Joy

There have been a lot of changes in the last month and more changes to next. Katherine has started preschool and is growing & maturing exponentially. I have been released from being a relief society president in my ward and, though I miss the association, I truly enjoy being able to focus on family and friends. Geoff was finally granted a transfer north with a shift change that will allow us to go to church together again soon. Genevieve is due to arrive in the next three weeks and she is healthy and I am healthy. I am full of gratitude for these amazing blessings.

I am truly grateful for our family, both the Jacksons & Saragers and the Bergerons & Howards. We push through some hard times and love each other through them.You are amazing examples of perseverance and a source of strength for me.

Times of transition always make me evaluate how I am growing and leading my life. I am so grateful for General Conference, for its reminder to live with integrity, worthy of the Holy Spirit to guide and direct me each day. I find myself setting goals again on how I invite the Spirit into our home intentionally and repent of those things that would drive him away. This perspective alters how I parent, how I interact with my spouse, how I pray and study the scriptures... I want to live with the Light of Christ burning brightly within me and find greater joy in every facet of my life because of it. I want it to be obvious to Katherine & Genevieve that our family loves the Lord, that we keep his commandments and serve with a willing heart.

I am truly searching for and finding joy in this season of life. My heart is full.