Book Club

Today was our book club.  That month went fast and I only read a few chapters of one of the books that I borrowed last month.  It didn't matter though because no one even talked about books today.  I didn't see anyone bring any books either so I was glad.  We went to El Matador and the place was packed.  We had to wait to be seated for quite a while.  We even waited until 1:00 to meet which was a good thing because people were starting to leave by then.  We talked a lot about the new ruling made by the church....that children with gay parents can not join until they are of age. (18) I was with Susan and Kathy when I first heard about it (on Kathy's birthday) and at first I couldn't believe what I heard and had questioning thoughts.  I knew not to say too much though without listening to the right source.  I knew that there was good reason behind this.  I knew this was decided out of love which is exactly what it is about.  Love for all families and the protection...NOT exclusion....for the children. Decisions like this really get to some people but I think it's because they listen to the media and don't pray about it to understand why.  I've heard people say that it weeds out the weak...I'm pretty positive Heavenly Father doesn't want to weed out any of His children but times like this can define us.  We have to move one way or the other.

We also shared our opinion and thoughts about things happening in politics.  I enjoy these discussions and the insight I get from listening to others.

I bumped into a friend from school.  Darrel is an adventurous guy.  I saw him at the drive inn a few years ago but see all his adventures on fb.  He travels all the time.  He is a pilot and is always going and picking up little planes. (reposing)  He spent a month in Africa and told me that I could go with them next time since they still had room.  I wouldn't volunteer to go to Africa though...I'm too spoiled and enjoy the conditions I live in.  But I do admire those that do go to help others.

Today our little Macie was scheduled for another surgery.  She was going to have her Uvula repaired because it still had a little split in it.  The appliance in her mouth that helps with the hard palate was lose and needed to be adjusted too.  Kind of simple compared to the previous surgeries.  They gave Macie some medicine so that she was calm and willing to go with the doctors.  The picture shows her ready to go.  Macie is a miracle baby....the prayers being said in her behalf are being answered so clearly.  It's need to see.  The doctor looked at Macie's mouth and decided that instead of doing anything today he was going to wait for three weeks and close the hard palate.  Normally little ones have to wait until they are three or older before the palate is ready but little Macie's has grown and moved and healed so well that she is ready now....a full year early.  Miracle of Miracles!  I'm so thankful for Our Kind, Wise, Loving Heavenly Father...He loves Us and Does Answer Our Prayers.

Food 4 Thought Friday!

Food 4 Thought Friday! 

A little feast without the calories!! 

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Food 4 Thought Friday ~ This week's questions:

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Breakfast ~ What was your most embarrassing moment this week? I don't think I got embarrassed this week.  However, one of my most embarrassing moments was when I got a colonoscopy.  I was waking up and not feeling good.  I knew I was going to throw up and sure enough I did.  With all the pressure from throwing up I also passed a "bomb" of gas.  Holy Crud it was loud and I'm sure that everyone in the office heard it.  You're suppose to pass gas before you can leave and when the nurse came into my room she did a good job at holding a straight face as she asked me if I was able to pass gas. I was so embarrassed!
Lunch ~ Did you ever get in trouble at school?  Explain. A few times actually. I remember in elementary going very close to a line that I wasn't to cross and getting in trouble.  I probably had to stand with my arms out.  I remember having to stand with my arms out a lot but with the whole class.  The worst trouble was when my older brother stole lunch tickets when I was in 7th grade.  I was called into the Principle's office and questioned about them.  The Principle didn't believe me and kept asking me about the tickets and where I got them. I kept telling him that my mom gave them to me.  She did, my brother gave them to her and told her that he had bought them with the lunch money. I didn't like the Principle after that because he never apologized for treating me like a liar.  
Dinner ~ Have you ever had a poem or song written about you? Actually I have.  A friend from school wrote a poem about me and compared me to Sandy from the movie Grease. haha  Dedicated to you?  when I was young the song Delta Dawn was referred to me a lot.
Midnight Snack ~Have you ever been frightened for your life? When we went to Israel I was scared the whole time.  There were guards everywhere with machine guns.  Larry kept reminding me that if the BYU Jerusalem center was open that we would be safe. 
Recipe of the Week ~ (instead of your recipe for life what is it just for the week?)  Have a Gratitude Attitude.  When we recognize our blessings we will notice that we have so much more than we usually think.  

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