APRIL 30, 2004 - RETREAT FROM LIFE
Today is the start of our Ward's Book of Mormon Retreat. The escape from life will be nice - and I can sure use the spiritual boost it will provide.

Yesterday I went and played Frisbee Golf for the very first time ever with some of my friends. I didn't do fabulous - but I had improved by the end. Might have to go and do that again.

APRIL 29, 2004 - FRIENDSHIP & DECISIONS
I have updated the friends section of the site - new layout and a few new pages.

I am in the process of making some hard decisions. I have decided that one of the hardest things we have to do is make decisions that involve other people in our lives. Or maybe it is making a decision that you really don't want to have to make but you have to, because of decisions others have made.

APRIL 28, 2004 - PART 2 - ALL ABOUT HONESTY
Okay I need to get something off of my chest and I am not sure if this is the best place to do this or not, but here goes!

Honesty is the one main thing that I ask from my friends. Unfortunately the older I get the more I realize that people struggle with this quality. If you want to be my friend - learn one simple lesson: ALWAYS BE HONEST WITH ME NO MATTER WHAT! Don't worry about offending me or causing me to be upset. One thing is always true, I always find out. And I will do a lot better if you are up front and honest in the first place.

APRIL 28, 2004 - MEXICAN MADNESS
Yesterday was Sarah Jane's Birthday! Hope it was fabulous girlie! We celebrated by going to the Red Iguana for dinner. It was YUMMY!

I have added new pics from both last night's birthday dinner and from the 5K this past week.

I redid the layout - the theme is through the years. Also added a brand new feature - a calendar. Just click on the date and if there is something going on that day then it will pop up with the info.

APRIL 27, 2004 - ACHES & PAINS
Went running yesterday for the first time in a very long time. So now my body aches everywhere, but I am determined to go again today. I know that once I get past the achy part and my body gets used to it, I will feel so good.

APRIL 26, 2004 - LIKE RUNNING IN AFRICA
This weekend my friends ran in the Salt Lake City 5K. Everyone did awesome! After the race was over, we hung out on some LoveSac's and some of the group got massages. Sarah especially loved the "butt jiggle" ;o) In two weeks we are participating in the Race for the Cure 5K. Our group of yellow bandana wearers are running in memory of CJ Sorensen! ;o) LOL!

Updated the Spotlight, Poll, & Fab Film Line.

APRIL 23, 2004 - BLOGGING BLACK OUT
Not sure what all to say today, so maybe it would be better to keep this short and sweet. I will pass on the phrase of the moment:
"Veut-tu ou ne veut-tu pas m'embrasse? " ;o) LOL!

APRIL 22, 2004 - APPRECIATION
Do you ever feel so spent emotionally and all you want is for someone to say something so you know that they appreciate you? Well yesterday was one of those days that I really needed it.

It was Administrative Professionals Day and this is my fourth one at this job, and every year my bosses don't even say thank you. I mean our section gives each of the secretaries a gift, and as nice as gifts are, I just wanted a thank you. Well for the first time, one of my bosses pulled me into her office and told me how much she appreciate my hard work and good attitude. It meant more than she could ever know.

P.S. For those of you that prayed - thank you! No rain from noon until 8:00 pm. It was perfect!

APRIL 21, 2004 - RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY!
I have decided that today will be a test of faith for me. Please pray that it doesn't rain between about 1:00 and 7:00! Oh! That's PM, we have to be specific with these things!

APRIL 13, 2004 - OOZING
I am so excited! I was finally able to get tickets to go see Phantom of the Opera when it comes this summer! This is such a dream come true in so many ways, that I am bursting with excitement!

Last night was FHE and we had a progressive dinner at our Bishopric's houses up in Bountiful. My group started at Brother Clegg's and had a wonderful lesson on the temple. Then we went to Brother Rose's house for salad and on to Bishop Detton's for lasagna. Then everyone met up at Brother Clegg's again for cookies. It was fun to talk to everyone and get to know our bishopric and their wives better. And as a remnant of the evening, I have a particular song stuck in my head! Thanks a lot Avocado! ;o)

Now I am just sitting here enjoying the view!

APRIL 12, 2004 - EASTER WEEKEND

What a fabulous weekend it was! I spent most of Saturday just relaxing. I managed to watch the televised version of Sister Hinckley's funeral. It was absolutely beautiful. She is a woman that lived a full life of service and love and I hope to be able to apply some of the qualities she shared to my life.

