As is tradition, here is our "Private Eyes" style Christmas poem!
With Christmas lights
and fires aglow,
With mistletoe
And falling snow,
We recognize the time is near
The ending of another year.
And as I sit to contemplate
The happenings of this year,
The fact that we've been richly blessed
Is really very apparent.
The start of the year
We were dull and downhearted.
So we'll skip a few months
To when my schooling started.
In March I did go
To Skin Science to learn
To be an Esthetician
My Masters License I'll attain.
It's now been 8 months
And I'm loving it still.
The teachers and students
Have made it a thrill!
I'll graduate next May
And a party I'll throw
For I'll get to start working
And finally earn us some money.
Peter decided,
But not on a whim,
That he too craved some schooling
For our income was slim.
After prayer and discussion
The decision was made:
Pete would move to Wyoming
To learn a new skill.
He's attending at WyoTech
A Mechanic he'll be
With a specialization
In trim and upholstery.
We miss him so much
So we're glad that he'll be
Graduating in March
And more of him we will behold.
Christian turned twelve
On the first of December.
When he was a baby
I still fondly remember.
He was ordained a Deacon,
And received the Priesthood.
Goes to young men and scouts
And he loves to do great.
Zachary Vaughn
Was baptized last May
After turning 8 years old
On April Fools day.
He plays the piano
And he's a great cub scout.
He creative and funny,
Of that there's never been disbelief.
Marchus, our baby
Is not a baby at all!
He turns 6 next month
And for his age is VERY tall.
He loves playing video games
Or building Lego's with his brothers.
He even still chooses
To snuggle up with his mom.
Grandma is here too,
And probably wishing she's not.
She's been doing so much
I'm sure she feels like a robot.
She makes schooling possible
So I can finish fast.
And watching my boys
Is not always a ton of fun.
So thank you, dear mother
For all that you do!
What I'd do without you
I haven't an idea!
So there's where we're at
And there's much more to come.
Just wait till December
Of two-zero-one-one.
May your Christmas be Merry
And your New Years be bright.
And may we all remember
That 'O Holy Night,'
When Christ was born
To save us all,
And His humble beginnings
In a small stable stall.
He is the reason, for the season!
Love to all our family and friends!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
A Grateful Heart
This last weekend has been so challenging for me, and at the same time, I'm fully aware that it could have been worse. Much worse. So, I first need to express my gratitude that Pete is still alive, and that Marchus doesn't have serious head, neck or spinal injuries! I know we were blessed as a family!
Peter was traveling home in bad weather and hydroplaned off the road going 80 mph. Luckily he didn't hit anything, or anyone, and finally came to a stop in the median of the highway. Amazingly, he suffered only some minor whip lash.
Fifteen minutes before Pete's accident, Marchus had a horrible collision with Christian on a trampoline. Marchus crawled underneath it while Christian was jumping. He sat up (who knows why) and Christian came down full force onto Marchus' head. He was disoriented, had a hard time walking, and was bleeding badly from the mouth. When all was said and done, he had no neck or spinal injuries, which surprised even the doctor, given the amount of weight and force that was involved. He has some tissue bruising and soreness, but that's all!
I am one grateful wife and mother today!
It's horrible how it often takes experiences like this to reawaken your heart and soul to gratitude for those you love! Life really is fragile...I've been through enough in my life already to be able to comprehend that to a large degree. But I'm reminded that we are not invincible.
In our primary program this morning, I sat with a very thankful heart, because I have such amazing, wonderful, strong boys! Christian bore his testimony and publicly thanked his dad for going to school for our family in our hard times. It was very touching! He is an amazing young man, who has taken on a lot for someone his age. He turns 12 in Dec. and it hardly seems real that time has gone by so quickly.
So...my goal is to now recognize the small happy moments each day that are so easily taken for granted. To not see them as just another day, another load of laundry, another day to be lonely for Pete, another day to do homework, to clean up.
I will do my best to see each day as a new opportunity to show love for my family, to be grateful for the blessings in my life, and to be happy regardless of my circumstances...or how lonely I may be for my sweetheart. :)
I am so blessed to have the opportunity to be sealed to such a wonderful man, and to my awesome kids! That in itself should be cause for enough happiness each day to never complain!
Peter was traveling home in bad weather and hydroplaned off the road going 80 mph. Luckily he didn't hit anything, or anyone, and finally came to a stop in the median of the highway. Amazingly, he suffered only some minor whip lash.
