In my church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we bear our testimonies a lot. In fact, one church service every month is devoted to members bearing their testimonies of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I feel an intense need to share my testimony right now. My heart is so full!
Lana was in her crib, not sleeping but not crying either. I heard her from the monitor start to say "mama" and continue saying it. This is rare! She says "dada" all the live-long day, but anything else is squeaks and squeals. As she kept saying "mama" I decided to go to her, and actually I ran to her with a giant smile on my face. As I picked up my sweet little girl, and whispered in her ear that mama loves her, I just felt... I felt so good.
I know God loves me, and I know my Savior died for me, He loves me that much. But now I really understand it like I've never understood it before. My love for my daughter enriches me, completes me, enfolds me. It is a joyous realization that my Heavenly Father loves me as I love my earthly daughter. I am loved!
My life is blessed beyond measure (thus the title of this blog post), and I struggle to find the words to express my gratitude. I pray daily to my Father in heaven, through my Savior Jesus Christ, and proclaim my thanks. I am so thankful for my knowledge of our Savior, for my membership in His true church. I am so thankful for my sweet husband, who made all my dreams come true. I love my husband more and more each day, and I can only pray and hope one day we can be sealed together for time and all eternity. I love my family, and I love my husband's family. I am surrounded and filled with love and gratitude for all my blessings.
And as I lay Lana down in her crib, kiss her forehead and whisper again that mama loves her, I am so thankful for my Father in Heaven and His love for me.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
