In today's episode, Seth and I talk about ways we found Jesus Christ during the extremely 'crummy' and difficult moments we felt in the NICU. We also talk about manna 'crumbs' of Jesus Christ's gospel that we were able to use to help us through that time in our life, and hope that all parents can find these crumbs useful as they rely on Jesus Christ and His Atonement during the especially hard moments raising children. 

Manna Crumbs episodes are where my husband and I will talk about common 'crumby' parenthood moments and how finding 'crumbs' of Jesus Christ's gospel such as a scripture or talk can help parents turn to Jesus Christ and rely on Him during harder days of parenthood. 

Today's episode we focus on the classic talk, "Come What May, and Love It" by Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, and how the manna crumbs taught in this address can help us remember Jesus Christ and be strengthened during even the crummiest moments as parents.

In this week's episode, Katey and I will be following up on last week's invitation to read Alma 37:6. We will be discussing how it truly is the small and simple things we do daily that can lead us to Jesus Christ and back to our Heavenly Father. 

In part 2 of this Lilies Episode, we will remember to drop our stones of judgement we may hold against ourselves, our children, and other women. Instead, we will focus on the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ and how He is the one perfect judge, and how He can help us become righteous judges in all areas of our life. 

In this Lilies episode, we will talk about how crayons can tie back to Jesus Christ and His life, becoming a parable for us to remember in everyday motherhood. As we see our children coloring, it can remind us of Him and His desire for us to avoid comparisons with other women and instead compare ourselves to who we can become, to our children, and ultimately to Jesus Christ. 

Manna interpreted in Hebrew means "what is it?", and so for this first episode I will be explaining the what and why behind Lilies and Manna podcast and what you can expect on each episode. 

Lilies and Manna is a podcast to help mothers find Jesus Christ and His parables in the everyday moments of motherhood. This podcast will turn mothers to true manna, Jesus Christ and His doctrine, over any other source. By feasting upon His truths focused on in this podcast, mothers can find meaning and purpose in all aspects of motherhood, as well as stand strong in today's world.