Also this Sunday was Easter. How I love this holiday! A day to remember the greatest symbol of love ever given. To think that our Savior, Jesus Christ gave of His life so that we could live with Him again! And not just His death and resurrection but also His bleeding in the Garden of Gethsemene. He paid the price for every sin ever committed so that we can be forgiven and found spotless. I am always amazed by the love He has for each of us.

For those of you that were confused by the email sent - the purpose was to get you here and encourage you to take our poll! (on the right hand side of the screen towards the bottom!)

Updated a lot of the main features, plus there is finally a Friday Five to do:

April 9, 2004

1. What do you do for a living? I don't know if you would call this a living but I work for the State Department of Education as a secretary

2. What do you like most about your job? I like the fact that I feel like what I do matters in the world - it helps it so that the children in our state have certified and good teachers teaching them

3. What do you like least about your job? Some of the backbiting and things that happen in our office.

4. When you have a bad day at work it's usually because people are being rude to each other.

5. What other career(s) are you interested in? My main career goal is to not have one. I want to be a full time mom one day. But if I have to work I want to be a photographer.

APRIL 09, 2004 - T.G.I.F.
So happy that it is friday! The weather is nice and I have big plans to load up my camera this weekend and go take some photographs somewhere.

I have been thinking a lot about one of the talks that was given this past Sunday at conference by Sister Julie B. Beck. She talked on Women & Motherhood. I want to share a paragraph from her talk:

Every girl and woman who makes and keeps sacred covenants can have a mother heart. There is no limit to what a woman with a mother heart can accomplish. Righteous women have changed the course of history and will continue to do so, and their influence will spread and grow exponentially throughout the eternities.

I am so grateful to be a woman. I think gender is such an important part of Heavenly Father's eternal mission for each of us and I am so happy that he allowed me to be one of His daughters.

I hope that everyone has a fabulous easter holiday!

APRIL 08, 2004 - RANDOM THOUGHT

Just wanted to share a thought that I have had on my mind the past little while, "Most people talk about other people. Good people talk about events. Better people talk about ideas."

Don't forget to vote in our poll!

APRIL 07, 2004 - PART TWO
Okay I know I already updated today, but I have some new things on the site. First off I added the spotlight section. This week is my friend Betsy. Next there is a new thing called "Your Opinion" which is where you can vote on this poll. Both features are in the right hand column of this page.

APRIL 07, 2004 - THOUGHTFUL PONDERING
I have had many things floating around in my mind for the past few days, but a few in particular. So here goes.

What is a friend? I know this might seem like it has an obvious answer, but it doesn't really. At least in my life it doesn't seem to have one (an obvious answer that is). I looked up the definition of the word friend in the dictionary and this is what I got:

A person whom one knows, likes, and trusts. A person with whom one is allied in a struggle or cause; a comrade. One who supports, sympathizes with, or patronizes a group, cause, or movement. One who entertains for another such sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection that he seeks his society aud welfare.

I have been blessed to have many friends during my life time. Some are closer than others and some have proven to be true friends when others haven't. I know that a few of my friends lately have felt like they do not fit in, that others are rude, that no one is honest, etc. One of my friends and I had a talk on the subject last night and this is what we came up with. Everything that happens, happens for a reason. There is always something behind everything that is said, felt, etc. It kind of goes a long with what one of the brethern said during conference about treating everyone you meet as if there is some trouble in their lives, because about half the time you will be correct. I know that right now there is so much going on in my life and the lives of many of my friends. I think that because of what is going on a lot of the times we react to situations much differently then we normally would have.

The one thing that has helped me get through what is going on with me is to look outward. It helps me to one forget about what is going on for a little while and second to realize that I am so blessed and three to realize that there is more to life than just me, that others have problems and things going on in their lives too.

Next, my other thought on this is that the one major problem in most friendships is lack of communication and honesty. We worry so much about hurting each other's feelings that we don't realize that we often end up hurting those we care about most by not being honest with them. I have seen in my life that lack of communication or miscommunication leads to more problems than any other.

The next thing that has been on my mind is change. Change is mandatory in this life and is sometimes a very hard thing to adjust to. My life has required a lot of change lately. Some changes require more effort and therefore a bit more pain then others. But all of these changes are necessary for me to be happier and have a more complete life. So if this is true, why am I so resistant to some of the harder ones? I am still pondering this question.

