Troops and Troopers

I didn't know this until a few months ago, because , well, I just didn't, but in the military when they refer to a "troop" it means 1 person..not a whole bunch of people. So Garrett is considered a troop. He is also a real trooper. He has worked very hard and sacrificed so much for his family. I know that he misses his family, just as they miss him.

Sheridan is a real trooper too. She has been strong and supportive. It has not been easy and some days are better than others. Faith, prayers and strong love are all necessary ingredients in the recipe for success here! All of the above are present as they continue on this journey.

May the Lord bless and keep you Garrett. We are praying for you ! We love you and thank you for all that you are doing for your country and your family.

We look forward to seeing you, the troop, reunite with your troopers in 9 months!

Uhhhhhh....

Well, this is a bit embarrassing... and I even tried to blame this on Leon, but since it is on my side of the bed it could only be one culprit. I think I need to shave my legs more often.

A "spin" -ister love

It's not a secret...Leon knows...I have found a new obsession, besides him. I have started "spinning". Not yarn. On a bike. I always sweat like a hog and feel so good after I am done. Don't ask me how I like it in the middle of the workout, cuz, for one I can't speak but for another I might be a little mad that it hurts and it's hard. But in the end I am always glad that I endured to the end ! Then I come home and have chocolate covered peanuts...oh well...it's the effort that counts....right???

A wall

Since the day that Leon suggested we pack up and move (see post "Exodus out...of El Paso)I have have not been able to "see" us moving there. There has been this sort of "wall"... is the best way to describe it. I cannot see beyond it. We would talk about it, we would scheme and plan and we even went so far as to drive around that ENTIRE valley, 600 miles worth of that enormous place, and still I feel nothing. I finally told Leon ( I was apprehensive because I did not want him to feel bad) and he was confused. Me too. I can't explain it, I only know what I feel.

We have since found a few answers. After a meeting with his boss it came out that there are going to be some changes and with those changes, a possible different outcome for us. I don't know where we will move to, it is possible still to AZ, but possibly not. I do know that the Lord is watchful and I am so grateful for His love and guidance.

Maybe I will be able to see over that wall soon!

Pighter Filot

Today in Seminary I got accused of a "mom-ism". Imagine that.

I was playing a game with the class about the Quorum of the 12 Apostles and the First Presidency. We were discussing who had what for a career and at the time we were talking about Pres. Monson And me, with all of my teacher confidence (ha) said "How awesome that our Prophet was a" ...and then I said it..."pighter filot." Oh boy. The room erupted with laughter and that was when Kaelin told me that was what they called a "mom-ism". But it's ok. We then talked about Elder Packer and how he is really looking old and tired. You know why? HE HAD 10 CHILDREN!!!!

That is why parents talk backward and look tired and old....so there.