Think good thoughts

I'm feeling quite frustrated right now, and it's not doing a darn bit of good. I want something in my life and I just don't know how to get it. I try hard to be patient with times like this but right now I just don't feel that I can be patient much more. I just want to scream. I'm screaming right now and it doesn't help...but it feels good. 

This is my little challenge in life. I will state here that I am grateful for my challenges. There are so many of my family and friends that have challenges that I really wouldn't want nor could I handle. I often think about this and it helps me handle mine.

Our challenges are important and they teach us, and help us to grow. I have gained a lot of knowledge from my challenges, about myself and others. It has also strengthened my faith in the whole purpose of my life.

I'm also frustrated today that my sewing machine is being held in bondage....and my projects are growing...four blankets waiting to finish...and some bibdanas. I've been making cards to fill my creative therapy and my stash is growing.

Sure wish that I could figure out myself.....hope that I have a few years to work on it.

I think that I saw Spring

Hello memory....are you still working....haha. Just a little humor. It's Sunday evening and it's been a peaceful day. I got up and headed to the shower to get my body started. After dressing I did one more look over of my Sunday School lesson. Then I spent some time reading my Book of Mormon. 

Here I will speak about reading this great book. I've read it numerous times before, taught it to numerous groups and I must record that it just gets better. Our wise Bishop has encouraged us as a congregation to read and study it this year. I took a new approach and have been writing a journal as I read. This has made me read a little deeper, and maybe slowdown in the process. I have also read with the word 'TESTIFY' on my mind. Hardly a day goes by that I don't find reference or testimony of the Savior Jesus Christ. This reading is increasing my faith in Jesus Christ as the Savior, and is indeed a witness to his life and purpose. I am deeply grateful to the inspiration of our young Bishop.

Off to church, and in to set up for my class. I love how other members come in and jump in to help me set up. Thanks everyone.

Sacrament meeting was delicious today...a spiritual feast as three great talks were given, and the choir treated us to a delightful piece of music. It was then on to Sunday school and while I'm the teacher....I'm sure that I learn the most. The lesson was about Jesus being the light of the world. Indeed he is !! I really love when there is discussion and my students didn't disappoint. I have been incorporating technology into my teaching and I love when it works !! Above all I continue to be thrilled with all that the church makes available for us to learn together.

Relief Society finished off our church time. One of the great things about learning at church is that we all get the opportunity to teach and today was a first time for a young sister. ( Meaghan)  It was such a humbling experience for her and she did a fabulous job. The lesson was about the power of the word !!! A great lesson.

Back home I had some nibbles then settled down for a relaxing read, and oh yes nap. I love Sundays...they are all mine and the best recharge of the week.

Other highlights from the past week....
-got to quilting on Tuesday and with Gail's help I sandwiched two quilts. ( unfortunately my sewing machine ended up at the shop by the end of the week)
-did some visit teaching....always wonderful
-went on a roadtrip with Monica to Avonport...finally!!
-made some cards
-visited with Valerie
-lots of face time with Laura and Sophia ...love love love
-more reading...love Nicholas Sparks books
-Temple.....love being there.
-games night with Bob and Kathy
-lots of Olivia time, and a short visit with Emmy and Finley
and probably lots more.....spring is here....snow is melting.....and life is good.

I also love taking and receiving photos 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Mama

This week I received some 'snail mail'...you know the ones that go in your mailbox. One was from Connie ( Laura's mother-in-law and it was a dear message of love and appreciation. )The second letter started,'Dear Mama...and it will be a note that I will treasure forever. Now I love each of my children deeper than words can express. This letter was from my youngest, Laura and in it she expressed her deep emotions about being a mom and how much she loves her Sophia. She then went on to say
 " I often wonder if you've felt that same binding love for me. It is powerful, unbreakable and so divinely pure. Then I laugh a little inside and think to myself, silly girl of course she must or why would she have ever kept me."

Thank you Laura for your precious letter....and yes, silly girl I do love you deeply.
There was a lot more to that letter...and it spoke to my mother's heart. I needed that letter...we all need them ! 

Once again I will state to Laura, Michael, Kathy, and Karen.....you are the greatest gift of my life. Being mother to each of you has been my joy and my passion. Always know that I love you each deeply ( no favorites !!1) and that I am very proud of the amazing adults that you now are. BUT....you will always be my cherished babies !!!

To Blog or not to blog

Today ( actually a week ago...I'm really getting slow to finish my posts) I read of a blog writer who's blog was obviously stalked by some less than nice people. It really bothered me to read this, and once again be reminded of those out there who seek to make many evil choices. I often think that, well nobody would get much from my writing...and they probably wouldn't. BUT.... my reading friends, it also made me think...why do I blog ? Generally it is to help me remember.....indeed it is my best way to remember things. So do I keep blogging...I'm really debating the whole thing. I like being able to remember and produce all of my writings in a book...but it can be costly, and very time consuming. ( I have two books needing to be produced.)

Okay what else can I blog about. Well April arrived and winter is still here. Oh yes...it just seems to snow constantly. Easter was last weekend, and it was grand. Good Friday was the beginning of a spiritual feast as I served in the Temple for most of the day. It was so  wonderful to be with many dear friends, and to do the work of saving ordinances for so many that are beyond the veil. I was invited to serve in the baptismal font  and that was amazing!!!!!

Saturday we gathered as a family ( be it smaller this year) for the Haas traditional Easter brunch. The food was delicious, decorations delightful and a good time was had by all. Kiddies enjoyed an indoor Easter egg hunt, and Miki was the winner of the giant Lind bunny. Keah and Mike and family were up for the weekend. Keah and I made a valley run to pick up Ren ( and hit  the fabric store in Avonport) Saturday and evening was finished off with some games.

 Sunday we attended General Conference session in the TV room....it didn't disappoint!!! ( got some catching up to do all week) Karen, Bran and Olivia joined us later for an Easter dinner and visiting time. Always special to have family here. Although it always gives me some heart ache missing my daughters out west. I want them all here!!!!

Monday, I played with Emmy and Finley while Mike and Keah did some errands, then they were off for Bridgewater. Bill went to help his mother and I enjoyed some quiet time. Tuesday was back to routine...and of course more snow !!!