About Time

I love you Devrey!!!

Become!!

What is it that keeps us from being our very best? What is it that prevents us from rising to the occasion and establishing for ourselves a foundation built upon correct principles? How often do we find ourselves making promises to our Heavenly Father after we have done something bad..."I promise that it will never happen again... I'll be better." Putting off the ability to "become" to a later date will not do. Just as our Heavenly Father knew that we could not make it back to him alone his actions of promptness, displayed a yearning desire to see all of his children return home. Jesus, following in the example of his Father displayed the same acts of urgency and love when he sacrificed his very own life for the pains, sufferings, sins etc, that we will ever face.

Life is to short!! There is not time sufficient to put off those things that will truly affect our lives. God lives, I see this in every letter that Spencer writes home. His beloved Son, the Savior and Redeemer stands ready with outstretched arms... are we the same?

Christmas Vacation

There are just some things in life that the written word can not describe!!

Once a boy and now a man

Amazing things have happened in the past few days. Spending time with family, relaxing and having some of the best sleep in along time are just some of the things that I have been blessed to enjoy. Spencer called today and talking to him was heaven sent, he really has been a huge blessing to both his mission and our family. Towards the end of the call he shared a story with us and then asked if we could have a family prayer. This is something that I had also done on my mission, because it brought a sense of unity between my family and I, despite any distance between us. For me that was a special experience and it was hard to keep the emotions in as I contemplated my life these past few years. What an impact that simple, humble prayer had on me...and yet it pierced the very deepest parts of my heart and mind. After listening to Spencer for only a short time I am certain that God called him to where he needed him to be. I am s grateful for simple truth and the understanding of missionary work and what and important role he and so many others are playing. May God bless them all for their dedication, service and love for the Gospel. Merry Christmas everyone.

Just a Hair? I think not!

Amanda is getting smarter by the second and is not someone who I would want to challenge on "Are you smarter then a fifth grader," I would surly loose. From the letters that my family has gotten so far, it is not even a question that Spencer is meant to be a missionary at this time and serving the people of Ghana. Tyler, Rachel and little Austin our living in Texas and I adapting to the culture and lifestyle quickly, not to mention the slight twang in the speech. Chris is finishing his degree at BYU and dating Beca....just recently got a job, which makes life a little less stressful. Mom is staying busy with her calling, quilting and keeping track of her kids. Dad is retired from the military now and looks forward to moving west and enjoying more time with the family, temple work and teach at a local college. Life just really is good and despite any thing that may be negative, there is just simply to much positive to even notice. 

Faith and Love

 This last week we taught one of our HT families about the power of Faith and Love in our lives. Although I don't completely understand these principles, I have come to realize that with God all things are possible. That whether we are in the darkest or clearest hours of our life's, these principles will help tremendously. I was reminded again this last week about the blessings of simple truths.

A Test of Faith!!

Life can sometimes feel like a  mystery, never feeling like you completely understand what you need to do or how you should go about doing it. In the past few years and specifically in the past few months I have come to realize that I think to much and act to little. I stress myself out thinking about what someone else is thinking, always trying to solve the "problem". In coming to this realization I have come to better understand and know my Heavenly Father. I've come to a knowledge and understanding that all of those times when I felt so alone and unaware what to do, that he was and will always be right there waiting with an outstretched arm. I now have a better relationship with my Heavenly Father...no it is not perfect, but it is improving. I owe the inspiration to many friends and family, but specifically to the unaware individual, someone who knows nothing of the situation and taught me a powerful lesson through their example.Things are a little clearer in my life. Although I still pray for some things to go back to the way they were, I know that God has a plan for each of us.