Just 3 Words

We are so excited to have another grandson in about 6 months!!!

Quote for the Week - Succinct Sermon

"STOP IT!"

"Stop it!" was the message from President Dieter F. Uchtdorf at our most recent General Conference on the subject of judging, holding grudges, gossiping and an assortment of other unkind and unholy actions. This was one of my favorite talks.

"This topic of judging others could actually be taught in a two-word sermon. When it comes to hating, gossiping, ignoring, ridiculing, holding grudges, or wanting to cause harm, please apply the following:

Stop it!

It’s that simple. We simply have to stop judging others and replace judgmental thoughts and feelings with a heart full of love for God and His children.

My dear brothers and sisters, consider the following questions as a self-test:

• Do you harbor a grudge against someone else?
• Do you gossip, even when what you say may be true?
• Do you exclude, push away, or punish others because of something they have done?
• Do you secretly envy another?
• Do you wish to cause harm to someone?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may want to apply the two-word sermon from earlier: stop it!

~ President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, April 2012 General Conference

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CHEDDAR BAY BISCUITS

I went to Red Lobster to have lunch with my friends that I served with at the temple. I haven't been to Red Lobster for a very long time. I forgot how delicious the biscuits are!!

Kathel, Betsy and Kathel's sister who was visiting from Denver... I love these amazing women and was so fun to be together again.

Wordless Wednesday - Papa's Truck!

Quote for the Week - Mothers

"A mother is she who can take the place of all 

others but whose place no one else can take."
~ Cardinal Mermillod

My dear Mom is sick. She having surgery today to remove her gall bladder. She is also having other health problems. I'm waiting to here the results of some test that she had a few days ago.

I find myself wishing again that I didn't live 8 hours away from her. I will no doubt be making the trek to Wyoming in a few days. I want to go when I will be the most helpful to her, probably when she is released from the hospital. I'm so grateful to my amazing brothers who so lovingly watch over her. So for now I pray the surgery goes well and that she knows how much I love her.

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 HE IS RISEN

"I believe that none of us can conceive the full import of what Christ did for us in Gethsemane, but I am grateful every day of my life for His atoning sacrifice in our behalf. At the last moment, He could have turned back. But He did not. He passed beneath all things that He might save all things. In doing so, He gave us life beyond this mortal existence. He reclaimed us from the Fall of Adam. To the depths of my very soul, I am grateful to [the Savior]. He taught us how to live. He taught us how to die. He secured our salvation."

~ President Thomas S. Monson, "He Is Risen: A Prophet’s Testimony", Ensign, April 2012

"one of the great consolations of this Easter season is that because Jesus walked such a long, lonely path utterly alone, we do not have to do so. His solitary journey brought great company for our little version of that path—the merciful care of our Father in Heaven, the unfailing companionship of this Beloved Son, the consummate gift of the Holy Ghost, angels in heaven, family members on both sides of the veil, prophets and apostles, teachers, leaders, friends. All of these and more have been given as companions for our mortal journey because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the Restoration of His gospel. Trumpeted from the summit of Calvary is the truth that we will never be left alone nor unaided, even if sometimes we may feel that we are. Truly the Redeemer of us all said: “I will not leave you comfortless: [My Father and] I will come to you [and abide with you].” (John 14:18,23)

My favorite Easter message given by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Ensign April 2009

Text of the talk: http://lds.org/general-conference/2009/04/none-were-with-him 

Christopher's Creations

I know I have mentioned before that Chris is a good cook. I had meals planned for last Sunday, conference weekend but Chris said he wanted to cook so who am I to get in his way. He uses whatever is in the frig and seldom uses a recipe. Everything he prepares tastes so good. 

He made breakfast ~ Eggs Benedict, hash browns and perfectly cooked bacon.

And dinner ~ grilled chicken, snap peas, peppers and a yummy noodle stir fry. Oh and the most savory asparagus soup I've ever tasted!

My handsome son... he will be the best husband and not just because he's a good cook. Where, oh where is she?!

Wordless Wednesday - Blowing Bubbles!

Happy Birthday Tiff!

Today is Tiffani's birthday and she's has all these qualities and more!

I am blessed with amazing, beautiful daughter-in-law. 

I love her more every year. She's a wonderful wife and mother. 

Happy Birthday sweet Tiffani, I love you so much!

Quote for the Week - Life...

"Life is hard by the yard, 

but by the inch life's a cinch."

                                                                         ~ Wolfgang Mieder