All About Jared

Today my thoughts were about Jared.  Tonight he received his Patriarchal Blessing so today I fasted along with him and Larry.  It was easy for me and when I did think to get a drink I quickly remembered why I hadn't had a drink and said another little prayer for my son.  

I love the inspiration that is given to Patriarchs.  Of course they prepare themselves to receive that inspiration.  I admire how they sacrifice for each of us. Tonight I admired Patriarch Thompson as he laid his hands on my baby's head and blessed him.  He was the mouthpiece of the Lord.  It was such a Spiritual Experience.

I have always wondered why Jared has been spared at times in this life.  It's because he has a great work to do. 

The Patriarch taught Jared before his blessing in a simple and perfect way.  Each Patriarch has been perfect for each of our children.  It's been a blessing to have been able to have three different ones with our children. 

I always smile after each childs blessing.  Being their parent we are blessed to know them so well.  I adore each of my kids and I am thankful that Jared was our last.  He's a great kid  to end on.

President Monson once explained, "A patriarchal blessing is a revelation to the recipient, even a white line down the middle of the road to protect, inspire, and motivate activity and righteousness.  A patriarchal blessing literally contains chapters from your book of eternal possibilities... (It) is your passport to peace in this life.  It is a Liahona of light to guide you unerringly to your heavenly home."

 "Your patriarchal blessing will see you through the darkest night. It will guide you through life's dangers." Thomas S. Monson

I forgot to take picture until after when we went to eat.  Jared and Larry ordered huge, double cheese burgers and ate it all.   I'm thankful for this baby of mine.  He truly is a wonderful child and I am lucky to be his mom.

Food 4 Thought Friday

A little feast without the calories!!!
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Breakfast: What is your current favorite song? How Great Thou Art...it might not really be my favorite but I often find myself singing or humming it throughout the days.  I really like the Happy Song by Pharrell Williams too....it makes me Happy! :)

Lunch: What is something that can always brighten your day no matter what? A compliment from anyone.  It might come from a comment, a card, a text or said to my face.  Being told something nice works every time at Brightening my day

Dinner: What is something you feel like you have improved on the past week? Slowing down.  I have been sick and really haven't had a choice but to slow down.  I'm not sure I really enjoy it either.

Midnight Snack: If you could go back and change one thing this week, what would it be?  If I knew how I caught this yucky cold I would go back and not catch it.  

Recipe of the Week:  (instead of your recipe for life what is it just for the week?)  Things Happen for a Reason.  We might not ever know the reason but I believe there always is one.  I wonder what I should be learning from being sick....patience?....simplifying?....tolerance?....compassion?  There's a reason I am down....I might figure it out....and I might not!

Oh SNAP

I went bowling and high fived the others in the air.  I avoided the hugs that I usually desire and love.  I coughed in my napkin and arm.  I bowled better than I felt but we still lost all our games.  The team we were bowling was pretty closely matched to us and all the games were close but we had less points in all the games.  Oh well....I really do not care.  We try each week to do our best and for me that is good enough.

Carla and I decided to stop at the Drug Store on the way home for some cough syrup.  Even though I got a blessing last night from Larry and Jaydan and even though I expected to wake up feeling wonderful I was still coughing with a bunch of gunk in my throat.  I took the cough medicine as I got home and waited for the miracle.  The pharmacist told me the best cough syrup to get and said that is what he uses. (it was a Walgreen brand) He said it works fast and is good.  I couldn't really tell a difference at first.  I still coughed.  In fact...I coughed so hard I was throwing up.  With tears running down my cheeks I looked into the mirror and remembered the part of my blessing that commanded the sickness to leave my body.  I guess this is one way of leaving my body.  I really debated on going to SNAP.  I told Nikki I would give her a ride home and I knew that she had probably already got on the bus to go when I was questioning what to do.  I decided that I had better go just so I will know what is going on since we won't be having a production this year.  For some reason a production specialist never got called...or at least no one accepted the calling.  It's all fine we will adjust and everything will be perfect.

I put on a clean jacket that wasn't germy and went.  I didn't get real close to anyone and just tried keeping my distance.  Ryan...my buddy...didn't care though and came and sat by me and gave me a little hug. (he usually gives me a huge hug)  I told him that he'd better not get sick and he promised me he wouldn't.  He also told me that he would pray for me to get better.  I figured that is all I would need...sweet Ryan praying for me.  The girls watched a movie and I was sitting there amazed how good I felt when I felt a cough coming on.  I left the room and remained out in the hall the rest of the time.

I slept really good for the first time this week.  I only coughed a few times but nothing major.  Everything is working great together and I am getting better.

getting Cabin Fever

I have kept my calendar empty this week because of the crud that got me.  You'd think that I might enjoy the rest but really I don't.  I think I prefer getting up and going somewhere.  I don't really prefer getting up and doing too much in my home.  I don't really enjoy cleaning the same things over and over.  I do it when it needs done and could be better at organizing but I choose to leave it instead.  I'd rather visit with others and just get outside first thing in the morning.  I do enjoy relaxing in my home in the afternoon and evenings but something about being here all day every day gets to me.  

I needed to go pick Ivy and Zaden up from school today and decided to see if Tammy was okay if I stopped by before I went. (I've been missing her)  Tammy and I are friends that just visit.  I drop by her house often and we just chat.  It's nice!  She was out running errands but would be home soon.  It was perfect for the time I had.  We had about an hour and it's just what I needed.  I love talking with Tammy and sharing our insights with each other.  I sure appreciate my good friend.

