Baby gifts

So I because of my calling, I am in charge of the baby gifts in our ward. I wanted to do something fun and cute, but something the moms could really use! So I found this great idea on pinterest. I have heard, and when I have babysat, they were my favorite too, cloth diapers being used as burp clothes. So I decided I would spice up some clothe diapers to give to the women having babies in our ward! It was super easy, and looked like I spent more time and effort then I really did!
First step- choosing some ribbon that you like as well as some fabric that goes with it.





Next I took a clothe diaper, cut two pieces of ribbon and sewed it onto the clothe diapers.




Then I took 2 pieces of fabric, and folded them in half "hotdog" style, and sewed it to the edges of the clothe diaper.



When I sewed the pieces of fabric to the clothe diaper, I left a little edge so that I could cut it, and make it look like the rag quilts, this picture is just after I cut it on both sides, and about to throw it in the wash before I gave it as a present. I forgot to take one after I had washed it, but you get the idea!

Bittersweet

This last weekend, we had the chance of going to the temple to see two of our friends be sealed for time and all eternity. It was the first time we have gone to a marriage or sealing of someone we know since we were sealed. Even better, was when the sealer walked in and we realized it was the same man who had done ours. I loved how strong the spirit was, and even better, being able to listen and remember the commitments I made with my husband. I am grateful that we were invited! As I was listening, the sealer promised our friends something, many times. And while I understand he won't say the same thing every time he seals someone, I still had a hard time hearing them promised this blessing multiple times. I honestly don't remember a lot of what was said when my husband and I were sealed, however, I don't remember being promised this. They were promised over and over that they would have kids. This has been a very sore subject. I have been doing pretty well with the fact that we have been trying for quite a while now, and don't have children yet. I have actually been okay that we don't have children yet, and have been looking at the bright side of things, and then this hit, and it hit HARD!! Even worse was how many times we were asked yesterday if we had children, including from our sealer.I wasn't expecting to feel like this, but I finally understand the meaning behind bitter sweet. The spirit I felt in the temple yesterday was absolutely amazing, and yet part of it was bitter! I'm glad for a new day.

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