5 Years Ago Today

I can't believe it's been 5 years. Oh how I miss my mom. Her laugh, her listening ear, her homemade rolls, our shopping days together, our talks, her beautiful blue eyes, just having her near. She was so kind and giving and I knew I could always count on her. I love you mom!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Post #25
I have loved this month of thanksgiving. For the first time in a long time this month has seemed more like Thanksgiving than it has in a very long time. Each day I have thought about all the people in my life and all the blessings I have received. I could go on and on about all the many things I am thankful for, but today I want to give thanks for family. My husband, son, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, parents, sisters, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and for the wonderful in laws I have. There are more than I could ever name, and whats best is that I know if I ever needed anything I could ask anyone of these people. They are family and the best family there ever was or will be!!
I am so blessed to have the gospel of Jesus Christ, my home, food, good friends, my job, food on our table, to live in America, to have good health, etc, etc, etc................................................................
Happy Thanksgiving to all and hope your day was a very special one.

I'm Thankful For..............

Post #24
This morning I awoke and as soon as I could get myself moving I went to the kitchen and began making pies. I know Thanksgiving is tomorrow, but tonight Keith and Sara will be eating Thanksgiving dinner at our house. I spent the day in the kitchen and I was so grateful for feeling better. My eyes and nose are still running, but I am on the mend. As I was baking my pies I made a blueberry pie this year that I normally don't make. It was my father's favorite pie. I have thought of him and my mother so much lately. She always made blueberry pie for my dad and no one got a piece until my dad had had his. Thanksgiving dinner at home was quite a production. My mother always brought out her best china. The living room was turned into the dinning room and we worked getting the tables set, helping my mother with her wonderful homemade rolls, and anything else she needed. I loved Thanksgiving at home. The food always tasted better when she made it.
I also made my mothers fudge today. I have been craving it for some time now. Anyway, as I was busy baking I thought of my mother and was so grateful she taught me how to cook. I'm grateful for the wonderful things both my parents taught me and the legacy they left us. I'm thankful for being raised in a home where I knew I was loved. I miss them very much today, but so grateful for all they have given me.

I'm Thankful For........

Post #22 & 23
Monday was a loss. For the past few days I have felt a cold or something coming on. I was wishing it away, because who has time to be sick. I really wasn't sure if it was a cold or something to do with my eye surgery. I went to work Monday, not feeling well at all, but there was a few things that had to be taken care of. After everyone telling me to go home I finished my responsibilities, and making sure Lynnett could stay for me, I went home took some NyQuil and crawled in bed. I slept all afternoon and most of the evening. The night wasn't so good. My head felt like it would explode, and all my teeth ached terribly. I knew this morning I wouldn't be going anywhere. I have spent a second day in bed sleeping a little, but mostly tossing and turning.
My husband came home today at lunch to check on me and see if I needed anything. What a sweet heart. I'm feeling more alive tonight and had some soup for dinner. So I combining Mondays, and Tuesdays, thankful post. This may sound strange, but I'm so thankful for my sick leave and for NyQuil.

Happy 30th Birthday Keith!!!

Post #21

Today is a very special day. Today my is my son Keith's 30th birthday. First of all, he is my miracle child. He has brought more joy into our life than he will ever know. I have never been disappointed in him in any way. He was an easy child to raise. He never gave us grief only joy. He has always respected me as his mother and been somewhat my protector. Even when Jim would try and tickle me Keith would get mad at his dad for fear he would hurt me. I'm grateful for the man he has become. He married an outstanding, sweet girl, whom we love as our own. He is a hard worker, kind and generous and when he laughs you can't help but laugh with him. He honors his priesthood and today he blessed our delightful little grand-daughter Megan. What a sweet little angle she is. She looked so adorable in her dress and she was so good. Her daddy gave her the most beautiful blessing. Keith always reminded us being to proud, but today I was so proud of him. So today I am grateful for my son Keith and for the priesthood he holds and honors.

Megan

Steve, Grandpa Hadlow, Sara's Grandfather, Keith, Tom, Chris, Chris, and Jim all stood in the circle to bless Megan.

