Let's leave THESE monkey's at the zoo!

Grandma's Fence

"When we're helping we're happy..."
Building a privacy fence for Grandma Pat was a family affair that made everyone happy.
Everyone wanted in on the action, including my 4 children and 3 little nephews.
The Wichita winds made things even more exciting---
you should've seen the little nephews trying to carry planks in the wind--super funny!
We were honestly thankful for a chance to do some real yard work and perform a much-needed service for a loved-one.

Be Prepared...back-dated postings Coming Soon!

Yes, I just wanted to forewarn you! Back in February, a dear, sneaky, little squirt hid our family camera in the dark corner of a bookshelf...and I found it broken! Without our camera, life sure did lose some luster let me tell ya! It's amazing how precious photos are to me...

Over the past few months, a few friends and family have graciously appeased me by letting me steal away their cameras to capture a few shots here and there to keep some memories alive...And I've finally got some of them downloaded to my own files! AAAHHH- it feels SO good.

So! Don't be too shocked over the next few weeks to see random postings from MONTHS ago!

What Faith can do

Before The Morning - Josh Wilson

...and life goes on...

Okay...so it's been awhile since I've shared anything about life around here...my friend Heather recently said it best, and I will echo that: There's been lots on my mind and lots on my plate, and I just haven't wanted to share it with the world...

However, to those of you who have been wondering, our family is going to stay in Kansas and in our sweet, cozy townhouse. It doesn't make any much sense to uproot and go to Colorado at this time as a Chiropractic Graduate cannot work under a licensed practitioner's license in the state of Colorado, (but they can in Kansas.) In Colorado, Joe would have to work as a Chiropractic Assistant until he obtains his license, and they make only a few dollars per hour and the practice out there is only open 28 hrs. a week. It's a no-brainer. We simply can't afford to do that. So...we are in a new stage. We'll get jobs, and he'll continue in the fall to obtain his license...

...and life goes on...

Word of the day

FORBEARANCE

for-bear verb,to hold back, to wait, to refrain from

for-bear-ance adjective,the act of refraining from anything, self-restraint

Anyone out there ever find themselves in the whirlpool of

strife and contention? Sibling-rivalry, unruly neighbors, natural-born enemies...I know we all have them. Ooooh..I hate that!

Offense.

Defense.

Darn it all. Can't we all just get along?

Why is it so difficult to always be kind and unfailingly follow the great commandment to love your neighbor as yourself, and love one another, love your enemies, no matter what?!

Where's the default button that reads, "Love"?

(Should be as easy as that after all the opportunities I've had to exercise this concept!)

How overpowering is your urge to strike out and go with

FIRST REACTIONS?

WELL-

Forbearance is NOT a sign of weakness...

...it IS something I need to work on more.

So, for today's meditation:

D&C 98:23-27