APRIL 06, 2004 - QUESTIONS
Have you ever asked yourself "What am I doing?" I mean you look at your life and the road it has taken and ask yourself how you got there? I have a particular situation in my life and many people that I am close to have asked me lately what is going on there? And I think what are you talking about? But yesterday the more I thought about it, the more I realized why they have asked that and I honestly can say "I have no clue."

APRIL 05, 2004 - WHAT A WEEKEND!
I had such a great weekend. Friday night was my mission reunion, which I almost didn't go to. But as we got closer to it, I finally decided to. After that was over I went to a sleepover at the Moore's house where a group of us stayed up all night playing Murder in the Dark - I can't believe how fun it was! Then we had scripture study and finally got to bed about 4:00 am. Then we got up and had a yummy breakfast and watched the first session of conference on the big screen. For pics go here.

Saturday night after Priesthood Session there was a party over at Sara, Brooke, & Tara's. We barbecued meat and sat around and chatted. I had a good time - except for when I fell down the stairs! I landed hard on my back on the pointed part of one of the stairs. It hurt pretty badly and now my back is all bruised up. I am quite bummed that I didn't get to see Sarah's goat milking and clogging routine! ;o} For pics from the party go here.

Conference was amazing. I loved the talks. Especially the one about trials and enduring by Elder Eyring and the one by Sister Beck about women. It was awesome! Especially since lately I have felt very strong about being a woman. I am so grateful for that! Anyways, all the talks were awesome!

Sunday after all the sessions were over I went with the Barker family up Millcreek canyon to have a picnic and take some pictures. Ben & I got some fun shots. There was still a bunch of snow up there - so I ended up a little wet (especially my bum!) Matt, Phil, & Ammon climbed to the top of this cool cliff. It was a fun outing! To see snapshots and some of the pics Ben & I took go here.

Plus there are more Moab pics. I finished mine and added Tara's.

APRIL 02, 2004 - NEW BABY!
Well I survived April Fools Day pretty unscathed! My nerves are a bit more rattled, but other than that I am doing well. But I am still looking for my sunglasses! :o}

Next off - BIG NEWS! Congratulations to my best friend Emily and her husband Jeff. Their son Spencer Jeffrey was born on March 31, 2004 at 12:13 p.m. He weighed 8 lbs 4 oz and was 21 inches long. Here is a picture of him!

Also there is a new layout! Let me know what you think!

APRIL 01, 2004 - APRIL FOOLS
Happy April Fools Day! I am not sure I want to see what this day brings! :o} I have been talking with some of my girl friends lately about how grateful we are for our guy friends. What would we do with out them? And girlfriends are awesome too! They both offer so much to our lives. I think my friend Katie put it best:

Girl friends are the friends who offer sane advice, who hear you out even when you're being ridiculous, and who let you cry on their shoulder when they should be saying "I told you so."

Guys are the friends who stand up for you, who reassure you that 'that guy is out of his mind', who offer you insane advice that makes you laugh, and who are always willing to 'take out the trash'.

I think the reason that this has been on my mind so much lately is because I have had a rough week this past week and three of my guy friends have been absolutely amazing. They have been my life lines in so many ways. Their support, friendship, & love have made such a difference for me. You guys know who you are - thank you!

MARCH 31, 2004 - JOYFUL FIRESIDE
Well last night I went to a fireside given by Kathleen Hinckley Barnes Walker, who is the eldest daughter of Gordon B. Hinckley and also the new wife of my mission president. I get to meet her on Friday at my mission reunion, but I thought it would be nice to try to see her on a different level at this fireside. Her talk was awesome! It was all about joy which I have needed in my life lately. One thing she said that I thought was awesome was "I know I am not perfect. But parts of me are spectacular." or something to that effect. It really got me thinking. She is so right!

I also got to see my mission president which is always a joy! President Walker is amazing and I just love him! I am really looking forward to our reunion on Friday.

MARCH 30, 2004 - MISSPLACED TRUST
How ironic that after writing about trust yesterday - we do a "Hold to the Iron Rod" activity last night. I was one of the first few people to go in and when you get in there you are blindfolded and it is dark and you have to listen to the voices going on around you and decide which one was the right one to follow. Well one of those four people I talked about yesterday was the voice that I heard so I instinctively followed it. Bad choice - he led me astray! :o} It made me laugh!

Tonight is a fireside that I have been wanting to go to. I think I am going to end up going by myself and I am extremely nervous about it.

