I was updating our recent post because it was wacking out on our blog. I just clicked on this "mormon message". I love it.
THANKSGIVING DAILY
Friday, December 10, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
A holiday thought
Seriously, this blog is turning into the "Andrea Wanlass" blog. I have family updates coming, but this is something that I am so eager to share with everyone who takes the time to read our blog.
Yesterday I had a very unique opportunity. All day I had been feeling extremely humbled and so close to my Heavenly Father. Life has been hitting our family so hard and it's beginning to be seen as a blessing, even in the midst of a GREAT trial. lots of prayer and softening of my heart has been taking place.
I had a photo shoot at 3:30 and had my mom watch Maycee. I love this little family I took pictures of, they were so sweet. It was so comforting to meet another family who has been experiencing the same things we have. The photoshoot ended early and I began heading home. Instead of taking the freeway, I decided to go up Main St. As I drove past the temple I felt impressed to walk on the grounds for a shot time, maybe take a few pictures. The moment I got out of my car and walked on the grounds, the most overwhelming feeling of peace filled me. I felt the spirit so strongly..so wonderful. I love that feeling on the grounds, it's a recurring feeling each time I visit. I took a few shots of the temple and decided to watch the Luke II video in the Visitor's Center. I was the only one who was in their along with a sister missionary. She was so kind and sweet toward me, we got along so well. As we talked after the video, she began sharing about a wonderful "mormon message" that she had just watched. I asked her about it and she said, "do you want to watch it?" I of course replied, YES! She turned it on and it was the EXACT thing that I had needed to hear. I am so thankful for Heavenly Father's hand in my life and for the ways he has blessed it. This message was a reminder of what I need to have on my mind daily.
During this holiday season, Shem and I both have felt how important it is to focus on the importance of Christmas. We do not have the means to give eachother gifts, so our gift this year is the gift of a love for one another and our Savior. Please watch and keep in mind the importance of Christ's birth and how it relates to this message; what His ultimate purpose was in coming to Earth. Enjoy.
Yesterday I had a very unique opportunity. All day I had been feeling extremely humbled and so close to my Heavenly Father. Life has been hitting our family so hard and it's beginning to be seen as a blessing, even in the midst of a GREAT trial. lots of prayer and softening of my heart has been taking place.
I had a photo shoot at 3:30 and had my mom watch Maycee. I love this little family I took pictures of, they were so sweet. It was so comforting to meet another family who has been experiencing the same things we have. The photoshoot ended early and I began heading home. Instead of taking the freeway, I decided to go up Main St. As I drove past the temple I felt impressed to walk on the grounds for a shot time, maybe take a few pictures. The moment I got out of my car and walked on the grounds, the most overwhelming feeling of peace filled me. I felt the spirit so strongly..so wonderful. I love that feeling on the grounds, it's a recurring feeling each time I visit. I took a few shots of the temple and decided to watch the Luke II video in the Visitor's Center. I was the only one who was in their along with a sister missionary. She was so kind and sweet toward me, we got along so well. As we talked after the video, she began sharing about a wonderful "mormon message" that she had just watched. I asked her about it and she said, "do you want to watch it?" I of course replied, YES! She turned it on and it was the EXACT thing that I had needed to hear. I am so thankful for Heavenly Father's hand in my life and for the ways he has blessed it. This message was a reminder of what I need to have on my mind daily.
During this holiday season, Shem and I both have felt how important it is to focus on the importance of Christmas. We do not have the means to give eachother gifts, so our gift this year is the gift of a love for one another and our Savior. Please watch and keep in mind the importance of Christ's birth and how it relates to this message; what His ultimate purpose was in coming to Earth. Enjoy.
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