Sat. night my wonderful in-laws watched the three kiddos so Brans and I could go to the temple. We went to the Bountiful temple since it is close to where they live.
I had a bit of a hard week last week. I don't know if it was just baby blues or what but I was completely depressed the whole week. No matter what I did I didn't feel happy. I tried all kinds of things to be happy. Thursday night instead of jogging I though I would treat myself to a shopping spree. My good buddy and I left our families at 9pm and went to... da da da WALMART. It was actually a lot of fun. We tried on a bunch of clothes, shoes, and even checked out accessories. Although it was fun, it was fleeting. I felt just as depressed after it was over.
The next day I thought if I could just get out of the house I would feel better. So, I told Brans (yeah, I didn't even ask for any input) that we were taking the boys on an adventure. We went 20 min down the road to where there is a trail that goes around a wetlands area. It was a great family activity, although it only lasted about twenty minutes because we were being eaten alive by mosquitoes. When we returned I still felt depressed.
Next I turned to food. I ate about 10 no-bake cookies. This was a really bad idea. The happiness was really short lived. Not only did I feel sick but I felt a whole lot fatter too.
Sat. we went and dropped off the kids at Grandma & pa's and went to the temple. As soon as I walked in the doors and saw people smiling at me and welcoming me to the temple I felt it. The peace I had been looking for all week. It was overwhelming, tears pricked my eyes (as they are now while I'm typing this). The whole time we were there I felt so much joy and peace. I couldn't stop smiling. And even better- the feeling stayed with me even after we left the temple and the next day.
I thought about the scripture: “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27; emphasis added).
It is so true. All week I had been looking for peace from the world. It was only when I went to the temple and sought peace from the Lord that I found it. I am truly thankful for the blessing of the temple.
7 comments:
the problem was you ate all those cookies alone. next time call me to share in the calories! ;-)
i'm glad you had the chance to go to the temple. we hardly get to go. your post was a good reminder to me where i can find lasting peace.
Sometimes it is easy to so caught up in the day to day living that we just seem to "lose" something. We don't get to attend as often as we would like either. But hopefully that will change. I love you and can't wait to see you guys!
Thanks for the post, it was a nice reminder :).
we should have girl's Temple night every ones in a while,and hubbies can stay with the kids
great reminder!!! Man, I think I'm going to go to the temple tomorrow. I have been having a similar week.... just need something! I'm glad you found yours and that you are not feeling that way anymore. It sure was fun to see you again, even though it was short. You seem like a pro already with your 3 kids now!! You make it look easier than it was for me :) Thanks for your post Leah... you're a good example.
That was a great reminder. I sometimes wonder, "Is this really the plan of happiness?" Kiddos can really exhaust me, but it really is great to feel Heavenly Father's love through the temple, scriptures and prayer...oh and even through kiddos! :)
Hey... I spent a little time looking at blogs this morning. LOVED yours! Thanks for the story. I remember having the baby blues only with one child, but I remember it very well and it was awful for the time it lasted. Thanks for sharing.
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