Precious Moments

Having children has made me feel so much closer to Heaven, not only because I have to rely on faith and an eternal perspective to know my family can be together forever, but also because they are so close, themselves.

Lately, I have been trying to include Steven more in his night-time prayers--asking him what he wants to thank Heavenly Father for, and what he wants to ask for. "Jesus" and "temple" are always on both lists. Other regulars on the thanks list are "Mommy, Daddy, Rebecca, Steven, Lightning McQueen cars, cars, toys, movies," just to name a few of the regulars. He teaches me so much, in that he is constantly rattling off things he is thankful for, but when I ask him what he wants to ask for, it's usually just "Jesus" and "temple." We sang I Love to See the Temple before our prayers tonight, and Steven said, "Mommy, I love temple. Rebecca has also been getting into the spirit of prayer; as soon as we start saying them, she begins jabbering away, saying them with us.

We are truly so blessed to have such amazing kids. I know it's not just our kids, too, but every child is truly an angelic gift from Heaven. May we always remember that.