Let LOVE be your Motivating Reason!

I learned a great lesson tonight.

So, to say the least, tonight, I was over-exhausted (that, being a complete understatement) and wishing my baby girl would just sleep. I had spent over an hour trying to get her to sleep, but to no avail.  It was Just when I thought I couldn't handle it any longer, that I learned this great lesson.

Little sleeper in training with her mama.

"Help. me. teach me. Please teach me," I cried.  "I can't go on like this much longer. Pleeeease teach me."

And then...I was taught. Taught from on high. Something only God could teach me. This is what He said:


"Your savior, Jesus Christ. He is Perfect. He never did one thing in all of his life to deserve mistreatment, or anything less than glory. He is absolutely perfect. He lived on this earth without one single spiritual blemish. And yet, he suffered temptations and trials, the worst of all. He bled from every pore- in the garden of gethsemane, so great was his pain- for us, and because of OUR sins. Then he was spat upon, tortured and, finally, He was crucified, never deserving one single bit of mistreatment. But He did it ALL because He loved us! He suffered patiently and without guile or resentment, he suffered willingly because he loved us so much! His motivating reason was love!
His motivating reason
still
is
love."

"Let your motivating reason be love." 

Then and there, my heart was changed. I looked at my sweet little girl. She had a puzzled look. I could imagine her thinking something like "what on earth. my mom was smiling two seconds ago and now she's crying like a baby. strange mom."  I said in my mind "my motivating reason is love." I held her in my arms and rocked her a little longer. Her sweet innocent eyes glanced up at mine. I was filled with love for her.  Tears were turned to tears of joy and gratitude.
I had hope a little longer- given to me in that very moment, just as I needed, from my God.  He gave me the eyes to see and the ears to hear so I could love my daughter even when I was tired and worn down, so I could remember why I endure my sleepless nights.  He gave me Love when I needed it most. He reminded me that, as the Savior did for us, I do it all because I love.  Because I love my sweet little girl, my handsome son, My wonderful husband, my family, my neighbor, my friends, my enemies and strangers. I do it all because I "LOVE."

And the more I am striving to do it, to love and to serve, the more I am learning from on High.
It is these small and simple, yet profound, learning moments that give me a reason to be alive each day, that give me a reason to have joy and hope and happiness each day. Without the Savior, I, nor any of us, would have a reason to hope, but He- Jesus Christ- is here for us, Always. If only we ask, we will see!


Reiterating what I said moments ago, when the Savior shed his blood, He did it because He LOVED us and He LOVES us still!!! 

He knows your pain, he knows your trials, your heartaches. He loves you perfectly. Even though you and I are sooooo imperfect. He gave everything for us, including his perfect love! Let's give something small back to the Savior for all He did, does and IS for us. Let us be a little more like Him, who gave everything to us, who set the perfect example.
Let's let our motivating reason for EVERYTHING we do be "L-O-V-E", love!

Kiley Chamberlain Nov 20, 2013

CHOOSE FAITH!!!!

The other night I was going over some plans with my husband and I began to feel a little stressed about everything going on. Immediately, I remembered this poem "Choose Faith" which I wrote during a trying time. I began reciting it out loud to myself.  My husband turned to me and said "that's impressive. I didn't know you had it all memorized. You should share it on your blog!" So here's the poem.

Choose Faith!!

Why have doubt and why have fear,

When they won't get you anywhere?

Rather, Faith, will bring you through

to that which you are destined to.

If you doubt because you fear

that faith won't get you to the door

you're looking, hoping, praying for,

What's the point?

When knowing fear and doubt

won't get you anywhere.

Even if your faith,

doesn't take you where YOU plan to go

it will take you miles further

than your fear will let you know.

Fear will only hold you back,

keep you from moving on the track.

It may even shut you down,

Dig you deeper into the Ground.

But Faith could never do such a thing

for, Faith, it is a Godly thing.

Faith may not bring you to that door

that YOU are looking for,

but it will always, Always...

..ALWAYS!...

give you MORE!!!

-Kiley Chamberlain

June 01, 2012

Just a little background on this poem. One night I was laying in bed, trying to sleep, but my worries and FEARs were so pressing on my mind that there was no way I was going to be able to sleep. I was being swallowed by my fears. I began praying, and pleading for Heavenly Father to help me to not feel so scared, to give me the faith I needed...just for one night, so I could sleep. 

