listening works.....

i set a goal this year to listen to the spirit more....
and not just listen, but to act when prompted....
sometimes i feel like i don't listen very well...

i am grateful for the tender spirit that has helped me listen and act lately....
i am not trying to brag when mentioning these things....
just that i can learn from them when i write them down....

it was a sweet experience when kelsy jordan opened her mission call at our home....
i was touched by her wanting to do it here and touched by the spirit that came with her call...
but, later, was prompted to call her in california about being her escort through the temple because she didn't have anyone to go with her....
it was probably more tender for me than for kelsy, but i am grateful for the prompt to call and for her to accept the offer......

yesterday, i was prompted to call my nephew, matt walter......
i didn't get to it until today, though....
i wasn't sure why i needed to call him and i am still not sure.....
but, i think he just needed someone different to talk to about his decision to break up with his girlfriend for good...
it was a sweet conversation and i don't know that i really helped him, but wanted him to know that we love and support him in whatever he does....
when i got off the phone, i just started to cry.....cuz i'm a baby like that....;0)
but, more importantly, i knew that it was the right thing to do to call him......

i am grateful for my heavenly father and for his tender loving care....
i know he needs me to listen and act, so that i may be an instrument in his hands....
i am grateful that he knows me and wants to help me with my goals.....
i recognize his hands in my life.....

i love my family very much....
they all are an inspiration to me!

have a happy day!

happy birthday, mark!
you're that great age of 45....welcome to the club!
i love you and i am grateful for you!