Brett Pritchard Family Blog

I will never forget a relief Society lesson I taught 10 years ago. I was bearing testimony and I said, "I wish I could say that I know God lives." A lady raised her hand and actually challenged me right there in the middle of the lesson. I still remember, it was Linda Perkins. She said, "You know that God lives." and I said, "No I really, truly do not know that God lives." I remember how that realization made me feel. I decided then and there, that I wanted to know God; I wanted to make that transition from believing to knowing. It was during that same time that I started to feel Eathyn and Ryan's spirit close by. I knew I was suppose to have two more sons. My faith was challenged more than it ever had been before. I didn't feel like I could have more children because I was so tired. But for three years, those two little boys were close by and persistent. Years later, I now realize they were my little guardian angels from heaven above. I'

Yesterday, I realized I was feeling every bit as good as I did when I was 29 years old.  I sense I have finally made it through the most difficult phase of my life.  When I turned 30 I had to dramatically slowed down.  I had absolutely no energy! I am now 40 years old.  The last 10 years have been a growing experience I wouldn't trade for any amount of money.  The years have refined me and have proven that I am strong enough to handle much more than I ever thought possible.   There's no reason for me to repeat what I have been through the last ten years, much of my experience is already on this blog.  One day, not too long ago, I was at my wits end.  I was so tired of being sick all the time.  I decided it was time to take my concerns to the Lord.   I received a blessing 10 years ago that said my health problems would make me a better mother. I was so angry, why didn't it tell me I would get better? After a couple years I looked back and sure enough being sick had mad