My dreams. (Literally)

I remember a few specific dreams I had in my childhood--most of which were scary or weird enough to linger in my mind. Other than those few times, I rarely woke up in the morning and could say "I had a dream last night." But for some reason, starting a month or so ago, the dreaming started up again. Only, they weren't really dreams...more like nightmares. They really started getting on my nerves. Why couldn't I sleep in piece anymore? 

This week, after waking up from a terrible dream, I told my husband how much I hated it. He replied, "Do you pray not to have bad dreams?" So simple, yet I hadn't thought of that. I was taught from birth to pray whenever I needed help. The words from the song "Did You Think To Pray" flooded my mind, and have stayed with me this past week. Every night since (after praying to not have bad dreams) I have been nightmare-free. 

I am grateful for prayer. 

I am grateful for my sweet husband who helps me to be better. 

I am grateful for a patient and loving Heavenly Father who cares about the little things. 

I am grateful for the Divine Signatures that help me to remember Him, and appreciate His love and power.  

Did You Think to Pray?

1. Ere you left your room this morning,
   Did you think to pray?
   In the name of Christ, our Savior,
   Did you sue for loving favor
   As a shield today?
2. Oh, how praying rests the weary!
   Prayer will change the night to day.
   So, when life gets dark and dreary,
   Don't forget to pray.
3. When your heart was filled with anger,
   Did you think to pray?
   Did you plead for grace, my brother,
   That you might forgive another
   Who had crossed your way?
4. When sore trials came upon you,
   Did you think to pray?
   When your soul was full of sorrow,
   Balm of Gilead did you borrow
   At the gates of day?

Wedding Pictures

Just because today I feel super grateful. And I may have gotten my beautiful wedding pictures back (PC @ Mikki Platt Photography). So many Divine Signatures that come from the gospel, especially the blessing of eternal families. 

"Marriage between a man and woman is ordained of God...The family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children."

-The Family: A Proclamation to the World

Conquerors

Yesterday, my Divine Signature was a talk from April 2011 General Conference titled, "More Than Conquerors Through Him That Loved Us."

Romans 8:37

 "We are more than conquerors through Him that love(s) us."

How can we be more than conquerors, through Christ? 

Because of the Atonement, we can be perfected. We can have hope, peace, comfort, strength, and happiness. Through Christ, we can endure. 

Sometimes we want to have growth without challenges and to develop strength without any struggle. We must be careful that we don't resent the very things that help us put on the divine nature... Not one of the trials and tribulations we face is beyond our limits, because we have access to help from the Lord. We can do all things through Christ, who strengthens us."

-Elder Paul V. Johnson

PS Married life is the bomb.com 

This is our hipster wanna-be picture. 

PC: Mikki Platt Photography

Marriage

***Disclaimer*** Sorry for the slightly mushy post--can't help it. 

On December 27th, 2014, I was sealed to the love of my life for all eternity in the Salt Lake City Temple. 

What bigger Divine Signature can you receive than kneeling at the alter in the temple, staring into the eyes of the one you love, and knowing that you've reached happily ever after? 

And then having it continue day by day, forever? 

I can't help but thank my Father in Heaven daily for this blessing, to be married to my best friend. I feel my Heavenly Father's love for me each day through my husband's love.

Tay and I had our Couple's Story and Wedding Day filmed, check them out!

PC: Mikki Platt Photography (who is THE best)

"The noblest yearning of the human heart is for a marriage that can endure beyond death. Fidelity to a temple marriage does that. It allows families to be together forever."
-Elder Russel M. Nelson

"The family is ordained of God. Marriage between a man and woman is essential to God's eternal plan."
-The Family: A Proclamation to the World