Internet,
It's 27 Degrees outside... ABOVE zero! This is April weather, not November 30th weather. WEIRD. I'm not complaining though, I LOVE IT!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Raise your hand if you're ready to know what I'm Thankful for...
ALASKA!
Yes Internet, even though it's like a billion degrees below zero right now, (not literally, but it is like -20) I LOVE the 907! How can you not when it looks like this?
And not only is it gorgeous, you have fantastic stories about watching hot water evaporate on your back porch because it's so cold outside. Or never having school canceled except for Ice Fog. Or telling your friends about how you and Katie used to walk to school when it was -40* outside. {Yep. Can't wait to have kids to tell them those stories! ;) } Or how you remember all the neighbor kids riding bikes at 11 at night because the sun was still up.
Yes Internet, I LOVE this place!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
YESTERDAY I was thankful for...
A warm shower! My day just doesn't go well without one! Best 20 minutes of the day. And I get my best ideas when I'm washing my hair.... just saying.
I'm Thankful for....
Oops, got behind again....
I was thinking today about what I am grateful for and I realized that I am thankful for Relief Society. My entire life has been blessed by Relief Society. As a little girl I remember when my mom was sick or had a new baby, Relief Society was there, bringing meals, cleaning the house, taking care of my brothers and sister and I.
It wasn't until I moved out of the house and went to college that I realized how much I needed and loved Relief Society. Right before I went to college my family learned that my mom had cancer. I was torn. Should I stay home to take care of my family or should I go to college like I knew I should. After much thought and prayer, I decided the best way I could help my family was by going to school. I left my family and Mother in the hands of Relief Society.
Likewise, I put myself in the hands of Relief Society. I knew no one at school, but I knew that I would have friends at Relief Society. I remember Bridgette, the Relief Society President and our Relief Society Adviser, Sister Wilkes. They were always checking up on me, how was I doing, how was my mom. Their concern got me through one of the toughest experiences of my life. While on the outside my life seemed to be falling apart I had the strength, support and prayers of solid women.
I'll never forget coming home for Christmas after my first semester at school, I had flight delays and had been stuck in the airport for almost two days, I hadn't had anything to eat for almost 24 hours. When my dad pulled into the garage I asked him if there was anything to eat because I was STARVING! I looked over at my Dad who had tears welling in his eyes. I thought Great! Dad hasn't had time to go to the store and I've upset him because I've been a jerk. My dad led me into the kitchen, I noticed the house was spotless and beautifully decorated for Christmas. My dad opened the fridge, by then we were both crying, the refrigerator was full of food! There were two hams, no family needs TWO hams! My dad tearfully explained how the sisters in Relief Society had taken care of our family. He told me stories of sisters coming to bring meals, a sister who would come and clean the toilet because she knew it had to be awful for my mom with her nausea, sisters watching my little brother while my mother was at her chemo treatments, of a sister coming to decorate for the Holidays because I was coming home. I have never felt so loved. These sisters truly caught the vision of Relief Society. They understood the Love of the Savior as the selflessly served.
Looking back I am grateful to be a part of the world's largest organization for women. I have learned to love, and serve and have Faith in Jesus Christ, because of Relief Society, I would not be the woman I am today without this inspired organization.
This is a picture of some girls in my Relief Society at a Service Project we did this summer.
I was thinking today about what I am grateful for and I realized that I am thankful for Relief Society. My entire life has been blessed by Relief Society. As a little girl I remember when my mom was sick or had a new baby, Relief Society was there, bringing meals, cleaning the house, taking care of my brothers and sister and I.
It wasn't until I moved out of the house and went to college that I realized how much I needed and loved Relief Society. Right before I went to college my family learned that my mom had cancer. I was torn. Should I stay home to take care of my family or should I go to college like I knew I should. After much thought and prayer, I decided the best way I could help my family was by going to school. I left my family and Mother in the hands of Relief Society.
Likewise, I put myself in the hands of Relief Society. I knew no one at school, but I knew that I would have friends at Relief Society. I remember Bridgette, the Relief Society President and our Relief Society Adviser, Sister Wilkes. They were always checking up on me, how was I doing, how was my mom. Their concern got me through one of the toughest experiences of my life. While on the outside my life seemed to be falling apart I had the strength, support and prayers of solid women.
I'll never forget coming home for Christmas after my first semester at school, I had flight delays and had been stuck in the airport for almost two days, I hadn't had anything to eat for almost 24 hours. When my dad pulled into the garage I asked him if there was anything to eat because I was STARVING! I looked over at my Dad who had tears welling in his eyes. I thought Great! Dad hasn't had time to go to the store and I've upset him because I've been a jerk. My dad led me into the kitchen, I noticed the house was spotless and beautifully decorated for Christmas. My dad opened the fridge, by then we were both crying, the refrigerator was full of food! There were two hams, no family needs TWO hams! My dad tearfully explained how the sisters in Relief Society had taken care of our family. He told me stories of sisters coming to bring meals, a sister who would come and clean the toilet because she knew it had to be awful for my mom with her nausea, sisters watching my little brother while my mother was at her chemo treatments, of a sister coming to decorate for the Holidays because I was coming home. I have never felt so loved. These sisters truly caught the vision of Relief Society. They understood the Love of the Savior as the selflessly served.
