I was thinking about last Sunday in Primary and how cute the kids were. Mathew Jones made the very best 'frowney' face in the Smiley Face song. I couldn't stop smiling my self. I sat with the Sunbeams while Katy went to SS with Josh. Olivia and Connor are the cutest 2 Sunbeams I've ever seen. Oh, and I can't even describe how cute Conner was when we played Spotlight- (She was the Spotlight! And she didn't Know!). My own CTR's are the best ever though. They really want to do well and answer questions and most want to contribute. I have a couple who are still shy- and that's ok too. Right now I get the biggest kick out of Jackson. He never has enough time to finish any coloring project. I Love his imagination and creativity.
When I heard of the passing of dear President Hinkley, I thought about how he said his calling was no different than any other in the church. He said this many times over the years. Callings differ in responsibility but they are all important. I never thought about the limitations of his calling until recently. I'm sure it was almost impossible to take a walk in Salt Lake without interruption. I had read that he was confined to his room at the hospital during one stay because of the multitude of well wishers. He wouldn't be able to teach Gospel Essentials, or Gospel Doctrine. I wonder how often he could attend church as a 'regular' member without a speaking assignment.
Often these days we hear that we should 'think outside the box' or 'take it to the next level'. President Hinkley was called to develop the church media department. That isn't quite right- but something like that. They wanted someone in charge of developing good media involvement. Know what I mean? Anyway- you know how large a department that is today, and how technically forward thinking they are. Pres. Hinkley opened his office with a telephone, a typewriter, a desk, chair, (lamp from home?)- and a ream of paper. When he asked the supply people for a ream of typing paper, they asked if he knew how many sheets of paper were in a ream. Oh, and I think he had to put something under the corner of the desk because it tilted. What can we do with our ream of paper? What ARE we doing with our ream of paper?
And finally, Ray mentioned in his blog about the sweet words from Pres. Hinkley about his wife- 'the women of his dreams'. How could that not warm your heart? Do you say kind and loving words to your spouse? Do they REALLY know how dear they are to you? What about your children? family? neighbors? those who serve with you?
I remember President Benson, and a little of Pres. Kimball. I shook Pres. Hunters hand. Somehow, I don't know why, maybe because he served so long, or maybe I'm just older and notice more personal things about him, but I feel a special affinity toward Pres Hinkley that I didn't with the others.
All he wanted to do was serve. The Lord knew it. There is a lesson there.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Life is good- Busy- but good...........
No, I haven't dropped off the face of the blogging earth. I only have a couple of minutes before I have to wake up Sam. The youngest 2 don't have school today, so I'm taking Sam to work with me. Madeline had a sleep over and tubbing party today. Sam and I will be finishing his Pinewood Derby car today.
I went to my mom's this weekend for a quick visit, and stopped by a friends house in Findlay on the way home. We rarely get the chance to visit anymore, it may even be years between visits, but I still consider her one of my closest friends. On the way home from her house, Madeline asked if she was my sister. It is interesting to see her observation of our friendship. It is like family, I miss her terribly, but we are able to always pick up where we left off at the next visit. I think that is what heaven will be like. Picking up on relationships just as if there was a pause in communication.
My mom is terrific. I can't say enough about her. She is such a strong woman, and so funny about all the meetings and she goes to and all the accomplishments she has had in her life. I think I have written about all the 'books' she makes. She is the master of 'cut and paste' scrapbooking. These aren't the pretty pages that Maura and all of you make, this is strictly -cut out of the newspaper and glue on the page -type of scrapbooks. She has her whole life divided by books. Every visit I have, she has another one to show me- she'll say-,"Haven't I shown you this?"- "Well, no Mom, you haven't". The book this visit, actually, I think there were 2 books. One was about all the articles and photos from an Art Parade- she had her students participate in. I was one of the student's- I was in the 5th grade. Madeline got the most fun out of that one. The other book chronicled the outdoor art shows and other art shows my parents participated in. She had receipts and all sorts of articles and pictures. That was fun. My my used to sketch with pasted, portraits for $1.00, and only take 10 minutes doing it! She raised her prices at one time to $1.50! Then my dad cut out silouette profiles for $.50.! You guessed it, that was back in the 60's. Anyway, it was a fun visit. Now, I'm tired, and have to go back to work today. Yuck.
