Funny how one person you hardly know can make your day. Bobby works at Papa Johns, the only pizza we like, he's one of the managers. Since going off tomatoes I thought my pizza days were over, until I discussed it with Bobby and he told me if he is working he will personally make me a pizza with ranch instead of tomato sauce.
My hero.
Lord, thank you for Bobby and other people like him who make life so good with their thoughtfulness.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Eventuality
This really was a wonderful day, filled with so many things to be thankful for. I got a good review at work, I had a lovely lunch with two ladies I love to bits and crumbs, I got to write while two kids were in the pool and one was doing homework. I am so very, very blessed and I really am so thankful for those things.
However, right now, foremost on my mind is that come Monday, Tali turns in the science project and the torture of completing it with her will be over.
I'd like to know how they expect a 4th grader to follow the 17 pages of "helpful information" that make my eyes glaze over and my stubborn side kick in.
She doesn't even know what a bibliography is and she's supposed to write one? Wait, you think I'm going to find a book at the library on this to even cite? ARGGGHH! People I GOOGLED potato battery! Our library is tiny!
Sigh.
Lord, thank you for trials with an expiration date.
However, right now, foremost on my mind is that come Monday, Tali turns in the science project and the torture of completing it with her will be over.
I'd like to know how they expect a 4th grader to follow the 17 pages of "helpful information" that make my eyes glaze over and my stubborn side kick in.
She doesn't even know what a bibliography is and she's supposed to write one? Wait, you think I'm going to find a book at the library on this to even cite? ARGGGHH! People I GOOGLED potato battery! Our library is tiny!
Sigh.
Lord, thank you for trials with an expiration date.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
The mantle
If I hadn't seen it so many times and felt it myself I don't know if I would believe in it, but there is something special that happens when a Bishop or a President is called. I can remember so clearly the strength and overpowering spirit that came with my call as Primary President. I see that same thing in the RSP's that I have served with, I see it in the Bishops. I am so thankful that it is there, that God sends this overflowing love for the people we serve to flow through us, that he sustains us as we strive to do his work.
Thank you Lord, for the mantle of our callings.
Thank you Lord, for the mantle of our callings.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Beautiful Music
As I write this my iPod is updating with the music from the CD I just got off of Ebay. It's called "Apricot Blossoms Against the Sky" by Chang Jing. Ms. Chang does the most incredible music and I have been checking my online sources regularly for real copies of her music.
I REALLY want her CD "Open Music" but it came out in 2005 and no one seems to have it. So this one will do. The tracks are lovely, incredible really. Here, see what I mean about her music. That's Breathe, her most popular song. See? Amazing.
Lord, I thank you for the beautiful music you inspire in people around the world and for the tools that bring it to my soul.
I REALLY want her CD "Open Music" but it came out in 2005 and no one seems to have it. So this one will do. The tracks are lovely, incredible really. Here, see what I mean about her music. That's Breathe, her most popular song. See? Amazing.
Lord, I thank you for the beautiful music you inspire in people around the world and for the tools that bring it to my soul.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Competent people
We had several kids in the room tonight. One started throwing up. I had a baby in my arms, so without a second thought my employee just jumped in and handled it. I kept putting the baby down to handle the other kids, and fetching and such, but she just handled it like a pro.
Lord, thank you for her, not just because I didn't have to clean it up, but because she's like this about everything. She makes my life so much easier and brighter.
Lord, thank you for her, not just because I didn't have to clean it up, but because she's like this about everything. She makes my life so much easier and brighter.
Catching up, again.
Man, I keep slipping up, but I blame Joe, lol. We so rarely sleep on the same schedule that when he's ready for a nap I often skip everything so I can go with him. Beds are so much warmer with two.
Yesterday I was very thankful that my simple lesson went so well. On first Sunday we have the Asian sisters in the room with us. We love having them there, but they usually have a separate class. This is because it is hard to get through even a few key points when you are doing it in three languages. They manage in two languages weekly (because they are completely amazing!) but are kind enough to translate for us on first Sunday so we can have them in the room.
I based the lesson off of a few inspiring verses in Deuteronomy chapters 5 and 6, with a little Matthew and Mark mixed in. It was about having the Lord at the right place, at the front of your mind and always in your heart.
The kids and I also finished listening to the Book of Mormon on the way to church. Those last two chapters cover some off the scale stuff, in both extremes. I thought about how desperate the situation was for Mormon and Moroni, and yet how STRONG they were because of it. It gives me hope for the future, that when things do go from bad to worse we as individuals can go from good to better.
Today I am thankful that my kids got ready so quickly this morning. I was dreading the fight to get them out of bed, and it was a bit tough, but once they were going it went really well. Not only did we get to school on time, I got home and back to school in time to give James the forgotten backpack before class started.
Lord, I thank thee for thy attendant spirit, and for obedient children.
Yesterday I was very thankful that my simple lesson went so well. On first Sunday we have the Asian sisters in the room with us. We love having them there, but they usually have a separate class. This is because it is hard to get through even a few key points when you are doing it in three languages. They manage in two languages weekly (because they are completely amazing!) but are kind enough to translate for us on first Sunday so we can have them in the room.
I based the lesson off of a few inspiring verses in Deuteronomy chapters 5 and 6, with a little Matthew and Mark mixed in. It was about having the Lord at the right place, at the front of your mind and always in your heart.
The kids and I also finished listening to the Book of Mormon on the way to church. Those last two chapters cover some off the scale stuff, in both extremes. I thought about how desperate the situation was for Mormon and Moroni, and yet how STRONG they were because of it. It gives me hope for the future, that when things do go from bad to worse we as individuals can go from good to better.
Today I am thankful that my kids got ready so quickly this morning. I was dreading the fight to get them out of bed, and it was a bit tough, but once they were going it went really well. Not only did we get to school on time, I got home and back to school in time to give James the forgotten backpack before class started.
Lord, I thank thee for thy attendant spirit, and for obedient children.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
4 Souls
Four boys were baptised tonight.
Lord, thank you for the little things you set in motion years ago that made this happy day possible.
Lord, thank you for the little things you set in motion years ago that made this happy day possible.
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