SMILE- spiritually minded is life eternal. I love this little phrase, and the truth behind it is so real. When our minds and thoughts are turned towards the Savior it really does help me focus on the eternal aspect of things. And a simple smile will always remind me to keep focus on being spiritually minded because In the end eternal life is what we are striving for!
Guys. Life is going so unbelievably well. I’ve had multiple people tell me that for having an almost three month old and having to go through a divorce that I seem to be doing more than alright. And the truth is I am! And there is only one person I can thank for that. My Savior. He has made this process so easy and quick. I have experienced many tender mercies along the way.
My biggest tender mercy is my Hunter boy. He is my pride and joy. He can make my heart burst with happiness at the sound of a coo. He is the happiest of babies and I am so unbelievably lucky to have him. He’s my little twin, my biggest joy, and my best friend. I absolutely love being a mom.
Happiness is so important. It’s so important to remember the eternal perspective of things. It’s so hard to remember that when we are going through trials but it is so important! It has helped me see things in a different perspective when I’m going through tough things and I know it will help you.
“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, or worn. It is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace & gratitude.”
I love this quote and I think it’s so true! I truly believe that when we live our lives full of love and thankfulness that we can be a genuinely happier person. I know that the past year I got really good at pretending to be happy, and I was trying to earn the right to be happy. I knew i deserved it but I was looking for my happiness in all the wrong places. I was in such a rut, I was so down on myself from words that were said, and I just tried everything to get out of it. It wasn’t until I realized my worth, and realized those things I was so grateful for, and started to fill my heart with hope and love that I truly found my happiness again! Just in time for the arrival of my sweet Hunter!
One of my dearest friends shay is going through breast cancer at just 26. It literally breaks my heart. And I wish it was me instead of her. But one thing I shared with her is a quote I found “in heaven we shall see that we had not one trial too many” I think this is so important to remember. We are given our trials personally because our Heavenly Father knows we can get through them. Shay is such a strong human and I know she was given this trial to spread her strength and positivity to all of those around her. I know I was given this trial for unique purposes.
To be honest it’s so easy to throw a pity party, or feel embarrassed. I mean I was only married not even a year, and it’s so easy to look at others and say what the heck happened. But I am so grateful that I went through this. It has helped strengthen my relationship with the Lord and I can now put all my focus into being the best Mom to Hunter as possible.
There is such a peace when you turn your life over to our savior and literally say my life is in your hands, I’ll do what you want me to do. I know I am striving everyday to live my life as the Savior would want me too. And I have felt so much peace turning my plan over and following my Saviors plan. I will never lost trust in his plan for me.
My hope is that whatever you are going through in your life that you find what makes you happy. Find your joy and happiness. Treat others with that same happiness. I’m not perfect but life is much more pleasurable when you let go of your worries and just live Day by day, moment by moment and putting smiles on all the faces around you.
I love all of you. Thank you for dealing with my million pictures of Hunter. Thanks for letting me share my story, and thank you for being respectful of my journey. I give all my reasons for happiness to my savior. He got me out of a really bad situation, and he has sent so many tender mercies in my life. I am humbled by his love for me and I know that the same love he has for me, he has for all of you. ❤️
