Park Fun/Gratitute for my Savior

Pilot Maddie and Co-Pilot Michael

We went to the park the other day. It was nice outside and we all needed some fresh air. It was fun to see my darlings playing with each other, helping each other (Samantha helped Maddie climb to the top of the "spider web,") and chasing "helicopters" as they flew down from the sky. It was nice to have fun with my children.

Chasing Helicopters

JD at the top of the web.

Samantha helped Maddie to the top. What a nice sister.

The Infinite Atonement (Illustrated Edition), by Tad R. Callister

Pg. 327--"There may be yet another reason for advocacy, particularly Christ's: it brings about a spiritual bonding between Christ and his children that cannot be achieved in any other way. It is the thread that knits our hearts and souls together. Who among us could watch him plead our case with fervent passion, listen to him rehears the grueling events of Gethsemane, hear his expressions of unbridled love, and not feel a spiritual kinship with him?"

As I read those words my heart ached for Christ's sacrifice. How grateful I am for a Savior who suffered to much for me, who daily intervene so that I can be strengthened and bare the burdens that I have. What a humbling time that will be. I am sure tears will be shed and I will bow down at his feet in gratitude.

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