What a sweet family!

I loved Kates hair today. Isn't her it cute!

I'm Thankful For..........

Post #20
I'm very late - sorry. The day completely got away from me. It was to say the least one crazy day. I'm thankful for prayer. When I went to bed Friday night I knew the men would be coming in the morning to begin putting up the walls in our garage, and knowing that the weather was to turn bad I prayed for a reprieve. I asked that they be able to get up all the walls and finish the top for for cover before it began raining. It was so cold yesterday with the wind blowing. I felt so bad for them out there working. They worked so hard. I could hear pounding, the sounds of the electric nail gun and the saw going all day long. They took a short break and came in out of the wind for a little lunch and then back to work. About 4:00, I saw the first couple of rain drops hit our back door. I wasn't sure it they were going to make it. My niece was just picking up her children that I had been watching and then it started to hail. A few minutes later I went to the side door and they were throwing things from off the top floor. They had finished the last sheet of wood as the snow began to fall.
This is my small miracle today of an answered prayer, which I will for ever be grateful.

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Post #19
I'm thankful for the weekend. Every Friday I sing my "Favorite Friday" song and can't wait to get home. It's been a long busy week and this weekend won't be any different, but I love the weekends. I get to sleep in another hour, Sundays are so peaceful, and I think its just being home during the day that I love. It rejuvenates me for another week to come.

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Post #18

When I was a young girl in Primary I learned to crochet. You know, the easy stuff like hot pads. When I was about 25 I took a knitting class with my mother-in-law and made a sweater. I never did wear it and have no idea to this day where it ended up. Since then I have made simple things such as scarfs and hats. I enjoy working and creating with my hands.

When Jim and I learned that we were getting another grand-daughter I wanted to make something special for her. So this last June I began crocheting a baby blessing dress and blanket. With a little help I was on my way. I was really surprised at how much I was enjoying it. I hit a couple of snags, but once again with a little help from a professional I got through it. I have loved using my hands and making this special gift that I hope Megan will cherish. It's not fancy, but for a first project it didn't turn out too bad. Hopefully I'm the only one who can recognize the mistakes.

I'm thankful for my hands and the small hidden talent God has given me.

I'm Thankful For................

Post #17

Tonight I had another Young Women in Excellence program that I went to with my presidency. It was very nice. I love hearing the young women talk about their personal progress and how it has changed them. One of the young women tonight read a scripture that helps her when she is having troubles. It's in Either 12: 27 and reads:

And if men come unto me I will show them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then I will make weak things become strong unto them.

I have read this scripture before, but tonight it was really something I needed to be reminded of. I'm so thankful for my scriptures, especially the Book of Mormon. It is truly a book of scriptures for us in these latter days. I love reading my scriptures. They bring me peace and answer questions for me when I am in doubt. On days when life seems more hectic than I can bear I remember that I have not read my scriptures. They remind me to come unto Christ and to have faith.

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Post #16
September 23, we received our building permit and shortly after that the digging begun. We have lived in this home now for 12 1/2 years and are finally adding our garage. I am so excited!! Mark Johnson did the construction on the foundation and has done a great job. Jim will help with the rest so we can save a little. I can't wait to pull into the finished project, but there is still plenty to do. This week they will start putting up the walls and hopefully things will move quickly. It will probably be spring before we get the storage room upstairs and all the finishing touches, but I can wait. It's been 30 years since we have had a garage to pull into. It almost seems like a dream. I'm just hoping the weather will hold out another week.
I am so grateful for this blessing!

I hope I can pull in without hitting something. haha

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Post #15

As I drove to work this morning it was cold and over cast. The sun was hiding behind the gray clouds. My eyes went directly to tops of the mountains where there was a beautiful white coating all over the tops. It was beautiful!! I'm thankful for the snow. For it's beauty and for the moisture and supply of water it gives to the earth. I don't always love being out in the snow of course, but it has it's beauty. The way the earth looks after a snow storm - so undisturbed, a quiet peacefulness, and then the children's footprints, angels, and snowmen fill the yards. It's a blessing!!

