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.

One door closes and another door opens!!

To be continued....

Cosas del corazon

I watched the movie "facing our giants" last night and  it taught me some of the most important lessons, things that I had forgotten about. I learned that even when we are facing what seems to be the most difficult trials in our lives we need God! It explained that win or loose we need to turn to God in praise for all things. I think for the first time in a long while I realized that I needed to improve my relationship with my Heavenly Father. Loosing someone you love, is not easy, nor will it ever be. The pain is Indescribable, the heartache seems to be endless and the reality seems to never set in. But in the last 24 hours I have come to realize that I am not alone...God is always there and will catch us when we fall, when we feel like we can't go any further. This simple and yet profound truth has brought peace to my life and an understanding that I hope never to forget. He lives and is mindful of all of his children.