Thursday, September 30, 2010

Thankful Thursday: For a life long Friend.

 A BIG BIRTHDAY SHOUT
to My Friend:
NITA
There are just some people in life
that stand by you
in every moment.
RARE is a Friend
who
NO MATTER WHAT
is always there.
At the hardest times in life,
I have never went too many days with out
hearing from her.
Still, since I've moved away from her.
 (5 years now)
She sends me random packages
NON STOP!
The last package
Christmas Socks to share with my family!
(to inspire me to get my Christmas list going.
 (yes, in Sept)
and the CUTEST necklace and ear rings too!
JUST BECAUSE...
She has LISTENED
to my craziness!
CHEERED me on when I am sad.
CELEBRATED with me,
 when I'm glad.
To put into words
what a wonderful person she is.
Is IMPOSSIBLE.
Here is a small glimpse:
She is the most
CHARITABLE
person I know.
When I say this,
I MEAN:
 She is one of those people that has probably made a quilt for every new baby in the community.
She is a quiet anonymous giver.
It has rubbed off.
Her family is AMAZINGLY
GIVING.
If I could tell you all of the quiet ways they give.
I could go on and on.
Because they are QUIET GIVERS
I'd probably get killed for sharing!
Shhhhhh
If she gets word someone is having a hard time?
She's the one that leaves things on your porch,
and you wonder where it came from?
She is an AMAZINGLY HARD WORKER.
SHE NEVER STOPS.
She doesn't ever sit down to relax and watch TV without
some project to do.
She is AMAZINGLY TALENTED,
by that I can tell you she LOVES,
SEWING, QUILTING, GARDENING,
CLEANING...
ADOPTING and CARING FOR:
 OLD PEOPLE :)
I'd give you more details--
But, that for that info,
she'd have to kill me!!!
She is an amazing Grandma.
Her husband Marvin and her are
SO SUPPORTIVE
of everything their Grandchildren do.
She has made all 6 of her Grandchildren
Flannel pj's every 'month' for the past 6 yrs.
(ah oh, I'm dead...she 'IS' going to kill me for leaking that info!)
I'm telling you.
SHE IS AN AMAZING PERSON
In my eyes,
She is one of a kind!
A GEM
I am just the fortunate one that she calls her friend.
FOR THIS I AM THANKFUL!



Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Thankful Tuesday: The Cool Temperatures

I love this time of year...
Fall.
It has to be among my favorite.
I worried a tiche
on Saturday,
When I shut off the air conditioner
which was immediately
followed by the heater.
63 degrees
Brrrrrrr
The past few days...
It's been
PERFECT!
The windows are
OPEN
with a cool
breeze.
The house smells
REFRESHING!
It's a time of year
that I really feel
REJUVENATED!
For this
I AM THANKFUL!
ps...
I cleaned the windows
pulled out the
Fall deco.
Went to our local nursery
(it inpires me with all the pumpkins, mums and Straw bails.
So FESTIVE
Also hit: Michaels and Hobby Lobby for an extra boost :)
Think I need to make some more
PUMPKIN COOKIES!

Friday, September 24, 2010

Forgiveness

So touching. A good reminder for me. So many messages on grieving and (click on the word to view) " Forgiveness."

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Thankful Thursday: To Need and be Needed

