Butterfly/Armor of God

Samantha was able to get a butterfly to land on her hand. You can see it right on the tip of her fingers near her nose.

The butterfly hung around. It even came and visited daddy and Michael.

It was so fun as it allowed us to pick it up and allowed us to hold it.

This was on Friday. It was a fabulous day. Derek had returned from Ireland the night before and was able to just hang out at home on Friday. We went to Elizabeth's drama class play that afternoon and then we all went to the pool that evening for swim team. I don't think Derek got a break from the kids for the 4 hours we were there. He is a wonderful husband and father.

Book of Mormon, Alma 46:8

"8 Thus we see how quick the children of men do forget the Lord their God, yea, how quick to do iniquity, and to be led away by the evil one."

I do think it is amazing how quickly Satan can lead someone astray. I also think it is amazing how by daily doing scripture study and prayer you can have the armor you need to keep Satan away. I believe it is when we stop these simple daily activities that we are most vulnerable.

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