Fifteen minutes before Pete's accident, Marchus had a horrible collision with Christian on a trampoline. Marchus crawled underneath it while Christian was jumping. He sat up (who knows why) and Christian came down full force onto Marchus' head. He was disoriented, had a hard time walking, and was bleeding badly from the mouth. When all was said and done, he had no neck or spinal injuries, which surprised even the doctor, given the amount of weight and force that was involved. He has some tissue bruising and soreness, but that's all!
I am one grateful wife and mother today!
It's horrible how it often takes experiences like this to reawaken your heart and soul to gratitude for those you love! Life really is fragile...I've been through enough in my life already to be able to comprehend that to a large degree. But I'm reminded that we are not invincible.
In our primary program this morning, I sat with a very thankful heart, because I have such amazing, wonderful, strong boys! Christian bore his testimony and publicly thanked his dad for going to school for our family in our hard times. It was very touching! He is an amazing young man, who has taken on a lot for someone his age. He turns 12 in Dec. and it hardly seems real that time has gone by so quickly.
So...my goal is to now recognize the small happy moments each day that are so easily taken for granted. To not see them as just another day, another load of laundry, another day to be lonely for Pete, another day to do homework, to clean up.
I will do my best to see each day as a new opportunity to show love for my family, to be grateful for the blessings in my life, and to be happy regardless of my circumstances...or how lonely I may be for my sweetheart. :)
I am so blessed to have the opportunity to be sealed to such a wonderful man, and to my awesome kids! That in itself should be cause for enough happiness each day to never complain!
Monday, August 9, 2010
The Things Kids Say
I've never been very good at writing down all the funny little things my kids say. I will laugh about it for days, then it leaves my mind and I forget. All I know is, my kids say the funniest things!
Recently Marchus has been coming up with so many funny things I can't keep up.
I'm hoping that by writing some of them here, I won't forget them so easily!
Last week, we were driving in the car and this was what he asked:
Marchus: "Mom, you know that place called the middle of nowhere? Where is that?"
Me: "Uh...there are are lots of places that are called the middle of nowhere. It's what we call a place if it's very far away from other places."
Marchus: "Oh. Well, you know that place called the middle of nowhere? Is there a temple there?"
Me: laughing..."nope."
Over the last week or so, we will be outside or in the car (again) and he will ask me these questions:
"Hey mom, does Heavenly Father live on that cloud?"
"Mom, where is heaven at? Could we go on vacation there?"
"Mom, does Heavenly Father like to go swimming too?"
He must think I'm dumb half the time because I sit there with a smile on my face, but don't know exactly how to answer him....he's so fun!
Lastly, and the most hysterical by far this week, was when he was snuggling with me in bed one morning. He leaned up and cocked his head at me, with a funny expression on his face. Then, he pointed to my chest and said, "why do you sleep with those things on every night?"
I love the things kids say...it keeps me laughing, thinking, and on my toes, DAILY!
Recently Marchus has been coming up with so many funny things I can't keep up.
I'm hoping that by writing some of them here, I won't forget them so easily!
Last week, we were driving in the car and this was what he asked:
Marchus: "Mom, you know that place called the middle of nowhere? Where is that?"
Me: "Uh...there are are lots of places that are called the middle of nowhere. It's what we call a place if it's very far away from other places."
Marchus: "Oh. Well, you know that place called the middle of nowhere? Is there a temple there?"
Me: laughing..."nope."
Over the last week or so, we will be outside or in the car (again) and he will ask me these questions:
"Hey mom, does Heavenly Father live on that cloud?"
"Mom, where is heaven at? Could we go on vacation there?"
"Mom, does Heavenly Father like to go swimming too?"
He must think I'm dumb half the time because I sit there with a smile on my face, but don't know exactly how to answer him....he's so fun!
Lastly, and the most hysterical by far this week, was when he was snuggling with me in bed one morning. He leaned up and cocked his head at me, with a funny expression on his face. Then, he pointed to my chest and said, "why do you sleep with those things on every night?"
I love the things kids say...it keeps me laughing, thinking, and on my toes, DAILY!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Looking back...Looking forward
I've decided that it's really easy to get so focused on where we're going and what needs to be done, that weforget to turn around and see what we've accomplished, what's happened, and how far we really have come.
I have recently started going through pictures-trying to organize and scan them. It was amazing to me how much my life has altered and changed throughout the last 13 years!
