We've grown up!

I have finally tackled the monumental task of changing the header of our blog...

WOW!

It seems we've grown up overnight doesn't it.

----------------------------

Actually, we have grown up overnight.

Our Tyson turned 18 the day after Christmas. His uncles were kind enough to inform him of all the things he could now legally do. He smiled until his dad informed him he was also old enough to go to JAIL.

Ty received a wonderful gift for his birthday. He woke up to see his smiling face in the Salt Lake Tribune ... announcing that he'd been selected Football First Team All-State. He was thrilled and we were excited for him.


He spent a fun day with The Johnson Family and a fun night at dinner with us ... and Tenille. He will celebrate with The Hutchins Clan on New Years Eve. Yes, we do nothing but party!

We feel so blessed to have Tyson in our family. He is kind. He is thoughtful. And best of all, he tries to do the right things. We love you Tyson!

Happy 18th Birthday!

He is Mindful.

Life lately has been ... hard.

Don't get me wrong, I know I am truly, deeply blessed.

However, at times, even the most blessed life can be ... hard.

Tonight the Bishop called and asked if he could drop by. I knew a new calling was coming my way. I felt like I'd throw up. I knelt to pray hoping to feel a strong stirring of the Spirit telling me that I could do whatever was asked of me. However as I stood, the throw up feeling just got worse. I knew there was no calling the Bishop could give me that I could do well right now.

The doorbell rang. I made Jeff answer it. As slow as I could, I slumped to the front room and fake smiled at the Bishop. His smile was genuine. He thanked me for all I'd done for the youth in Sunday School and then ... the new calling.

As soon as he said it, the stirring I'd hoped for earlier came. An undeniable feeling rushed over me telling me that

The Lord is mindful ... of me.
He knows life's been hard.
He's heard my frustrations and my plea's.
He's been listening.

I smiled at the Bishop.
It was genuine.
I told him "yes".
Then I smiled again.

The Lord knew what I could do.

How is it that in the season when I'm suppose to be giving gifts to Him...

He gives them to me?

I'm ditchin' the "mopey-mopey" and "busy-busy".
Wanna join in makin' a
GIANT BIRTHDAY CAKE?