The Meshing Tree

* Today brings the first cold temperatures. Probably everything will freeze. I must gather the nasturtium seeds, and put the messing tree treasures away. I can't turn into our little road with out looking at this mighty willow tree and hearing excited children voices. The boys carry the hammers and nails. The girls arms are full of treasures to decorated the limbs. I love these dear children in my life. I feel like I would love to live my life in a big tree with children and their dreams.
* Mom has been staying at Wallsburg again. She is starting to become more comfortable.
* I am spending time on the computer trying to find us a Arizona rental for the winter months.
* I made granola and it tastes so good with a banana and milk.
*"The acquiring of spiritual intelligence through experience in a fallen world is the treasure we've come for."

Autumn

*Kim's back is still so hurt. wish I could trade her places so she could hold her busy family together.
* Mckinnley made cheerleader! What fun for her!
* When we got home last night one of Tom's horses was laying down, I think she has colic. Hope we didn't put them out in the field too soon and more will get sick!
* "We. . .have great views of that which is to come. . ." Mosiah 4:3

Jayne and Roland

* Jayne and Roland sold their cabin, and I miss them. This red door and the wreath make me smile. Roland is patient and quiet, Jayne exuberant, always planning something new to do. We had many good talks in the booth eating Mexican Food. Soup and crusty bread is our favorite.

* The world is beautiful this fall morning.

* We are working on Matt's car. He is so anxious to drive again.

* Nicole comes often and reads. She helps me do anything heavy. We washed the garage windows yesterday and carried out a million horse magazines.

* Tom and I have been going to the temple each week.

* "All those who keep the Sabbath and take hold of my covenant. . .I will bring to my holy mountain. . . and give them an everlasting name." Isaiah 56:4-5,7

Pumpkins

* Camille Olsen took our Primary assignments so that we could do to Katy and Shawn's Primary Program. They both were the stars of course. It felt so good to sit with Bret and Nicole. Nicole gave the opening prayer. I am so thankful for her goodness! Jenny went to the pulpit and was welcomed in to Mia Maids. I love those good people in that ward. They helped us raise our kids. Everyone tells us how much they love Bret and Nicole.

* Both Kim and Matt have hurt backs today. Darn those Clark gens. Kelly has a bad cold and feels discouraged. Tom struggled to the bathroom at 8:00 gave me a short hug and slowly crawled back in bed. He hurts all over. Maybe today will be the day he will walk with me and eat better. Oh how I hope! My stomach feels so big and lazy.Learning how to take care of our bodies is a forever challenge.

* My morning walk took me down the Valley because the sun was hitting those mountains with brilliance. It rained all night so the air is crisp and the fall colors are bright. There are big night crawlers on the road. Tom got his fishing licence on Saturday, maybe we could go fishing this afternoon.

* "Broken souls can be healed only by one who takes that brokeness upon himself but doesn't break." James Ferrell

Wallsburg

* I am thankful for the changing seasons.

* I love Wallsburg.

* I love Tom and our life.

* I need the peace that can be found here.'

* "If we are to find peace, we must find it within ourselves".

Fall

* Tom and I spent the day cleaning the back porch, moving the hutch, putting all the table and chairs away. There is change in the air and even Sam can feel it. Tom is so methodical as he winds each hose perfectly. I love fall! I love Tom!

* The baseball games have started, we love watching them together.

* I am taking the crib down to Provo for Chuck, Lisa's boy, because they are going to have triplets. I want to fix the down stairs bedroom better for Mom. I am going to bring her up every Thursday Night. . . I hope she will come.

*". . .by the ministering of angels, and by every word which proceeded for out of the mouth of God, men began to exercise faith in Christ; and thus by faith, they did lay hold upon every good thing. . ." Moroni 7:25

The human soul

* I just finished reading the Book Thief by Markus Zusak. I haven't been able to put it down. I was laying in bed early this morning, but I had to sit up because my ears were filling up with tears. The human soul is so amazing. There was a warm accordion playing man who takes in a homeless seven year old girl. He sits and holds her night after night when she wakes up dreaming about her younger brother who died on the train. He plays the accordion for her. He also hides a young Jew in his basement. He offers a old man in a Jewish death march a piece of bread and is labeled a Jew Lover. All things then change. There are so many books to read, and lessons to learn. Today I am thankful for my eyes, and these $1.00 glasses. I am thankful for my Book Club friends who have encouraged me to read.
* During conference I savored a Symphony Bar, this morning when I finished my book I had warm camels, salted peanuts and a crisp Golden Delicious Apple. What is the deal with me and food. It always comforts me in any situation.
* We finished the electric fence and put all Tom's horses out front in the pasture. They can run and eat to their content now. Tom was so tired last night.
* I love talking to Matt each night. Last night he made spaghetti.
* I miss Kelly's family!!!
* "For I am able to make you holy. . ." D&C 60:7

Abbie

* Abbie spilled paint in her neighbors bedroom. Kim spent the whole night trying to clean it up. It reminds me of the time I pushed the garage door button down on Allison's Murphy's red convertible. Her Mom happened to be washing it at the time and I have never heard so many swear words. My stomach still fills sick when I think about it. Abbie this will pass, time heals all things. I know you didn't mean to do it. You are such a sweetheart, and you played great in your volleyball game on Saturday!
* I loved watching Max's football game. He tries so hard at everything. He is growing up so fast.
* I am so grateful that my computer is working this morning.
* I am reading "The Holy Secret" by Ferrell. I found it in Heaths amazing library and Kelly let me bring it home. He speaks of loving the scriptures, the Sabbath and the Temple.
* ". . .come unto me with a broken heart and a contrite spirit." 3 Nephi 12:19