I can't wait until our ultrasound later today! I hope everything goes well...that all the baby's organs are developing normally. We're so excited to find out whether we're having a boy or girl...then we can start thinking of names. A lot of people have told us to just pick two names, but for some reason, Rigo and I have been having a challenging time thinking of names that we like. We're hoping that once we find out the baby's gender we'll be able to focus more on giving him or her a fitting name. Hehe. 
Church yesterday was awesome, as it usually is. I don't know if it's the pregnancy highs and lows or what, but right when we pulled into the church parking lot, I said "Yay! We're here!" Haha...I don't think I've ever said that coming into church. Of course, I look forward to Sundays and rejuvenating my spirit, but I've never vocally announced it. Since it was Fast Sunday due to General Conference next week, we had fast and testimony meeting. My heart was beating so fast and so hard (more than it normally already does since it's beating for two) I almost felt chest pain. I went up to bear my testimony and right after I said "Good afternoon brothers and sisters" the tears were flowing like waterfalls. I just had to express how grateful I was for the gospel in my life and having the knowledge of where I came from, my purpose here, and where I'm going if I so live worthily.
It's so comforting to know that in the church, you don't raise your children alone. Our ward family is amazing and I know that our kids will be surrounded by great leaders, teachers, and awesome examples. It is intimidating sometimes when you're watching the news and you see so many horrible things happening in the world today (the Oakland police event was truly a tragedy and hit me hard), but what joy and comfort it brings to my heart to know that it will not only be Rigo and I laying the foundation of gospel principles for our children. I love how organized the church is! From nursery on up, how we tailor our lessons and activities to what individuals are going through each day in their lives. It is so nice to share those common experiences with others as well. I love being in Young Women and hearing the girls share their personal experiences and seeing the other girls nod their heads in agreement.
I think it's cool we are having an invitational Sunday at the end of April for all of the wards in the mission. The Stake leaders have been emphasizing the importance of being a member missionary and reaching out to those especially who have fallen away from church for some reason or another. Rigo went out on visits with the Elders Quorum after church yesterday, came home for maybe 15 minutes, then went out with the sister missionaries to visit more inactives. I am grateful for his example and the fire that he has as a returned missionary. It is truly our responsibility to maintain and help Zion to grow. Even with all the babies being born (I heard about 4-5 announcements yesterday of grandchildren born this past weekin Relief Society), there are so many who need to be embraced and welcomed into the fold. I hope that I can be an instrument to my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ in bringing others to the gospel and bringing home those who may have lost their way.
Church yesterday was awesome, as it usually is. I don't know if it's the pregnancy highs and lows or what, but right when we pulled into the church parking lot, I said "Yay! We're here!" Haha...I don't think I've ever said that coming into church. Of course, I look forward to Sundays and rejuvenating my spirit, but I've never vocally announced it. Since it was Fast Sunday due to General Conference next week, we had fast and testimony meeting. My heart was beating so fast and so hard (more than it normally already does since it's beating for two) I almost felt chest pain. I went up to bear my testimony and right after I said "Good afternoon brothers and sisters" the tears were flowing like waterfalls. I just had to express how grateful I was for the gospel in my life and having the knowledge of where I came from, my purpose here, and where I'm going if I so live worthily.
It's so comforting to know that in the church, you don't raise your children alone. Our ward family is amazing and I know that our kids will be surrounded by great leaders, teachers, and awesome examples. It is intimidating sometimes when you're watching the news and you see so many horrible things happening in the world today (the Oakland police event was truly a tragedy and hit me hard), but what joy and comfort it brings to my heart to know that it will not only be Rigo and I laying the foundation of gospel principles for our children. I love how organized the church is! From nursery on up, how we tailor our lessons and activities to what individuals are going through each day in their lives. It is so nice to share those common experiences with others as well. I love being in Young Women and hearing the girls share their personal experiences and seeing the other girls nod their heads in agreement.
I think it's cool we are having an invitational Sunday at the end of April for all of the wards in the mission. The Stake leaders have been emphasizing the importance of being a member missionary and reaching out to those especially who have fallen away from church for some reason or another. Rigo went out on visits with the Elders Quorum after church yesterday, came home for maybe 15 minutes, then went out with the sister missionaries to visit more inactives. I am grateful for his example and the fire that he has as a returned missionary. It is truly our responsibility to maintain and help Zion to grow. Even with all the babies being born (I heard about 4-5 announcements yesterday of grandchildren born this past weekin Relief Society), there are so many who need to be embraced and welcomed into the fold. I hope that I can be an instrument to my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ in bringing others to the gospel and bringing home those who may have lost their way.
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