Hope…

"Hope is not knowledge, but rather the abiding trust that the Lord will fulfill His promise to us. ... It is believing and expecting that our prayers will be answered. It is manifest in confidence, optimism, enthusiasm, and patient perseverance."In the language of the gospel, this hope is sure, unwavering, and active. The prophets of old speak of a 'firm hope' (Alma 34:41) and a 'lively hope' (1 Peter 1:3). It is a hope glorifying God through good works. With hope comes joy and happiness. With hope, we can 'have patience, and bear . . . [our] afflictions' (Alma 34:41)."
~ Dieter F. Uchtdor

 

aw…love these moments!

I love when something like this happens….

Last night, I was driving down the freeway, windows down, sunroof open, music blaring and singing at the top of my lungs. I was just having a carefree moment when a thought popped into my head. It came out of nowhere. Yes, a thought just popped right into my little brain.

Immediately, I turned off the radio, rolled the windows up and shut the sunroof of my car…total silence. Why did I do this? Hmmm…I needed to listen.  This particular thought became so vivid in my mind. I let the Spirit prompt me concerning a certain situation. I listened and waited.

Moments later, I dialed my dear sweet friend, Angela, and shared the experience that recently took place. She then tells me that she was sitting down at her computer trying to figure out an answer to her dilemma. She was struggling to find an answer when the phone rang.  It was me.  I shared with her a possible solution.  It was awesome!!   I am grateful for this experience. Even though, it was a simple thing…I am grateful to be an instrument in the Lord’s work upon this earth. I love these amazing experiences and cherish every single one of them.

Have a great day!

Michelle

Fabulous things Friday…bendable straws!

Fabulous things Friday is back in motion.  Ok, I hope that it is.  I have been in such a blogging slump…maybe this will give me some motivation in this area. 

One of my most favorite things is...

Bendable Straws!

I love bendable straws!  For my birthday this year, my sweet friend, Vieve, brought me a plethora of bendable straws.  YEAH!!  They immediately bring those wonderful warm fuzzies into my heart. Yes, they can almost fix anything.

My mom shared with me a story of when I was a little girl. I was 7 1/2 years old when I went into a coma.  My little brother told my mom that if she would go buy me a Mr. Pibb and a bendable straw, I would wake up.  She did. He opened the can of Mr. Pibb and placed the bendable straw in it.  He stood next to my bed and waited and waited and waited.

I did not wake up at that time…it took a little bit longer.  But, he was determined that I would wake up if Mom would buy a Mr. Pibb and a bendable straw. 

Proof…they can fix everything…ALMOST!!!

Michelle

uh-oh cheerio!

As I was eating my cheerios this morning, I looked down and this is

what was looking back at me…

I hope that it is not any indication of what type of day I might have.

I hope you have a happy day!

Michelle