Houston Lately

Yesterday we had the opportunity to attend the baptism of our friend’s daughter. A while back the V. family began taking the missionary discussions and two weeks ago Jessica and Anthony were baptized. After they were confirmed and Anthony given the Aaronic Priesthood, he was able to baptize their oldest daughter Danielle. I was so grateful to be there and feel the spirit. I have had a very difficult week and I have been feeling like I have been on an emotional roller coaster. I really needed to be there, to support the family, but also because I was in desperate need of feeling the spirit. It’s amazing how quick I can forget how good it feels to do things like that, and be able to feel the spirit, yet how it can totally change my mood the second I arrive. I think if I were given one wish, I would beg for the chance to view the future and have my fears and uneasiness put to rest. I feel like we have been so richly blessed moving to Houston even though some days we wish we were back up north. I am grateful for the friends in my life who are like family to me, who are there to support me, be my shoulder to cry on, someone to listen, someone to comfort me. Knowing the need for some words of encouragement, my sweet husband wrote me the most tender email this week. It’s exactly what I needed to hear and it really felt good to hear. As hard as it can be to say at times, I do believe that the plan He has created for us will bring us happiness; at least it can if we allow it to.