There isn't much going on in our household but there is ALOT going on with me right now inside....I decided to shift things and hit on a few things that is going on with me, it is so nice that I can come here to the blog and put my feelings out there. So please bare with me as I tell things in the future just as a warning.
Click here for some lessons on faith I came across a link that helped me so much!!
I wanted to be able to come back and read things and remember what I learned later. The whole journey started with my blog post in January "I DID IT' and it is still continuing............
This is what I know is true and without a doubt....... the process of changing our lives is at the very foundation of our Heavenly Fathers plan for us, it is changing for the better. Everything is lining up for my future outcome right now.......
April 20, 2011
April 14, 2011
Trials.......
There's no other word to describe a trial other than they suck!!
You might as well just hang on and enjoy the ride, it isn't going away. The last couple of weeks I have had my good days and bad days. But the worst part hasn't happened yet....that's the bad part I kinda know what is still coming and I am dreading it big time. Only just a handful of people know a small fraction of whats going on, but only me and my Heavenly Father knows what all the details are. I read that he wont make the trial go away but he will help you get through it, I know this is all about testing my faith, and the worst of all things that could possibly bust me up inside is going to happen. I have been back to driving alot lately like I used to do years ago, when I am under a lot of stress I need to drive it off.....so if I wind up clear up in California ha ha I might stop at Disneyland the rides are funner there.
You might as well just hang on and enjoy the ride, it isn't going away. The last couple of weeks I have had my good days and bad days. But the worst part hasn't happened yet....that's the bad part I kinda know what is still coming and I am dreading it big time. Only just a handful of people know a small fraction of whats going on, but only me and my Heavenly Father knows what all the details are. I read that he wont make the trial go away but he will help you get through it, I know this is all about testing my faith, and the worst of all things that could possibly bust me up inside is going to happen. I have been back to driving alot lately like I used to do years ago, when I am under a lot of stress I need to drive it off.....so if I wind up clear up in California ha ha I might stop at Disneyland the rides are funner there.
April 3, 2011
General Conference Weekend
Braxton and I had the privilege of going to the afternoon session of General Conference on Saturday with my mom and dad and Tim. Every talk that was given in that session was a topic that pertained to my needs somehow on what I needed to hear.
"Desires dictate our priorities; priorities shape our choices; and choices determine our actions. The desires we act on determine our changing, our achieving, and our becoming." -Dallin H. Oaks
That was a awesome message, as well as paying a full tithing, and working on a weak testimony and faith. It was a beautiful session and it is always humbling when you sit in the same room as the Prophet and the first presidency. I wouldnt of heard this session I am sure any other way unless I went.
"Desires dictate our priorities; priorities shape our choices; and choices determine our actions. The desires we act on determine our changing, our achieving, and our becoming." -Dallin H. Oaks
That was a awesome message, as well as paying a full tithing, and working on a weak testimony and faith. It was a beautiful session and it is always humbling when you sit in the same room as the Prophet and the first presidency. I wouldnt of heard this session I am sure any other way unless I went.
March 23, 2011
Braxton has been ordained the Priesthood
From my post Quick Update a few weeks ago it has finally happened
This last Sunday Braxton had to meet with the Roy Bishop Dennis Barney of the 16th ward for a interview, we had never been to the church or the ward before. Braxton was going to be sustained in Sacrament meeting, and was introduced in front of the congregation. Grandpa was there with us for Sacrament, when it was time for the Priesthood class Grandpa ordained Braxton as a teacher in the Aaronic priesthood and Memaw was there now. The ward was great and loving. Braxton was beaming and he said the good feeling got even bigger than before. It was a happy day for the both of us, and I am so proud of Braxton I have a special friend that is making me want to change in a lot of areas. I had a thought while I was there that I would like to go back. (Thinking about it..... just Thinking)
March 21, 2011
Do you need a little Spring
It's been a cold, windy, rainy day here in Utah
If you need a little bit of Spring like I do than
Click here
You will see a black page, with your mouse click anywhere on the page or hold your mouse down and move all around the page. I hope you enjoy a little bit of spring, It only takes a minute.
If you need a little bit of Spring like I do than
Click here
You will see a black page, with your mouse click anywhere on the page or hold your mouse down and move all around the page. I hope you enjoy a little bit of spring, It only takes a minute.
March 11, 2011
Got teenage girls attention
I got a kick out of this... . .3 screaming teenage girls run over to the car, a Justin Bieber moment they are all Braxtons friends but they have never seen Taia they all wanted to steal her she was so soft, fluffy, and just adorable.
March 9, 2011
District Choral Festival
Canticle of Peace
This week Braxton had his choir concert at the school, they sang the songs that they are going to perform in the District festival next week. This is for your viewing pleasure..... especially for the grandparents.
