Faith In My Kids

Dear Kids,

There is so much going on in the world right now. And all of it reminds me of the last portion of the Book of Mormon when the Gadianton Robbers are controlling the land through murder, lying and secret combinations. I can't even really watch anything that is happening in DC any more because energetically and spiritually I can pinpoint exactly what is happening. There are so many secret combinations it is unbelievable. We put the Nephites to shame that is for sure.

BUT, I have to remind myself that this is all following the Lord's plan. HE is in charge, not the deceivers and liars in the government. HE is in charge. Ultimately everything is helping the world be ready for Christ's Second Coming. And so I focus on Zion. I focus on the gospel. I focus on spreading the light of Christ, because that is the only answer.

And I think to myself, "The only thing I have control over is myself, my attitudes and my reactions to life. I have control over raising my family and teaching my kids as much as I possibly can while I have them, then turn them over to the Lord."

Sometimes I am very afraid for you, my children, how you are going to stand it, how you are going to withstand everything that will be thrown at you. I am reminded of when we were pregnant with Gabe and I was thinking, "How are our kids going to handle this world?". Your dad and I went out to dinner with a couple in our ward that were rock solid in the gospel and they raised kids that were just amazing. I told them my concerns, and my fears. Then this woman looked me straight in the eye and said, "You know, there are times when I feel the same way. But then I have to remember that they chose to come at this time, and the Lord had faith in them to come at this time, so why shouldn't I? Have faith that the Lord has faith in your kids. He prepared them, just turn them over to Him."

I love that and I remember it often. He had faith in you to send you at this time, so why shouldn't I?

I love you, I have faith in you. I pray that you are getting the foundation that you need with the missions you have to fulfill.

I love you,

Love,

Your Mom