MARCH 29, 2004 - A BROKEN HEART & A TRUSTING SOUL
There is much going on inside of me - in my head and my heart and I am not sure how much of it I want to post on here. I have only really talked about this with three people and that is probably best. I just know that I have never hurt as badly as I did this weekend and I never ever want to feel the way that I have been feeling the past two days ever again. The one thing that did happen this weekend that I am glad for is that I now without a doubt that a few people in my life are true friends and that no matter what I can count on them and for that I am extremely grateful. Because I think that is something I have always struggled with. I don't trust very easily - it may seem like I do because I am so open, but really I don't. And yesterday proved to me that there are at least four people in this world that I can trust.

Went to a dance this weekend that I didn't want to go to -but my friends talked me into it. I am glad they did - I felt really free! It was fun to let loose!

MARCH 26, 2004 - AMEN TO FRIDAY!
TGIF! And seriously so glad it is friday! Been a long week at work and I am glad that it is almost over!

Last night I had institute class and then went to Dee's and hung out with Ben, Phil, Kyle, Heidi, Paige, Jason, Jake, and Katie. Our conversations were a bit random and some a little more detailed than I wanted - but how I love those cheese fries! ;o}

03.25.04-Hey there peeps! I am back! I am glad that meeting is done - well it is at least for the time being! :o}

The past few days I have been thinking a lot about my photography and my feelings about it. I have been working on a picture for my friend's birthday present for the past month. And as the two of us talked this week after he had decided which one he wanted, he really helped me feel encouraged in this talent. I love doing it - but have been worried about wether or not I was good enough to persue this as a profession and talking to him gave me some much needed perspective.

I am so grateful that Heavenly Father has given us gifts and talents to bless our lives and the lives of others. I know that I find great joy in the ones that I have been given and hope that I can offer this joy to others through these gifts.

Well I added more pics to the Moab gallery thanks to Patrick! He really got some awesome ones! And he has a much better one of the group at the temple.

03.22.04-I am not going to have much of an update right now - because I have been in a meeting all morning with the state Special Education director and coordinator getting some of the federal reports ready to go in ... taking a break for lunch and then heading back. Hope to be back soon! Love ya!

03.22.04-Totally updated the layout to reflect my trip to Moab this past week. (go here to see pics!) I had such a great time! In all honesty I wish I hadn't had to come home! Life seems so much simpler on vacation!

We drove down on Thursday night in a caravan after meeting up at Rachael & Sarah's apartment. I drove my Jeep and rode down with Ben, Phil, & Tara. We all stopped in Springville to get some dinner and to meet up with Chris. Then we headed down to Moab. We arrived at our campsite a little before 10:30 pm and luckily Matt & Derek had come down early and set up camp. Once we got settled we all went and climbed up Lions Back - the view was absolutely gorgeous! After that we stayed up around the campfire singing along to Patrick playing the guitar!

The next morning a group of us went to Hole in the Rock and then to Arches National Park. We hiked to Sand Dunes Arch and then up to Delicate Arch. Both were beautiful, but the neat thing was that we got to Delicate Arch right about sunset - it was so amazing! I let Ben & Phil borrow my digital camera to take some pics. Ben used his sunglasses as a filter and got some that had a really neat effect to them. (go here and look at pics #12-15)

That night we went to bed earlier than the night before because we were all so tired - the next morning Rachael, Susan, & Patrick ran the Moab Half Marathon. All three did it in under and hour! Way to go! After cleaning up and changing we drove to Monticello to go to the temple there. It really is a mini-temple. I can't believe how much smaller it was! Once we finished the session we drove back to Moab and had dinner at Jay's Pasta - then we hit the road about 7:30 pm to go back to Salt Lake. We got to the city about 11:30 pm and then home about 12:30 am, once I dropped off everyone. The trip really was fabulous!

Since coming back home I have had a few things on my mind, which I am going to share here. I have been thinking about how we as humans treat each other. It makes me sad that so many of us don't treat our friends with basic respect and consideration. We take each other for granted and often times act very selfishly. We don't think about how the things that we do effect other people and their feelings. Why is that? Why don't we take the time to think? I am blessed to have many great friends, but lately I have watched how my friends treat others and me and it makes me so sad.

I have noticed people living double standards where they have a set of rules that apply to others, but not to them; and that isn't how life works. We need to treat others in the way you expect them to treat you. Please, can we all just be a little kinder and more considerate?

Well that is quite a long update today! I also did the friday five:

March 19, 2004

If you...