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Post #14
I'm so thankful for living in West Bountiful, and for all the new friends we have made.
Twelve years ago when we moved it was the most difficult decision we had to make. We felt we were leaving the only ward we would ever love and friends we had known for 16 years and were very close to. Our son was a senior in high school and we didn't know how it would affect him. Luckily he was able to stay at his same school.
I miss seeing our old friends on a regular basis, but moving here has been such a blessing. We feel right at home and our new friends and neighbors couldn't be any kinder. It was difficult when we were moved from the 6th ward to the 10th ward, but once again we were welcomed with open arms and found new and wonderful people. Our lives have changed, we have grown and all for the better.
I have learned that unless you are moving forward growth doesn't take place. I'm thankful for the many changes in my life and for all those who have made those changes easier.

I'm Thankful For..............

Post #13

I'm grateful for the best husband in the world. Yes, we are a normal couple that has disagreements, so who doesn't, and there are days when I want to strangle him, but I'm sure there are days when he feels the same about me. I'm not the easiest person to read.

Jim is always thinking of others. He has a genuine love and compassion for everyone. He puts me first in our marriage and is always bringing me little tokens of his love. I'm grateful for this sense of humor that keeps me smiling. I'm grateful for the adventures we have had together. I'm grateful for the priesthood he holds and honors and blesses our home with. Jim is a hard worker and a good provider. He would do anything for me and I for him.

I love you Jim.

I'm Thankful For..............

Post #12
I'm writing this while on medication so hope it makes sense. Today I had eye surgery. My tear ducts were clogged and for the past 5 months or more I have continually wiped my eye. Tears run down my check and people think I'm crying. My make up won't stay on and after a while my eye burns. Well, today Dr. Patel at the Moran Eye institute, put a tube in so that it would drain into my sinuses. He says woman have very thin drainage tubes coming from our eyes and he sees this a lot. I'm so thankful for the talent of Doctors. He's a great doctor and very kind. It's amazing all they can do in the medical field. We are so blessed by the talents Heavenly Father have given us. I will be so glad not to be crying all the time. :)

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Post #11

Tonight we had our Stake YW Leadership Training. I'm so thankful for my calling as Stake YW's President. I have awesome counselors and secretary. I have served in the young women's program for many years and I never get tired of it. I love the youth!! They keep me young and I learn so much from them. They are strong, they know who they are and they are doing good things in their lives. I can't wait for girls camp this next summer!!

Today is Veteran's Day. I honor all those who have fought to keep our freedom. My father was a Veteran, and I love this picture of him.

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Post #10

It's been a very busy week and a little stressful. When life gets a little tight there is nothing like a good laugh. After all, laughter is the best medicine. So today I'm grateful for the ability to see humor in my life. A good laugh can remove a lot of stress and it feels great. Try it!

Here are a few quotes I liked.

Laughter gives us distance. It allows us to step back from an event, deal with it and then move on.

Bob Newhart

You cannot be mad at somebody who makes you laugh - it's as simple as that.

Jay Leno

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Post #9
Today has been a difficult day. I started my day in not the best of moods. I wasn't really angry, just discouraged and low. Not really feeling much of anything today it came to me...I'm thankful for friends. No matter what, my friends are always there for me. I know they do not realize my mood or what they have done for me, but they have given me their gift of friendship. Friends are priceless.
Friends
A friend is someone we turn to
when our spirits need a lift.
A Friend is someone we treasure
for our friendship is a gift.
A friend is someone who fills our lives
with beauty, joy, and grace
And makes the whole world we live in
a better and happier place.
by Valerie S. Rios

I'm Thankful For.............

Post #8

Tonight we went to see Bountiful High School's play, "Crazy for you". Many of the youth from our stake were in it: Caitlin Leger, Chelsea Marsden, Tyler Betker, Chante' Brock, and Anna King to name a few. They did a great job! Youth - they have so much energy and talent. I'm thankful for youth. I have loved working with the young women and their leaders over the years. They make me feel young. They are a great example to me. They have inner strength I never new as a youth.

