wellness

Today my wellness coach put me through a series of tests. I bench pressed 115 lbs and I have never done that before. She had me do more strength tests and the weight was high and it was hard to perform some of these tasks. I did find out that my lungs seem to be in good shape. I can walk a mile in 16 minutes. (No, I'm not into breaking any Olympic or World records there!) In a few weeks I will get my prescription for wellness. Hopefully all of this information will help me to become more active and healthy!! Thanks Nat the Nutrition Nut!!!

Stand a LIttle Taller

Todays thought from the book by President Gordan B. Hinckley is: Wisdom

Seek not for riches but for wisdom, and behold the mysteries of God shall be unfolded to you, and then shall you be made rich. Behold, he that hath eternal life is rich D&C 6:7

True wisdom cannot be obtained unless it is built on a foundation of true humility and gratitude.

and for Natalie on her birthday two days ago....your thought is this:

Continue in Goodness:
Therefore blessed are ye if ye continue in my goodness. D&C 86:11

Natalie is a wonderful example of someone who is good and wholesome. She is always striving to do better and help others be better. She forgets her own desires and looks and serves others continually. She is amazing and I love her so much. On her birthday she thanked me for giving birth to her, this year I told her "Thanks for being born and for taking on the challenge of being the first in the family" My dad asked me why I had the first three kids so close together? I told him that they all wanted to come down at once. His comment to me was something like, well Natalie beat them to it and let it be known she was comin' first. There's a reason for birth order. Only a few can handle being the firstborn, the middle child or the spoiled rotten baby of the family. (Me, I'm the spoiled one..just ask my brothers) HA HA have a good day.

Sunbeam highlights

Our sunbeam class if full of wiggles and giggles! Fred was asked if he was Jesus. This question came about following a discussion about Heavenly Father and the Savior. Last week the lesson was about the Holy Ghost and how he helps us. We were talking about baptism and when you receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Kenzie was sharing her experience along with her picture. One of the kids asked her if she was a boy. What? Well if you look at her picture, her mother had combed her hair back and put it in a pony tail. She had a slick look on the top of her head so I guess it made her look more like a young man. Another time one of the mother's came to sit with her son and made a comment about how the Presidency sure missed in dividing up the classes. I said,
"Look at that other class they are all on drugs!" Not one child was squirming, talking, crying, walking around etc. Our class is total chaos!! She laughed. Another week, another lesson.

Being faithful and strong

It's hard to keep up with all the social networks that are available for our use. I have really enjoyed being able to keep in touch with family and friends and all of the happenings that go on. I have decided that I have neglected blogging long enough and that facebook will have to take a back seat. In fact I'm not on there for awhile.

Just a brief update: Blake is home. When I can talk more freely about it I will. Love him a lot.

I feel that my emotions are like a blah winter day where the sun hasn't been out for awhile, the snow is gray and dirty and nothing but lifeless trees surround me. I know that deep inside there is a light wanting to shine again and it will. I know where all blessings come from and this brings comfort to me. Have faith.