Spring

* The wild flowers are starting to spout
* The days are turning warmer
* The trees in the backyard are down, it feels empty without them
* "They do not love that do not show their love."

The Beach

* Last night Tom and I watched "The Old Man and the Sea" It reminded me of the ocean and Dad, I miss him.
* Today I want to take Grandma to the cemetery
*This morning is crystal clear, I am going up on the hill to look for the yellow wild flowers
* Sweet little Jace ended up in the hospital last night, I am so glad Jamie is there to take care of him. When Jamie ran up the stairs in the night she found Dax sitting up next to Jace saying "Come on Jace, now breath". How frightening for all of them. Thank heavens for doctors and hospitals.
* A tender reverent friendship with God must be our first priority.

White

*Last night we slept with white lilocks by the bed, they smelled wonderful

*This morning there are huge white snow flakes falling

*Had a heart to heart talk with Kelly last night

* Dax's little face in my new frames

* We worked on the new front porch swing

* When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy?" Job 38:7

Be calm

* There is huge difference between a winter snow storm and a spring one. Today I am watching the snow fall, but I know is will quickly melt, and turn into the greenness of spring.
* The Marcela sauce at Carrabias is devine
* Matt called to thank us for his own Carrabias, he was alone, I hated to leave him
* I planted two dozen raspberry plants, hope they grow.
*I am trying not to worry! " The Lord will either calm your storm or allow it to rage while he calms you".

Abide

* Having the Celestial Room all to myself

* Sister Norris so thin, alone, afraid, and blood pressure way too high

* Hugging Hope, we can always abide with each other instantly, she wanted to see Mom

* A sliver bracelet that was not simple enough

* Wild flowers, I think today might be the day to plant

*"Abide, a wordless secret conversation between the soul and God which no longer ends--we keep each other company

Silver

*Remembering scooping rice cereal into the mouths of my babies, and watching it come sliding back out

*Being at Kim's

*Barbequing chicken wings and sweet potato fries with Tom

*Getting two new front teeth

*"For thou, O God, has proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried." Psalms 66: 10

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Mother's Day

*Is there anything more dear than a baby's tiny feet. They make you want to kiss each tiny toe

* The Thompson's and Clarks came to Wallsburg, such a gift to me

* Baby Jayne climbed on a little trike on the back porch and didn't want to get off

* Tom, cut out the centers of the picture frames for me, a wonderful mother's day gift

* A telephone call with Grandma, Kelly and Jamie. Oh I wish I could fly!

* Ear rings, chocolate strawberries, a family tree, a dainty charm bracelet, pictures, and then to top if off a very unexpected mother's day card next to my bed from Matt. My blessings are many!

* Colossians 3:16 ". . . singing with grace in your heart to the Lord."

Time of Need?

* This reminds me of the bird house Tom made for me
* Zinnias
* Spring. . . overwhelming
* Driving alone to Salina to a horse show, eating Kettle Popcorn, and loving the green fields
* I am grateful for blogs to see the faces of those I love
* Knowledge carefully recorded is knowledge available in time of need

Grace*

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   * Lagona seems like a far away dream, I hope we can gather there again.
   * So many thoughts about kind Jason on his birthday, I am so thankful for him!
   * A hug that lifted me off my feet from Bret
   * A salad at Brick Oven with Mom
   * On conversation on the phone with Emilee, so excited to be going skating with her dance class
   * "Come unto Him, and offer your whole souls as an offering unto Him. . ." Omni 1:26
   

Charity

* On this misty morning I saw a beautiful red fox
* The fields are filling up with deer
* Sitting next to Betty, watching her organize and care for the temple workers she is over she knows each one of them personally
* Remembering Mom pinning a clean, ironed hankie on my dress each day before kindergarden
* "If they have not charity it mattereth not. . . He hath talked with me face to face. . ."

Keeper of the Gate

* A quiet morning to study

* Mom rubbed my feet

* Fresh scallops and raspberries

* I have hope today

* A twilight drive to watch the valley glow

The nest

We found five robin blue, tiny eggs in a nest by the barn. By night a tremendous storm developed. Tom and I normally sleep spread out in out bed, but as the night became wild, we snuggled closer and closer. The big heavy hutch on the back porch that Tom and Jamie made for Matt for Christmas blew over in a mighty crash, we moved closer. The electricity went out, and the house became cold. The wind and rain didn't seize. A giant cottonwood tree blew over and took out the electricity lines, by now we are were snuggled as tight as possible. We woke to a dark snow day, with no telephone, water, no lights or warmth. I climbed over the fence with a bucket to scoop water out of the pond to flush the toilet. I am thankful for the pond, for a toilet, a stored water bottle, two layers of clothing and a coat. I am thankful for Tom. He always makes me feel safe.I am thankful for this beautiful Wallsburg Nest we have created. At night we said a oh so thankful prayer. Thank you for the many things I take for granted.

"Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things. . ." Alma 26:12