March 6, 2011
Don't forget to wear Green
Well I won't have to worry about getting pinched on St. Pattys day I got my green's on, aren't you just green with envy? LOL
March 4, 2011
Cool I am going to be a New Aunt
On valentine's day I heard from my brother Nathan that I was going to be another Aunt in October. Leora is pregnant with their first baby. With me being the only sister or girl in the family, I got the news right after my mom did. I am pretty excited, I had to tell everyone at work the next day. Its exciting for me because I have always wanted to be a good aunt and to be well liked its something I value. So another niece or nephew in the family is just awesome~
A QUICK UPDATE
Because Braxton goes to church in Clinton, But we live in Roy we have to go thur the Roy bishop for him to be interviewed and ordained the priesthood. We have talked to the bishop in both wards already, last Sunday Braxton came home from church and said that they were going to be changing the Clinton ward boundaries next Sunday. We have talked about it and Braxton said " Mom it is a trial we are learning about trials in Seminary. " Braxton is determined to receive the priesthood, because it is the priesthood it has to be okayed from 2 bishops, 2 stake presidents and from the First Presidency .
It will be a year next month since I was given the job over the NYK at work, I handle all the Wal-Mart return loads and work with the NYK Logistics managers. It is our busy time right now at work, and handling the NYK part plus my normal job I am managing to keep up. At first in the beginning it was a little overwhelming and very tiring, but I can honestly say it has given me the chance to grow and change, and to try something scary and new.
A QUICK UPDATE
Because Braxton goes to church in Clinton, But we live in Roy we have to go thur the Roy bishop for him to be interviewed and ordained the priesthood. We have talked to the bishop in both wards already, last Sunday Braxton came home from church and said that they were going to be changing the Clinton ward boundaries next Sunday. We have talked about it and Braxton said " Mom it is a trial we are learning about trials in Seminary. " Braxton is determined to receive the priesthood, because it is the priesthood it has to be okayed from 2 bishops, 2 stake presidents and from the First Presidency .
It will be a year next month since I was given the job over the NYK at work, I handle all the Wal-Mart return loads and work with the NYK Logistics managers. It is our busy time right now at work, and handling the NYK part plus my normal job I am managing to keep up. At first in the beginning it was a little overwhelming and very tiring, but I can honestly say it has given me the chance to grow and change, and to try something scary and new.
February 25, 2011
Some More Pictures
We got some more pictures in the mail from Brian's mom Karen, of course I had to share them :)
Some of these were taken in England
This was in Wiesbaden, West Germany
February 9, 2011
Future Falcon (Class of 2014)
February 6, 2011
SuperBowl Birthday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIAN!!
Brians mom sent him a birthday card and also these pictures when he was a little boy. My first thought was Oh good some pictures to share with everyone on the blog how cute!
February 3, 2011
February 2, 2011
Happy Birthday Grandma
It will be my Grandma Bingham's 92nd birthday on the 5th. Even though I was never really close with her, she is the only surviving grandparent that I still have and she is special to me, I am glad that she is still
with us.
January 29, 2011
In My own Little world and a Little piece of Heaven
The whole month of January "I haven't been my normal self" I guess you could say. I have been in my own little world, as I have been really working alot on the inside to heal in areas. Its been great because it is allowing me to think alot. Its been weird I keep stumbling onto other peoples stories on the Internet about taking better care of yourself, getting rid of sugar and soda out of your diet. (I have felt the hint, I think I am being worked on) I wrote last January 2010 on my blog (please read that again if you want) about emotional health and how important it is as well as your physical health.
My mind has been going down a different path, and I have been thinking differently. I was standing at the copier making copies yesterday at work, thinking about 2 of my friends. My life compared with my friends is very blessed. I had a feeling come to me whether it was my own feelings or not I couldn't tell, I know alot of times I get impatient with people but my normal attitude is "to just ignore people " I am not a good friend sometimes I know because I get easily mad and irritated when they arent paying much attention to " my needs". I feel like I am giving all my listening ears to everyone elses needs but when it comes to me they have no time whatsoever. So to get to my point I could be a little more thoughtful with there problems and more helpful.
One of my friends asked for me to keep her in her prayers. That is something I dont even do for myself for my own problems. So that will be a hard one for me to swallow. (Sensitive area)
On Saturday morning (this morning) I woke up and I came across an event that Marie had gone to in Salt Lake with some friends yesterday at the Wasatch Women's banquet and that led me to a book that one of her friends had written in 1994. Marie's friend RaNelle had been in a plane crash and she was burned 75 percent all over her body. She had died and came back to life, she described what heaven was like in her short time there and how she had met her son that had not been born to her yet. I went into the bedroom where Braxton was still sleeping and whispered in his ear the information that I read about heaven.
