I Believe

Last night as I taught a RS class on the joys of Blogging, the spirit kept prompting me to say that we need to include our testimonies in them.  As I pondered on this I remembered I have not included mine over the past couple of weeks when things were hard. 

First off, I would like to say I believe in the Power of Priesthood Blessings.  That is one someone that holds the Priesthood places their hands on your head and gives a blessing from the Lord.  Growing up I did not have this in my home.  I would go to my Bishop or Home Teachers and ask for one.  I am very grateful I married a man that holds the priesthood and respects that sacred responsibility. 
Dean would be leaving for a month to go to Hawaii for a Job there.  This is the longest he has been gone and I had asked him to give all of our little family a Father's Blessing before he left.   (A Father's Blessing is another form of Priesthood Blessing).  Anyway, Sunday came, Madison had an incredible Patriarchal Blessing and the spirit was so strong there.  Then we came home and Dean said he could do the Father's Blessing like I asked him to earlier.  I felt a little guilty about being blessed too much.  I know that sounds silly as I type it.  Anyway, He did give all the kids and Myself a blessing.   In mine, it promised me that my children would be protected when I had to be away from them.  That guardian angels will be sent to watch over them as Dean was gone.   That they would help us.   I thought that was nice to give my mind a peace as I ran errands and they were at school.  Little did I know it would be much bigger.
As I took Madison to the Emergency Room Monday, the first day of Spring Break, Little did I know I would be there for 2 whole days!  I was hoping for a Ace wrap on her foot and be let go. 
While that did not happen see previous post.  I had dropped off my two younger kids one at the Penrods and one at the Jones.  I thought I would be back in about 4 hours or so.  DT stayed home to work on some outside yard work and hang with the Rays. 
Well, as I was in the Hospital with Madison, those sweet ladies took care of my kids.  Kathy Penrod let JJ and Kyle spend the night at her house.  Christee Ray feed my oldest boy and let me hang all the time at her house with Grandon.  Some sweet ladies came and cleaned part of my house and took some of my clothes to get them washed.  Kathy even went to Costco and supplied us with food!  I was so humbled. 
Not once did I worry about my children when I was away from them.  I held to the promise that angels would stand guard over them.  As I took Madison home from that hospital late late that Tuesday night, we had to stop by the drug store and get her pain meds.  As I walked in, I saw a group of 20 somethings standing around the corner.  As I walked in the Drug store and gave my prescription to the druggist, I thought I better go check on Madison out in the car.  Then the thought came to me, do you really believe in the power of the priesthood.  It promised you that your kids would be safe when not around you.  I did believe and shortly there after, her pain meds were ready and we where on our way home.  Madison said that all the people had left shortly after I went into the Drug store.
Family, Friends and fellow Mia Maids came to the hospital and our home to visit with Madison.  On one particularly hard day, one friend came and visited with her and even painted her toes with really cool zebra strips. 
I now know how someone can be blessed through trials.  It is not easy but the burden can be lifted with the Lord's help though Angels seen and unseen.  Thanks to all of them.  And especially to my Heavenly Father who has blessed me abundantly these last few weeks.