More Than Just Luck

Business is a little slow so I decided to explain why my blogspot has it's name. I learned a long time ago that if you are striving to do the right things in your life, not perfect but improving, albeit, slowly, then for the most part the events that take place, the people you encounter, the blessings you receive all happen for a reason and not just luck. Of course I realize that the rain must fall on us all, so we'll all have our share of problems as well as the tests we need in order to prove ourselves worthy to return to our Father.
I am overwhelmed by the blessings my Heavenly Father has given me and I know that I can never do enough to repay Him. With Mother's Day still on my mind, I'm so grateful for a loving husband who is kind and appreciates me. He honors his priesthood and is a wonderful father and grandfather. I have 5 beautiful children who (until recently) all lived fairly close by and all enjoy each others company. I love spending time with all of them and I can't imagine it being any different yet I know that there are many families that don't speak to each other daily like we do and many that would hate living close to family. How sad!!! Bob and I love going to grandkids games etc. and being a part of their lives. It gets hard sometimes so we have to juggle but they know we do our best and cut us some slack.
I'm also reminded of my own mother. She sacrificed so much for us kids and I have no idea how lonely and difficult that had to be for her. She was an amazing woman and so fun and funny! I hope she has forgiven me for being such a brat. I miss her SOOOOOO much! Also, my daughters are incredible mothers! They make me so very proud. They each have their challenges but they handle them with love and grace and much prayer! What do mothers who don't pray do??? Do you see what I'm getting at? Our lives are in our Heavenly Father's hands to the extent that we seek His will to be done. It's not just luck!