An Answered Prayer

I have to admit I woke up this morning not feeling too excited for a day at church. Jeremy works a couple Sunday's a month, but lately he's been working a few extra Sundays and I've had the "privilegde" (I'm trying to be positive!!) of taking Dallan to church alone. It is a struggle and a trial for me as I go to church wanting to learn and feel the spirit, when I really feel like I get nothing out of it except playing chase down the isle and spilt cheerios everywhere. Two Sundays ago I had had enough and was in tears because I just didn't feel like there was any reason for me to even be at church, it would be much easier to be at home letting Dallan play with his toys. This morning I was not up to another stressful day of keeping Dallan quiet and entertained during the classes and sacrament meeting so everyone else could enjoy the day. I didn't have the patience for it. As Dallan and I entered the church a lady asked if I'd like her to take Dallan while I was in Young Womens. I gratefully accepted her offer and enjoyed a peaceful lesson with no disturbances! In Sunday school another sister let him dig through her bag and look at a cute book she had. Then sacrament meeting came and another sweet lady behind us played with Dallan the whole time, and as we were leaving one of the young men helped me with Dallan and opened the car door for me. It is those little things that people don't realize they are doing that make a difference to someone else. I am so grateful for all these people that they went out of their way to help me out, especially on a day like today. Heavenly Father was truly watching over me and gave me the help that was so greatly needed. It is days like today that I know Heavenly Father loves us and answers our prayers. Jeremy's parents gave me a book that I recommend to all of you moms!! It's called "I am a Mother" by Jane Clayson Johnson. It is a wonderful book. There are times I forget how important my role is as a mother. As I read that book I thought of my own mom and what an example she is to me. I hope and pray that I can become the mother that she is. She is patient, loving, and has sacrificed so much for our family. I've come to appreciate her a lot more as I have become a mom. I am amazed that she took SEVEN of us to church alone when my dad was working. How she did it - I have no idea! "I love you, Mom!" I am again so grateful that my Father in Heaven answered my prayers today and that these ladies were willing to give their time to help me out. I had a wonderful sabbath day and hope you all did too! (Just because I had such a good day today, doesn't mean I'm not counting down the days until Dallan goes to Nursery!)