Then these words, came so inspired to my mind, as a poem. I couldn't see well (as it was dark, and I didn't want to wake my husband by turning on the light) but I grabbed my journal that was sitting next to me and scribbled the poem in it. I read the poem every day for a while and eventually hung it on my wall so I could remember the truths I learned in this poem.

Since that time in my life, this poem has really helped me to have FAITH in moments when I felt like my fears could have eaten me up.  

I truly believe that this poem came to my mind as a gift from God. It is not my poem, but God's poem, written just for me. He knows me so well, that he knew the words in this poem would be exactly what I needed to keep me going during difficult times. 

I hope this poem will be of benefit to someone. But if not to anyone else, it has been so helpful for me!

Grieving The Plant

Grieving the plant.

I want so much to give up

I want so much to let go.

the plant I had and cared for dearly

has holes and shrivels, where there should be beauty.

Of so much time, so many years,

to work for this plant with knots and tears,

how could I have guessed,

that all this time, my caring, pruning and working so hard

would turn to this?

A kiss, I've thought, to say goodbye.

I'm moving on to another plant that will never

even begin to die.

A wave, I've thought, to say goodbye,

may your dead places find healing and growth

but without me,

for I will not care

I will not give you my trough.

For I am not meant to be mocked and condoned.

Left to my work, while you neglect your own.

And by your looking for my waters growth,

yet swaying away from your sun that you know,

you've chosen the knot, the tear in you leaves,

the brown and the black

that's beginning to grow like an entangled thief.

Farewell, Adieu. I want to say.

But I know too well, that is not the planters way.

Like the sun who always rises at the break of dawn.

I will be there, day by day, though my heart is panged

at your inconstancy in

drinking my water and swaying to the sun I gave.

I know the healing does not happen without the healer to save.

I will forgive, I will forget, your little crimson debt.

Because I know the way is to hope,

to give you the gift- though, yet, you don't know,

that one day you will break free from your knots,

bow down to no thieves in the night,

rise above the entangling weeds

that try to keep you from growing right.

You have been my chosen one,

from the beginning,

and to the end.

and though my heart pangs

to see how you've turned

to battle this life on your own

You have been my chosen one,

from the beginning (my frail, withered, friend)

and so ever will be

until ever,

if ever

comes the sorrowful end.

Your flower's in hiding, Oh YOU that I know.

So I will wait, And I will work,

never stopping. Never sleeping.

Always waiting for you to grow.

Never a moment where I will neglect,

to help the one who chose his own debt.

I will be there, to lift you out

to chase all the thieves away.

I will NEVER abandon you,

though you may think

you are past the hope of a growing day.

I will be there to lift you up,

make you grow, beyond your own passet.

You may have drank from the scarlet cup

but I,

I Will NEVER turn away.

Oh you. YOU that I know

take your scarlet cup

and pass it away

I will be there to drink it up.

Then let me be

your light and

your day!

Kiley Chamberlain Oct 2013

HaLLOWEEN Update!

Alright, so a couple people (namely my mom) have been asking to see some pictures from Halloween.
So, here's our halloween update...for now.

ALL Hallows EVE!

Lindsey invited us to join her and her family in a ward Halloween party. It was a lot of fun. There was a chile contest, Which lindsey was involved in. Their soup was delicious. They also had a costume contest and trick-or-treating!

Jayden did Not want to be a stuffed pumpkin. So, we took MOSt of the stuffing out. ..after I took this picture.

Abby, on the other hand, loved her costume...or didn't care either way.

Jayden and Abby and their Cousins, Sam and Micah Taylor,  at a ward trick or treating event.

The winners of the halloween costume contest! For most vintage! Can you guess who they are? BACK TO THE FUTURE, BABY!

HALLOWEEN DAY!

We went to a Keller Williams work party! It was fun. there was trick or treating, a soup contest and prizes for those who dressed up. About cameron's costume they said "you're already a hunter, that doesn't count as a costume".  I got an award. But no one knew what I was.  

In case you're still wondering. I was supposed to be a person from a black-and white photo.  It didn't turn out as well as I hoped...of course, I didn't plan very well. I used black eyeliner mixed with regular concealer to make the gray tones on my face. Next time I try this it will be awesome!!!!