Braxton has just recently gone back to church and he is in the process of becoming a deacon in the Priesthood. He woke up and we spent the morning talking about heaven and he read a scripture from the Doctrine and Covenants from seminary. He is so excited about what he is learning, and he remembers things so much better than I ever did when I was his age. If you would like to read the details about her experience in heaven just a section of her book I have the link that you can click on.
When you click on the link I was so amazed about the flowers and the grass in heaven, she talks about how many times she was supposed to help someone else along the way in her life, but when she didnt therefore there lives were sad and never changed. At the end of her time in heaven she was reminded that the key is love. That brings me back to my friends from yesterday I had that same thought. That maybe I am not helping the people that "I should be helping".
The KEY is LOVE I need to remember that everyday with everyone and everything.
Click here for that link
My mind has been going down a different path, and I have been thinking differently. I was standing at the copier making copies yesterday at work, thinking about 2 of my friends. My life compared with my friends is very blessed. I had a feeling come to me whether it was my own feelings or not I couldn't tell, I know alot of times I get impatient with people but my normal attitude is "to just ignore people " I am not a good friend sometimes I know because I get easily mad and irritated when they arent paying much attention to " my needs". I feel like I am giving all my listening ears to everyone elses needs but when it comes to me they have no time whatsoever. So to get to my point I could be a little more thoughtful with there problems and more helpful.
One of my friends asked for me to keep her in her prayers. That is something I dont even do for myself for my own problems. So that will be a hard one for me to swallow. (Sensitive area)
Braxton has just recently gone back to church and he is in the process of becoming a deacon in the Priesthood. He woke up and we spent the morning talking about heaven and he read a scripture from the Doctrine and Covenants from seminary. He is so excited about what he is learning, and he remembers things so much better than I ever did when I was his age. If you would like to read the details about her experience in heaven just a section of her book I have the link that you can click on.
When you click on the link I was so amazed about the flowers and the grass in heaven, she talks about how many times she was supposed to help someone else along the way in her life, but when she didnt therefore there lives were sad and never changed. At the end of her time in heaven she was reminded that the key is love. That brings me back to my friends from yesterday I had that same thought. That maybe I am not helping the people that "I should be helping".
The KEY is LOVE I need to remember that everyday with everyone and everything.
Click here for that link
January 24, 2011
A Great Story
A Great Story!
Marie forwarded this story to her brothers and I thought you might all enjoy reading it. I know I did. It was also forwarded around my work.
A successful business man was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business. Instead of choosing one of his Directors or his children, he decided to do something different. He called all the young executives in his company together.
He said, "It is time for me to step down and choose the next CEO. I have decided to choose one of you. "The young executives were shocked, but the boss continued. "I am going to give each one of you a SEED today - one very special SEED. I want you to plant the seed, water it, and come back here one year from today with what you have grown from the seed I have given you. I will then judge the plants that you bring, and the one I choose will be the next CEO."
One man, named Jim, was there that day and he, like the others, received a seed. He went home and excitedly, told his wife the story. She helped him get a pot, soil and compost and he planted the seed. Everyday, he would water it and watch to see if it had grown. After about three weeks, some of the other executives began to talk about their seeds and the plants that were beginning to grow. Jim kept checking his seed, but nothing ever grew. Three weeks, four weeks, five weeks went by, still nothing. By now, others were talking about their plants, but Jim didn't have a plant and he felt like a failure.
Six months went by -- still nothing in Jim's pot. He just knew he had killed his seed. Everyone else had trees and tall plants, but he had nothing. Jim didn't say anything to his colleagues, however, he just kept watering and fertilizing the soil - He so wanted the seed to grow.
A year finally went by and all the young executives of the company brought their plants to the CEO for inspection.
Jim told his wife that he wasn't going to take an empty pot. But she asked him to be honest about what happened. Jim felt sick to his stomach, it was going to be the most embarrassing moment of his life, but he knew his wife was right. He took his empty pot to the board room. When Jim arrived, he was amazed at the variety of plants grown by the other executives. They were beautiful -- in all shapes and sizes. Jim put his empty pot on the floor and many of his colleagues laughed, a few felt sorry for him!
When the CEO arrived, he surveyed the room and greeted his young executives. Jim just tried to hide in the back. "My, what great plants, trees and flowers you have grown," said the CEO. "Today one of you will be appointed the next CEO!"
All of a sudden, the CEO spotted Jim at the back of the room with his empty pot. He ordered the Financial Director to bring him to the front. Jim was terrified. He thought, "The CEO knows I'm a failure! Maybe he will have me fired!"
When Jim got to the front, the CEO asked him what had happened to his seed - Jim told him the story. The CEO asked everyone to sit down except Jim. He looked at Jim, and then announced to the young executives, "Behold your next Chief Executive Officer! His name is Jim!" Jim couldn't believe it. Jim couldn't even grow his seed.