I love that at different times in our lives
WE DEPEND ON EACH OTHER.
I love still being NEEDED!
and in turn, times when
I need my FAMILY!
Tears...
Every day is a different challenge.
Love getting phone calls,
especially texts
that say:
"MOMMY I LOVE YOU"
Tyrel
(who hates the phone)
has had a new challenge in his life.
My blessing from this challenge?
He calls me daily!
Got a message yesterday-
"MOMMY ARE YOU THERE?"
if I hadn't went years
rarely talking on the phone to him
it wouldn't mean so much.
Then
This week
a text
From Terrence:
who ALWAYS
keeps in touch!
"Mom, are you ok? I LOVE YOU"
Tears...
A message:
from Elyse,
(who I talk to hourly!)
just yesterday..
"Mom, I needed you, where were you?"
(I promise to start keeping my phone connected to me!)
but usually Elyse is saying:
"Mom, if you and Dad need me I can be there"
Laura:
Who makes me smile with her mommy moments!
Love that I have 2 beautiful grand daughters
that I need too!
and 1/2 on the way
Danielle:
Who keeps me updated!
Love how she sends me occasional good LAUGHS
I  love being needed
and in turn
When I need my family
they are here for me!
I feel their support and love.
I am SO BLESSED!

I LOVE YOU MY CHILDREN,
MY HUSBAND,
THANKYOU!
YOU ARE SUCH A BLESSING IN MY LIFE!


Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Thankful Tuesday: Trust in Him

I often just post the first thing that pops into my head.
It's on my mind today.
If it appears as if I am 'preaching'
I apologize.
I am thankful that personally these thoughts help me.
I have a friend who just yesterday said,
"God, Hates me... As much as I try to stay positive, something is thrown in my path to cut those positive thoughts down."
Its about agency.
I remember my seminary teacher telling us that
if you are having serious trials
you must have a special purpose.
DON'T GIVE UP!
Trials are harsh.
My feeling is that God knows what we are going through.
He is beside us in our trials.
To comfort us.
To stand by us.
We have to TRUST IN HIM.
I've been reading Isaiah
Studying it with the discussions on KBYU
It makes it so plain to understand.
Today
the message was:
God is in charge.
He will deal with Evil
He will comfort us in our trials
if we trust in him.
Isaiah 12:2
Behold, God is my salvation;
I WILL TRUST,
and not be afraid:
For the Lord JEHOVAH is my
STRENGTH
and my song;
he is also my salvation.
Today and Always,
remain hopeful
Trusting in him.
It's hard when challenges
seem so overwhelming.
Thats when we need to trust in him the most.
PRAYERS for my Friend and her Family.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Kitty Litter

This pic. is really "KITTY LITTER CAKE" you can get the recipe here: allrecipes.com
I am using the
'not used'
REAL KITTY LITTER
I promise
ewwwwww!
I think I'm a GENIOUS!
I found a new way to use Kitty Litter...
Well I just might be a little SLOW
Maybe someone has already come up with the
BRAINY IDEA!
I have a big supply of Kitty Litter
not because I have a Cat
but
When We had the missionaries living with us
Elder Albaugh
used
Kitty Litter
to put on the driveway for oil cleanup.
And its been sitting in my Garage.
After Garbage day I had been spraying out the (outside) can with the hose.
And using my Dads idea (from his days in the Army)
to Clorox and dish soap and scrub it with
A BROOM!
When we left for vacation
I was rushing around.
I didn't want the street garbage can to
SMELL
up the Garage
SO I PUT KITTY LITTER IN IT!
Ah
Da!
So now,
on those cold days when I can't use the hose to clean in out.
I will use "KITTY LITTER"
Good idea hu?

Friday, September 17, 2010

HUMBLE takes on a new meaning...

