Hope Springs Eternal--

Painting by artist, William-Adolpe Bougereau


I am encouraged at the beautiful experiences I am (enjoying) having right now. I ponder upon these and see the hand of the Lord in my life, and answers to my prayers daily.

A short time ago, around the end of December, I was reading in the Doctrine and Covenants. The verse, "Be thou humble, and the Lord thy God shall take thee by the hand and give thee answers to thy prayers." My heart was touched and the Spirit let me know it was true! The answers to my prayers are being heard. Imagine my delight and faith renewed!

I felt a peace come over me that everything I have prayed for was going to be answered and that God hears and answers my prayers. My cup runneth over.

A little bit of heaven today as I went to Hank & Lori's for dinner with them and their children. We had a wonderful meal, Chicken Cordon Bleu was the main and of course Lori's delicious rice pilaf had become one of my favorites. I don't usually care for rice, but hers has flavor! Makes a difference.

Anyway, after dinner we gathered in the living room and read scriptures. I remember reading those same verses in I Nephi 4, where Nephi was commanded to kill Laban. I appreciate being included and spending that time with them. Lynn and Linda were there too and always bring a sweet spirit with them.

Last year this time Hank was in Virginia. It is just a memory now. Life goes on, right? I am most grateful to keep up this blog and share with my family, friends and note the tender mercies that are all around me each day.




Winter is winding down, and I welcome a New Spring with all its beauty and renewed promises of (eternal )life as the new season awakens, and springs forth after a dormant season of winter.