"How could he be the new CEO?" the others said.
Then the CEO said, "One year ago today, I gave everyone in this room a seed. I told you to take the seed, plant it, water it, and bring it back to me today. But I gave you all boiled seeds; they were dead - it was not possible for them to grow. All of you, except Jim, have brought me trees and plants and flowers. When you found that the seed would not grow, you substituted another seed for the one I gave you. Jim was the only one with the courage and honesty to bring me a pot with my seed in it. Therefore, he is the one who will be the new Chief Executive Officer!"
* If you plant honesty, you will reap trust
* If you plant goodness, you will reap friends
* If you plant humility, you will reap greatness
* If you plant perseverance, you will reap contentment
* If you plant consideration, you will reap perspective
* If you plant hard work, you will reap success
* If you plant forgiveness, you will reap reconciliation
So, be careful what you plant now; it will determine what you will reap later.
Marie forwarded this story to her brothers and I thought you might all enjoy reading it. I know I did. It was also forwarded around my work.
A successful business man was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business. Instead of choosing one of his Directors or his children, he decided to do something different. He called all the young executives in his company together.
He said, "It is time for me to step down and choose the next CEO. I have decided to choose one of you. "The young executives were shocked, but the boss continued. "I am going to give each one of you a SEED today - one very special SEED. I want you to plant the seed, water it, and come back here one year from today with what you have grown from the seed I have given you. I will then judge the plants that you bring, and the one I choose will be the next CEO."
One man, named Jim, was there that day and he, like the others, received a seed. He went home and excitedly, told his wife the story. She helped him get a pot, soil and compost and he planted the seed. Everyday, he would water it and watch to see if it had grown. After about three weeks, some of the other executives began to talk about their seeds and the plants that were beginning to grow. Jim kept checking his seed, but nothing ever grew. Three weeks, four weeks, five weeks went by, still nothing. By now, others were talking about their plants, but Jim didn't have a plant and he felt like a failure.
Six months went by -- still nothing in Jim's pot. He just knew he had killed his seed. Everyone else had trees and tall plants, but he had nothing. Jim didn't say anything to his colleagues, however, he just kept watering and fertilizing the soil - He so wanted the seed to grow.
A year finally went by and all the young executives of the company brought their plants to the CEO for inspection.
Jim told his wife that he wasn't going to take an empty pot. But she asked him to be honest about what happened. Jim felt sick to his stomach, it was going to be the most embarrassing moment of his life, but he knew his wife was right. He took his empty pot to the board room. When Jim arrived, he was amazed at the variety of plants grown by the other executives. They were beautiful -- in all shapes and sizes. Jim put his empty pot on the floor and many of his colleagues laughed, a few felt sorry for him!
When the CEO arrived, he surveyed the room and greeted his young executives. Jim just tried to hide in the back. "My, what great plants, trees and flowers you have grown," said the CEO. "Today one of you will be appointed the next CEO!"
All of a sudden, the CEO spotted Jim at the back of the room with his empty pot. He ordered the Financial Director to bring him to the front. Jim was terrified. He thought, "The CEO knows I'm a failure! Maybe he will have me fired!"
When Jim got to the front, the CEO asked him what had happened to his seed - Jim told him the story. The CEO asked everyone to sit down except Jim. He looked at Jim, and then announced to the young executives, "Behold your next Chief Executive Officer! His name is Jim!" Jim couldn't believe it. Jim couldn't even grow his seed.
"How could he be the new CEO?" the others said.
Then the CEO said, "One year ago today, I gave everyone in this room a seed. I told you to take the seed, plant it, water it, and bring it back to me today. But I gave you all boiled seeds; they were dead - it was not possible for them to grow. All of you, except Jim, have brought me trees and plants and flowers. When you found that the seed would not grow, you substituted another seed for the one I gave you. Jim was the only one with the courage and honesty to bring me a pot with my seed in it. Therefore, he is the one who will be the new Chief Executive Officer!"
* If you plant honesty, you will reap trust
* If you plant goodness, you will reap friends
* If you plant humility, you will reap greatness
* If you plant perseverance, you will reap contentment
* If you plant consideration, you will reap perspective
* If you plant hard work, you will reap success
* If you plant forgiveness, you will reap reconciliation
So, be careful what you plant now; it will determine what you will reap later.
January 7, 2011
I did it!
I did something today that was very personal to me, was it because I finally got brave? or was it because I was tired of being pestered by the little voice inside me? I think its both. I have put it off for along time. It was a little scary, and I was not sure if I wanted to do this at all. Now I will just wait and see what happens, I guess if it was something that was meant to be than I should be more trusting and have faith, I know I did my part. I wanted to write about it, this is something that I want to remember. I did it!
January 6, 2011
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