Even though it seems like only a couple of years ago that I got married, it has been 12! How does that happen?
My perspective has become twinged with age and I am starting to realize what my older siblings and friends have been telling me for years: It will be over before you know it!
I'm panicking!! I don't want it all to go by this fast! I'm not ready for a pre-teen already! I want time to stop. I want to hold on tighter to the memories that I have of my life!
I'm realizing how blessed I am that I have been able to share 13 years of my life with such a wonderful man! There are so many days I wish I could go back and re-write some of our history, but only so that they would be better for him. Less selfishness, more gratitude. Less arguing, more love making. Fewer tears, more laughter. Less fear, more trust. But that's the hard thing about the past-as wonderful as it is to look back at it. There are all those things you want to change. But, really, through the happiness and sorrow, I have learned so very much, and loved so much more because of the things I would "change," and I don't know if I would really change them at all?
Looking back or looking forward, I know that I am right where I am meant to be in this life!
I am so immensely grateful for all that I have. And all that is to come!
"Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it's called the present."
I can't stop time. I can't erase the past. I can't even image what's in store for my future. But as long as I have my family with me, and we can be grateful for and enjoy each day as it's given to us, then I will be able to leave this mortal life in peaceful bliss, looking back with no regrets, and looking forward to eternity!
I have recently started going through pictures-trying to organize and scan them. It was amazing to me how much my life has altered and changed throughout the last 13 years!
Even though it seems like only a couple of years ago that I got married, it has been 12! How does that happen?
My perspective has become twinged with age and I am starting to realize what my older siblings and friends have been telling me for years: It will be over before you know it!
I'm panicking!! I don't want it all to go by this fast! I'm not ready for a pre-teen already! I want time to stop. I want to hold on tighter to the memories that I have of my life!
I'm realizing how blessed I am that I have been able to share 13 years of my life with such a wonderful man! There are so many days I wish I could go back and re-write some of our history, but only so that they would be better for him. Less selfishness, more gratitude. Less arguing, more love making. Fewer tears, more laughter. Less fear, more trust. But that's the hard thing about the past-as wonderful as it is to look back at it. There are all those things you want to change. But, really, through the happiness and sorrow, I have learned so very much, and loved so much more because of the things I would "change," and I don't know if I would really change them at all?
Looking back or looking forward, I know that I am right where I am meant to be in this life!
I am so immensely grateful for all that I have. And all that is to come!
"Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it's called the present."
I can't stop time. I can't erase the past. I can't even image what's in store for my future. But as long as I have my family with me, and we can be grateful for and enjoy each day as it's given to us, then I will be able to leave this mortal life in peaceful bliss, looking back with no regrets, and looking forward to eternity!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
So long. Farewell.
My, how things can change so very quickly!
Over the last 2 weeks it's been decided that Pete will be going back to school. Not just to ANY school, but to WYOTECH. He's been dreaming of attending this school for a VERY long time. I am excited for him that he is going to finally be doing something for himself, that will ultimately be great for our whole family. The only hard thing is that he will be moving away for the 9 months he'll be in school. He will be moving to Laramie, WY, where the school is located. Hopefully, he'll be able to come home a couple of weekends a month. We are all going to miss him a LOT!
So, I will continue to go to school, be a mom and try to keep us all alive and sane for the next year. Pete will graduate just before me. Crazy...
I love you Pete!! We will miss you and pray for you everyday! Thanks for being such an amazing husband and father! :)
Over the last 2 weeks it's been decided that Pete will be going back to school. Not just to ANY school, but to WYOTECH. He's been dreaming of attending this school for a VERY long time. I am excited for him that he is going to finally be doing something for himself, that will ultimately be great for our whole family. The only hard thing is that he will be moving away for the 9 months he'll be in school. He will be moving to Laramie, WY, where the school is located. Hopefully, he'll be able to come home a couple of weekends a month. We are all going to miss him a LOT!
So, I will continue to go to school, be a mom and try to keep us all alive and sane for the next year. Pete will graduate just before me. Crazy...
I love you Pete!! We will miss you and pray for you everyday! Thanks for being such an amazing husband and father! :)
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Almost summer already?
This next week is the last week of school for my boys.
Crap.
How did this happen so fast? Wasn't it just Christmas like a month ago?
Time is flying by so fast and I am constantly chasing after it, trying to catch it. It's always been too fast for me though. That sneaky time...
