March 27, 2011

The last couple of weeks has been pretty busy. Sarah came last Sunday night with the kids, with Andrew flying in on Friday night. It was great to have the kids here. They are so sweet. Jane and Reynolds are so smart and articulate. There is no doubt what they are want or are upset about. Jane is such a little helper. Sarah went over to help Deborah out, since Hailey and Cody are on track break. She was a great help.

It was good only have to work 4 days. Some were good days and I got another 1 on my quality so will end up with a score that meets. All other categories I am exceeding, so hopefully will get a good bonus.

My blood is paying the price of not exercising as diligently that I had been. Jill, Dr. Kaylor's nurse called and told me that my Protime was over 6, (way to high) she was wondering why it went so high in just a few weeks. That is the only thing I can think of. So I will definitely have to be more diligent.

Thursday night we all went over to Betty's and decorated cupcakes for Taylor's reception. We decorated about 300 in less than 2 hours. Andy a meringue butter cream frosting that was really beautiful.

Then bright and early we went over to the church and decorated and then attended the reception in the evening. Deborah and I decorated the arch with Denton's mom's help. It was fun getting to know her. She seems to be a great lady. I was so tired afterwards but happy for Taylor and Denton. She was just

radiated beauty. I know they will be happy as long as they make the Lord the center of their marriage.

I loved the colors because they were spring vibrant colors. It brought a little bit of spring time into the chapel because the weather was cold and rainy. They had bouquets of tulips as centerpieces and her friend Susie did a wonderful job

on the food. She had little chicken sandwiches, with a wonderful spinach salad and apples with a wonderful fruit dip. Then a round of cupcakes and little cream puffs. She even had a candy table.

Saturday, Taylor and Denton got married. Again the Lord was mindful of my need of support. Brother Glenn Farmer was the sealer. I took care of his home when I was pregnant with Betty. I had known Brother Farmer most of the childhood. What a special thing that the Lord provided to make the day a little special. We had a very special luncheon at the 5 Mile Chapel where we went to church when the kids were growing up.

Then on Saturday night we all went over to Deborah's to celebrate Willard's 65th birthday. We were remembering that on his 50th we were at the hospital waiting room waiting for Jacob because he had been hit by a car. Special things on these birthday milestones. We had a good time playing games and visiting and eating leftovers.

I had an AhHa moment or you might say an euphony the other morning and the scripture in Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:, took on new meaning for me.

I was contemplating early in the morning something that Deborah has said to me the day before while decorating for Taylor's reception. She mentioned that she would appreciate the family history more if it wasn't crammed down her throat. I was pondering her feelings and why I felt the need to share it with my family and why she didn't share my same feelings. I thought of my upbringing and hers. Then the thought came to me that each individual comes to the earth with different needs and family circumstances. Each of us as parents tried to make sure that our children have what we felt lacking in our own childhood. We give them those experiences, and the children never knowing the difference accepts it as a way of life never really appreciating the parents actions. Because from their point of view, they didn't need it but they probably had other needs that the parent didn't meet. In turn each child due to his own personality and challenges has other trails in which he or she has to overcome and will share those with his or her posterity. In other words, there never has been a perfect parent. Each does the best they can with the skills and circumstances that they are giving. The only perfect parent is our Heavenly Father. He is very wise because He knows that we as His children, only really learn and appreciate Him when we have a desire for His knowledge and help. If He gave to us everything that our hearts desired without a great desire on our part, we wouldn't progress and learn to relay on His wisdom and knowledge. We first have to seek and then asked and He will show us the way. So the most important thing is, as a parent and grand parent, is to try to instill in my posterity faith and trust in the Lord because that is the only thing that will help them get through this life successfully. But first they must have a desire for the Lord to be in their life, that I can't give but only live my life that so that it exemplifies my testimony and trust in my Heavenly Father. He is my rock and he has never failed me and never will. I am so grateful for the circumstances in which I grew up in. Was it perfect? No, far from it, but from that imperfection or trail, grew my sure testimony in the Lord and His son Jesus Christ. I pray each day that each of my posterity will forgive my faults as a parent and trust that the Lord knew what He was doing when He gave them me as their mother. I feel greatly honored that He trusted me with such great spirits.