Not Giving Up

I am not doing good with the goal of reading the Book of Mormon. I really want to, though. I am not going to give up on this goal. I will read at least a little each day or night. This needs to be a bigger priority.
I am doing better with praying. I have to admit that I didn't do it everyday, but I have prayed at least 3 days that I can remember. Of course yesterday and to day it was because my friend and 2 of her kids died, so I was praying for her husband and other child. I wish that it didn't take a tragedy to remind me that I need to pray more often. I think it is easier for me to ask for other people to be helped than myself, though. I feel like I have been blessed so much that I don't have a lot to ask for. (I know that means another trial will probably present itself soon, but that is how we grow. Right?)
The temple trip was amazing. Watching my son and daughter as they excitedly participated in baptisms for the dead for the first time is a memory I hope to never forget! I love my kids so much and hope Sean will join them at some point.
This week, I am going to keep with my goals of reading in the Book of Mormon each night and praying each day. I'm thinking I can concentrate on prayers of gratitude so that can feel a purpose for my prayers. In some ways, I think my like was in crisis for so long that I forgot what it was like to have a bit more balance. It is time that the Lord knows how thankful I am for that.