Anyway, I'm actually excited for the 3 month break from their homework and activities. I just wish I had the same break with them.
I don't get out of school for any kind of summer vacation, so I will have to cleverly come up with some kind of bribery scheme to keep the boys out of trouble and me from committing myself to an institution.
I have to say how proud I am of my boys! They have handled my schooling experience extremely well.
I wasn't sure what exactly would happen when I started, but they have been very sweet and supportive and understanding. I think they secretly enjoy seeing their mom doing "homework" and studying for tests. I can just see them in their rooms snickering to each other..."tee hehe. Now mom has to do homework too. Now she knows how if feels. We should go tell her she can't play or go anywhere until it's all finished....teehehe."
Honestly, I have never loved learning more. I absolutely adore my instructors and the other girls at the school. I am constantly fascinated by the things we are learning and doing. It is hard work, but it is rewarding. For Pete too. He gets a neck, shoulder and decollete massage almost every night...poor guy.
I am hoping that this summer will hold less stress than the last year has held for us all. I am hopeful, too, that my boys will enjoy a bit of independence and responsibility while I'm at school and that we can have a great time when I get home each day....my fingers are crossed.
Deep breath. Here goes!
Crap.
How did this happen so fast? Wasn't it just Christmas like a month ago?
Time is flying by so fast and I am constantly chasing after it, trying to catch it. It's always been too fast for me though. That sneaky time...
Anyway, I'm actually excited for the 3 month break from their homework and activities. I just wish I had the same break with them.
I don't get out of school for any kind of summer vacation, so I will have to cleverly come up with some kind of bribery scheme to keep the boys out of trouble and me from committing myself to an institution.
I have to say how proud I am of my boys! They have handled my schooling experience extremely well.
I wasn't sure what exactly would happen when I started, but they have been very sweet and supportive and understanding. I think they secretly enjoy seeing their mom doing "homework" and studying for tests. I can just see them in their rooms snickering to each other..."tee hehe. Now mom has to do homework too. Now she knows how if feels. We should go tell her she can't play or go anywhere until it's all finished....teehehe."
Honestly, I have never loved learning more. I absolutely adore my instructors and the other girls at the school. I am constantly fascinated by the things we are learning and doing. It is hard work, but it is rewarding. For Pete too. He gets a neck, shoulder and decollete massage almost every night...poor guy.
I am hoping that this summer will hold less stress than the last year has held for us all. I am hopeful, too, that my boys will enjoy a bit of independence and responsibility while I'm at school and that we can have a great time when I get home each day....my fingers are crossed.
Deep breath. Here goes!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
12 Years Together
Today was an amazing day!!
Zachary was baptized and confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It was beautiful, and I was once again reminded of the simple, yet beautiful principles of the Gospel that bring our families together for eternity!
I am so proud of you Zach! You are such an amazing boy with an amazing heart and spirit! I know you will continue to stive to live the gospel and make righteous decisions. You are a peacemaker and always want to lift others and make them laugh! We love YOUR laugh!
Today is also mine and Pete's 12th anniversary!
CRAZY!
It doesn't seem like it's been that long, and yet, we have been through so much and have so much to do still, that I hope that there will be many, many more years together to grow in love, friendship, understanding, respect and faith!
I love you Peter! I am forever grateful for the wonderful ways you have blessed my life over the last 12 years! You have taught me to reach higher and expect great things from myself. You have demonstrated courage and strength and taught me humility. You have never given up on me...and I will never give up on you. Don't give up on yourself! You are worth more than you know. I am happy and priveleged to be your wife and to have the opportunity continue through this life learning and growing with you. Thank you for your forgiveness of my faults, mistakes, short-comings and failings. I love you so very much!
Happy Anniversary!
Zachary was baptized and confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It was beautiful, and I was once again reminded of the simple, yet beautiful principles of the Gospel that bring our families together for eternity!
I am so proud of you Zach! You are such an amazing boy with an amazing heart and spirit! I know you will continue to stive to live the gospel and make righteous decisions. You are a peacemaker and always want to lift others and make them laugh! We love YOUR laugh!
Today is also mine and Pete's 12th anniversary!
CRAZY!
It doesn't seem like it's been that long, and yet, we have been through so much and have so much to do still, that I hope that there will be many, many more years together to grow in love, friendship, understanding, respect and faith!
