A Nudge

I’ve felt a nudge for a long time to write a blog. It’s like the idea that follows you around but you’re pretty sure you’re going to fail at it. Ignore the lack of sparkle as I stumble through this new adventure. I’m going to give it a go.

There is a lot of research out there that the act of writing things down helps your brain sort out the important from the trivial. Writing triggers memory and helps you hold on to the things that matter. This is why I try to spend some time writing every day. I love keeping a journal, spilling my thoughts, and processing my day. It heals me. It helps me focus. I am always working on being better at it.

Blogging is another vehicle. And maybe it helps me remember in a more public way. Shouting my gratitude from the rooftops.

My faith and my family mean everything to me. Being able to share a little of that here in this format, I know will increase my memory and my gratitude. I know that is always what the Lord does with our efforts too- He magnifies them.

You plus God always equals more.

The name “whoso believeth” kept circling my brain because more than anything, I want you to know I believe in Jesus Christ. He is real in my life. I know that anyone who chooses to believe, can expect miracles and greater happiness in their life. I love the scripture in Ether that says, “Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works, being led to glorify God.”

Because I believe in God, I know there is reason to hope for a better world to come. God wins in the end and we can be a part of His work. “All things are possible to Him that believeth.” Mark 9:23. I have seen so many miracles and blessings in my life, and hope to do better at remembering them here. And maybe it can help you do better at remembering too.

Because remembering might be just we need to ignite our faith.

Almost three years ago, my family took a leap of faith and moved our young family to Beijing. My husband Stu and I had always wanted to share an experience like this with our kids: immerse ourselves in a new culture, learn a new language, understand something that felt really foreign. We are loving every minute and while there are daily roadblocks, that is all part of the adventure.

When every day feels like a crisis, you see miracles every day too.