Super Sunday
Yesterday was a great day. It was a day of tiny miracles. Sammi and I had the opportunity to speak in Church -- it was nice to speak together. Sammi spoke about Spiritual Superheroes, and I spoke about Strengthening Home and Family. The miracle was that Sammi had been up the night before throwing-up. She woke-up in the morning and still felt awful, but she got up and showered, got dressed, and laid on the couch for awhile. And then about 10 minutes before we had to leave she popped up and said, "Whoa, I feel way better." So off to church we went. It was really something.
I also had Charles give me a blessing right before Church because I was not feeling too hot either. We have had 3 toilet-hugging kids in the last 3 nights, and I was up all night with each them. Henry was the worst with a total of 10 times to the toilet. I am still exhausted. But I REALLY wanted to speak. The topic I had been given was a dream topic, and I had been preparing for over a month since it had been pushed back a few times. When I got to church and sat on the stand I chewed gum to help sooth my burning throat. I had to make a choice to speak with gum in my mouth, or not. (I know it is speaking No-No number one.) I debated over it for a few moments, and then I chose to keep gum in my mouth, and you know, it really helped. I was not chomping it or anything, but the minty freshness kept me from feeling completely queazy from being under the weather. I think I will have gum in my mouth every time I speak from now on. :-)
It was really nice because Sammi's best friend Hanna, and her mom Jessica (my friend), were able to come and listen, too. We were so happy to have them there. And later that night they brought us homemade ice-cream and brownies! Thanks Jessica! Yum!!
We also watched the movie called Ephraim's Rescue, about the Martin Handcart company of Pioneers. It was a super awesome movie, very well done. I was crying ugly-cry through the whole thing and Charles was making fun of me. (I was actually whimpering/making a weird high-pitched squeaking sound in my throat?) I couldn't help it! I was overwhelmed with emotion. Those were my people! It was such a powerful message and went right along with Sammi's talk about Spiritual gifts. Ephraim had been blessed with the gift of healing and he saved many of the Saints through his Priesthood blessings -- the true stories are AMAZING. It is the kind of movie that makes you want to scream the Gospel from the Rooftops. And it also makes you want to know what YOUR purpose is, and how you can use your spiritual gifts to best serve the Lord. Loved it. Watch it.
I was so exhausted all day, but it felt good. It was a good Sunday. I love Sundays.
I also had Charles give me a blessing right before Church because I was not feeling too hot either. We have had 3 toilet-hugging kids in the last 3 nights, and I was up all night with each them. Henry was the worst with a total of 10 times to the toilet. I am still exhausted. But I REALLY wanted to speak. The topic I had been given was a dream topic, and I had been preparing for over a month since it had been pushed back a few times. When I got to church and sat on the stand I chewed gum to help sooth my burning throat. I had to make a choice to speak with gum in my mouth, or not. (I know it is speaking No-No number one.) I debated over it for a few moments, and then I chose to keep gum in my mouth, and you know, it really helped. I was not chomping it or anything, but the minty freshness kept me from feeling completely queazy from being under the weather. I think I will have gum in my mouth every time I speak from now on. :-)
It was really nice because Sammi's best friend Hanna, and her mom Jessica (my friend), were able to come and listen, too. We were so happy to have them there. And later that night they brought us homemade ice-cream and brownies! Thanks Jessica! Yum!!
We also watched the movie called Ephraim's Rescue, about the Martin Handcart company of Pioneers. It was a super awesome movie, very well done. I was crying ugly-cry through the whole thing and Charles was making fun of me. (I was actually whimpering/making a weird high-pitched squeaking sound in my throat?) I couldn't help it! I was overwhelmed with emotion. Those were my people! It was such a powerful message and went right along with Sammi's talk about Spiritual gifts. Ephraim had been blessed with the gift of healing and he saved many of the Saints through his Priesthood blessings -- the true stories are AMAZING. It is the kind of movie that makes you want to scream the Gospel from the Rooftops. And it also makes you want to know what YOUR purpose is, and how you can use your spiritual gifts to best serve the Lord. Loved it. Watch it.
I was so exhausted all day, but it felt good. It was a good Sunday. I love Sundays.
sorry that everyone has been sick, that stinks. i also wish i was there to hear your talk! knowing how much you love this topic i am sure it was awesome!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love Sunday's as well. They're the best.
ReplyDeleteYou both did great.
You wear sick beautifully.