Gratitude

I feel pulled in every direction lately. Helping one with homework here. Helping console one that is crying. Being there with open hears to hear the one who is excited. Figuring out how to control the ones who are fighting. Spending time with each individually. Trying to keep the houe clean. I think the word of the month in our family is MOM.

Mom....he won't leave me alone.
Mom....can you come here.
Mom...where is ?
Mom...guess what?
Mom....he hit me.
Mom...I need you.
Mom...I'm hungry.
Mom...Can we watch a movie?
MOM>>>MOM>>>MOM>>>

AHHHH HELP ME. So I have been thinking about some things lately. I know I need to have a better attitude. I need to be better at bringing more peace into the home and being able to get things together and keep them together. I am not totally sure how but I better figure it out soon.

As I was driving home from taking the kids to school today I started thinking about the things I am grateful for. I have so much to be grateful for and sometimes I forget these things and let the stresses of the day take over. When I do that NOTHING seems like it is going right but I know I need to stop and take a look at all the amazing and wonderful things the Lord has blessed me with. I need to keep my ears and eyes open and see and hear the tender mercies of the Lord. I know there are many.

So here are some things I am grateful for today:

1. A somewhat peaceful night with the kids last night as Don attended the temple.
2. The mornings when I get up early and study the scriptures while it is quiet.
3. The beautiful fall weather. I just love the colors it brings.
4. My health. I attempt to exercise every morning and I love how I feel afterward. NOTE: Afterward. I don't much enjoy the during. :)
5. My kids. I can say this now. Three are at school and the other two are enjoying a show while I am supposed to be exercising. I will.... just as soon as I get this written. But I am grateful for my kids and I am trying to learn how to be more grateful for the patience I SHOULD be learning
while raising a large and not so easy crowd.
6. Music. I love music and wish I were more talented in this area but I can enjoy and admire those with the talent. I love Hilary Weeks. There is a song that I have been playing over and over and over these last few days and it will never get old. I have copied the lyrics below. The first part is her singing and then the last part where it is as if the Lord is singing is sung by a guy. I don't know who though. Would have to ask Don. But it is amazing. If any of you have a chance to get her CD's DO IT. She is wonderful.


Another dayI'll try again
But can you tell me
Will the hurting ever end?
I've been taught
And I believe
But it's been awhile
Since I've been on my knees
But I need you by my side
I don't have the strength
To make it on my own
And Lord, do you hear my prayer
How soon will you answer me?

I know you're weary
I know you've had all you can bear
And now you ask of me on bended knee
I promise
I'll be there
I've watched you struggle
Yet I can see how much you've grown
Child, could you feel my power in your darkest hour?
You were not alone
Be still and know that I am God
I'm by your side
Whom shall you fear
I'll give you strength my child
I am here
Be still and know that I am God
And there's no prayer
That I don't hear
Lift up your head
My child
I am here