fhe with little voice

I have ended up with something that has taken its toll on me and left me with very little voice.  Though I am feeling better it is hard to talk much at all.  I resort to whispering, sign language, and snapping, whistling or clapping to get my family's attention.  Family Home Evening with Mr. O out of town was looking to be a challenge.  It actually worked out beautifully.

My daughter had recommended this great video and it became the focus of our lesson.



We watched it.  Asked questions about fathers, our dad and then we watched it again and thought about how each of the things this father says could also apply to what our Heavenly Father may be feeling and why he is so willing to give us so much.  We especially felt love from our Heavenly Father, our earthly father and the incredible trust in allowing us to become parents too.

I feel so grateful that Heavenly Father's plan is family.  It is so beautiful to realize that we are part of his family.  He loves us.  He watches over us.  He blesses us and gives us everything.  It also helps my perspective as a wife and mother. I'm here to nurture.  It isn't all about me finding myself or becoming something amazing.  I'm here to learn His lessons and to help others learn too.  Its not about me.

Hebrews 12:9

 9 Furthermore we have had ^afathers of our flesh which ^bcorrectedus, and we gave them ^creverence: shall we not much rather be in^dsubjection unto the ^eFather of ^fspirits, and live?

Grateful:
358 My Dad, an amazing good man who worked hard to provide for us and allow us to enjoy a secure happy childhood where we learned the lessons that help us do these same things for our families.
359 My Mom, a sweet loving woman who continues to learn and share everything she is excited about.  She still takes care of all of us.
360  Good fathers raising sons with integrity that will marry and care for my daughters.
361 sick days don't last forever and our amazing bodies to get better.
362 for winter, bitter cold, melting ice, fresh snow
363 that Peter knows how to get his keys out of his locked car.