Garrett Family

11/05/2008

Feeling very grateful......

I am so thankful for the peace and comfort of what the Gospel brings to me. We live in such troubling times, and lately I have been prompted to prepare my family for the 2nd coming of Christ. It has been on my mind alot. So, I have been more motivated to get family prayers and scripture reading done. We have our family nights always on Mondays. We look forward to our nights as a family to hang out and enjoy each other's company. It really gives us a chance to talk and discuss things going on in our lives. With Duane being a member of the church now, it seems to have more meaningful purpose of why we have family nights. The love we have in our home is awesome and the peace we can feel is like no other. How eternally grateful of my Father in heaven for His love and mercy He has for me! No matter how difficult life can be, I have the reassurance of the Holy Ghost to speak peace and comfort to my very soul.

10/23/2008

Today's my birthday

I'm feeling grateful for such good friends and family who went out of their way to make me feel special today. This morning I woke up to this sweet voice telling me "happy birthday, mommy"
who was my oldest daughter, Jade and Jessica wrapping her arms around my neck gently giving me a kiss on my check. I was startled at first because I wasn't awake enough yet, but then I realized what was happening, I was filled with joy that the first thing I woke up to is my sweet daughters giving me lots of love. My husband took me out for dinner while my parents watched my kids. I also had yummy chocolate as my sister, Sara, mentioned in her wonderful poem she wrote to me for my birthday. (had some for you too, Sara...) It was a good day and it's great to be alive!

10/20/2008

Primary program was great!

The kids did a great job singing the first verse of "Home" during their primary program in sacrament at church. It was just wonderful to see my kids up there singing together and hearing just their voices. Jade was especially entertaining. I, or should I say, everyone could her Jade's voice singing when the whole primary sat up to sing a song. She was just simply amazing! Jade would dance while singing. It wasn't apart of the program, but I couldn't resist telling her to stop because she was doing it a such a way that it seemed reverent like. Jade loves to sing and dance, what can I tell ya, my little girl has talent!

9/20/2008

YouTube - How Can I Be

9/17/2008

Poem I wrote for Duane's baptism

I prayed for you so many times in my special place
A still small voice said to me,
not to worry, everything is going as planned
I protested, but I was reassured, just you wait and see

My heart ached for us because of what I know
You always wanted to understand but had no clue
You tried and tried but couldn’t prevail
Until one day, your heart was humbled and then you knew

The spirit touched your soul, you couldn’t deny
Your prayer was answered, there’s reason to rejoice
I never saw a radiant being glowing so bright
the wait was over and you made the right choice

We can start the path that leads to eternal life
Holding hands with our children near
enjoying the blessings that is our to keep
Our family will be forever, now I have nothing to fear

The still small voice was right all along
Our trials and tribulations were not in vain
What we didn’t see then, we can see now
A new beginning with much more to gain

Duane got baptized September 7th, 2008

I never thought it would happen. I really didn't. But I am sure glad that he did! Last Sunday, Sept.14th, 2008, he was ordained a priest in to the Aaronic priesthood. This has been such a wonderful experience for our family. His baptism was very special. The spirit was so strong, that my whole body felt like I was floating on air. Lots of people came to watch Duane get baptize. He was also given the Gift Of The Holy Ghost too and confirmed a member of the church. Duane received a precious gift on his birthday! Yes, Duane was baptized and confirmed on his birthday! How awesome is that?! Like he says, "It's like being born again." I couldn't be more proud of my husband for making choices that will make us a eternal family. I waited 13 years for this to happen, hoping that Duane would see the joy and happiness of living the Gospel standards. I know he was touched by the spirit to have a change of heart. I have such a deep respect for converts in the church. They live their lives one way going about their business until one day they meet a friend who is LDS or 2 missionaries that teach them the Gospel. all of a sudden, they are touched by the same spirit that touched Duane's heart and they too, have a change of heart. These people change their way of living by taking a huge leap of faith and choose to live righteously by getting baptized and following God's commandments. I am amazed by this in such a way because I have seen this happen to my husband. The Lord works in wondrous ways. My testimony grew as I learned that Heavenly Father truly does love His children and wants to bless them. I have felt what it is like to long suffer for someone who is dear to you. Duane and I went thru so much pain and tribulations and yet, we survived and made it. Heavenly Father knew how special Duane is and He gave me strength to carry on when I didn't think I could handle any more. We have been truly blessed by a loving, merciful, and forgiving Heavenly Father!