1. ...owned a restaurant, what kind of food would you serve? I would probably own a restaraunt that serves all kinds of fun chicken dishes

2. ...owned a small store, what kind of merchandise would you sell? I would love to own a book store - I love books and love the atmosphere of book stores

3. ...wrote a book, what genre would it be? not really sure

4. ...ran a school, what would you teach? Home economics or music

5. ...recorded an album, what kind of music would be on it? probably songs that apply to life; songs that people can relate to

03.18.04-It's official - I HATE ST. PATRICK's DAY! The past two years have proven that it is just not on my list of holiday's that I like!

Have you ever had a time in your life that you just ask yourself - "What is wrong with me?" Well right now is that time for me. So many bad things have been happening lately in my life and so I ask myself, "What am I doing wrong? or what is wrong with me?" I know that logically that is not the case - but that is how I feel. I have been recently feeling very forgotten and unloved and I don't know what to do about it. I mean I know that I have a lot of amazing friends, but my insecurities are getting the best of me.

Went grocery shopping with Phil last night - quite an adventure! Oh yeah - just so you all have a heads up - I am leaving tonight for Moab and will be gone this weekend - so I won't update again until Monday!

I have added a new feature for my tagboard addicted friends - a forum (aka message board) go check it out!

03.17.04-HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY! Hope you are wearing green!

Last night I learned what it is like to have siblings - not sure what I think! :o}

Added some cute new pictures of my cousin Tracie's little boy Trystan. Go here to see.

03.16.04-I am not sure if many people are aware but yesterday was the one year anniversary of the death of Sister Margene Neilsen Walker the wife of my mission president. This was an event that really had more impact on me than I realized and so yesterday over all was a pretty difficult day. This amazing woman made such an impact on me while I was serving in Indiana. She always made me feel so loved and appreciated. Sure love ya Sister Walker!

Because everyone has been having so much fun with the tagboard - I have added a tagboard archive to the site.

I have to say thank you Kate! She made me the spotlight on her page. Go check it out!

Last night was FHE - let's just say I had a pretty good night!

Almost forgot to do the Friday Five:

March 12, 2004

1. What was the last song you heard? One More For Love by Five For Fighting

2. What were the last two movies you saw? "Spider Man" & "Pride and Prejudice"

3. What were the last three things you purchased? a Lumberjack Sandwich, Pride and Prejudice Soundtrack, and Ice Cream

4. What four things do you need to do this weekend? Go to Moab, Go to Moab, Go to Moab, Go to Monticello!

5. Who are the last five people you talked to? In person or on the net? My tagboard has been busy! I would say Trish, Ben, Amy, Heidi, & Travis

03.15.04-Redid the layout for St. Patty's day! (There you go Kate!) Don't forget to treat it like a real holiday!

Had a good weekend. Spent Saturday with Amaleah and Ammon at the zoo - go here to see pics! That night Heidi and I went to see Pride & Prejudice. I wasn't sure how excited I was about seeing it, since the A&E version is my favorite movie but it was way fun and really wanted I needed at the time. And the guy that played Jack Wirthen was hot. :o}

Last night I went hot tubbing with my friends Matt, Jake, and Cassi and then we watched Spider Man. Good times!

03.12.04-New layout - featuring the handsome Tom Welling - I am quite pleased with it! Also upsated the layout on the friends page - go check it out!

Quote of the day is compliments of Bono - "And a woman needs a man, Like a fish needs a bicycle."

Last night was institute and I must say that is one of the first times in a long time that I haven't left uplifted. I was so frustrated. The thing is it didn't have to do with anything doctrinally ... it was the fact that my teacher is so opinionated that he wouldn't even let me finish my statement without cutting me off. And the thing is others jumped in and that lead to a whole thing and so yeah - I was ticked. I think I am too passionate sometimes - when I feel things I feel them very strongly and I can't decide if that is good or bad.

03.10.04-Gotta love that family! I spent the evening with the Barkers. Phil & Ammon were showing me this game called Zoo Tycoon and I sat up watching Phil play forever - it was actually quite a bit of fun! He even named his giraffe pen after me - Sherm's Serene Giraffes!

Today I am going with Matt up to the U of U Institute to hear Sheri Dew speak - can't wait!

03.09.04-Last night was FHE and our theme was Book of Mormon Stories. We did skits & puppet shows of our favorite Book of Mormon stories. Go here to see the silly pics!

I am not sure what to say about last night - it was a tough night and made me do a lot of thinking about others & myself. Such a change from the mood I was feeling yesterday morning and Sunday.

