You are probably wondering what these two things have in common. Until today, absolutely nothing.
We got word early this morning that a good friend of ours was killed in a car accident in Albuquerque. He was such a good man. And had such a good family. He leaves behind 6 children and a wonderful wife.
After we heard the tragic news, I wanted to gather all of the people that I love so much and hold them tight and tell them just how much I love them. Didn't you feel that way on 9/11? Such loss and heartache draws us close to those we love and count on.
Prayers to our sweet friends, The Moss Family. I hope that they feel the Saviors loving arms around them as they pick up the pieces and try to go forward.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
On clearance for......$1.07
I thought I was worth a lot more than $1.07, until today that is.
I was at one of my favorite stores, Hobby Lobby, browsing the clearance section...making sure that I did not miss anything that might need to go home with me! ( because we all know that I need more STUFF)!!
I looked at every little piece of goodness, sticking my head far into the shelving, digging around for treasures!
I wandered around to see what else might jump in my cart. Home Accents, Spring, Mirrors, Lamps, yes, I made laps around that store!
Next, I made my way to the fabric ( which was the intended destination in the first place). As I neared a rack of buttons, a Hobby Lobby employee looked up at the side of my head and said "uh, ma'am" .... I am not gonna lie, for a second I though there was a huge hairy spider in my hair...as she reached up to my head she continued, "you have a clearance sticker in your hair..and it is worth $1.07."
My mind quickly retraced all the steps that I had taken around that store...with the beautiful bright yellow tag hanging off the side of my head!!
Ha ha ha ha ha oh well. At least it wasn't a spider!!!
I was at one of my favorite stores, Hobby Lobby, browsing the clearance section...making sure that I did not miss anything that might need to go home with me! ( because we all know that I need more STUFF)!!
I looked at every little piece of goodness, sticking my head far into the shelving, digging around for treasures!
I wandered around to see what else might jump in my cart. Home Accents, Spring, Mirrors, Lamps, yes, I made laps around that store!
Next, I made my way to the fabric ( which was the intended destination in the first place). As I neared a rack of buttons, a Hobby Lobby employee looked up at the side of my head and said "uh, ma'am" .... I am not gonna lie, for a second I though there was a huge hairy spider in my hair...as she reached up to my head she continued, "you have a clearance sticker in your hair..and it is worth $1.07."
My mind quickly retraced all the steps that I had taken around that store...with the beautiful bright yellow tag hanging off the side of my head!!
Ha ha ha ha ha oh well. At least it wasn't a spider!!!
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
So far....sooooo good!!!
I am so happy to report that so far this year we have had wonderful and glorious happenings!!!
We have had some triumphs with the hard trial that I mentioned in my last post. BIG triumphs! I am so very happy with the way that things are going. Oh how I KNOW that my Savior lives and loves me. I have been strengthened and buoyed up like never before. I am so very grateful for the lessons I have learned and for hope in a brighter tomorrow!
Oh and the other piece of news involves a sweet little angel named Claire! I was able to be in Phoenix when Lauren had baby Claire. What a doll. I am so in love with that beautiful girl! I got to spend 2 wonderful weeks with that sweet little family! I am so eternally (that is a long time) grateful for them and for their hospitality. Lauren and Derek are very gracious and caring and thoughtful and kind. I hated to leave but knew that it was time! You know what they say, "relatives are like fish, after 3 days they begin to stink"! HA HA HA I REALLY must have stunk!!!!
I am so thankful for so much in my life. My bucket is full! I have a great husband who works so hard for our family and honors his Priesthood! I have wonderful children (that includes my sons-in-law, because they are like my very own). I have 3 beautiful and sweet grand babies who I completely adore! I have a future daughter-in-law who I love so much too! She just fits in so perfectly!
Life can be so hard sometimes but I am grateful for the challenges as they allow the sun to shine a little brighter when the clouds part!
We have had some triumphs with the hard trial that I mentioned in my last post. BIG triumphs! I am so very happy with the way that things are going. Oh how I KNOW that my Savior lives and loves me. I have been strengthened and buoyed up like never before. I am so very grateful for the lessons I have learned and for hope in a brighter tomorrow!
Oh and the other piece of news involves a sweet little angel named Claire! I was able to be in Phoenix when Lauren had baby Claire. What a doll. I am so in love with that beautiful girl! I got to spend 2 wonderful weeks with that sweet little family! I am so eternally (that is a long time) grateful for them and for their hospitality. Lauren and Derek are very gracious and caring and thoughtful and kind. I hated to leave but knew that it was time! You know what they say, "relatives are like fish, after 3 days they begin to stink"! HA HA HA I REALLY must have stunk!!!!
I am so thankful for so much in my life. My bucket is full! I have a great husband who works so hard for our family and honors his Priesthood! I have wonderful children (that includes my sons-in-law, because they are like my very own). I have 3 beautiful and sweet grand babies who I completely adore! I have a future daughter-in-law who I love so much too! She just fits in so perfectly!
Life can be so hard sometimes but I am grateful for the challenges as they allow the sun to shine a little brighter when the clouds part!
Friday, February 3, 2012
Oh what a year!
2011 was a good year...but it was a HARD year. I don't think that I am the only one that thinks so either...and if I am, don't tell me.
It started out with the birth of our second grandson, Sheridan and Garrett's baby, Sawyer. He was the highlight of our 2011. He still is a highlight! What a character! He keeps us all giggling!
The "valleys" of last year include these hard things:
I lost and Aunt and Uncle (because they couldn't live without each other they died exactly a week apart). Their son also passed away of a suspected heart attack at the young age of 60.
I lost a favorite Uncle...Uncle Bud. I loved that man so much. He could light up a room just by smiling.
I lost another cousin to a drug overdose the day before Christmas Eve. And sadly enough within that same family, her sister's husband shot himself on Christmas Eve.
AND, I had one of the hardest trials that I have had to endure in my life so far. As you can tell, it was a HARD year. BUT, I learned many wonderful lessons AND I felt my Saviors love burning strong. Many miracles and tender mercies have come to pass. I am so grateful for my Savior who provides us with opportunities to grow and to become like him so that we can return to him someday.
I am coming to understand the phrase "refiners fire" a little better now. I appreciate the way that our Savior loves us enough to help us smooth off the rough edges of our "natural man" so that we may fully enjoy the blessings that are in store for us.
Welcome 2012! I hope this year is a little less eventful than last year!!!!
It started out with the birth of our second grandson, Sheridan and Garrett's baby, Sawyer. He was the highlight of our 2011. He still is a highlight! What a character! He keeps us all giggling!
The "valleys" of last year include these hard things:
I lost and Aunt and Uncle (because they couldn't live without each other they died exactly a week apart). Their son also passed away of a suspected heart attack at the young age of 60.
I lost a favorite Uncle...Uncle Bud. I loved that man so much. He could light up a room just by smiling.
I lost another cousin to a drug overdose the day before Christmas Eve. And sadly enough within that same family, her sister's husband shot himself on Christmas Eve.
AND, I had one of the hardest trials that I have had to endure in my life so far. As you can tell, it was a HARD year. BUT, I learned many wonderful lessons AND I felt my Saviors love burning strong. Many miracles and tender mercies have come to pass. I am so grateful for my Savior who provides us with opportunities to grow and to become like him so that we can return to him someday.
I am coming to understand the phrase "refiners fire" a little better now. I appreciate the way that our Savior loves us enough to help us smooth off the rough edges of our "natural man" so that we may fully enjoy the blessings that are in store for us.
Welcome 2012! I hope this year is a little less eventful than last year!!!!
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