Vacations

I am grateful for vacations. Especially the one that is starting today. I get to take a chilly ride on my bike this afternoon. Then clean my house and prepare to bake pies all day tomorrow. The Christmas quilts are ready to go on the beds. It's going to be great. We have so many blessings that we can 'sift our fingers' or thoughts through. The Sleepy Teep Over is planned for Friday. It's going to be grand.

Superman

I feel like my name should be Lois. Superman swooped into my life. He carried me to the clouds. He gives the world to me. His arms are so powerful. Super powers! Whenever I am in his arms, I know that the world can't get me and everything will be alright. I am thankful that Heavenly Father put such a wonderful man in my pathway. I am glad that Steve listened to the spirit and asked me out on that first date. I have been in wonderland for almost 33 years now. I never want to leave. I kind of can't wait until we have celestial bodies, but all our wisdom. It's going to be fun. Steve is the reason I try and improve myself.....to be worthy of him. I know that Hayden wants to be Superman....he has a large cape to fill.
I love you!!

My Halls Are Alive with the sound of ...

Music! The magical healer. I am blessed to be able to surround myself with great music. I have steroes, MP3s, many instruments and my children's voices. I think singing with my family is my very favorite. Thank you to my family for every blessed minute they sang with me. Thank you especially to Hayden. Lately he is the one to join me in making music. If I play the piano and sing he will soon join me. I am learning to play the recorder and fife right now. As I play, Hayden will either hum along or join me in playing one of them.
Music brings peace to my soul. It teaches me great spiritual lessons. It helps me work better. IT strengthens my testimony. It changes my moods. Thank you Heavenly Father for all the music on the earth. Thank you for ears to hear, voice and fingers to create and a heart that is healed by music.

My Bed

I am grateful for my bed. I love to lay my weary body on it and rest. A bed is a blessing that a lot of people don't have. They can't feel the fresh clean sheets, the warm electric blanket. The firm but soft support for their bodies. I glad that we have a rest period each day to refresh our minds and bodies. I plan to use my bed a little longer in the coming week to show that I am grateful for it!

Sisters

I am so grateful that Heavenly Father blessed me with siblings. I truly love them with all heart. I even have a little brother that takes care of me like a little sister...but more on him later.
I only have one sister. I am so blessed that it is Debi. If I only get one, she is the best.
We were crazy little girls. We were lucky to have the entire third floor of the house to ourselves. We had slopping ceilings and ballerina wallpaper. In the winter we slept in a big feather bed. Sometimes we had to share our bed with a very large boxer dog named Bruno. (Now there are some stories) I especially loved when we played make believe games. We would dress the cat in a white dress and 'bless' it. We played with Barbie. I had a Midge doll. (Remember what Bruno did to our dolls?) We had some old 78 records of Oklahoma. We would play them and sing for hours. I think I loved Old Judd is Daid the most.
My sister has always taken care of me. Through those fun little girl years and now that I am old. I love to share my children and grandchildren with her. I love her beautiful children. (Yes, Rob, I love you too)
she is thoughtful, creative, smart, talented and extremely entertaining. I loved having her hang out with me and my friends... I still love it!
Thank you my sweet sister. You have given me a model in my life!

Best Friends

Wow! I have been on an emotional roller coaster. The TEST. Worries over my children, Worries over money. Worries over winterizing our home. New job.Stake meetings this week. I have needed so much support. I have received all the help and love I have needed. I have had even more angels appear in my life. Tears of joy have pretty much ruined my make up today.
I still feel quite a bit of stress that will soon subside. I just read my comments on my other posts. I am grateful for all my friends that have posted comments and for those that didn't. But as I read some of the comments from my friend Lesley, I was reminded of what a wonderful friend I have. I was filled with a feeling that could be described as love and gratitude. She is so loving and supporting. She is truly a soul headed for the Celestial kingdom. she makes me think I might be worth the effort to improve myself.
I remember when I first met Lesley. It was the greatest feeling. Like an instant addiction. I didn't want to go home from her front porch. Her faith is so strong. She is so valiant that I was so drawn to her. She is fun, smart, caring and it just feels good when we get to 'hang out'. What a find for me. My children often tell me they are looking for their Lesley. I am praying that they find their Lesley also.
Lesley can make me so hard and cry so comforted. I can share the pains of my heart with her and celebrate my triumphs. She is a treasure. Now if I can just find a deal on white M&Ms.

Priesthood

I am so grateful that the priesthood is on the earth and that it is available to me. I am taking a very important test this afternoon. So important that if I can't pass with at least 70%...I will no longer be able to work at Meadowbrook Elementary. I only get two chances to take this test. (I really need to pass it the first time!) I am feeling very inadequate and extremely nervous. So nervous that I am exhibiting signs of stress. (I leave 'things' places....piles of papers, books in odd places....my purse!) I felt fine about it until Monday morning about 2:00. Now as I study the practice test, I can't figure out how I got the right answers. In the reading comp., I can't figure out how their answers are right when I think it is an opinion.....OH!!!! I am taking the test with two great co workers. I want us all to pass with flying colors, so I am worried about them also.
We are all in the same state. Michelle told me that her husband had given her a blessing on Sunday night. I was waiting until closer to the test. Our other friend joked about coming to our houses for a blessing. I hope she was joking and that a blessing is available to her. Both our husbands would be glad to help her out if it isn't.
As Steve blessed me last night, my fears were calmed. I know Heavenly Father is mindful of me, of all of us. I am still a little jittery today, but I figure that is Satan trying to make me doubt. I will be spending today relaxing and studying and hopefully by 4:00 this afternoon, relief will flood over me and I will be able to keep my job.
We hae been priviledged to have the missionaries teaching discussions in our home. This has given me an opportunity to reflect on the preisthood and it's authority. We are so blessed. I am so blessed.