When Jeremy got called to be in the bishopric 3 weeks before I was due to have Eli, one of my biggest worries was handling Sundays all by myself. But the Lord really does bless us and I have felt blessed every Sunday. We have choir practice before church pretty much every Sunday (and I'm the choir director), so that can be a little stressful sometimes. But, as I said, I have been blessed.
During the week, Eli doesn't usually sleep too long on his morning nap, but every Sunday he gets tired earlier than usual, so I put him down for a nap at 8:30 and he always sleeps right until it's time to go at 10:00 (I often have to wake him up), so I have plenty of time to get myself ready for choir/church. (Blessing Number One). Then, and I know this sounds silly, I always get all the green lights on the way to church! Our building isn't very far (hello, we live in Utah) but it can take anywhere from 2-10 minutes depending on the lights, and I usually only plan enough time for 5 minutes, so getting the green lights is great. (Blessing Number Two). Then Sacrament Meeting is always the challenge. Eli's afternoon nap usually starts at 1:00 and we have Sacrament Meeting last, so it starts at 12:50. So most Sundays he gets really tired and cranky and I often have to take him out, except on the Sundays the choir sings! (like today). He actually fell asleep at the beginning of Sacrament Meeting, then was awake and happy all through 1st speaker and the choir singing, and didn't get cranky until the very end. (Blessing Number Three).
I am always amazed every Sunday on how well everything goes. The Lord really does love us and He knows our needs, even small little things like making green lights and not having to pass off a crying baby while you direct the choir (people much prefer watching a happy baby). I'm grateful for the tender mercies the Lord shows me every Sunday. I know it will get harder, especially when there are 2-3 kids to juggle by myself (like my sister Wendy whose husband is also in the bishopric, but she and my sister Amy are superwomen), but I also know that the Lord will continue to look out for me and I know Jeremy is grateful that I have been blessed so he can be a servant of the Lord.
By the way, our choir sang "Behold the Wounds in Jesus' Hands" today and it was so beautiful. You need to look it up and read the words and have your choir sing it if you haven't already. :)
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Yay for blessings!
I love that piece--so good. And I'm totally with you--the Lord blesses us so much when we're trying to do His will. I have similar things help me out when I'm in need, and it's INCREDIBLE! There is absolutely NO way that all of those things are coincidences, and I'm so glad to be blessed!
Thanks for your thoughts! We truly are blessed, and I love when I myself (like you) recognize those little things like green lights and I think "how blessed we are!". What a loving Heavenly Father.
I had my choir sing that song for Easter this year. It is a very beautiful song.
Sarah you are such a sweet girl to always recognize those small tender mercies. I truly believe that the Lord blesses us when we are trying to do what is right. You are a wonderful wife to Jeremy and he is wonderful to be so diligent in his calling. I remember those early days when you were just a baby and I had four kids seven and under with dad in the bishopric. I had to play the organ and direct the choir. All of the kids were so good and I never felt like it was a hardship. I always felt so grateful to have a worthy priesthood leader in our home. You are a great couple! I love your sincerity and you are truly a valiant daughter of God! When our choir sang that song they talked about it for weeks. The words are so beautiful. I can barely get through that song without crying. I am so happy that it went so well. Eli is an adorable little baby. I don't believe he is ever cranky:) Oh by the way when you have 2-3 kids to juggle your capacity will grow and you will be as amazing as ever.
I know exactly what you mean, Sarah. This whole business about working and trying to get everything just so with schedules and people to help watch McKay and BJ having extra time off, etc, etc. I have seen more and more the Lord's hand in the tiny details of my days. I know that he is so mindful of us and that as we try to do his will he smooths the path for us in a thousand small ways that add up to miracles. It strengthens my testimony as I feel his love for me through the many blessings he pours out daily on me and my family. It makes me feel so humble and so grateful!
Just remember that those babies usually come one at a time (except in your mom's case) so that you have time to adjust to each one; and your capabilities do expand to meet the demands of a growing family.
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