Prompted...

This evening we spent time with my family at my mom's house for our monthly birthday dinners. Jens and I made Gulash and Spetzla....it was yum. We had a great time!
On our way home we had an interesting experience...
We were stopped at a red light at Lindsay & Germann. (if you know these crossroads, there's not much there, not even sidewalks and it's pretty dark at night) Well, standing there at one of the corners was a young girl/woman? (it was hard to tell how old she was) all alone. It was just very strange, she seemed to be talking on the phone and waiting there for something or someone. As we passed her Jens and I asked each other if we should stop and see if she needed help? We kind of felt like she was okay, but we turned around, just in case! Jens rolled down his window and asked her if she was alright? She said "Yes". I'm not sure if she saw me or not, I tried to lean as close to Jens as possible so she could see me. I didn't want her to be scared.
We then had to turn around again, I think she saw us and was worried because she crossed the street and as we waited, again, at the red light she kind of hid behind the light pole and kept peeking around at our car. I felt really bad for scaring her, but it was just a weird situation and I wanted to be sure she'd be okay.
During this whole scene the kids were asking us if she'd be alright! We all noticed that she looked a lot like my niece Kaitlin, I think that kind of made us a little soft towards her....
As we drove off Briggs kept saying over and over that he was worried about "that girl". Then he said, "Mom, Dad, would it be alright if we say a prayer for her?"
Jens turned down the music and Briggs offered a very simple, but very sweet, prayer for the young girl that seemed to be standing all alone at a dark street corner. He thanked Heavenly Father for all of his blessings and asked Him to bless her with safety and that she would get safely home. The Spirit was strong in the car with us, I immediately felt comforted and couldn't help crying. (after all, how many times a day do I pray that my kids get safely home....over a million!!!)
After his prayer, Jens asked Briggs if he'd felt a prompting to pray. Briggs said, "yeah, I guess, well, I felt the Spirit!"
My Briggsy has such a good heart, he's so caring and compassionate and genuinely worries and cares for others. He's my "stubborn softy".
I know it's hard for him, he worries sometimes too much ( I have NO IDEA where he gets that from!!!) and it takes a toll on him! But, I am so grateful for him in my life. He teaches me soo much! Being an 11 year old boy, our Mom/Son relationship is changing, but it's getting better every day. I love you Briggs!

Face Lift...

Hey Friends & Fam,

My blog has gotten a "face lift". No, not this one! I did re-do this blog, but I'm currently referring to my business blog. CHECK IT OUT! and tell me what you think! I hope you love it!



p.s. it's still a work in progress...

Lots of Love,
Kristi

Reaching Out...

I went to sugar doodle today to print some conference activity papers for E.J. and found this sad story:

Helping a Family in Need:

There is a sweet family in my ward that lost their father this week in a tragic car accident. He leaves behind a wife and 6 children. Their 3 youngest are in the primary where I am the singing leader. I keep having a repeat image in my mind of their sweet 5 year old on the front row singing, "I Love to See the Temple" with all his might.


I want to help, therefore:


I will be donating all my sales in the month of April to the Howells family.


How can you help?


Purchase products on my website:
(all sales this month go to the Howells Family)

or go to this site for more info:
http://ldsprimaryposters.blogspot.com

These stories touch my heart! It makes me realize how VERY GRATEFUL I am for the Plan of Salvation. That I know in my heart and in every part of me that I'll be with my Family Forever! Jens is so much a part of me I don't know what I'd do without him! I hope and pray that the Spirit will strengthen this and all families that have to go on in this life without their loved ones and that they will know that they can be with them again!

Lately, I've been trying to GET OUT OF MY SHELL and my little world and try to help others. I'm really excited about being able to help because, as it turns out, I get the awesome privelege to sing with the nursery kids every Sunday and I NEED new ways to capture their attention!!!

Lots of Love to you all!

FREE GIVE AWAY...

Hey friends & fam,

Wanted to let you know that Laurie & I

 are giving away FREE burp rag sets.

Go to Krissi Lu's, by the link below, to find out how! 

But, act fast! The promotion ends this weekend!

Love ya,

Kristin