I love you Peter! I am forever grateful for the wonderful ways you have blessed my life over the last 12 years! You have taught me to reach higher and expect great things from myself. You have demonstrated courage and strength and taught me humility. You have never given up on me...and I will never give up on you. Don't give up on yourself! You are worth more than you know. I am happy and priveleged to be your wife and to have the opportunity continue through this life learning and growing with you. Thank you for your forgiveness of my faults, mistakes, short-comings and failings. I love you so very much!
Happy Anniversary!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Chicken This and Chicken That
The week before Easter, I was in my room getting ready for a night out when I heard the excited voices of my children in the living room. It didn't take Christian long to get to my room and let me know what was going on...
Evidently my father-in-law-with the permission of my husband-decided to buy us 6 baby chicks. At first glance these chicks were sooooo adorable. Fluffy, cute, everything you see in the Cadbury Bunny commercials.
It's now been 3 weeks, and my house smells like a farm! We have to keep them inside until they are old enough to go outside (and Heaven knows where they'll be outside when the time comes). They are growing bigger everyday and getting their feathers.
Aside from the smell, it has been amazing to see how caring and sweet the boys have been with the little chickies! They kneel by their box and gently pet them and talk to them. They love to help Pete clean their box each day (notice how I said "Pete," cause I will have nothing to do with their poop)!!
I am grateful for the learning experiences that my boys have had, and will have with these little animals. We have let them know that they will be responsible for their pen, and for collecting their eggs daily! Ummm...anyone want some eggs??? :)Speaking of "chickens," yesterday evening, while visiting Pete's parents in Mapleton, I noticed little red bumps on Marchus' cheek....yep, you guessed it: CHICKEN POX!!
I had him lift up his shirt and sure enough, there were more little dots forming everywhere, and getting worse by the hour. This was not the Spring Break we had in mind, but I'm a little relieved that the boys will all have it and be done with it!
Friday, March 26, 2010
The Gift of Just Today
I have spent this whole week off of school for spring break. The boys are still in school though, so it's kinda been a bummer that we couldn't all play all week. But, I've spent extra time working on homework and Pete's been pampered with scalp massages (which I LOVE giving) and cleansing facials. I even waxed Pete this week. So, it hasn't been entirely unproductive! :)
We got family pictures taken last Sunday out at Utah Lake. Jeanne did our photos again (she's amazing)! Her link is at the side of the page here, so check her out for sure if you need pics for anything! She does it all!
While we were at the lake, I was watching my family (trying to contain the boys from jumping into the water...or falling in) and I realized how truly fast life is flying by! They aren't really little boys anymore. :( Not only that, I realized that I have been taking every day that I have with my hubby and my kids for granted.
I get so caught up in the quick pace of life that I forget to stop and really enjoy each moment I have with my family!
One thing I was told recently was that "all pain has purpose." It may not be something that is easy to hear or understand while we are experiencing pain, but it is the truth!
I know we all experience different trials and "pains" in this life, but one thing that I have learned from my own pain, is that, if we choose to let it, it will actually bring us closer to those we love and help us sort out our priorities. It can bring us closer to our Heavenly Father and our remembering who we truly are and always have been!
So, I am feeling very grateful and blessed to be able to experience the pain and struggles that I have in the last two years. It truly has opened my eyes to what is most important and what and who I am and want to be!
I am an extremely lucky woman to be married to such a wonderful man! He is so patient with me and my many weaknesses. He still loves me, which amazes me, and I am blessed to be his wife!
I am beginning to really revel in and enjoy being a mom. Sad huh, that it's taken me this long...:) I finally understand that loving them is the best thing I could do and I can let go of the rest! I can let go of the expectations I used to have on myself, and on them, and just enjoy everyday with them. They will only be here with me for so long, until they leave and start to experience the many wonderful and many hard things that accompany this life as we mature.
So...I've rambled, but I really wanted to write my thoughts today!
Hopefully I will have new family pics to post soon. For now, here are a few pics we took over the last few months.
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift...that's why we call it the present."
We got family pictures taken last Sunday out at Utah Lake. Jeanne did our photos again (she's amazing)! Her link is at the side of the page here, so check her out for sure if you need pics for anything! She does it all!
While we were at the lake, I was watching my family (trying to contain the boys from jumping into the water...or falling in) and I realized how truly fast life is flying by! They aren't really little boys anymore. :( Not only that, I realized that I have been taking every day that I have with my hubby and my kids for granted.
