Quotes

Samuel Smiles wrote: “ ‘Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey towards it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us.’ … Hope sweetens the memory of experiences well loved. It tempers our troubles to our growth and our strength. It befriends us in dark hours, excites us in bright ones. It lends promise to the future and purpose to the past. It turns discouragement to determination.” 8

The Savior knows each of us in a personal way. He has assured us of His personal acquaintance, His awareness of our needs, and His presence in our times of need. He counseled, “I say unto you that mine eyes are upon you. I am in your midst and ye cannot see me” (D&C 38:7). Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained, “The Savior is in our midst, sometimes personally, frequently through his servants, and always by his Spirit” (The Lord’s Way [1991], 14).


I just have to say that I am so grateful for such a loving family. It was so nice for all who came to give support at the hospital, just being there shows great love. For the phone calls, Tiff thank you for the sweet message.For being willing on a moments notice to babysit. For just being there for eachother. I am also so grateful for the support of family friends, the visits by neighbors and ward members. It really shows what a wonderful church we are apart of. Thank you for all of the prayers for Jeff.

Brayden and Eliza

Well it has been a while since I have posted about what is going on. Same old stuff just hanging with the kids! Free is doing really well in school and work, he has all A's and I am very proud of him. Admittedly it is tough having him gone all the time but I know that it is so worth it.
Lately we have had some trouble with Brayden sleeping. He would always want the light on even with his night light and he would not sleep very well. One morning I went into his room to get him and his eyes were so tired looking and he was just staring into the ceiling, I could tell he had not slept, the poor kid.Then that causes him to be pretty grumpy during the day. I know that he has been getting scared all the time. Which is funny because he loves all of the Halloween stuff we see in stores and yet I think it scares him. So my mom suggested that we have Liza sleep with him so now she is in his room and he is totally fine. He sleeps so well and he even asks me to turn the light off. I think she likes being with her brother also. They just love eachother so much.

quote

Yes I know that it is Wednesday and I usually do my quotes on Thursday but I just decided to do it today. This is from the recent General Conference:

"I begin by mentioning one of the most inevitable aspects of our lives here upon the earth, and that is change. At one time or another we’ve all heard some form of the familiar adage: “Nothing is as constant as change.”

Throughout our lives, we must deal with change. Some changes are welcome; some are not. There are changes in our lives which are sudden, such as the unexpected passing of a loved one, an unforeseen illness, the loss of a possession we treasure. But most of the changes take place subtly and slowly.

This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and non-existent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now."

~ President Thomas S. Monson

VOTE NO ON 201

Proposition 201 is not a good proposition. It will cause home builders more money thus hurting our economy and housing market more. Not to mention the fact that it will lead to more job losses. As a person who is already worried about my husband losing his job I do not need any more added reasons for home builders to lay off their employees. This proposition does not only hurt new home builders it also effects anyone who will ever sale a house, which is basically everyone.
Here are some more reasons to vote no:
1. It prohibits two parties from agreeing to resolve their disputes without going to court and hiring attorneys.
2. It forbids the seller of new homes from recovering any attorney's fees even if the case was frivolous or if they win.
3. It allows prospective buyers to file lawsuits so you do not even have to own a home to file suit.
4. It assures that all disputes, either large or small, go to court raising costs for everyone. If these disputes go to court, it assures us that homeowners will wait years until their issue is resolved or their homes get fixed.
5.With proposition 201 litigation is the only option. To make matters even worse, they eliminate the "Loser Pays court fees" statutes. Without that statute lawyers are encouraged o go to court. Everyone loses except the attorneys.

PLEASE VOTE NO ON 201!

Quote Day

The health of any society, the happiness of its people, their prosperity and peace, all find their roots in the strength and stability of the family.


~Gordon B. Hinckley

Happy Birthday Jeff

Today is my brother Jeff's birthday. So Happy Birthday! I few nice things about him. He is always positive and happy, even now while fighting Cancer he has been very upbeat and positive about it. He thinks of others, is willing to help people out whenever they need it. He will go with Free to the movies I do not care to see and Free always has a good time. He is really good at giving presents for example one year he had me for Christmas and he got me the best present that year, a football and some basketball cards that I was dying to have, and yes I still have all of them. (I know I can be a tomboy) He is a great brother and a great uncle and great dad! So eventhough it is not the best birthday having to deal with everything I still wish you a great day!

Tagged

My cousin Jamie Tagged me a while ago I just finally got around to doing it


1. If every job paid $50,000 a year, and you had no physical or mental limitations, what would you do?

Be a dancer or on Broadway (assuming I can sing and dance!)

2. What is your current church calling? What do you like about it? What have some of your other callings been?

I teach CTR 5 it is fun to be with the kids, My favorite calling is to play the piano in primary.

3. Name a person you regularly encounter (outside your family) who brightens your day.

Outside of my family I would have to say All of my friends!

4. In twenty years, what do you think you will miss most about your life now?

My kids being little

5. What’s something you appreciate about your spouse?

Free works fifty hours a week and is taking 13 credits (hard classes) getting straight A’s. He works so hard at school and work

6. What is your favorite routine, household chore?

Really not a fan of the chores but I do enjoy going running in the morning

7. What’s a book you return to occasionally (besides the scriptures)?

Pride and Prejudice

8.Favorite Small Pleasure:

Reading a good book

9. Favorite time of the day?

Bedtime

10. Name a person who performed what they thought was a small act of service, but ended up being a big deal to you:

Probably too many to name.

11. Name someone who somehow changed your life:

My kids

12. Consider what you do each day. Think of one attribute or trait that you bring to your daily work that is a strength—what is something you do really well?

Not that my cooking is really good but I do try hard to always cook dinner. I am pretty good at working out

Okay I tag Kelly, Katie, and Bea

Quote Day

" Patience is a willingness, in a sense, to watch the unfolding purposes of God with a sense of wonder and awe, rather than pacing up and down within the cell of our circumstances."

~Neal A. Maxwell