Gospel Topic Tuesday: He Will Never Leave Us

I really want to write about the atonement but I still don’t feel I can give it justice yet. The atonement is something I hold very dear to my heart and I have learned more about it over the past week. I want to make sure I get my thoughts and feelings well documented so I will wait. While doing some research though, I found an interesting article with a point that stems from the atonement and gave me great comfort while facing trials this last week.

While the Savior was in the garden of Gethsemane he asked 3 of his disciples (Peter, James and John) to stay and pray with him. They fell asleep and Jesus came and found them multiple times asleep. It was a little thing that he asked of them and yet they could not do it. They left him in his greatest time of need which was prophesied of. Even Heavenly Father had to leave Jesus and withdraw his spirit at one point. “…the Father briefly withdrew from Jesus the comfort of His Spirit, the support of His personal presence. It was required, indeed it was central to the significance of the Atonement, that this perfect Son who had never spoken ill nor done wrong nor touched an unclean thing had to know how the rest of humankind—us, all of us—would feel when we did commit such sins. For His Atonement to be infinite and eternal, He had to feel what it was like to die not only physically but spiritually, to sense what it was like to have the divine Spirit withdraw, leaving one feeling totally, abjectly, hopelessly alone.” Jeffrey R. Holland, “None Were with Him”

Jesus had to experience everything that we would experience. If he did not experience he would not be able to help us in our times of need. Have you ever felt pain? Sorrow? Loneliness? Hurt? So has Jesus Christ. He suffered everything so that we might not have to but we have to turn to him and trust in him that he can help us. When we are in the midst of trials and feeling the heavy burden of the pain or loneliness we need to remember that we can turn to our Savior and find comfort. He has promised us that he will never leave us.

Sometimes it is easy to forget that he is there and will help us through it. We need to do our best to remember to turn to him for help, comfort, guidance and peace. While receiving priesthood blessings before giving birth to my son Benjamin one of the key things called out was to remember to turn to the Lord. I knew that everything would be okay as long as I remembered to turn to the Lord and rely on him. There were moments that I felt I should be scared or worried but I turned to the Lord and knew that everything would be okay. When I could no longer endure anymore I turned to the Lord for help and knew that with him I could make it through.

I am very grateful for the knowledge I have that I know I can always turn to my Savior, Jesus Christ, no matter what is happening in my life and find comfort and peace. I know that he understands all that I feel and that I do not have to experience it alone.

3 Generations

Benjamin is such a great baby! We love him so much! Yesterday my mom was over "Granny" and we did a 3 generation photo.


My mom was going home so I also got a picture of Olga and my mom together. Olga goes back to Spain this month.

Loving Motherhood

I cannot express enough how much I love being a mother! My heart is so full. Benjamin is my new obsession. Jared and I just can't get enough of him. We watch him sleep. Play with him when he is awake.

Benjamin slept for about 3 hours last night and then was awake for a few. He was just content to lay on the bed and look around. I couldn't help but grab the camera and take pictures.

After sleeping for another 3 hours or so Benjamin woke up for a bit and then went back to sleep. Jared and I were pretty well rested so we just watched Benjamin. I made Jared stay still so I could take pics and then took his spot so I could pose.

Benjamin's Granny is in town and enjoying as much as she can with him.

I wanted to make the bed before going to bed tonight and so I asked Jared to help. He picked up Benjamin and was going to move him to his bassinet. But once Jared was holding him he couldn't put him down. Jared is an amazing father and Benjamin has us both wrapped up around his finger.

His hat is a perfect fit huh?

I cannot describe what my heart feels when I look at Benjamin. I'm sure other parents understand.

More Photos

While at the hospital we had a photographer take some photos of Benjamin. We are able to access them now and they are great.

Benjamin was a real trooper. You can see some of the spots where he was poked, prodded and stuck with needles.

Go here and type in password 0529benjaminlutz to see some great photos. (These only last for 2 weeks so better hurry.)

Pool Winners!

Below are the winners for the Pools:

Day Born: May 29th
Winner: Connie (said June but meant May) & Olga

Time Born: 8:26am
Winner: Jacki with 8:30am

Weight: 10lbs and 2oz
Winner: Aunt Caren with 9lbs 13oz

Height: 22 inches
Winner: Jared & Emily Fricke

You will recieve your prize in the next few weeks.

Sleep what is that?!

Since Thursday night I have not gotten much sleep. I had contractions that started at 7pm on Thursday and lasted straight through until I had Benjamin Saturday morning. After I had him I thought maybe I would be able to get some sleep but I was wrong. Between things happening to me and Benjamin there was no time for sleep. So between Thursday night and Monday night I got about 6-8 hours of sleep total. Which I personally require about 8 hours of sleep a night to be a content, nice and happy person. Yet here I am functioning on very little sleep. Last night was a great night though. I got a 1/2 hour block, 2 hour block, another 2 hour block and an hour block. So 5 1/2 hours roughly which was great! After the 1st 2 hour block Jared and I both woke up feeling so great. Benjamin hadn't stirred or made a peep in his bassinet.

This morning we are letting Benjamin chill on his toy pad. He is really quite content and having fun looking at things and reaching for them some (I'm sure it's not totally on purpose).

Pictures of Benjamin Michael

Alright some pictures of Benjamin, finally. I personally think he is adorable and perfect in every way (I know I'm a little biased though). I am still having moments where I go..."Oh my gosh, he is here and really mine. I have my very own child!"

I hope you enjoy the pictures below.