Hats ON for the Johnson Clan

I made everyone in the family a new hat for Christmas. It was very therapeutic. I made them all pose with their hats on. I love seeing them in their hats. I love my family. The pictures will speak for themselves.

I Am Rich

Before I start to get all caught up in the excitement of spending time with my family, I want to publish that I am a rich woman. I have had so many blessing this year. I am richly blessed with peace. I know my Heavenly Father loves me. He is so mindful of me. He has sent His spirit to comfort me all this year. He has showed me how to make 'weak things strong'. He has healed me and pulled pain from my body. He sends countless miracles mt way. This weekend was another example. I have been in terrible pain. This is the worst pain ever. (Remember that I have my children naturally, have had a C-section (Not natural!) kidney stones, tooth aches you name it) My pain is excruciating. I was supposed to speak in church yesterday. I was so excited. Yes, excited to speak in church. I had the opportunity to bear witness of my Savior. Then the pain hit on Thursday. If anyone has seen my in this pain, know that when I am with Steve alone, I scream. I bear it well when I have an audience. I was very worried. I wasn't able to open my mouth enough to eat, drink or brush my teeth without wishing for death. (Bad, Huh?) I prayed so hard. At one point before I was able to see Dr. Thompson, I prayed and told Heavenly Father that I couldn't bear it any longer. I would suffer whatever He wanted me to, but I couldn't take the pain without His help. As I lay crying after my prayer, I felt a feeling that I can only describe as loving hands caress my jaw and pull the pain from my face. I was able to work that day. Then after seeing Dr. Thompson, it felt even worse. I asked Steve for a blessing. I knew that I was receiving answers to my prayers, but needed a little extra boost with authority. Steve blessed me that I would be able to give my talk. AS I sang with the choir and played the organ, I still had plenty of pain. I can't smile for my life when it is hurting. As I stood to give my talk, I once again had a miracle. Then tenseness in my jaw relaxed. The pain was minimal and I was able to share the feelings of my heart. I acknowledge that Heavenly Father healed me at the pulpit. He is blessing me so much. I have learned about giving Him my problems. Then trusting. He always comes through.