I get so caught up in the quick pace of life that I forget to stop and really enjoy each moment I have with my family!
One thing I was told recently was that "all pain has purpose." It may not be something that is easy to hear or understand while we are experiencing pain, but it is the truth!
I know we all experience different trials and "pains" in this life, but one thing that I have learned from my own pain, is that, if we choose to let it, it will actually bring us closer to those we love and help us sort out our priorities. It can bring us closer to our Heavenly Father and our remembering who we truly are and always have been!
So, I am feeling very grateful and blessed to be able to experience the pain and struggles that I have in the last two years. It truly has opened my eyes to what is most important and what and who I am and want to be!
I am an extremely lucky woman to be married to such a wonderful man! He is so patient with me and my many weaknesses. He still loves me, which amazes me, and I am blessed to be his wife!
I am beginning to really revel in and enjoy being a mom. Sad huh, that it's taken me this long...:) I finally understand that loving them is the best thing I could do and I can let go of the rest! I can let go of the expectations I used to have on myself, and on them, and just enjoy everyday with them. They will only be here with me for so long, until they leave and start to experience the many wonderful and many hard things that accompany this life as we mature.
So...I've rambled, but I really wanted to write my thoughts today!
Hopefully I will have new family pics to post soon. For now, here are a few pics we took over the last few months.
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift...that's why we call it the present."
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Full Speed Ahead
Holy smokes! I can't believe this week has finally arrived. I am really excited!
I wish I could adequately explain how blessed I am to be able to be on the path that I am right now in my life...but I honestly can't find the words. All I know is, that my Heavenly Father is blessing me and my family so very much right now.
Things have been tough...well, that's putting it lightly, I guess. There has been so much peace and comfort, even though we don't know where any money will come from to pay bills. That sounds crazy, but it's true.
I know that we will be blessed, as we have been in so many wonderful ways. Prayers are answered. Even my prayers. Even though I'm not perfect. I am beginning to truly understand who I am.
I love Sherri Dew. She is such an incredibly well versed and solid individual. I was recently given a copy of a talk that she gave at a BYU Women's conference a while back.
I wanted to directly quote her, but I don't have the articel right in front of me. But, it was so powerfully given, and you couldn't help but feel the truth of her words while reading it.
She talked about how we were faithful women in the pre-existence and the significance of that fact.
She also brings to attention, how when we truly know who we are, and what we stand for, and where we are going, that it will change us significantly; that we will handle every situation differently.
She says, we are "daughters of a King."
I actually sat back and thought, "now, what girl- in her childhood at least- did not pretend or want to be a princess?" Is that why little girls somehow seem to identify with royalty from a young age? Because, we are royal. Divinely royal? Not in a sense of wealth or vanity. But in a sense of humbly knowing who our Father is, and where we come from. How does that not change the way you look at yourself? It does for me.
I am so grateful that my Father in Heaven knows what I need, and is taking care of me, as I seek His will in my life.
I know going back to school isn't for eveyone. And some might argue that it's not right when there are still kids at home. I can honestly say, that I know that my Heavenly Father is 100% behind me on this decision. For me, in my life, in my circumstances, I know this is where and what I need to be doing for my family. Not just myself. And that, is a great feeling!
So, here's to my first week at school!
Full speed ahead...:)
I wish I could adequately explain how blessed I am to be able to be on the path that I am right now in my life...but I honestly can't find the words. All I know is, that my Heavenly Father is blessing me and my family so very much right now.
Things have been tough...well, that's putting it lightly, I guess. There has been so much peace and comfort, even though we don't know where any money will come from to pay bills. That sounds crazy, but it's true.
I know that we will be blessed, as we have been in so many wonderful ways. Prayers are answered. Even my prayers. Even though I'm not perfect. I am beginning to truly understand who I am.
I love Sherri Dew. She is such an incredibly well versed and solid individual. I was recently given a copy of a talk that she gave at a BYU Women's conference a while back.
I wanted to directly quote her, but I don't have the articel right in front of me. But, it was so powerfully given, and you couldn't help but feel the truth of her words while reading it.
She talked about how we were faithful women in the pre-existence and the significance of that fact.
She also brings to attention, how when we truly know who we are, and what we stand for, and where we are going, that it will change us significantly; that we will handle every situation differently.
She says, we are "daughters of a King."
