Sunday School.

In Sunday school today we talked about the Atonement. I walked in about 15 minutes late so I am sad to say I missed some of it. What I did get out of the lesson was amazing. It was one of those lessons that will stick with me all my life. We were reminded that Jesus Christ has rescued us, by atoning for our sins. We can liken that to other stories of rescue. Our fabulous Sunday School teacher Sister Olsen talked about when Brigham Young had to send help to a group of Pioneers who were stuck on the plains in the winter. How they had to go rescue these people who were 700 miles away. Then bring them home and nurse them back to health as if they were their own family.  It took great sacrifice for the rescuers, and they were given little time to prepare... but they went, because that is what you do when people are in need, you go and ask questions later.  Someone might need to be rescued physically or spiritually, whatever the reason we do it because Christ did it for us he paid the ultimate price.  My family and I have been rescued and ironically enough we were on the midwestern plains as well.  We have more rescuers than I will ever know, but here are some to name a few. Our Home Teachers, The Bishopric, Relief Society Presidency and all of the Cedar Falls LDS Ward. My Mom, Chuck, Amber and Brian who came 1100 mi. to rescue us, the family members who donated the RV to get me home, and the money to fill the tank with gas. The family who were here in Utah preparing our home for our arrival, Tara who threw a baby shower for me, the smithfield 1st ward who made meals, did yard work and many things I will never know. The parents of my kids' school, Cedar Heights, donated money to us as well. Even little children we didn't know that heard our story went through their toys and sent their very best ones to my kids. This is just to name a few of the rescuers we had. All of these people sacrificed for me and my family without giving it a second thought. I am truly grateful to have witnessed Heavenly Fathers Hands at work, and the miracles that happened. I have chills thinking about it all and a tremendous amount of gratitude for all of this. But, it is just a little compared to the amount of gratitude I have for the Atonement, and for Jesus Christ and my Heavenly Father.  I am grateful to be apart of such a beautiful plan, the gospel of Jesus Christ is perfect. ~E

Random Thoughts.

       

This is me. Most people that know me and look at this picture, probably don't recognize me in it. Because I only do my make-up and hair, once , maybe twice a week.  Sad I know, but true. On Monday, I got a wild hair and decided to "get ready" for the day  first thing. Surprisingly I think it made my day go much better. It was amazing how random people treated me much better, thus I felt better about myself, and for some reason that helped me be more productive. The Irony about it is,  the reason I don't "get ready" everyday is because I feel like it will take away from my huge long list of chores that I need to get done! Side note- I want you all to know that just because I am not "ready" doesn't mean I am dirty, because no matter what I do have good hygiene :) just had to throw that out there.  I have decided to do an experiment, I am going  to get ready everyday next week. I am guessing that I may have a very productive week. We shall see. ~E

This and That and Nothing Much

I had fun with the camera last night. I was hoping that maybe I had a talent for photography, but sadly I don't think so! But the pics are still fun. I have to say one of the best things to do is watching Wes with Sophie. It cracks me up. She had a great time helping him "wash" the jeep.

 Wes decided to take his jeep on an excursion yesterday to the top of Mt. Logan with some buddies from high school. He had a great time. We are so lucky to live somewhere that offers so much in outdoor activities.

 Last week We took the kids up to a condo in Bear Lake for 3 days, it was well worth the money! We had a blast. My kids are all fish. They love to swim. Sophie is way to brave when it comes to water! I have to be right with her all the time!

Seriously I couldn't even think about letting the day do by without acknowledging  the 8th Anniversary of the worst Terror attack on United Sates soil. 2993 people lost their lives, and according to wikkipedia 1 person has died from lung cancer that was directly related to the exposure from ground zero.

The morning was a lot like this morning at my house. Gracie was 4 months old and Hayden was 3. I wasn't feeling well and my house was a disaster. I was kind of having a poor me morning. As I sat on the couch and fed Gracie, I watched Hayden pile his toy tractor and trailer with is breakfast for the load. I turned on the TV to the today show right in time to see the second plane fly in to the WTC.  The News Casters were all speechless, horrified as was I. Hayden looked up at the TV and gasped. He was only 3, and he felt the terror and strong emotion of it too. Immediately my pity party was over, I remember Hayden and I folding our arms and saying a prayer. I think I cried most of the day. 

I  just can't even begin to imagine how the victims and their families felt. I suspect that today is a very hard day for tens of thousands of people. My prayers are still with these people, our nation and it's leaders, my family and friends and especially my babies and their future. ~E