Pure Love

My baby boy is in the cutest phase right now. All I have to do is walk into the room and he will break out into the hugest grin. I don't have to coo or smile at him. I don't have to offer him fun toys. I can be talking on the phone, or doing dishes and I will look over at him and he will be staring right at me, with his face absolutely filled with delight.


I mentioned to my husband late one night that I can't remember ever being so adored for doing absolutely nothing. I told him,
"I don't think anyone has ever been so ecstatic just because I exist."

Almost as soon as I said those words the Spirit mercifully reminded me that he is not the only one who feels that way.

My heart was filled with that beautiful, pure love that only God can give. He loves me just because I exist. That love is not influenced by anything I do or don't do. His love for me does not change because I sometimes drive carpool in my pajamas. It is not influenced by me routinely falling asleep during my scripture study in this phase of sleepless nights. As President Thomas S. Monson said, "It is simply always there."

That message is one that this new, tired mama definitely needed to hear. I'm so grateful that He knows me and loves me.... Even when I'm falling short (and feel like I'm falling apart). What beautiful, divine hope He gives. Where else could we ever find a peace like that?

Deficits: Struggling!! 😬
Deposits: Beautiful, beautiful, LOVE!
Balance: Richly Blessed!