Tis the Season...

So the last week before Matt was done with school Joshua was incredibly ill. He had toncilitus, a cold, and an ear infection. Yes, life was fun for a while at the Smith home. I haven't been feeling well but it has been hard to tell if the sickness is really a cold/sore throat/ or just plain pregnancy crap. Either way we spent about 1 week in our pj's enjoyed staying in away from the cold weather in Logan.

On a happier note Matt now has a Master's in Human Resources and just has a few more months for his MBA and then he is done! He did so well this semester balancing everything. He is great at balancing his calling, me, Joshua, and again...me :). Poor Matt has to carry everyone because I'm useless right now. But I'm so proud of all he does and how smart he is! Congrats MATT!


My dear friend Karen also moved away from Logan :(. This made me so sad and I'm so sad I won't be right there to see her and her baby girl! She has been such a great friend and I loved getting to know her! Friends make life so much better! I will miss you Karen! Thanks for lunch and Hillaree and I plan to come visit you once you have your little girl! Church won't be the same and Joshua will probably hate nursery even more.

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Last Sunday Joshua met his first apostle! We were visiting my parent's ward and we had the opportunity to listen to a Christmas program by Elder Anderson and his wife. They are in my parents ward and so sometimes we get to see him. He gave an incredible talk about not fearing the hard times. He said, "everyone has tribulations... Faith does not take away fear all the time... Everyone fear--even the most faithful..."

That was great to hear because I worry about so much. I worry about Joshua, about the health of this baby because I don't eat well, have no vitamins, and about wondering if I have enough courage inside to finish this pregnancy. It's so hard, being so emotionally, physically, and spiritually drained everyday. And I get mad at myself because I think I'm a weaker person for fearing what might be. I try and only focus on getting through that day and don't keep track of how along I am. Which has made it go by faster. Turns out I just barely reached my 6 month! Hurray! Almost done...sort of.

When we went up after sacrament to thank Elder Anderson for his talk we shook his hand and Joshua immediately reached out to shake his hand. He LOVES to shake hands! Elder Anderson was very impressed.

I love having my parents live in Bountiful because you never know who you will see at your sacrament or stake conference.