underfoot

When I was at Marc's Kins wanted me to read a new book to her about the body. It was an incredible book, with little flip ups telling all about the body. When her mom had read to her about the nerves, she said" Oh thats like Cannon" "What do you mean" Marc asked "Cause he's a nerve, because he's always getting on mine"

Age 5

I was thinking back when all of my kids were underfoot. Sometimes it seemed as though I couldn't even hear myself think. I read an article in the Ensign about a scripture Mark 10:13-14. It was about People bringing their children to Christ after a particularly long day. He was exhausted. His apostles got upset and tried to protect the Savior by sending the kids and their parents away. When Jesus saw it, he was much displeased and said unto them. Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of God. And He took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them and blessed them. I pondered this selfless act and realized that if I follow Christ's example then when you can take the children in your arms and love them, get past yourself and your needs, they are no longer underfoot, they are one of your blessings!

Pres. Hinkley said one time he was on his mission and was very discouraged... His dad wrote back to him and told him " Gordon I don't know what to tell you but to forget yourself and get busy"! That's what I really need to do when I feel overwhelmed with my responsibilities.