Be Not Weary! Zion Is All Around!

Doctrine and Covenants 64:33-34
"Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work.  And out of small things proceedeth that which is great.
Behold, the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind; and the willing and obedient shall eat the good of the land of Zion in these last days."

"Be not weary...out of small things" come great things.  Right now my small things are named, Ashley, Jaden, BreeAnna, Wyatt and Josie.  Man alive, I feel bone weary many days.  But I hope I'm doing my part in laying the foundation of His great work.  The Lord has my heart, He has my willing mind AND hands.  I hope and pray that I will be blessed to "eat the good of the land...in these last days."

As I read this more I realize that it says "THESE last days."  Which means right now.  It also says "the land of Zion" and I again realize that I am partaking of this blessing now.  I am in Zion, for Zion is where you make it. 

I am surrounded by amazing people whom I love and cherish.  First my family, my wonderful loving husband, Travis, and our 5 darling children.  Then our close friends and family.  I am thankful everyday of my life for Travis's sister and her husband that live near us.  They are the best aunt and uncle any 5 kids could every ask for.  AND the best sister and brother-in-law a woman could hope to have.  They help keep me sane!  We are blessed with other family members nearby.  Travis came from a family of 9 kids and me 13 (but only if you count that mine was a his, mine and ours kind of family-which I definitely do). My mom and step-dad live a block away and one of Travis's other sisters and one of my step sister's lives within our small community.  The rest are strung from Southeast Idaho to Southern Utah and one in Connecticut (temporarily).  Zion is definitely about family and the people you love.

The people I love that make up my Zion are also my friends and neighbors.  I am so blessed to live in the wonderful area I do.  I love being able to drive down the street and wave to everyone I see and be able to think about all the amazing people I'm surrounded by.  It's true.  I live in Utah and most of my neighbors belong to the same church as me, The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints, but even of those who aren't members or who don't come to church, I am so glad to have them in my life.

I am striving everyday to be not weary, to find joy in the moment and to celebrate the little things.  That is the purpose of this blog.