On Thursday, Bari and I will be taking a Corel Painter digital photography class. It is all day. I am a little anxious about it, but I'm looking forward to spending time with my husband taking an art class. I'll let you know how it goes.
My girlfriend has 2 little kids, and she works full time. She kept asking how anyone with more than 2 could get anything done. Hmmmmm----Let me know if you figure that one out!
Gotta go and wake up poor sleepy Sam--- another day awaits us!!!!!!
I went to my mom's this weekend for a quick visit, and stopped by a friends house in Findlay on the way home. We rarely get the chance to visit anymore, it may even be years between visits, but I still consider her one of my closest friends. On the way home from her house, Madeline asked if she was my sister. It is interesting to see her observation of our friendship. It is like family, I miss her terribly, but we are able to always pick up where we left off at the next visit. I think that is what heaven will be like. Picking up on relationships just as if there was a pause in communication.
My mom is terrific. I can't say enough about her. She is such a strong woman, and so funny about all the meetings and she goes to and all the accomplishments she has had in her life. I think I have written about all the 'books' she makes. She is the master of 'cut and paste' scrapbooking. These aren't the pretty pages that Maura and all of you make, this is strictly -cut out of the newspaper and glue on the page -type of scrapbooks. She has her whole life divided by books. Every visit I have, she has another one to show me- she'll say-,"Haven't I shown you this?"- "Well, no Mom, you haven't". The book this visit, actually, I think there were 2 books. One was about all the articles and photos from an Art Parade- she had her students participate in. I was one of the student's- I was in the 5th grade. Madeline got the most fun out of that one. The other book chronicled the outdoor art shows and other art shows my parents participated in. She had receipts and all sorts of articles and pictures. That was fun. My my used to sketch with pasted, portraits for $1.00, and only take 10 minutes doing it! She raised her prices at one time to $1.50! Then my dad cut out silouette profiles for $.50.! You guessed it, that was back in the 60's. Anyway, it was a fun visit. Now, I'm tired, and have to go back to work today. Yuck.
On Thursday, Bari and I will be taking a Corel Painter digital photography class. It is all day. I am a little anxious about it, but I'm looking forward to spending time with my husband taking an art class. I'll let you know how it goes.
My girlfriend has 2 little kids, and she works full time. She kept asking how anyone with more than 2 could get anything done. Hmmmmm----Let me know if you figure that one out!
Gotta go and wake up poor sleepy Sam--- another day awaits us!!!!!!
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Odds and ends- - - -
More odds and ends-- I think about what I could write almost every day- but rarely ever do. I think that most of the stuff isn't very interesting, and the rest I just forget about. Hmmmm-- I wonder if my husband knows I'm so boring.
OK- here is a little catch up. New Years Day we were pretty busy. Between Bari and I and a couple of calls to a support team, we were able to get the faucets in the bathtub working. Before you send up the fireworks, I should say that the shower still isn't hooked up. I have no Idea when that will come to pass. BUT- keep in mind that I take baths - not showers-. (So I don't really care). We also were able to temperarily fix the kitchen sink faucet. That will also need to be replaced, but that is a money issue. We'll see. Oh, we also raked the back yard (yes, New Years morning)- that wasn't too bad. So, we've come out of 2007 and started into 2008 pretty well. Add to all of this - my husband and son were able to give some service for an AWSOME couple, clean out our own gutters (Madeline was starting to experience water damage in her room----) and our (Bari and I) service Saturday night cleaning the chapel----It really feels good to get so much done.
Now- on to the Katy news. She and Josh have changed their wedding date 3 times because of reception hall challenges. I think they finally have everything straightened out, and will have the wedding in APRIL-- - - -April 26. That is 6 weeks earlier than they originally planned. And 6 week less time for me to paint their invitations. Hmmmmm- Bari has 2 Proms that night too--so we'll see how all of this works out.
