prayer

I had something wonderful happen yesterday at the end of a long and somewhat depressing day.  I wish I had the time and energy to script it all out.  The short version is we were trying to get family home evening to happen.  I was lying on my bed totally under a blanket, near melt-down status.   I quite often allow myself to succomb to those moments (I'm really embarrassed to admit that) and feel horrible about it for days to come.  But last night I sat up,  I bowed my head and I prayed for help.  I did not get any strong impression or feeling or anything like that but just said to myself, "Now go be nice, you can do that much."  And I did.  And I even started feeling it in my heart and it turned out to be a most pleasant evening with my family.  I am still basking in the of the wonder and simplicity of it all.