Because I Had Children

Recently, my Mom and I traveled to southern Utah for a quick weekend trip. While there, we took a four wheeler to the top of a mountain. It wasn't a huge mountain, but from the top, we were able to look down on a large valley. It was breathtaking and it got me thinking about the primary song I love so much. It's called My Heavenly Father Loves Me and if you click on the link, you can listen to it. I actually started singing the song out loud because I was so appreciative of how loved I have felt lately.  Overlooking Richfield, UT valley Many years ago (10 years ago next month, coincidentally), when things felt very dark for me, I had a friend ask me how I knew Heavenly Father loved me and I emailed him the following:  I ask my children this question often, “How do you know I love you?” I get responses like “you say you love me a billion times a day” or “you hug me and kiss my nose.” I remind them that we show each other love through actions too or by appreciating the world ar...