New pic of Heidi & I.

03.08.04-I had the most fabulous weekend! I am soooo happy! It started out on Friday with a new haircut - and you know what a cute new haircut can do for a girl!

I am feeling so happy and confident right now and I think that can be attributed to a few things ... but no matter what it is I love the feeling! I am so happy being me! I am not going to say that things in my life have really changed all that much, I just think that I have and I love it! I attended both our Stake Enrichment Workshops and the CES Fireside and I gained so much insight from both of those that have helped me and made me stronger.

I also have such awesome friends! I have spent time with a bunch of different ones the past few days and can count myself so blessed! Heavenly Father has sent these amazing people into my life and they have taught me so much about life and myself. I love to sit and talk with them and to laugh with them and to just be with them!

Sunday I started teaching the temple class again. I get so nervous when I have to teach, but overall I think it went well. I love the temple and love how much my testimony of temple work has grown since being in this calling!

So over all it was a fabulous weekend and I am loving life and all that it is offering right now! (Sorry if I am a bit hyper!)

Did the Friday Five:

March 5, 2004

1. ...your first grade teacher's name? Mrs. Ellis

2. ...your favorite Saturday morning cartoon? Blondie

3. ...the name of your very first best friend? Sadie

4. ...your favorite breakfast cereal? Post's Cranberries & Almonds

5. ...your favorite thing to do after school? for me it is work and that is to either to hang out with my friends or to go read and relax

03.05.04-First things first - HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPUD BUTT! Sure Love Ya Phil!

I am feeling pretty good about life today as a whole, things are no less complicated, but my feelings about them are and that makes me happy! :o}

Last night I went with Matt, Ben, and Phil to Matt's house and we watched Secondhand Lions - if you haven't seen it - I totally recommend it!

03.04.04-Spent the evening last night at Quizno's with Heidi & Travis. Got some funny quotes out of the evening!

Right now I am feeling frustrated and perplexed, and I am not sure what exactly needs to be done. There is a situation that is happening with one group of my friends and it involves backbitting and dishonesty. I am a person who believes in complete and total honesty in my friendships, but over the past few weeks I have noticed that I am not being that person, and it bothers me. That instead of helping to fix the problem, I am adding to it. And that bothers me more than I can say. The thing is I am the only one that can do something about it and the way it makes me feel, so now I just have to decide what that is.

Added a new quote called Paradox of Our Time.

03.03.04-Sometimes we make life so complicated and it really doesn't need to be - and even though we know this - we don't change the way things are. Why can't things be easier? Why can't we leave the drama at home and be more honest and open with each other? No one is willing to open up and tell others what we feel because most of the time we are too scared of hurting someone's feelings, but the truth always comes out and they get hurt anyways. Oh the drama!

Added a new quote called Things to Think About.

03.02.04-Last night was the ward talent show - I will admit that I am not a huge fan of talent shows - they are usually pretty lame ... but I am glad that I went because I ended up having a great time with my friends. Heidi makes a great Simon Cowell! We got to watch Matt's campaign videos (which were quite fun!), and go to Dees and do a cheese fry run! I love Dee's cheese fries! I added some pictures from last night to the gallery! They are so fun!

Got the dance pictures back from the Valentine's Dance. Go here to see!

A friend and I did some talking this weekend on Faith and it really got me to thinking alot. So I did some studying and some reading and this is a quote I found by Lorenzo Snow that I thought was really interesting and wanted to share it with everyone:

"The Lord ... will try us until He knows what He can do with us. He tried His Son Jesus. Thousands of years before he came upon the earth the Father had watched His course and knew that He could depend upon Him when the salvation of the worlds would be at stake .... He will ... continue to try us, in order that He may place us in the highest positions in life and put upon us the most sacred responsibilities."

We just need to have faith that Heavenly Father loves each of us and no matter what trials or experiences He asks us to face, He does it because He loves us and wants us to grow and become stronger and fulfil the potential that each of us has. Sometimes we all need to be reminded of that.

03.01.04-This weekend was good. Friday night I watched what the Barkers call The Dark Side of the Rainbow which is the movie The Wizard of Oz with the cd Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd. Saturday was spent mostly resting and then at a party at Heidi's eating pizza and playing games. Sunday was Sunday. Last night I did the thought at ward prayer. I have added it to the site in case anyone is interested. It was called The Room.

It snowed this weekend! Not too thrilled, but at least it made everything a bit more pretty and now I can go take some pictures on my lunch break!