Memories

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together (either with just me, or anyone else in my family). It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.

Love Notes 2

Okay... I complained for a minute so now I feel compelled to count my blessings. I truly do have so much to be grateful for. When it comes to my kids... when one is having problems there are always 8 more to remind me of why I love being a mom.

Here's a neat little love note. I have struggled and struggled with scripture reading. I do well, it becomes a habit, I love it and then for some strange reason I slack off and it all becomes difficult again. Lately... through all of my praying I keep hearing "read your scriptures." I get blessings and I'm told "read your scriptures". I go to church on Sunday and get moved by a lesson... that happens to say "read your scriptures." You'd think I would get the hint a little sooner than this... but not me. I'm the one that's a little thick in the skull at times right? Anyways, out of the blue one of my online friends posts a scripture reading chart that is very doable and will help me read the Book of Mormon by the end of the year. For some reason this got to me more than anything has and it did the trick! It finally got me reading my scriptures again. I love those moments that Heavenly Father really speaks to me... plain and clear... and it actually sinks in and I get it! I KNOW that daily scripture reading will do nothing more than bless my life and I am so grateful that Heavenly Father never gives up! He keeps pushing me until I get it and act on it... so now, in addition to the regular Love Notes I get every day... I will now be blessed for reading my scriptures!

Another one... I ran out of gas today which was weird. It was weird because my van said I still had over a quarter of a tank so it should have been fine. The Love Note? I ran out at my daughters work (with two teenagers and a 4 year old) where I could wait in an air conditioned office. My sister happened to be driving by within a few minutes and happened to own a gas can. How awesome was it that I wasn't stranded on the side of the freeway in near 100 degree temps... by myself with a 4 year old?!

Okay.... one more... I promise. I am blessed with good parents. They are there for me in a million ways and I am so grateful for that. They set a wonderful example of righteous living and of unconditional love. They admit to imperfections and constantly strive to better themselves. What an easy path to follow! How on earth... does a girl get so lucky?

Teenagers

They exhaust me. Does that say enough? Maybe I should move on to another "Love Notes" section but right now I just want to say that while I love every single one of my kids... they sure can break your heart. Really... "they exhaust me" pretty well sums it up. Enough said.