Happy Haunting

ENJOY the snacks, 

cute costumes, being scared and 

most importantly 

that it's FRIDAY!

Help

Please pray for us right now. 

Our current step of this process is not looking extremely favorable.  

We still have hope but we can use all the thoughts and prayers 

you are able to extend.  

Advice from Kanye West

Seriously...I know you are all thinking that I have lost it and you may not be too far from the truth.  

On my way to work this morning I was listening to my favorite morning show when who would have guessed Kanye West's song Stronger came on.  I found myself crying to the first few words then laughing at the fact that the song really does suck, although it has a great beat!  

Anyway, here are his words of wisdom:

N, n, now that don't kill me can only make me stronger.  

P.S.  He is a good looking man!!!

Happiness and Hope

Please forgive me for the ba-hum-bug attitude lately.  I realize that although my situation is not ideal in my eyes I have truly been given a gift from my Heavenly Father.  I have so much joy in my heart and so much to be thankful for that I wanted to mention good things that are happening.  

1.  Phil is WONDERFUL!  I have a loving husband who is by my side and with whom we are building our family...with or without children.

2.  A job I absolutely love!  Teaching makes my heart happy.  

3.  A house that is everything I always wanted it to be. (although right now it is anything but clean)

4.  I have two parents who are still together and who have sacrificed to provide me with an amazing life.  I love you two!  

5.  Friends who call or stop by with hugs to lend an ear.  

6.  Neighbors who couldn't be better!  

7.  Faithful visiting teachers who always brighten my world.  Thanks Kat and Susan.  

8.  A cute dog and cat who always make me feel wanted and loved.

9.  My health...even with infertility issues...at least that's the least of my worries.

10.  The Gospel of Jesus Christ to lead and guide and remind me what is important.

Hope you all have a wonderful day!

Love and hugs.

This too shall pass.

Love it!

Over my long weekend I discovered an old love...Fruit Stripe Gum.  If you haven't tried it you are missing out.  They now make a sugar free pack that my mother would have much rather had us chew as children.  Either way it is SUPER YUMMY!

Ah Ha!

When my sister and her husband were her they attended a marriage conference put on my Christian Life called Weekend to Remember.  They thought is was so great that they registered each of their parents and siblings to go as well. Although Phil and I were a bit apprehensive, it was a bit out of our comfort zone and we weren't sure what to expect, we absolutely loved it.  Two of the main points I took from the conference were:  

1.  Women crave love and want to be close to their husband while Men crave and need respect.  What I realized is that I haven't shown Phil that I compl

etely respect and honor him. Of course in mind I kept thinking, "Ya, but he hasn't done ____________ or _______________. And what about _________________."  Reality is I need to be a better wife!  I have been trying to show him I love him by loving and caring for him, while he has been showing me love by respecting me.

  I guess we each exhibit the behaviors we want to have mirrored back. If only I had known this sooner.  This is a great book I found that explains this crazy mixed up idea.  

2) Instead of thinking the grass is greener on the other side...Water and fertilize your side!

Actually I found about 5, maybe 6 books! but who's counting?