The Lord has two homes: Heaven and a Grateful Heart.

The Lord has two homes: Heaven and a Grateful Heart.

Monday, October 29, 2012

Oh My Heart


*This is my favorite place in the world right now. It speaks to my soul. This year I shared it with the Millers, Debbie Cusick, and with Tom one time (He even climb a fence, surprises do happen)
* Tonight we get to be with the Clarks and the Millers for soup and a train ride. Thank you Kim I am so excited!
*My favorite October sound was Kelly's deep belly laugh in Target when she saw Maizie in the funniest Halloween Mask.
* The Heaps might come for Thanksgiving!!!
* We had a cute family from Arizona stay with us this weekend. He is a World Champion roper. They took Rock, Pistol, and a two year old filly home with them to get ready for a sale in January. Tom' eyes are filled with spunk. I am happy for him.
* I am want to make some brown bread for Katy tonight.
I love Tom!
* "Let the woods and all the trees of the field praise the Lord. . "D&C 128:23 

Friday, October 26, 2012

Crazy Hair Day

* Just spent a week in Chicago with the Thompsons. What a gift. I was treated so royally. Heath wined and dined us. The kids were so busy and happy. Kelly is looking pregnant. I am proud of her as she rises at 4:30 to help McKinnley get off to Seminary, sleeps for 10 minutes then works on Madison and Kade, another 10 minutes, then start on Maizie and Millie. I know she doesn't feel good but she keeps going. This little Mac is going to bring such joy to their family.
* Two of the cutest buttons in all world. Each morning Kelly pampers her children with so much love. Millie and Maizie went off to school so proud of their crazy hair and their Mom's creation.
* Maizie bore her testimony at her baptism. So darling! She memorized Matthew 28:19-20
. . ."and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen." Her grand spirit filled the room. I love her. I am missing her!
* So glad to be home with Dad! He is my home.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Grady

* Now that is a face to love! Grady I hear your Mom made you a great big white board with holes in it for you and your brothers to throw footballs through. I think she is preparing you for the NFL,
*Tom and I are reading the Book of Mormon every night. I love that man,
* Had a smothered burrito today
*Put up a graceful sign that says, "Bless This Home And All Who Enter" above the booth early this morning.
* I am so looking foroward to going to Kelly's house on Thursday, three more days!
*Those enlightened have tasted of the heavenly gift and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the world to come. Hebrews6:4

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Waiting

* So soft and innocent
* The weather has been amazing. Clear warm days and cool nights. The trees are turning yellow.
* Took Mom clothes shopping and we got her Christmas Presents.  She walks slower everyday. She is fragil. I pray that I can be with her when she dies. I hope Archie will come soon.
* I have such gratitude in my heart this morning! I am blessed.
* I am indexing every night and I love it! The computer and I are becoming better friends.
*For by my Spirit will I enlighten them, and by my power will I make known unto them the secrets of my will." D&D 76:10

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

California Flowers

* These flowers  will always remind me of the flowers by the pool at Laguna.
* Yesterday was the most wonderful day! The air was warm. Tom and I dug up all the geraniums and put them in the garage.
* Matt went to work at the Love Sack Store.
* Still no Sam
* In the cool of the evening we took pictures of Tom's horses.
* Elder Scott told us in conference to pray each day for someone who needs us.
* We are to become God-like men and women, to company with angels. . ."  John Pontius

Monday, October 8, 2012

Jenny

* Happy Birthday Sweet Jenny! I know you play basketball like Jamie, maybe you even look liked her too. It was so nice to have you in Wallsburg last night. I love your happy spirit. I can feel many good things coming into your life. You just gather them all in. I love you!
* Sam is gone! Dang! We went to Lake Powell with Jim and Judy and when we got home he was gone. I must look through the kitchen window a hundred times a day hoping to see him laying on the rug waiting for a piece of bread. My best walking buddy is no where to be found
Sam hear our call and find your way back home.
* We went for an evening drive in Jim's boat and stopped in the canyon where we used  to take the kids. The big overhang provided shade on a hot day. We would throw out air mattresses, turn on Out Of Africa and play for hours. Oh those were wonderful times. I will never forget them. Tom had a grand, relaxed look on his face as we boated. I think he loved being with his brothers!
* The kids came up for dinner last night. That always makes my whole month. The little girls water colored I must remember to some art project for them when they come. Lucy always asks me for one.
* Bret had shoulder surgery this week. I could tell it was hurting last night. So glad it is over. Hope he will feel better.
* Conference was wonderful. I think I have it recorded so I can listen again. I want to ask each morning what the Lord would have be do and they do it.
*Lift up your hearts and be glad, for I am in your midst, and am your advocate with the Father. .." D&C 29:5

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Hot Dog

* I have been trying to download a picture for a month now with no luck, and then like magic one works. It is the dumbest feeling to be confused with all this technology. Tom and I sit at the TV and just laugh because we can't figure it out. I just need a live in grandchild. Yes I would love that!
* We are heading to Lake Powell this afternoon with Jim and Judy, and Dave and Lisa. I am so excited! Haven't been to Powell for 15 years. Tom is dragging his feet and he may still bail. We will just have to see. I have a sore throat and I ache, bummer. But I feel confident and I will be brand new in the morning.
* Up the street is a little grove of trees where the leaves are light pink and gold. Just the most gorgeous thing I have ever seen. I visit there several times a day. It seems to quiet my soul like nothing else. I even got Tom to come there once with me. When I get out in nature I am content with Wallsburg. Don't know why but winter always brings a lump in my throat. The house gets cold and Tom gets restless.  I must try to make things warm and happy.
* Bret goes in for surgery tomorrow on his shoulder. I pray things will go good for him. He has been hurting for a long time and not complaining about it. I have a good feeling things will be fine and he will feel better. Hope he is sleeping. Matt's knees are killing him. Kim has a crumbie test, and Kelly is still pregnant sick. Heck what is the deal?
* Conference is coming and I am holding my breath. It always goes way too fast. I want to be filled.
* Just finished Stephanie's book Heaven Is Here. What an amazing lady. I will never feel the same way about pain again. How she could go through a pregnancy getting so darn sick and already in so much pain, and not being able to take pain pills is more than I can imagine. I love how her family pulled together and cared her heavy load together. I hope our family would do the same.
*Connie Stratton's husband Mike died, and then her Dad died this week. My heart won't quit thinking about her.
* I love this picture! "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. . . surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.: Psalms 23:6