Thornton Mom

Samantha has been struggling lately with finding her testimony.  She believes in God like she believed in Santa.  Finding out about Santa set her for a whirl and now she is doubting if God really does exist. On that same note I am amazed at her stamina and her desire to find the truth.  She really is putting a lot of thought and energy into finding out.  I am confident that she will discover Him and her testimony soon.  What a great age to decide if she believes in God.  She will decide when her parents are the most influential and before her friends gain their own opinions to sway her.  I am greatly thankful for this. A few weeks ago Samantha had lost a small stuffed animal.  She looked for it but could not find it.  She prayed and still no animal.  She was having a rough day one day and felt that God must not be real and if He is He does not love her because He had not helped her find this animal.  I prayed for strength and...

Happy Birthday Elizabeth!! Elizabeth is 12 today!!  I can't believe it.  I can't believe that 12 years ago today I was going into the hospital to have our first baby.  And now here she stands ready to enter Young Women's, a very mature 12 year old who is so good in heart and soul. I am so grateful for her and her love.  Elizabeth is my rock.  I know that I can count on her and that she will stand by my side.  She has matured so quickly and has grown so beautifully.  What a joy she is.  She it a talented girl who plays the piano, sings, acts, cooks.  She is a good friend to those around her.  She is beautiful.  Her eyes are a beautiful dark brown and are complimented by her fabulous eyelashes and dark hair.  Sometimes I just stare at her in amazement of her beauty.  She is a wonderful oldest daughter.  When people find out that I have 5 children I immediately give credit to Elizabeth and her he...