a SWEET year

 I have hit my one year mark of not eating sweets and I have been pondering over the last year and the changes that have been made in me physically, temporally, and spiritually.  I remember wanting to make this change in particular, but feeling weak and uncertain.  I read President Monson's talk about the Book of Mormon and was prompted that if I followed his counsel, I would be blessed. He said, "I implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the Book of Mormon each day. As we do so, we will be in a position to hear the voice of the Spirit, to resist temptation, to overcome doubt and fear, and to receive heaven’s help in our lives."

The thought of being able to resist temptation was highlighted for me and I committed to reading the Book of Mormon so that I could be strengthened to stay away from sweets. Reading and pondering daily has not always been easy and has not always happened, but as I have made the effort to do so, I have been strengthened and changed in ways that have been powerful to me. I have been better able to hear and understand the Spirit. I have been able to resist temptation.  I have been guided as how to overcome my doubts and fears. And heaven's help has been manifested in my life...miracles for me and those I love and serve. 

The Book of Mormon is true. Prophets are called of God. He loves His children. I am changed. I am blessed. I am grateful. -Mindy

So Grateful to be a Dad!

I love these girls! They are amazing people! I feel so grateful to be a dad and I want to be better..more present and undistracted as a dad.

Love Connecting Through General Conference

This link explains what General Conference is.  It is such a blessing!

Celebrating our Girls!

Sara turned 14
Meggan started at BYUI
Lena turned 16
And Moge's going to be a mama!
We love our girls!

FamilySearch at Valleyfest

Spent the day with my fam helping others find their fam at Valleyfest! #familysearch #valleyfest2018

Miss This Boy!

This kid has been serving for over a year! 1 to go! We miss him so much, but we are so grateful for his service and example. We know that what he is sharing is true. #socal #calledtoserve

Prayers Do Get Answered

Near the start of the month I was thinking of a friend who used to come to our Church. I was brainstorming what I could do to invite her back. I had seen her around the high school but never really got to talk to her a lot. We didn’t hang out in the same friend-groups and I didn’t have any classes with her. I thought, “What can I do?” I prayed that I would know what I could do. After praying I thought of inviting her to Mutual or Church but didn’t feel like that would work. Finally the thought came to me, "She knows about the Church. She knows she can come to you or your friends about it. If she needs it, she knows where to get it." I felt peace. I knew that was the answer. Pushing too much could push her over the edge and she’d never come. Now I wait and I prepare for when she could need me again. I keep myself open and ready for anything. I know there will be a time when she will come and need someone and I can be there. I know that God answered my prayer and it was the right answer. It brought me peace.

Lena