I think that's about all. Love you all---
OH! I forgot to say that I really loved the Primary Activity this morning. It was really fun and I think the kids had a great time too. Kudos to the Presidency!!!!!
Love you ALL!!!!!!!
OK- here is a little catch up. New Years Day we were pretty busy. Between Bari and I and a couple of calls to a support team, we were able to get the faucets in the bathtub working. Before you send up the fireworks, I should say that the shower still isn't hooked up. I have no Idea when that will come to pass. BUT- keep in mind that I take baths - not showers-. (So I don't really care). We also were able to temperarily fix the kitchen sink faucet. That will also need to be replaced, but that is a money issue. We'll see. Oh, we also raked the back yard (yes, New Years morning)- that wasn't too bad. So, we've come out of 2007 and started into 2008 pretty well. Add to all of this - my husband and son were able to give some service for an AWSOME couple, clean out our own gutters (Madeline was starting to experience water damage in her room----) and our (Bari and I) service Saturday night cleaning the chapel----It really feels good to get so much done.
Now- on to the Katy news. She and Josh have changed their wedding date 3 times because of reception hall challenges. I think they finally have everything straightened out, and will have the wedding in APRIL-- - - -April 26. That is 6 weeks earlier than they originally planned. And 6 week less time for me to paint their invitations. Hmmmmm- Bari has 2 Proms that night too--so we'll see how all of this works out.
I think that's about all. Love you all---
OH! I forgot to say that I really loved the Primary Activity this morning. It was really fun and I think the kids had a great time too. Kudos to the Presidency!!!!!
Love you ALL!!!!!!!
Monday, December 31, 2007
Happy New Years
Thanks to those who asked about me on Sunday. Bari told me that a couple of you noticed that I wasn't at church. I had a pretty bad headache and decided to stay home. A rare choice for me. I was able to take a NAP ( a short sleep in the middle of the day- for those of you who don't indulge in this practice). And (I know- sacrilege-) I watched the football game and stayed in my ROBE until after 5pm when I took a LONG bath. I went to bed at 9:30 or so, read until 10:30 - got up at 11 when Bari came to bed and SNORED- stayed up till about 1:30am. Good thing I took that nap.
Really, thanks for asking about me, it really means a lot. I was a member of another ward for over 13 years and when we were moving, there was a lunch for me (lets meet at a restaurant kind of thing)- and 2 women showed up. I know more than that cared about me throughout the years, but it made me a little sad. So, when someone notices that I'm not there, it really does mean quite a lot to me.
I think the holidays finally caught up with me, and that's one reason I didn't feel very well.
I forgot to share a cute Sammy story. Christmas morning we were all sitting around the tree, before any presents were handed out. Sammy was just beside himself- he said," We should have a prayer!" Katy agreed and told him that since it was his idea, he should give it, and with some encouraging, this was his prayer," Heavenly Father, thank you for Christmas and for Jesus. Thank you Jesus for sending Santa Clause to bring us all of these presents!" ---Well, we're getting there!
Have a safe and happy new years. We will be fixing the pluming in the bathroom tub/shower tonight. Some of you might get a desperate call for help!!!!
Really, thanks for asking about me, it really means a lot. I was a member of another ward for over 13 years and when we were moving, there was a lunch for me (lets meet at a restaurant kind of thing)- and 2 women showed up. I know more than that cared about me throughout the years, but it made me a little sad. So, when someone notices that I'm not there, it really does mean quite a lot to me.
I think the holidays finally caught up with me, and that's one reason I didn't feel very well.
I forgot to share a cute Sammy story. Christmas morning we were all sitting around the tree, before any presents were handed out. Sammy was just beside himself- he said," We should have a prayer!" Katy agreed and told him that since it was his idea, he should give it, and with some encouraging, this was his prayer," Heavenly Father, thank you for Christmas and for Jesus. Thank you Jesus for sending Santa Clause to bring us all of these presents!" ---Well, we're getting there!
Have a safe and happy new years. We will be fixing the pluming in the bathroom tub/shower tonight. Some of you might get a desperate call for help!!!!
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