Grandma and Her Five Grandsons!

Jake, Grandma, Soren, Magnus, Dailan, and Sam

This has been a week full of blessings and tender mercies. Let me share: 1. All weekend during the Ragnar Race I worried that my daughter-in-law would go into labor and I wouldn't be home to help with the two boys. Little Soren waited until Monday morning to make his appearance here in mortality. I was home and I was rested enough to do my grandma duties.

2. On Sunday morning at the beginning of choir practice the director, Emma Coltrin, had us sing "You'll Never Walk Alone." Since I was still thinking about the race and running at night, that day I was particularly struck by the words, "and don't be afraid of the dark." As usual I have a bunch of stuff going on in my life where I have felt a great need to call upon the Lord for help. The song goes on to say, "walk on with hope in your heart, and you'll never walk alone." Singing that song, that morning was truly a gift from my Father in heaven. Thank you.

3. I received a most thoughtful note from a friend this week that sent my spirits soaring. Thank you Patty.

4. Jorgen called to share some thoughts he had learned at his Stake Conference. He said he cannot understand how people can function without having the knowledge and truths of the gospel in their lives. He is building a firm foundation of truth.

5. My oldest brother called Saturday morning and bore his testimony of the atonement and divinity of Jesus Christ. Again words of encouragement and love filled my soul with gladness.

6. Last, but not least, I was able to spend time with my five grandsons this weekend. How fun is that, five little boys?! Already they can make the coolest boy noises that I have always envied: cars, trucks, weapons, superhero sounds, you name it, they can imitate the noise.

I give thanks for these tender mercies.