Sisters and Mom

The past few months we (sisters and mom) have been getting together for birthdays.  It has been a fantastic break and I look forward to having everyone together once in a while.  Its fun to listen to their lives and feel the love we have for one another! I love each of them so much and appreciate everything they have helped me with!!  Love you girls!

In the park!

This past month I have really enjoyed having my kids together.... Brad and Kayla are missing from this picture but they were there earlier!  I have so much fun when my kids are around!  This is sure a new phase in my life.  I loved having them underfoot, I loved the busy life when they were teens, I love them as they are finding their place in life, and I appreciate the people they are!!

November 12th

My life changed forever. I met Andy Shaw from Adams Oregon.

Shock!! Yep once again I'll post!

If you read in my journal I do the same thing. Say, "wow, its been a long time, so many changes", and then not do anything more until a year later! I read a blog by Whitney Homer (one of my favorite people in this world!) I'll learn how to connect it someday. She inspired me to find my old blog. (This one) and I was thinking about deleting it but decided that it is still my past and where I was so I'll just update and add to it. The truths are still there, I love my children so much! I have great friends. I have SO much to be thankful for. The world is glorious and I feel like I have a little piece of heaven here!
I had a whirlwind courtship with an amazing man. To call him "amazing" just doesn't seem to be enough. He is my strength, my companion, my friend, my lover, my husband, and yes my mechanic! I'm not sure what to write to be able to express the feelings I have now. I have learned so much over the past two years. Things have happened to strengthen my love for my Father in Heaven and to understand just how much he cares for us. The trials and struggles that we face can end up being a strength and a comfort. I know that during the struggle you can't see that far and wonder "why" and sometimes even feel that you can't do it. I have been watched over and given blessing that I previously only could dream of. I feel that my dreams are coming true every day.