Gratitude

A couple days ago I took the kids to Safeway to grab a few things.  When we walked past the peaches and apricots they smelled SO YUMMY.  The kids asked me to buy some and I was tempted but hate paying the high prices they want. 

We had a busy day in town shopping and going to the library.  When we got back there was a basket full of apricots on our front porch.  Not sure who they were from but the kids were SO excited.  They jumped out of the car and took them inside and ate a couple.  Then Rachel said, "MOM, do you think someone heard us in the store talking about wanting to buy some apricots?"  FUNNY.  I'm pretty sure no one heard us.

We are very grateful for whoever thought of us and dropped off the fruit that my kids really really wanted. THANKS SO MUCH.

After it cooled down a bit at about 8:30 I took another bike ride.  I went over 6.5 miles this time.  It was so pretty out.  There was a slight sunset and cool breeze.  On the other side the moon was so bright.  It was so refreshing. 

I am so thankful for my blessings.  I am so thankful for my wonderful and caring husband.  He always has my back and is very Christlike.  He is a great example to me.  I am thankful for my five kids.  They bring lots of joy into our home.  I never knew how hard parenting was going to be.  It is a tough job but very rewarding.  I am grateful for the Savior in my life.  At times I feel alone and that my circumstances aren't common and many can't relate to my situation.  And that is when I turn to the Savior.  He has felt it all.  He knows me and how I feel and the pain and sorrow that sometimes come.  I feel so blessed to be able to take all my problems to Him and be able to let Him carry them for me.  I am blessed to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  That is the very thing that keeps me going and has real purpose.  Without the gospel I honestly don't see how I could make it through my trials.  There is so much hope and understanding of so many things.  This life is not the end.  There is so much more.  Having an eternal perspective puts my life into perspective.  I find it such a blessing.  I thank my Heavenly Father every day for what I have.

Ethan ended up with a fever tonight.  Rachel had one yesterday and Mayah the day before that.  Thankfully it only lasts a day.

The boys (Caleb, Zach and Don) are still at the Orchard.  It has been very very hot.  Got close to 100 today.  This weekend is supposed to be 103.  Not looking foward to that.  Doesn't leave me much time to get things done outside.