This is what I was trying to portray. The picture on the left. They are not cropped in. They actually painted their skin different gray tones. The inspiration came to them from the picture on the right. Pretty cool.  

Kids eating their treats

Jayden ended up being a bumble bee for our evening trick-or treating. He didn't enjoy being a pumpkin, I guess. So, He had the choice to be a Jack-Rabbit or a bee. Hee chose the bee. Unfortunately I don't have pictures. They were taken on my husband's phone so you'll have to tackle him if you want to see those pics. 

Why I Love Being A Mom Today

Why do I love being a Mom Today?  That's Easy. It never comes without "my kids" in the statement. I love being a mom because I love my KIDS!!! Here's why I love my kids today (a lot can happen in 1 day):

They are CREATIVE!

Abb, using a foot stool as a walker...and a wagon,  for her binky. 

They Make Cleaning Worth EVERY Effort! 

They also put the ING in Clean! If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't get to clean so often!

Just cleaned living room. All but a basket of clothes (which I was still folding). Only took seconds for this mostly clean living-room to be covered in clothes. As I was putting folded clothes away, Jade decided he would enjoy throwing each item of clothing in the air, watching it float to the ground until the floor was pleasantly covered!

Just got Jaden to clean his entire room. He was so-o Cooperative. Left the room, came back...Abby decided it was her turn to play. She pulled almost all the toys off of the shelves.



They Are SO CUTE!!!!!!

Candid Pictures during Play Time!

They Have a mind of Their own!

I don't want to clean so...We'll play Hide and seek. 

If only my mom would hold me ALL day, I wouldn't cry!

They're So Easy to please!!!!

What should I make to eat?

For lunch abby wanted mommy's food from cafe rio. I shared some with her. but when I ate the last bite she started screaming and throwing her own food on the floor. She ONLY wanted mom's food. well, that lasted about a minute. Than she went back to eating her food like nothing ever happened.

Hm. What to make for dinner? I had greek pita bread, pepperoni's, a little cheese and some tomato paste and sauce. Threw it all together (with a little seasoning in the sauce) and put it in the microwave! Vuala!! 5 minute pizza!!! The kids loved it...better than my "real" dinners!    

                                           

Both My kids can dress themselves and they aren't even 4 years old Yet!

Jayden counted these sticks up to seven in his HEAD! And each one had the right amount of sticks. Go jayden. He then lost interest in counting and didn't finish. But hey, where did your pants go Jayden? There's no use putting your pants back on after going potty when you're just going to have to take them off again. That's his mentality. 

Jayden in his "Matching" Pajamas...that were supposed to be day clothes! Hey? Who says you can't wear PJ's during the day?


Abby will find any article of clothing and drape it over her head or shoulders...in this case it was her older brothers back pack.  Oh yeah! Then, she decided to try walking around in it to sport her style. (she's still learning to walk). 

Last, but not least, In OUR home "FirSketti"means Spaghetti. Thanks to Jayden!

I'm so excited- General Women's Meeting

November 06, 2013




















I am so excited! Starting 2014 they will be combining Young women, women and older daughters for Relief Society Conference!!!! It will now be a General Women's Meeting.

These meetings are so wonderful and uplifting. Click here to watch them in the future at LDS.org

Let me tell you why I'm so excited about this, but, first, check out the newsletter to read about these new changes!!!!!

Okay, so, I can't help but ponder over the relief society and young women organizations in the

“As the women of the Church gather together—sisters, mothers, and daughters—they, their families, and the Church will be strengthened and blessed.” —The First Presidency

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints when I have been so involved in both of them.
I have always wished they would combine relief society and Young women's meetings, so they could be semi-annual and because it seemed to me so important for the younger and older women of the church to work together so they could help each other.

After listening to a talk which stated that relief society and young women need to be working together: Young women ought to be involved more in relief society before reaching the age necessary to enter relief society so they don't feel out of place once they switch from young women to relief society.  Since this talk, I have wished that they would combine the young women and relief society conference. Guess what!!!! Now they have!! or course that had to come by revelation before it could be changed but I'm SO excited about it!!!!!

Maybe one day the young women will begin helping with visiting teaching. Who knows. I'm no prophet or anything but I think the young women would do an excellent job at providing relief for the sisters in the ward (especially with babysitting). lol.   Of course, things all happen the lord's way, and in the Lord's time. Not saying that will happen but I Do think it would be cool if it did.