I got to enjoy my cute grands for about an hour before I had to go pick up Jared.  I had bought Pizza before picking up the kids because I know they are always hungry when they get done with school.  Hungry is right.  I watched Zaden eat 3 pieces of pizza and I'm sure that's how much Ivy ate as well.  It wasn't a lot of time with the grands but better than no time with them.  I also found out while I was talking to Trichelle on the phone that I gave her all my Rice Krispy molds....Hooray!  (she said I could borrow them anytime)

About the time I got home with Jared it was time to go to Kimleighel's Orchestra Concert.  Kimleighel loves her Cello and being in the Orchestra.  It makes her soul sing!  Kimleighel invited everyone to her concert (she always does) but because of busy lives usually it is just Larry and I who attend.  This concert Alexi came.  It was so wonderful seeing her cute face and hearing her compliment Kimleighel on how good she is.  She even brought Kimleighel flowers.  I know Alexi just topped the "favorite people" list of Kimleighel.  How sweet is that?

When we got home I asked Larry and Jaydan for a blessing.  This stuff is hanging on and I'm not liking it.  I'm just not use to feeling yucky!  I coughed all night and ended up going out to the couch to sleep so Larry could get some sleep.

We Worry

Bennett called me Monday night and nicely told me that him and mom worry about me.  He had called me while I was in Disneyland and just laughed when I told him where I was.  I really don't think at this age I need to keep my mom or brother posted on my whereabouts but apparently they would still like me to.  He was funny though and told me that he loved me and to be sure and call more.  He also let me know that he would be leaving soon to head back to Arkansas and from there to Texas to work.  I pulled myself together on Tuesday and took him some left over tortellini soup and some scotcheroo's.  Bennett loved the soup and the treats.  I love Bennett.

He has helped clean up the back yard a lot. He trimmed the apple tree and took down the green house my dad built.  He borrowed a trailer from Larry to haul stuff off and I'm sure my mom really appreciates all his help.  We didn't make it up much to see Bennett while he was here this time.  I'm thankful for the times we did get to visit with him though.  He is such a happy soul....one that has truly learned from his past.

we'd be friends

The last few days I haven't felt so good.  I really haven't felt like getting out unless I really need to. I sound worse than I feel. In fact I sound like I have a frog in my throat or maybe like an old man.  I'm sure others wouldn't appreciate me being around them.  I went bowling yesterday because I was asked to sub for a lady.  Today I would have gone to the Temple but really don't think sharing what I have with others would be so kind.  So, instead I have found myself sitting at the computer more and reading about others and their adventurous  lives.  I love the blogging world and the people you meet that you don't really meet.  I love how reading about others inspires me.  I wonder when others read about my life are they inspired.

It's fun reading about how others celebrate and do things.  The traditions they make and the fun memories they are keeping by writing it all down..blogging.  I love the feeling of really knowing some of the people I follow.  I feel like I know them.  Some are really good writers and express themselves so well and the pictures....some are really good photographers.  Sometimes I just go on their site and look at the pictures when I don't feel like taking the time to read the things they wrote.  Their pictures speak for themselves.

I know if I met some of the people I follow that I don't really know that we'd be friends.  I feel it...our souls are connected.  We believe in the same kind of things.  Family first and loving life.  Being Creative and Sharing with others.  I wonder how many people we really do influence without even knowing it.  The few ladies I caught up on today have no idea I follow them....and that I love them and their darling little families!

I was fortunate to meet one gal years ago that I followed and we were instantly friends.  She knew very little about me but I had read much about her.  I met Heather when Cindee (my wonderful friend) told me about this girls blog.  Cindee knew that I would love her blog and her.  She was right.  I followed Heather's blog for quite awhile without ever commenting.  Then one time she asked us followers to send a recipe card with a little about ourselves so that she would know a little about those following her.  I thought that was fair enough and sent her my card with a picture of my family.  Then I started commenting.  It's like...heck...now she knows me a little too...I can comment.  I was really drawn to Heather and suggested after some time that we meet for lunch.  Our first lunch lasted 3 hours.  Heather is just a few years older than Trichelle but I feel a great friendship with her.

A few years ago Heather invited me to be on her committee for the Festival of Trees.  I did it because it was her.  I'd do anything for Heather.  I love that Heather shares special moments with me and that I am remembered when she sends out cards and invitations.

I'm thankful for the people in this world that do so much good and influence many without even knowing it.  I'm thankful for the influence they have had on me!

still moving forward

I was asked to sub on Monday for Carla's Friday bowling team.  Since her and Robin were gone instead of pre-bowling they were getting together to bowl on Monday instead.  The captain of their team forgot she had a doctor appointment and so she called me to bowl.  I thought it would be a good thing to get me going.  I got up early and made Scotcheroo's because I meant to make them for Roger before we went to Disneyland and wanted to get them done right away.  Boy am I glad I had a plate sitting on the seat for Carla when she got in my car to ride to bowling.  Carla came out with two cute gift bags.  I figured one was for Kimleighel since Carla decided that instead of taking a shirt and jacket back that she didn't use for Disneyland she would give them to Kimleighel for her birthday.  (we had talked about that earlier and I told Carla that Kimi would love that and not think it was weird at all)  The red bag is the gift for Kimleighel!

The other bag was for me!  I can't say how nice Carla is to me.  She is always treating me to something and says I deserve it.  She said that this reminded her of Hawaii and wanted me to have it to get ready for our trip coming up very soon.  I love Coconut and Lime and I love Carla!

I'm not sure I've mentioned it on here but Carla and Roger are going with us to Hawaii.  While we were traveling to Disneyland it happened.  Carla told Roger to look for airline tickets and he did look and bought them.  I like spontaneous!  Larry and I are looking forward to showing Roger and Carla around our favorite Island.