Feeling the Love

I woke-up feeling kind of gross. I just felt unsettled, and sluggish. It was my first Valentine's day without Charles. I felt that sadness this morning. I did not want to feel it, I was not planning on experiencing it, it was just there. I had to overcome it, and fight against it somehow.

I decided it was time to really clean the house. It had been awhile since we had a really good deep cleansing. We tackled the whole house, and tried to better organize the boy's room. There are three of them in one room, so it can become a frightful mess. We all worked together, and made it happen. The house sparkled, at least for a few hours. I have four children, sparkly-clean house doesn't last long. It was beautiful while it lasted!

The kids went to play basketball at the church with some friends that are family, and I stayed home and watched the RootsTech conference. It was amazing, all of it. I felt super inspired after watching all the speakers, music, and stories. I am already a family history lover, but it just made me happy to see how it is flooding the earth. It reignited my excitement. I had it playing while going about other activities. I would stop and really focus if something caught my attention. So much of it caught my attention!

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This is my family history face. I have also started indexing again daily. I just do it right before I go to bed for a few minutes. You are promised you will be protected from the fiery darts of the adversary if you do family history. Yeah, I need that!

I also went out for a run today. It was amazing weather, and I felt awesome running in the sun. I had my Hilary Weeks station playing, I soaked in the sun and the Spirit at the same time. It was just what I needed to fight the fear and replace it with faith. 

Then I made time for the One I love the most -- Heavenly Father. I spent some time at the temple, and it was fabulous. I had a very touching experience. There was a beautiful woman in a wheelchair. She was amazing. I sat with her in the Celestial room, and watched as she cried many tears. After the session I was able to help her a little with some things, and she had such a sparkling personality. As I looked in her eyes, I felt very keenly that she was my sister. She seemed an angel to me. It was an honor to help her even just a little. She was a tremendous example to me of enduring with happiness. She may have thought I was helping her tonight, but really she helped me. I needed her tonight. I love the temple. It's the best. It was the best place to spend Valentine's day. 

I love God more than anyone. Who better to spend the day of love with? 

 I have a collection of flowers still adorning my kitchen from my birthday. I love flowers. I love them even more now than ever. They make me smile.

 The kids got some Valentine's treats from me.

 After the temple I brought home some food. The kids love it when I bring food home. Chips and salsa are a real treat!

 I got myself some beautiful fruit. I love fruit -- yum, yum!

 We found little watermelons in the shape of hearts, it was an unexpected surprise.

We had treats dropped off on our doorstep, and reminders that we are loved.

I hope you felt the love today. 

I know I did.