Some things I am learning

Recently I have been learning some things about myself, my husband, and my children that I have a feeling are going to change everything. I haven't always been the best mom.Learning how to be a parent is a process and sometimes we make mistakes.

Maybe part of the problem was I didn't really understand myself very well. I know parts of me extremely well and some I like and some I definitely don't like. I am sure that is the same with all of you.  Last week I discovered something that has showed me a whole different understanding of myself and my family. We all need to grow and change in our lives. It is part of learning to become like Christ. However, even the scriptures teach us that with prayer and faith our weaknesses can become strengths. . The link I shared is a free course I have been watching for the past 5 days. I have learned some amazing things about me, about Dave and about my children. I actually ordered the following book- last week. This is the same woman who has done both and I am really intrigued by what she is teaching me. I think if I had understood even a part of this, I would have been a better parent. It is never too late to learn. I am really excited about this and I invite all of you to go on these websites and see if what Ms Tuttle is teaching is valid to you also. :)

 Have a wonderful day!

www,dressingyourtruth.com
www.thechildwhisperer.com

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It has been forever since I even thought about writing on my blog. I am not sure why- life seems to distract me I guess- but lets see if I can post more often than once every 18 months, shall we? Holy mackerel that is a sister's mission... Speaking of missionaries - I have one: Yep that's him- Elder Mitchell Bestenlehner with his former mission president and his wife (Pres Derek Cordon and Sister Bonnie Cordon). He is currently serving in the Brasil Curitiba South Mission and loving it. I think he is the reason I am back on here. He has been out 7 months and I have seen such growth in him. Last week some things happened that starkly pointed out to me that while my wonderful missionary is growing and becoming such a strong servant of the Lord, his mom has slowly been losing a little bit of her strength. Not in my testimony, which I hold very near to my heart, but in my thoughts, the way I treat others, and my focus in my day to day life. I have let cares of the world(and believe me they are valid and they are many) distract me from having the kinds of experiences that will allow me to grow along with my son. So I am turning this blog into a journey of sorts. It was always meant to be a documentary of a journey, hence the title, but I think I lost a little bit of my focus along the way. I may not post often. I think one of my distractions has been the internet. I don't think it is bad, but I think it needs to be used with purpose and for the intent to aid my family and I in our journey to eternity. And I hope to use it to aid my son in his endeavors to share the joyous news of the gospel. Him in Brasil and me in Vernal. I would love to have you join me in this and please share your input. I can't always see everything clearly and I welcome your comments.