Sweet-ums

These two are so sweet...all of my kids are...but I loved these photos. I took them last month and forgot about them. Tae is trying so hard to grow up. She loves stuffing things in her backpack and walking where ever she may like a big girl.
I just love the bigness of the backpack against her tiny self.


Then there is this handsome man...always looking out for her, and everyone else. This illustrates him to a t. Not actually touching her- she would have a fit- but putting his arm behind her for protection and a little guidance if needed. And if there were danger in her midst, he would rescue her. I feel like this is so much the way God treats us. He is always there, never pushing us, but there to guide and save when we need Him.

  This time of year is so great for reflecting on the things we have to be grateful for. This year money isn't one of those things. But that's OK, it's really helped me to look beyond the present giving and buying and relish in the small and simple things I'm so blessed with. My amazing husband, laughing children, food, a warm house, friends, and mostly our Savior Jesus Christ who knows us.
One of my favorite songs has always been "Lead Kindly Light". I love the first two verses especially.

1. Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom;
Lead thou me on!
The night is dark, and I am far from home;
Lead thou me on!
Keep thou my feet; I do not ask to see
The distant scene—one step enough for me.

This is something I have to remember...one step enough for me. I don't know what the future holds, none of do. Sometimes it's harder than other times not to see right in front of us. The night is dark, and it's sometimes very scary. But I trust, and I do not ask to see...one step is enough for me.


2. I was not ever thus, nor prayed that thou
Shouldst lead me on.
I loved to choose and see my path; but now,
Lead thou me on!
I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears,
Pride ruled my will. Remember not past years.

I will continue to trust, I know our lives are all filled with various trials, hardships and weaknesses. Maybe this year I will be a little more gentle with myself, and with those around me. Any hardships in our lives really do draw us (if we let it) towards our Father in Heaven. What a blessing!! If we never had hard times, we would feel no need for that relationship. We can trust and He will lead us all on.