I have a memory from quite a few years back. Bo was out of town, and I had just gotten all the kids to bed. I wanted to take some time to study my scriptures and write in my journal. I knelt down to begin with a prayer. Then the crying began. It had been a long day, and I just wanted some time to myself...I was so frustrated. More crying, but this time it was from me. My desires were good, so why couldn’t the kids just stay asleep so I could have this time? This story represents many moments we as moms with young kids have. It was difficult to ever get study time and fill my bucket unless I got up at 5:30 in the morning. It was hard, but I did make early morning time for it, and I've never regretted the lost sleep.
This morning all the kids left for school, and I knelt down to begin my study with a prayer. That memory came back, and I was flooded with gratitude that our house was quiet, and I had time for the most important part of my day. I still think there’s something special about studying in the wee hours of the morning. But, when I’m tired, and it’s just too early, I am so grateful for a little more me time to fill my bucket so I can help fill others’. #givethanks
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