Drawing Closer To The Savior

I've been doing a lot of thinking and contemplating on how I could come closer to God and my Savior. Many things have happened since my last post. Neill was laid off from work, so Neill and I are going to move to Pocatello where I can be closer to my job. We are apartment hunting right now, which is coming along , but nevertheless tiring.

I have been worrying about how to pay bills, how to survive, and how to get to work. During all of this worrying I finally realized I was worrying about the wrong things. I needed to start focusing on my relationship w/my Heavenly Father. I started reading a book by Elder Eyring called "To Draw Closer To God." I was reading a Chapter called "Come Unto Christ." This is a quote from the book:

"I have one other plea, one other hope for you: don't' ignore the impulses that come to you to rise above yourself into a higher and more beautiful word. Growing up, getting educated, seeing the world, and almost everything that happens to you will push to toward saying to yourself: "Oh, that was just a dream. That's not possible. I could never change that much." You can. The Savior promised, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." He can and he will. I bear you my testimony that you can ivite the Holy Ghost into your life, and because you have been promised that gift by authorized servants of God, he will come. I bear testiony that you can be cleansed by the power of the Atonement. The yearning you've felt for something better is a yearning to come unto Christ. This promise in section 19 of the Doctrine and Covenants is true: "Learn of me, and listen to my words; walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me." (D&C 19:23) pg. 59

I finally felt like my Heavenly Father was listening to me. His servant was speaking to me indivdually. I don't know what is in store for me, but I know my Heavenly Father is listening to me and I am very grateful I am not in this alone in this world. I will keep everyone updated on what is going on in our lives, and if you need a good book to read "To Draw Closer To God" by Henry B. Eyring is a great book.

Emily :)

Parent Teacher Conference

This was a "bear" of a week. I only had to teach school for three days, however, it was the two 12 hour day of parent teacher conferences that wore me out. As teachers we chose to work until 8 p.m. on Wed. night after a full day of school, and then to work a full 12 hours on Thursday so we could have Friday off.

I commute 30 min. each way so it makes you that much more tired because you can't arrive home in 3-5 min. However, it was worth those two days to have a day off. I discovered what it felt like to be so tired you just fell into bed. I already knew that feeling, but it was magnified by two times.

I am so thankful I am in a profession that I enjoy most of the time. Neill, he goes to work everyday, be it night, or the day, and he works hard. It definately is not his favorite job, but he does it to bring in money, and because he loves me. I love my husband so much. I am so greatful for his willingness to work and to work hard. Neill, "Thank you! I love you, and appreciate all you do for our family." It is wonderful to have a spouse that you can be thankful for.

I will keep you updated, but so far, life is going along, and it is getting COLD!!!