Motherhood

I found this quote on a friend's blog and I just loved it. I had to post about this. Lately, I have been thinking quite a bit about this subject (Motherhood). If you watched General Conference this past weekend then you heard the prayer blessing the mothers throughout the world! I was so touched (Yes, I bawled my eyes out). Never in my mind had I thought of praying for something such as this. Sorry all you moms. But let me tell you that I do pray for all of you! I also truly loved Elder M. Russell Ballard's talk on Mothers. Oh...that was just what I needed to hear. I loved it. I can't wait until the text comes out online Thursday!!!!!! I'll be there first thing. Until then here's the quote I was talking about (Thanks Andrea Roche).

"Mothers have a sacred role. They are partners with God, as well as with their own husbands, first in giving birth to the Lord’s spirit children and then in rearing those children so they will serve the Lord and keep his commandments. Could there be a more sacred trust than to be a trustee for honorable, well-born, well-developed children? We affirm the Church’s strong, unalterable stand against innovations or any unchastity or breaking of the laws that could possibly reflect in the lives of the children. Motherhood is a holy calling, a sacred dedication for carrying out the Lord’s work, a consecration and devotion to the rearing and fostering, the nurturing of body, mind, and spirit of those who kept their first estate and who came to this earth for their second estate to learn and be tested and to work toward godhood." (Spencer W. Kimball)

Now let me just say that I truly love being a mother! It's the greatest job in the world. It's not easy, but it's oh so rewarding. Heavenly Father truly has blessed my life by allowing me to bring children into this world. I will forever be grateful. I have been having a real hard time lately. I feel like my patience is really being tried. At times I wonder if I am really a good mother to and for Brampton. But I love how when I feel at my lowest point Brampton seems to sense it. He always gives me a big squeeze around my neck and squeals. Of course I even get some kisses. He is so sensitive to the Spirit (at least I think). I know that he has answered many of my prayers through his little doings (even though they are so simple). He's one of my little angels here on earth.

Here's a picture of something I love...finding the cute little things that Brampton does. Here he lined up some of his cars. Not sure why??? I often wish I knew what he was thinking and his reasonings. So cute I had to take a picture to remember. Yes, I'm trying to live in the moment.

In other news...we have finally started to get ready for the next addition! Can you believe it?? I can't. A few months ago, I wanted to start getting everything together and organized (I'm pretty silly when it comes to baby stuff...I love it all). I told myself I had to wait until April. I pretty much forgot all about it. Sunday, before conference Evan put the bassinet together for me! I was so excited. Brampton even helped out. He loves using REAL tools. And then Monday, Brampton and I started to get other things together and washed. He even bought the baby a little bear to give him at the hospital (hopefully that goes over well). No name yet. We're open to suggestions at this point. About 4 weeks to go!