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Hope Reins/Motherhood


Several weeks ago Derek was driving to work and saw a new sign for Hope Reins. It in a new ranch admidst lost of ranches along his way to work.  But this one stood out and he looked it up when he got to work and found it is a ranch that uses horses to help children who are struggling usually with a major trama like death or abuse, etc.  He mentioned it to me and I put it in the back of my mind.

A few days later I was driving to his work and saw the sign, it jumped out at me.  So I did my own research and felt that I needed to get Samantha into this program.  I wasn't sure if they would accept her as she suffers from anxiety without any major trama.  But I applied and got a call a few days later.  As the woman talked about the program I felt that this is exactly what Samantha needs.  The woman told me to bring Samantha the next day and take a tour and if she liked the horses they would allow her in the program.

Samantha loved the horses and was so excited.  They accepted her in and she will have her first session today.  I feel that the Lord really lead us to this place and that He is helping us find the best things to help our children.


That same week Samantha and I went to a new thearapist.  Again I felt the Lord guiding me to know which one to use.  This woman stood out to me and has proved to be great!!  Samantha loves going there.  The therapist uses "play therapy" so Samantha gets to play with toys.  It is a perfect fit.  What a loving Heavenly Father.

Behold Thy Mother

Jeffrey R. Holland, October 2015 General Conference
"To all mothers in every circumstance, including those who struggle—and all will—I say, “Be peaceful. Believe in God and yourself. You are doing better than you think you are. In fact, you are saviors on Mount Zion, 13 and like the Master you follow, your love ‘never faileth.’ 14 ” I can pay no higher tribute to anyone."
  • November 2015
  • Joy,Motherhood,Peace,Enough
I was listening to this talk a few days ago as I was working out at the gym. When I heard these words I began to cry. I was grateful that I was in the middle of a stretch that covered my face. I cried to hear the words, "those who struggle . . . be peaceful, believe in God and yourself, you are better than you think."

These are all words I need to hear and have imprinted on my heart. My natural man does such a great job at tearing me down that to hear these words that completely contradict these thoughts does my heart good.

I am grateful to a Father in Heaven who knows and loves me and is continually giving me reasons to rejoice and to look up. I pray that I can do His will and find joy in the journey.

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