# 17

Julie's:

Forgot once again yesterday so I am going to do TWO because I have so many things I am seeing in my life!

First My mom came down to see the townhouse and I have a really good feeling about this place! I am hoping all will work out and we will OWN it within 15 days! Can't wait. But the tender mercy came as a simple realization on how far my mom and I have come. From fighting so much I hated even being in the same house as her to laughing, talking, (being able to live with her a whole summer without a huge blow-up), and the great relationship that we have got now. I was constantly told that I need to just accept what relationship I did have with her, that I needed to just be okay with how it was. Sure glad I worked hard, fought for a relationship because now I am very happy that I am close to my mom.

Second, Today was fast Sunday. I am not the best at remembering this day but a great reminder text came in the morning for

someone in need of a little help and to pray for in our fast. I hadn't realized it was fast sunday yet and had already started making pancakes. I put the batter away and prayed solely for the one in need.The reminder was a simple tender mercy.

Then also at church the spirit kept speaking to me... GET UP. It was easy for me to ignore at first as I was entranced by an interpreter that we purposefully sat by so I could watch. It was too strong, I gained the courage and bore my testimony. It felt GREAT! I am surprised that I didn't babble or sway (I do that sometimes when I am nervous) or say a lot of ums and I felt like I spoke with conviction. I haven't borne my testimony in over 2 1/2 years... probably closer to 3-31/2! And I am happy with the results. No one said anything but I didn't care one bit as I felt the spirit testify to me this gospel is true!

Gary's tender mercy: The first time we taught for our calling ( we teach provident living once a month for marriage essentials class) I was nervous and I didn't feel the spirit really strongly when I was teaching. But this Sunday when we taught it seemed to flow better. I felt the Spirit stronger. I wasn't really nervous and more relaxed.