When love is spoken here

 There's a million things to write about but for now I just want to write about how I felt when reading the scriptures with my family tonight. The kids were rowdy and barely listening but I came to a scripture about Jesus Christ and my heart started to pound and the tears just came unannounced. Now that's a fast way to get the kids to be quiet. "What's wrong with Mom?" But I knew in my heart the spirit was testifying to me that I had a strong witness of who Christ is and that he loves me. Those moments don't always come and I wondered if someone somewhere was praying for me because that wonderful feeling was a little undeserving as I have felt somewhat distant from God for awhile- just proves that we are never truly distant from God and He knew I needed this little moment to remind me of His love for me. I hope my children know of the love I have for my Savior. 

The kids have a hard time settling down for bed. Even though we have a home now where most of them have their own room, they refuse to move their mattress from the TV room. They all sleep together even if they are convinced they have the worst siblings on the planet- they still really love being together. Not wanting it to turn into an ugly night of yelling, I decided to pull up lyrics to the primary songs on my phone and sing to my kids. Sam was singing with me right up until he fell asleep. Alice told me in her little voice "Don't stop singing until my eyes close all the way". I sang until they were all asleep and Kenzie comes in and sings with me. It was a moment I want to definitely recreate. Right before I was done, I decided to sing a song I haven't sang for a long time. "Love is Spoken Here". It hit me right in the center and again I was filled with truth, love, gratitude- choking up I barely got through the song. Never doubt that everything happens for a reason- God sends his blessings and his love in different ways. Tonight it was in the form of scripture and song. Here are the lyrics to "Love is Spoken Here". #hearhim

I see my mother kneeling with our family each
Day.
I hear the words she whispers as she bows her head to
Pray.
Her plea to the Father quiets all my fears,
And I am thankful love is spoken here.

Mine is a home where every hour is blessed by
The strength of priesthood pow'r,
With father and mother leading the way,
Teaching me how to trust and obey;
And the things they teach are crystal clear,
For love is spoken here.
I can often feel the Savior near
When love is spoken here.

Side note: Alice is determined to learn how to train a tiger. She asks me several times a day if we can get a baby tiger and train it. She is such a beautiful vibrant soul. She feels all emotions. Soo happy and can be soo mad.