Looking back I am grateful to be a part of the world's largest organization for women. I have learned to love, and serve and have Faith in Jesus Christ, because of Relief Society, I would not be the woman I am today without this inspired organization.
This is a picture of some girls in my Relief Society at a Service Project we did this summer.Sunday, November 15, 2009
Happy November!!
Hi Internet! My sincere apologies for not starting 2 weeks ago with my daily gratitude posts, but don't worry, I will give you a super long list today and then we'll be caught up! ;)
1. Toothbrushes, they make the world a much better place.
2. AutoStarts.... Make my life MUCH easier!
3. Cell Phone, making communication with my friends and family oh so convenient.
4. Down Blankets
5. Snowball fights in the first snow!
6. Chocolate Milk
7. Medical Insurance, I don't know what I would do without it!
8. The blessing of Agency and the power to choose!
9. My talents, even if I try to hide them...
10. Mittens, far superior to gloves.
11. General Conference and the blessing of having a living prophet.
12. Mascara. Works Wonders.
13. Fun music that I can dance to!
14. Starry nights.
15. Cousins. Friends that you get to be related to!
Stay tuned for tomorrow!
So.... here you have My November Gratitude Catch Up list!
1. Toothbrushes, they make the world a much better place.
2. AutoStarts.... Make my life MUCH easier!
3. Cell Phone, making communication with my friends and family oh so convenient.
4. Down Blankets
5. Snowball fights in the first snow!
6. Chocolate Milk
7. Medical Insurance, I don't know what I would do without it!
8. The blessing of Agency and the power to choose!
9. My talents, even if I try to hide them...
10. Mittens, far superior to gloves.
11. General Conference and the blessing of having a living prophet.
12. Mascara. Works Wonders.
13. Fun music that I can dance to!
14. Starry nights.
15. Cousins. Friends that you get to be related to!
Stay tuned for tomorrow!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Me + Winter= BESTIES
Well Internet, as I said, the first snow was magical! The hard part of the 2nd day of snow is keeping up with the magic. (Sadly, day 2 usually pales in comparison.) However, I drove today and didn't die and people around me for the most part were driving safely. SO, success!
Anyhow. I've been thinking about how much I am looking forward to not just surviving this winter, but actually ENJOYING it! (In my own, inside dog sort of way) I'm basically 100% excited for this weekend, why you may ask.
Internet, I give you-
The last week of October/First week of enjoying Winter To Do list:
*Make a snow angel
*Get new windshield wipers. (This is essential to survival. haha)
*Snowball fight
*Watch Little Women on the projector
*Have my Visiting Teachers Come
*Halloween Dance with my Rockin' costume!
*Candy
*Watch the snow from the living room window/ LOVING the pristine scenery!
*A mug of Ho Cho!
*Listening to Grandma Marilyn's Boyfriend. ;)
Bring it on Winter! We're gonna be BESTIES!
Anyhow. I've been thinking about how much I am looking forward to not just surviving this winter, but actually ENJOYING it! (In my own, inside dog sort of way) I'm basically 100% excited for this weekend, why you may ask.
Internet, I give you-
The last week of October/First week of enjoying Winter To Do list:
*Make a snow angel
*Get new windshield wipers. (This is essential to survival. haha)
*Snowball fight
*Watch Little Women on the projector
*Have my Visiting Teachers Come
*Halloween Dance with my Rockin' costume!
*Candy
*Watch the snow from the living room window/ LOVING the pristine scenery!
*A mug of Ho Cho!
*Listening to Grandma Marilyn's Boyfriend. ;)
Bring it on Winter! We're gonna be BESTIES!
Monday, October 26, 2009
MY BEST DAY!!
Internet! Today has been a fantastic day! Let me tell you why.
1. It snowed! The First Snow is magical I tell ya, ANYTHING can happen on the First Snow!
2. I was on time to work, despite the First Snow Crappy Drivers! (Miracle I tell you! haha)
3. I got a fantastic parking spot at work! Like Right by the front door.
4. I found $5 in my winter coat!
MAGICAL? Methinks So!
1. It snowed! The First Snow is magical I tell ya, ANYTHING can happen on the First Snow!
2. I was on time to work, despite the First Snow Crappy Drivers! (Miracle I tell you! haha)
3. I got a fantastic parking spot at work! Like Right by the front door.
4. I found $5 in my winter coat!
MAGICAL? Methinks So!
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