Wordless Wednesday ~ Just our delightful Colby!

Promises...

A covenant is a two-way promise between us and the Lord. As members of the Church, we covenant at baptism to take upon us the name of Jesus Christ, to live as He lived. Like those baptized at the Waters of Mormon, we covenant to become His people, “to bear one another’s burdens, that they may be light; … to mourn with those that mourn; … comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places.” Our ministering one to another in the Church reflects our commitment to honor those very promises.

My question today is, do we stand by our promises and covenants, or are they sometimes half-hearted commitments, casually made and hence easily broken? When we say to someone, “I will pray for you,” do we? When we commit, “I will be there to help,” will we? When we obligate ourselves to pay a debt, do we? When we raise our hands to sustain a fellow member in a new calling, which means to give support, do we?

Standing by Our Promises and Covenants | October 2019
Elder Ronald A. Rasband

Our Grand loves...

We had a Valentines party with our grandson's yesterday. Cash, Colby, Grey, and Grahm fill our hearts with so much joy and love. 

We played with new Valentine toys and made lava lamps. Cash had the idea to put a balloon over the bottle. It was fun to see how big the balloons would get. Grahm loves everything and get so excited.

We made mini pizzas and Cash made everyone an Orange Julius, they were delicious.

Cash's creation!

We also had time to watch a movie and eat popcorn. 

Well, some of us were watching the movie!

ThrowBack Thursday ~ Mark Joseph!

Wordless Wednesday ~ Early Valentines Family Dinner...

From Colby...

Colby has given me several handwritten notes and I cherish them. I was telling him how much I love him the other day, and that I was so happy to be his Grandma. He said he wanted to show me his notebook. When I came to pick up the boys on Friday, he had the notebook laying on the counter. It was so sweet and heartwarming to see what he wrote. He's such an incredible boy! Thank you Colby.

"Grandma helps me so much, I don't know what to do for her." Oh my sweet Colby, the joy you have given me is all I'll ever need.

And we know how much he loves his Mom! "I 'heart' Mom so, so, so much."

Not enough time to put off loving...

Make dinnertime a family commitment. It is important for family members to make an effort to be home for dinner, if possible. If any family member is consistently absent from dinner for any reason, it may be time to make changes or adjustments that will allow family members to have at least one meal together during the day, if possible. It takes lots of unhurried time to nurture and enjoy our families. Children grow up, and parents grow old. There is not enough time to put off loving.

Mealtime, Family Time | September 1998

 Janene Wolsey Baadsgaard

This is a wonderful talk. I grew up in a family where we always had dinner together. I remember that as my Dad walked by my chair, he would always take my long hair in hands and make a pony tail, then go sit down. He would gently acknowledge each family member with a warm touch or smile. I always felt his love for each of us. "There is something soothing and healing about a gentle touch, a kiss on the cheek, a pat on the shoulder, or warm embrace that words can't duplicate." We always began our meals with prayer.

I am grateful for anytime we gather as a family for dinner. I love hearing my grandson's pray. I hope they will always remember how cherished and loved they are. I do love to gather as a family, and I miss Christopher.

ThrowBack Thursday ~ My boys forever...

Time goes by so, so fast! 

I've said that a hundred times or more.

Wordless Wednesday ~ Snow day, no school!

Walk without anger...

Now, my dear brethren, in closing I plead with you to control your tempers, to put a smile upon your faces, which will erase anger; speak out with words of love and peace, appreciation, and respect. If you will do this, your lives will be without regret. Your marriages and family relationships will be preserved. You will be much happier. You will do greater good. You will feel a sense of peace that will be wonderful.

May the Lord bless you and inspire you to walk without anger, without bitterness of any kind, but to reach out to others with expressions of friendship, appreciation, and love.

Slow to Anger | October 2007
President Gordon B. Hinckley

I miss President Hinckley.