I believe that Heavenly Father does not give us more than we can handle, however, life does. I also believe when life gives us more than we can handle, Heavenly Father sends angels to help us through it. Reach out to those angels because their arms are open, just has His arms are open.

In my dreams he is alive,
In my heart he still loves,
In my mind I talk to him,
And in my prayers I thank God for him.

My life is loneliness,
My heart, severed,
My mind is dazed,
And in my prayers I ask God for help.

I cannot look forward,
I only look back,
I remember days we shared,
And in my prayers I share my grief with God.

He listens to my prayers,
He helps and answers,
He knows my grief,
And daily, He is with the man I love.

Trip to St. George

St. George Temple

Katie & Anthony with Santa.
Had fun spending the weekend with these two.
Who snores????

Okay St. George is a long drive, but it is always worth it because it is warm
however there is no use going to St. George if it is snowy and cold!!!
EXCEPT,
it is worth the drive to see & hear Kaylene's mission report & to visit with LaRonzo & Jolene & their family. Welcome home Kaylene.

Convenience Store! ! !

Yes, you see it correctly.

An ice & pop machines located on the side of the road.

Is this really considered a convenience store?!?!

Remington's 3rd Birthday-November 2009

Look Who's 1

I made Talilah & her new doll matching tutu's...

Talilah

Thanksgiving 2009

Turkey, cranberries & pie...
Oh my

The little elves who came to help...

Thank you to the little elves, Talilah, Remington, Trekker, Adam & Athena for coming over and putting up and decorating the Christmas tree.

Yesterday, I began pulling out the Christmas and low and behold I had my own little cry fest. I am miss Joe so much and it is difficult to have to spend another Christmas alone without him. From his birthday in September until Christmas in December there are just too many anniversaries and holidays for me to handle. I wish I were braver or stronger or loved him less--anything so it didn't hurt so bad...

So a great big thank you to all of you who have listened and comforted me. Especially Patty, Amanda, Athena & Farrah. It's not that anyone person can do anything, but just knowing that someone is there caring about you and loving you somehow makes it easier.

All I want for Christmas is...

Today's Writing Prompt: Want

Complete this thought:
"All I want for Christmas* is..."

To spend an hour in his arms...

Today's Writing Prompt: Hug

Come up with a simile or metaphor for how you feel when you get a really good hug.

A good hug is like a blanket that warms you when you're cold,
It wraps you tight from head to toe,
And provides shelter from the elements and the world.

A good hug stabilizes your inner core
While strengthening who you are.
And good hug lets you know you are okay, loved and accepted.

A good hug reminds you that you are not traveling this journey alone,
It gives you the energy through love to carry on...

What do you Wish you Liked, but don't

This is an easy writing prompt----EXERCISE. I know that it may surprise you learn that I don't like to exercise, but then you look and me and know it's true. In my new house I have set up an exercise room, but it is not working--it only gets dusty in there. Just the thought of exercising is enough to make me cringe. Once I do it I am proud of myself, and I don't find it too bad, but it is that initial effort that I just don't have. I can quit smoking, drinking, coffee, and other bad habits, but I have yet to figure out a good way to begin the exercise habit. In fact there was one point in my life I even looked forward to exercising, but that is only a fleeting memory now...Hopes & dreams, maybe it will happen again...but then maybe not...