a Nice Day

Today I got up and went to ask Kimi's boss about some vacation days that she will need but are a surprise.  I needed gas and told Kimi that is why I was leaving.  When I did go for gas I had a thought that I had time to go visit Susan H before I went to play games.  I got Susan and I a hot chocolate and surprised her. ☺  She was fine that I just stopped by early and we had a really nice visit.  I sure love and admire Susan.  I told her I want to follow in her steps...I like where she's at and hows she's got there.  She is a great example to me.  I was a little late for games but didn't feel too bad since I was doing good things.  I forgot to get a picture.  Just Debbie, me and Carla played today.  We played Farkle and 5 Crowns.  We took turns winning.  It was fun as always.

Carla and I went and picked up Behr after games and went to the Dollar store for a few things for Special Needs.  We went and had lunch at my house and visited for awhile until I needed to go pick up Zaden.  I took Carla home and after picking up Zaden we went to my moms.  My mom thought I might have a spoon of hers that I might have used 13 years ago when I made pumpkin rolls for Trichelle's wedding.  I don't even remember her spoon but I decided to buy her a few since she was missing it.  I asked her what she has been using the last few years and she said she really hasn't made pumpkin rolls.  She makes them every year!  She's funny and was glad to get a few new spoons.  Our visit was the nicest it's been for a long time.  Right away she told me I was a good grandma.  Then she complimented me on the book I wrote.  We all had a good time and visit.  We went and checked out Trichelle's house before going home.  It looks really good.  The hard work and long hours is paying off.

The boys stayed at our house until after 8:00 pm.  They were tired and Zaden needed to do homework (I wasn't aware or would have had him do it) so Trichelle came and got them.  Larry and TJ stayed and worked a little longer.  Zaden loves coming to my house and so these long days here are good for him.  I love that the grands like being here with us.

Area Conference

We had an area conference today.  We went to our church early to get a seat since all the wards that use our building would be coming.  Not as many people showed up today though.  I think a lot might have went out of town.  We had plenty of room and we could have come at 9:45 and still found a seat in the Chapel.  I was surprised a little.  The conference was really good.  There was a lot of mention about reading the Book of Mormon and what a blessing it is.  Also of sharing the Gospel with others and how our fear will turn to confidence.  I love a story shared of a man that didn't want to drink beer with his boss.  The boss asked what kind of Church wouldn't allow a member to drink a little beer with his boss. The man's reply was awesome.  He told his boss it had nothing to do with the church but it had everything to do with his promise that he made with Heavenly Father.  The church has guide lines for us but really the reason we do or don't do something is between us and God. 

Living the Gospel won't take away our problems or challenges but it will help us get through them.  We will all have trials even if we keep the commandments but our trials help us grow. And, it is still possible to have joy through our trials.  The joy and happiness the Gospel brings into our life is visual.  

Another note I made was "a promise is a promise."  Our word alone should mean something and making little promises each day can help us become better.

Smile and Be Happy.....those two things are great missionary tools.  They influence others but they also bless us.  Someone brought up the song Jesus wants me for a Sun Beam.  That song is never sang without enthusiasm.   

We had another Halloween dinner ;) intestines, living brain, monster balls, frog juice, baked caterpillars.  Justin's family was having FHE with Nats family and so next week we will do this all again. ☺  I love our Halloween Dinners!