This week has been very interesting.
Monday:
Adjusting to being home from vacation
with out my kids and grand kids:(
Mail, Bills, Grocery Shopping
Tuesday:
Moping
Face book/blogging
What to do,
What to do?
That evening?
Just as we were laying in bed about to close our eyes...
We got a phone call.
A lady needed a ride from out of the hospital,
a place to stay for the night.
Not knowing the situation?
Nervously
We went to pick her up.
She had NO family to call...
little did we know
NO HOME to go to?
Wednesday:
The person that might could pick her up
broke down?
I drove her to where she wanted to go.
Again
She just got out of the Hospital
she just had a heart cath.
A lady of 57 yrs of age.
NO HOME to go to.
I left her at the Library in a far away town.
It was hard to drive away.
I shared with her--
The need to find GOD
She shouldn't be trying to make things work on her own.
To make peace with her family.
And to LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
THEN...
I drove home.
In my nice new luxury truck
Knowing I had a roof over my head.
A family to call if I needed anything.
A husband to provide for my Luxuries.
Mr. Clark and I have
thought
and
thought,
and thought
about this woman.
That evening,
we had severe rain, tornado warnings.
We wondered.
Did she find a safe place to stay?
Should we have put her up in our home?
Through her choices,
she is HOMELESS.
I can't imagine.
I have more thoughts,
not sure I should express them.
I'm sad.
THE REST OF THE WEEK...
I AM HUMBLE
I will  remember her always.
My life will be forever changed.
Seeing an others burdens.
Remember her and people like her in your prayers.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Special Day for our Kylie! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Not just any toes-- acrylic toes. Auntie Leesie, didn't you have fun spoiling those cutie cakes!
Look how Kylie is Celebrating! Aunt Leesie is treating her to GLITTER TOES! Check out Maddie Cake with her baby! (she really takes her baby every where! its ADORABLE!)
We are so blessed to have been able to have a PRE-CELEBRATION with our Kylie!
It's was so fun to CELEBRATE our little sweeties 6th birthday!
She is our First Grand daughter
We will never forget the day of her birth. So an amazing day!
We love you Kylie
Hope you have a VERY SPECIAL DAY!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHOUT TO UNCLE BOB!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy
to
Uncle Bob!
Who
is...
THE
BEST
UNCLE
IN
THE
WORLD!
He treats us more like his kids!
He is Mr. Clarks BEST friend/fishing Partner
He is a big reason
Mr. Clark
has the
Knowledge
and
Skill
to make
A great living.
He has been
beside Mr. Clark
all his life
Remember the
cool blue truck?
(painting and detailing)
Stress Management Sessions!
Many Lake Powell trips
Hunting trips.
Many
Late hours in the shop!
One on One
Mechanic Lessons!
Many, Many wonderful memories...
.
Both Uncle Bob and Aunt Lorraine
have been there
for us
thru
thick and thin.
Support
Sincere Care
and financial help
All of our day's.
WE LOVE YOU UNCLE BOB!
You are beyond words!
Life has been amazing
because You and Lorraine have been such a
HUGE
part of it.
Your influence
will always
be appreciated!
HOPE YOU HAD AN AWESOME DAY!

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Thankful Tuesday: For a VACATION!

Thank you to an awesome boss. Mr. Clark had NO vacation time. After 3 months off work. And being released to travel after- No traveling (Dr. Orders) we really feel blessed to have been able to go. OUR FAMILY Our Grandchildren
Elyse
Our Baby Girl Elyse and I (remember we are camping! Ahhh I'm Beee-autiful)
Terrence and Laura
Our Second Son
Tyrel and Danielle
Our Oldest Son and his wife
Playing in the sand
at Bear Lake
Kylie celebrated her upcoming
6th
Birthday!
Our Camp at Millers Flat Huntington Canyon in UTAH
FAMILY
Thankgoodness!
We spent 10 WONDERFUL days
with
THOSE WHO MATTER MOST!

Thursday, September 2, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNT SHERRON!

It is our Aunt Sherrons birthday! Aunt Sherron has been more like a Mom to me. She took us under her wing the second we moved to Emery County. She has been of service to us through out our lives. She has always made an extra effort to do special things for each one of us. I still have the many christmas poems, stories and 12 days of Christmas she did for us. She was taxi driver, sick day mom, and support of everything the kids ever did. From Ballet to football. Many, Many meals etc. She has been of so much service to the community, her church and extended family. Her life has been dedicated to others. She NEVER STOPS! She is INVOLVED in EVERYTHING She lives for it. We love her and appreciate the special person she has been in our lives. WE LOVE YOU AUNT SHERRON!