remember

dear norah-
I have a million things you've experienced recently that I should blog about. I'm not going to however, because something else is pressing upon my heart and thoughts. I was at education week last week. It fired me up, it helped me remember. The scriptures talk about remembering so often. As I grow older, I understand why. We have spiritual experiences through life. God speaks to us in many ways and we change. Satan however, uses the world and other sources to try to help us forget those experiences. I forget often. I miss a day of scripture reading or a kneeling prayer. I rationalize and justify my actions. In those moments I forget what is true and what is right. If I recognize this quickly, I amend my actions and ask for forgiveness immediately. However, sometimes I take a journey of forgetfulness and have to make the trek uphill, to continue my journey of faithfulness. The greatest pain I've experienced in my life is when I forget or when I watch my loved ones forget. It hurts so much, in fact, that I want to write you to remind you not to forget. Please don't ever forget. Receive, as Nephi, daily ministerings of the Holy Ghost and you will not forget.
I love you,
mommy