I actually sat back and thought, "now, what girl- in her childhood at least- did not pretend or want to be a princess?" Is that why little girls somehow seem to identify with royalty from a young age? Because, we are royal. Divinely royal? Not in a sense of wealth or vanity. But in a sense of humbly knowing who our Father is, and where we come from. How does that not change the way you look at yourself? It does for me.
I am so grateful that my Father in Heaven knows what I need, and is taking care of me, as I seek His will in my life.
I know going back to school isn't for eveyone. And some might argue that it's not right when there are still kids at home. I can honestly say, that I know that my Heavenly Father is 100% behind me on this decision. For me, in my life, in my circumstances, I know this is where and what I need to be doing for my family. Not just myself. And that, is a great feeling!
So, here's to my first week at school!
Full speed ahead...:)
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Life Happens!
Ok, so I've put off writing on our blog for several reasons, but mostly just because my life came after me at warp speed and I've been trying to play catch up!
I am most excited to write that I finally start school next Tuesday!! I feel like I'm in first grade again,only I'm going to have to leave home for the day without my kids and I'm scared I won't know the answers to the questions my teachers ask me.
I really am mostly excited, just a little nervous. I have wanted to be involved in this industry for so long, so I am ready to learn.
Peter is so encouraging and supportive, as is the rest of my family! I am very grateful for that!
So...the summer is coming up...there's no reason for any of you to be walking around without cute toes or fingers anymore. NO shaving allowed either. I am here for you! :)
I will keep everyone updated on what I am learning and then you can choose to come be a guinea pig, if you like!
A quick update on Pete:
Pete is still on the look out for a job, but remains extremely positive and upbeat considering the stress he is under. We are learning to take life "one day at a time" together, and we're experiencing a lot of growth as a couple!
(check out my new blog, coming soon, www.conqueringcodependence.blogspot.com)
The boys are doing awesome! Christian is excited to possibly be spending a month in AZ with his grandma Gibbons this summer. Zach is turning 8 in less than a month and is excited to be getting baptized. And, Marchus will be finishing up pre-k here in a couple months and be moving onto the "real" school, as he calls it (no offense at all to Mrs. Young, his pre-k teacher, who is amazing) in Sept.!
I am blessed with super strong boys, emotionally and mentally! They have seen a lot and put up with a lot over the years and I hope they will continue to climb with us, as a family, out of the fog. I am the luckiest mom on the planet!!
I am most excited to write that I finally start school next Tuesday!! I feel like I'm in first grade again,only I'm going to have to leave home for the day without my kids and I'm scared I won't know the answers to the questions my teachers ask me.
I really am mostly excited, just a little nervous. I have wanted to be involved in this industry for so long, so I am ready to learn.
Peter is so encouraging and supportive, as is the rest of my family! I am very grateful for that!
So...the summer is coming up...there's no reason for any of you to be walking around without cute toes or fingers anymore. NO shaving allowed either. I am here for you! :)
I will keep everyone updated on what I am learning and then you can choose to come be a guinea pig, if you like!
A quick update on Pete:
Pete is still on the look out for a job, but remains extremely positive and upbeat considering the stress he is under. We are learning to take life "one day at a time" together, and we're experiencing a lot of growth as a couple!
(check out my new blog, coming soon, www.conqueringcodependence.blogspot.com)
The boys are doing awesome! Christian is excited to possibly be spending a month in AZ with his grandma Gibbons this summer. Zach is turning 8 in less than a month and is excited to be getting baptized. And, Marchus will be finishing up pre-k here in a couple months and be moving onto the "real" school, as he calls it (no offense at all to Mrs. Young, his pre-k teacher, who is amazing) in Sept.!
I am blessed with super strong boys, emotionally and mentally! They have seen a lot and put up with a lot over the years and I hope they will continue to climb with us, as a family, out of the fog. I am the luckiest mom on the planet!!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
My Valentine
Through the darkness
I can see your light
And you will always shine
And I can feel your heart in mine
Your face I've memorized
I've idolized just you
I look up to everything you are
In my eyes you do no wrong
I've loved you for so long
And after all is said and done
You're still you
After all, you're still you
You walk past me I can feel your pain
Time changes everything
One truth always stays the same
You're still you
After all, you're still you
I look up to everything you are
In my eyes you do no wrong
And I believe in you
Although you never asked me to
I will remember you and what life put you through
And in this cruel and lonely world
I've found one love
You're still you
After all, you're still you
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