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Post #7
It's been a quiet, peaceful day. I'm thankful for Sunday's. It's a day to relax, and reflect upon my life. When I get home from church I'm alone for about four hours and it gives me time to regroup and think about where my life is going and what I need to do to focus it in the right direction. I try hard to leave the everyday worries behind, leave the TV off, and do a little spiritual reading. When Jim gets home it's family time.

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Post #6

It was nice to sleep in just a bit later this morning. I love the weekends, but they sure go by quickly. Today I watched my two beautiful grand-daughters for a few hours. We watched a movie (Toy Story III) which Kate loved. She didn't move from in front of the TV until it ended. I am so thankful for these two beautiful little girls. Being a grand mother is the greatest blessing and gives me more joy than I can express in words. These two sweet spirits straight from heaven can make me smile no matter what kind of day I have had.

I had to laugh when I took this picture. Usually Kate doesn't sit for pictures. This is the first one I have been able to get with the two of them together. Kate looks like she's a bit uncomfortable with Megan on her lap and not sure if she wanted to hold her.

I'm Thankful For..........

Post #5
I woke at 4:30 am, showered, got dressed and headed for the Temple. It's stake temple day and I am not able to take the day off of work, and after work I head to Weber state for our mandatory monthly meeting and don't get out of there until 6:30. So early morning is the best time to get there. I will meet Jim back at the temple at 8:00 for the stake meeting.
It was a great way to start off my day. I am so grateful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I don't know what I would do with out the gospels direction, for a purpose in life and for hope. I look forward to being with my parents and family again. I'm grateful for my Savior who died for me, that he knew I would make mistakes and would need away to have forgiveness. It gives me peace.
It's been a busy day, but very pleasant.

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Post #4
This has been a beautiful week. I love the fall! Everything about it makes me smile. Today while I was outside feeling the warmth of the sun on my face I felt such gratitude for the beautiful day we have been given. Saturday, when it was raining I wasn't sure we were going to get these beautiful days back again. I love the coolness in the air and the warmth of the sun. It couldn't have been prettier today.

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Post #3
This morning I received a call from a friend who also works in the district. We were to go to a meeting today, but she was not going to be able to make it. When I asked her if she was ok, she began to cry. I was very concerned, because this was not like her. She told me about her weekend. She was getting on the freeway Saturday out by Lagoon. She had two of her grandchildren with her and she had no sooner gotten on the freeway when a car came across three lanes and struck her in the side. Her car spun across three lanes of traffic and hit the cement median. Then another car struck her and threw her back into on coming traffic - where another car hit her - A semi driver then pulled in front of her crossing the lanes so that no other cars would strike her. She said that her car was smashed on every side. The women that hit her was drunk and kept on driving. It was a miracle she and her grandchildren are alive. I was so grateful she was ok and felt such gratitude for life. So today I am grateful for life and for the life of my friends and family.

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Post #2

I stopped on my way to work this morning and voted. I'm so grateful to live in America. No, I'm not always pleased with our government or the choices we have when we vote, but how blessed we are that we have the opportunity to make those choices. We also have the ability to get involved and do our best to change the things we are not happy with. This is a great place to live.

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I can't believe it is already November. Time seams to slip away faster every year. Stores already have Christmas up and I haven't taken down my Halloween decorations. I love November, and I don't think we really get to enjoy or appreciate this month of Thanksgiving. So, this month I will be posting a "I'm Thankful for...." post daily. I have so much to be grateful for and I'm hoping to enjoy this month and better recognise my many blessings.

POST #1

As I came to work this morning I realized how blessed I am. I don't drive far and I work in an amazing office. This is my 22nd year at Meadowbrook Elementary and I will be the first to say I didn't think I would be here this long. I started work here when my son was in the second grade. WOW that seams forever ago. I thought then that there was no way I would retire as a school secretary. I guess I only pictured old ladies retiring. Well, I guess I am now one of those old ladies. I only have 8 more years to retire and being a school secretary is a great job. I love my job and everyone at the school. I am truly blessed!!