I am really missing church today. It is difficult to be away from my meetings and all those who I love so much. I love Sacrament meeting and the feelings I get while being there. I miss seeing my faithful home teacher, Brother Bickerton, waiting with a hymn book open for me, I miss that moment of reverence before we begin, I miss singing the hymns together and seeing my favorite younger friends in the ward. Feeling that way, perhaps I wasn't the perkiest going up to hospital today, but soon came to realize of God's awareness of me.
We had a very special experience this morning while up at the Huntsman center getting my blood tests. As I was having a small setback and needed to spend additional time to make sure everything was okay, a sweet young couple came into our little booth and asked us if we would like to have the Sacrament.
Oh how my heart leaped with joy. I was overcome with gratitude that together with Robert this young man blessed and passed the Sacrament. I was totally amazed that in that small curtain cubical I felt the Savior's Love and atoning sacrifice for me. A prayer in my heart was answered and I knew that my Savior was aware of me personally.
After a long day of tests we were able to return to our home away from home and listen to some conference talks.
Elder Bednar's talk "If Ye Had Known Me" was our personal sermon for this Sabbath. It to echoed how our Savior knows each of us and we need to know him. I am so grateful for the Sabbath day and restorative power it brings!
Such amazing experiences amidst trials. Thank you for helping me remember the importance of the sabbath and how it feeds our souls.
ReplyDeleteI am so amazed at how He is there, always cradleing us in his loving arms.
DeleteI started listening to Elder Bednar's talk this morning as I got ready for church. It is such a comfort to know that the Savior knows and loves each of us and I am thankful for the spirit of peace that comes as I come to know the Savior more each day. We love you and are thinking of and praying for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Crystal,We are so blessed to have this gospel aren't we!!
DeleteYou are strong and such an example of faith and love for your family and the Savior. Thanks for letting us in on your journey. Sending thoughts and prayers and love your way!
ReplyDeleteThanks Becky,I sure appreciate your well wishes!! We sure are happy we get to share those darling grandkids with such great people, Love you guys!
DeleteGlad you are doing well. Sharing your blog with my children for family night. The blog is nice to see you and hear your stories, since I found out from Robert about you we have been praying for your well being. Tell Robert hi from the Tim D
ReplyDeleteWe'll keep reading and praying for you.
Tim