Taking Flying Lessons!

Ok, so I decided to venture out of my norm and take some flying lessons! But they aren't what you might be thinking... they are the lessons from Flylady.net.

I am taking on the daunting task of one that seems impossible... of decluttering my home! I will let you know how these flying lessons go and will take pictures when I am done. I am just doing one room at a time. This is very hard for me to hold back because I am one of those silly people that feel like it all needs to be done yesterday!! To pace myself is not easy for me... I am not very patient when it comes to wanting things done.. just ask my dear sweetheart! So I need some cheer leaders...:)

Embarrasing Moments.. ya gotta love em'!

So I am pretty sure that noone else has embarrasing moments.. right? LOL!

Today was one of those days....

I called up this gal to meet her at a storage place in Kuna to look at flooring. She said to wait for her there and she would punch in the code to let me in behind her. I waited a few min and saw a gal pull in. She waved and I proceeded to follow her. She slowed down and stopped in front of the storage units. I naturally stopped as well. Then she took off slowly and then turned the corner, slowed down and then sped up again. She went around a couple of times each time a little faster than before. Finally she stopped in front of a unit and I figured maybe she couldn't remember which one it was... (I have never had that problem before lol!)

She stepped out of her car, I followed and she said may I help you? I asked if she was Sandy and she said no. Holy COw! I felt dumb! I probably scared the tar out of her!!

Now I had one problem... I could not leave because you need the code to get out.. I called and told her what I had done and she laughed.. so did I. I couldn't imagine what was going on in that lady's mind! I might have thought the same thing!

I am thankful I can laugh about it!!!

Here is a little joke for you..

A preacher was completing a temperance sermon; with great expression he said, "If I had all the beer in the world, I'd take it and throw it into the river."

With even greater emphasis he said, "And if I had all the wine in the world, I'd take it and throw it into the river."

And then finally, he said, "And if I had all the whiskey in the world, I'd take it and throw it into the river."

He sat down.

The song leader then stood very cautiously and announced with a smile, "For our closing song, let us sing Hymn # 365: "Shall We Gather at the River."

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It was a sad night

Jerry's bearded dragon died last night and to others it may sound trivial, but I was attached to him just about more than anyone in our home. He got sick and we think it is because of not changing the UV light every 6 months... we had up until a year ago and then we let it slip our minds... there is probably another reason why but we aren't sure.

Jerry cried as did I...this is the first pet he has been responsible for and his very own. His dad helped him dig up a place where he could bury him and say his goodbyes. It isn't easy losing a pet no matter what they are. But unfortunately it is a part of life and not a fun one at that. We will miss him....

R.S. Lesson on Sacrifice...

When you think of Sacrifice, what comes to mind? For me it was my Savior. For others it was Abraham, Joseph Smith, the Pioneers and etc...

I believe that the Pioneers sacrificed more than we could possibly begin to imagine.

There were many quotes talked about today and I would like to share them.

"Sacrifice brings forth the blessings of Heaven."

"Blessings of our Lord are seldom early but are never late."

"The act of giving up something valued for the sake of something greater."

"The willing heart is really the only thing of ours to give." Nothing else really is ours to give up.. it all belongs to God.

"Our willingness to sacrifice shows our devotion to God."

"Do not be afraid of sacrifice."

"The blessing is always bigger than the sacrifice."


I just loved them all! It has got me thinking about things and what I need to give up that is holding me back from Spiritual progression. There have been things in the last month that I have chosen to give up in my diet because I want to be healthy and truly follow the Word of Wisdom better each day. And I have witnessed some miraculous blessing from this.

Shaken' it up and getting sinked!

Yes, that's right... been shaken' it up alot around here lately!  Making some healthy shakes that is.  We just got our blendtec on Friday and I have used it almost 60 times already!! 

Brayden's favorite Ice cream recipe doesn't have any milk or sugar in it.  I make my own pineapple juice in it then add some frozen strawberries, 1/2 banana, kiwi, protein powder, agave and some ice.  It is soo delicious!

Also after several years of leaking...water under the sink in the kitchen that is... yesterday we got it professionally fixed!  Wahoo!  And our faucet broke a couple weeks ago and we were able to pick one up and have him install it... and get this.. it even came with a built in soap dispenser!! Spoiled I know!! But lovin' it!!!!

I have so much to be thankful for!!  I am so blessed to have my sweet family and friends around me!!

Feeling Young again!

Well the last few days I have felt almost like I did when I was 19!  However, when it comes to about 9 or 10 at night I feel my age... wouldn't it be wonderful if we could some how find a way to bottle up the energy of our kids and take it for ourselves so we could have that energizer bunny effect?  You know.. keeps going.....!

Yesterday I had a big compliment that I am still going off of!  Jerry played basketball at my old highschool in Caldwell but now it is Syringa Middle School.  Any way.... I saw my 7th Grade Health/Pe Teacher Jackie!  She looked great!  But she told me that I didn't look like I aged a single day since the 7th grade!!!  I told her she was being too kind and she wouldn't let me think that she was kidding.  She said she was serious... wahoo!!!  I get told all the time that I don't look old enough to have my kids and I have been carded at a Sporting Goods store for buying rifle shells!  The only problem is that by the end of the day I don't feel like I'm a 7th grader lol!  But, I am now dancing and shooting basket balls and having sooo much fun!!

Life is so good and it is so fun to enjoy the little things in life that make a big difference!!!   I am so grateful for my many blessings and for the love of my family and friends!  I love you all so much!!!

Health Report/ THANK YOU!!!!

I figured since several family members have fasted for me and for my friends that are I want to tell you all just how thankful my heart is for your love and concern and all of your prayers and service!!!  I know it is because of you and also for me praying for faith as well that I am doing as good as I am.  I am on the road to healing and I am so thankful for my life and to be here with my family and friends.

I felt impressed last weekend to do a juice fast where I drink only fruits and veggies that I juiced ( thank you to my sweet sister in law.. whom I consisder my sister.. for the useage of your juicer!) and also store bought fresh juice, for a week I did that and I felt great!  So much energy it was amazing!!  I did this to rest my pancreas and because I am doing so good, the dr said that I don't need to check my numbers!!!

I just started eating again tonight but my habits are different now.  I am taking some pancreatic enzymes to help assist the digestion of certain foods for a couple weeks because my pancreas is damaged.  I feel that I am on the right path and I feel at peace with the way things are going.

Amazing enough is that the fact I didn't lose much weight!!! That has always been a BIG struggle for me in the past and I feel that I was being watched over for I don't have much to lose in the first place and that would have really effected my recovery and strength!  I am indebted to all of you for your love and prayers!!!!  My heart is so very full right now.  I have so much to be thankful for!  I love each of you with all my heart!!  May you always remember that and just how special you are!!  So.. from here on out it can only go up (numbers are going down...) and get better from here!!!   There is ABSOLUTELY NO ROOM for NEGATIVE thoughts in my mind!!!!  Only POSITIVE ONES from here on out!!!!