Divine Destiny

I am so grateful to Jaime for asking me to be a part of celebrating one of my favorite things, FAMILY! What could be better. I was asked to do it while we were away enjoying a fun filled family vacation. I thought the timing was perfect.

My topic was "In the premortal realm, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshiped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan by which His children could obtain a physical body and gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize his or her divine destiny as an heir of eternal life."

10 years ago this September 11th, I was due to become a mother for the very first time. I woke up and rubbed my massive belly. I said to the babe inside, "Well, today is your day. Today is the day you make me a mother" I got my breakfast, said my prayers and sat down on the couch to watch the morning news. When I turned on the television, I thought "That is a horrible movie, who could ever make a movie like that?" Then I switched the channels a few times. Then I realized that it was not a movie. At that time, only one World Trade Centre had been hit. I remember sitting there and all of a sudden seeing the second one hitting the building. At that moment, I rubbed my stomach. I had this little babe inside of me that was supposed to be born today and this was happening? How could I bring a child into the world on such a day?

I prayed. I prayed and said to my Heavenly Father "I know that this child is supposed to come today. I also know in my heart that there is contact in the Spirit world between those who have not yet come and those who have passed on. If you need this little one to stay and help comfort them, I am okay with that." I felt immediate peace and a peace like I have never felt before. I knew that he was not coming that day. I knew that when the time was right, he would come. And I was okay with that.

I have been blessed for 10 years with my son, "L" in my life. I have been taught by him for 10 years. L is one of the most caring and loving individuals I know. The first 5 years with him were difficult. He didn't talk much but once he opened up, L has said some of the most inspiring words I have heard. He seems to "know" when people need love and attention. He "knows" when someone has hurt feelings and will go out of his way to help them feel better. He is a comforter in our home. I think back to Sept 11th and think of what that day may have taught him in the pre-existence. I honestly believe that he learned to be so loving and compassionate to those who lost their lives that day.

That said, L also LOVES to be celebrated.

This year he came up with what he feels we should do for members of our families before their birthday. L turns 10 on Sept 23rd. He brought up that we should celebrate his birthday for 10 days prior to his birthday. So, Sept 13th, we will do one thing each day to celebrate his up-coming birthday. It does not have to cost money, it does not have to be expensive. One day, he has chosen to go for a walk, one day it will be an act of service, one day it will be a game that he wants to play. Then on their birthday, they get to pick their favorite meal to be made for them and pick their own cake. Just something simple that we get to do to celebrate the member of our family. We will start this with L and continue it with each of our kids until they turn 19. And then celebrate each of the "big" years. The kids are already planning ahead for their dad who turns the big "40" this year.

Thank-you Jaime for the opportunity to blog and celebrate Family!

Hi! I am Jocelyn. I am a SAHM to 3 wonderful blessings in my life and get to cater to my husband! Life as a mom has not come easy for me. The getting pregnant part was simple, but the learning to appreciate my children for who they are was not an easy process. Thank-fully I have children who are extremely forgiving and are patient with me as I learn to parent them. I detest cooking and cleaning! I know what you are thinking, "Why does she stay home then?" Maybe it's because I have I have been cooking the same recipes over and over for 11 years. I am up for trying a new recipes that are not too complicated.

I live in southern Alberta. I love to garden and love to can. It's my time that I can use to prepare for my family. My family loves to benefit from my canning and hopefully healthier food.

I blog over at My Crazy Life feel free to pop by. I am not a super great blogger but I am trying to make better efforts!

Thank you so much Jocelyn.  I am loving the different stories and takes on the paragraphs I have given each blogger so far!  So, leave  some comment love for Jocelyn, pop on over to her blog, (if you feel like email is more your thing, email me I would love to hear your stories) grab a button and spread the word, celebrate family by checking out the three other amazing blogs:

Cocoa at Chocolate on my Cranium
Jocelyn at We Talk of Christ, We Rejoice in Christ
Shannon at The Redheaded Hostess

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