn't express the gratitude in my heart for the blessings I have received over the last few months.  I am grateful for the sacrifice of Savior; for his ministry and his mission.  I am grateful to know that I am a child of God and that he loves me.  I know He is mindful of me and that he knows of my struggles.  I hope to always try my best to be a force for good and to be the kind of person that He would have me be.