(April 2013)

I have to admit I have felt very inadequate in this calling as the 

Young Woman's President. 

Just when I think I've got things on a steady course... something or

someone tests my determination. 

There have been a few times I've thought through the process of asking

to be released and then the Spirit reminds me of what I will be passing up. 

Last Saturday Kennedy and I went to the YW General Meeting together and I was 

reminded once again how blessed I am to be a part of such a critical stage of her life. 

The annoucement of a Temple in Cedar couldn't have come at a better time!

Kennedy's initial respose was...

"Can I be married in Our temple?"

Yes! and we can go do baptisms togther, and I can do a quick session on one of my days off , and I can take my YW there for a spiritual boost, and ... the list goes on 

and on!  

Easter 2013

Because of Carter's Muscular Dystrophy we have a nightly ritual of 

stretching his body. 

One of the horrible parts of this disease is how 

over time it will tighten some of his main tendons. 

Within the last year his Achilles tendons have tightened so much more than we 

expected and as a result he walks/runs mostly on his toes.

At night he wears braces that stretch his feet while he's sleeping, he has physical

therapy at school 3 times a week, and I personally sit down and stretch him as often

as I can.. 

Tonight as Dan and I were putting the braces on his feet he had a melt down!

"Mom, my arms are tightening too..."

"I know Carter"

With tears streaming down both of our cheeks I explained that I know Our Heavenly Father 

has big plans for him even with his physical limitations. 

We talked about the Atonement of Christ, and 

that one day he will also be resurrected to a PERFECT body!

I love the candy, bright colors, new Sunday clothes, and sunshine that Easter brings

but...words can't begin to describe the Love I have for my Savior! 

The SPIRIT I felt in Carter's room tonight as Dan gave him a blessing confirmed  

His Grace Is Sufficient! 

This boy makes me SMILE:)

My cute little SCOUT! 

His first Pinewood Derby was a memorable event for the 

whole family... 

He has been such a trooper for years supporting his sisters in everything.. 

including LONG dance performances!

  I was beaming that it was finally his turn to be the focus. 

Dan's been the Cub Scout Master for about 3 years and 

I'm secretly praying he follows Carter all the way through

the scouting program. 

It's no secret that when it comes to my kids and especially Carter
I'm I little on the over protective side... all I'm sayin' is I will 
sleep a lot better if his Dad is a part of his camp outs and hikes as the 
years go on:)
Seems like a fairly simple request to me...?

So the car looked a whole lot cooler than it raced but I was 
so proud of Carter because he was so mature about loosing!
He got some tips from the winners and has big plans for next year..

(I'm so glad I captured his anticipation in this picture) 

A FrESh Start

...Here's my excuse... are you ready? I got a facebook account to communicate with my Young Women and I became consumed! And then I got on my blog the other day to show a co-worker a picture and I started laughing at some of my old posts. Blogs are good for so many reasons.. so here I sit wondering where to pick up again.? I always thought that as my kids got older I would have more "time" for things like this... I now wonder how many experienced women laughed inside when I spoke these foolish things out loud...

I found these little gems on my phone in January and I still look at them all the time when I've had a long day and just need a little perspective..

These little beauties are SO opposite in personality and physical characteristics but somehow they still have a lot of common interests.They both LOVE to dANcE, RUn, pLaY, swIM, ShOP, and accessorize EVERYTHING..!

Rewinding a bit

When my kids were this tiny I gave a lesson in Relief Society about the "Goliath(s)" in our lives. I used this Amazing canvas drawing that a friend of mine drew that gives a visual to how large Goliath actually was. It was such a profound lesson for me because often the challenges and trials God has trusted me with have literally felt this BIG and INTIMIDATING!

I've looked at some of them with wide eyes and thought... where can I hide?

Well He's done it again:) On September 16th (yes..I'm keeping track of the date) I was asked to be the Young Woman's President in our Ward. 

GASP!

I know I had the same response. 

I'm only 33 isn't there an age requirement for these callings?

It's taken a little time to carefully examine this Goliath but I think I'm getting excited. Once I realized I'm going to have a Young Woman of my own in April I saw all the fun opportunities I'm going to have in the upcoming years. 

So Goliath an I have decided to be friends and I might even get caught up on this whole blogging thing.