Well it's late...it's almost 3 in the morning, I finally dragged myself out of the forums. Man, they are addictive! I should go to bed, but insomnia is my constant companion. Besides, if I go to bed now...I'm afraid I won't get up to get my kids off to school in 3 hours. So, I thought I'd update this blog...Since most of it has been poetry...I thought maybe I should share a little of myself...

I had a very special blessing today...a friend of mine....someone who was very influential to me in the early days of my conversion to the LDS church, has been having trouble with her testimony...she has been battling depression...Boy, do I know how that feels! anyway...for the past several months she has locked herself away, I have been unable to talk to her, but have sent her messages of my love and continueing friendship.

I know she appreciated them, but was incompassitated by her depression...Then one day I read a book I bought for our book discussion group...all about recieving answers to prayers...the book was a special blessing to me...I couldn't put it down. After reading it I felt a strong impression from the lord to give it to my friend...

When I got to her house...there was no answer at the door...so, I put the book where I knew she would find it and went home.

I didn't hear from her for a few weeks after that...but then today...I got an e-mail from her. The e-mail reduced me to tears! She thanked me for the book and told me that the place that I highlighted in the book was JUST the answer she had been looking for from God! She took comfort from the book and is on her way up the hill and out of her valley!

I am so humbled and pleased that the Lord saw fit to use me to help a lady who had such a huge and positive influence on me in the beginning of my journey in this church. She is a beautiful person and I love her so much. I love the Lord and I love this church. Yes, I have had my struggles with the priesthood and my son...but when I get e-mails like the one I recieved today...I am comforted in the knowledge that God is still in control! And he was able to use me!!!! Who'da thunk it?

Well, just writing about my friend has put a smile on my face...Think I can go to bed now...

'night!

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