That much closer

Just finished my part in the new room for the babies: baseboard molding, and bit more painting.  The room is not as nice as I would have liked.  There are mistakes here and there, and it is humbling to realize that everything I undertake cannot be just how I would like it.  Oh well, I need to learn to be happy with my efforts, and more importantly, grateful for what the Lord has given me and my family.  Tomorrow (actually, later on today) Patricia's sisters will come over and they will do their part in the room: arranging furniture, accessorizing, etc.  I am really excited about the babies.  I know their lungs are getting stronger and stronger each day Patricia does not go into labor; but I also just want them here already!  I feel so fortunate that I have a great plan at work.  I have 225 hours of sick leave that I can use in the first year of the babies' lives.  I will take two weeks off when they are delivered; and then use other hours and days as we need them. 

I am just feeling so grateful right now.  I have been listening to hymns for the past two hours while I've painted, and that has helped me to feel the Spirit.  Then, I decided to post on my blog before hitting the sack; and while typing this a wonderful feeling of joy has settled in my mind and heart.  I am so grateful to God for his blessings in my life; and my greatest blessings are my wonderful wife and loving children.  I am humbled as I contemplate not only my blessings, but also my responsibilities as a husband and father.  I am so grateful for the Plan of Happiness, the scriptures, and the living prophets. 

Hallelujah!