Easter Blessings

Why God Made Families

When creation was finished, each star in its place,

God cradled the earth in His thoughtful embrace,

And knowing that there would be problems to face, 

His wonderful plan came to be...

For he wanted His children to learn to be strong,

And not become frightened if things should go wrong, 

So He placed in each heart a desire to belong 

Somewhere they felt needed, yet free...

Then He added acceptance and patience and trust, 

Love that was selfless and caring and just, 

Where questions were welcome and laughter a must...

And He called His great gift…

"Family”. 

Family fun!

Then and almost now!

Ready...

Thanks to Miss T, Bubba is ready for the rain :-)

Family, fun and food!

Good thing we did a lot of hiking since the boys outdid themselves cooking! Love the camping potatoes and cobbler!

Summer fun!

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There IS joy out there!

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Heard a great talk yesterday. Made me think of this poem. When it seems God is not answering our prayers, he is probably just letting us grow, as was intended.

The Blessing in "No"
Author: Unknown
I asked God to take away my pride.
God said, "No. It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up."

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, "No. Her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary."

I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, "No. Patience is a by-product of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is earned."

I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, "No. I give you blessings, happiness is up to you."

I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, "No. Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me."

I asked for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said, "No. I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things."

I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as God loves me.
God said... "Ahhhh, finally you have the idea!"

"There's a time and place for everything, for everyone.
God works in a mysterious way. Just trust in God.

"Someday, when we are wiser,
When the worlds older,
When we have learned....
I pray someday we may yet,
Live to live and to let live."

Listening to some Celtic Women :-)

Sweet words...

Marjorie Pay Hinckley Quotes

“How did a nice girl like me get into a mess like this?”
― Marjorie Pay Hinckley

Sweet words...

“We women have a lot to learn about simplifying our lives. We have to decide what is important and then move along at a pace that is comfortable for us. We have to develop the maturity to stop trying to prove something. We have to learn to be content with what we are.”
― Marjorie Pay Hinckley

Sweet words...

“We are all in this together. We need each other. Oh, how we need each other. Those of us who are old need you who are young, and hopefully, you who are young need some of us who are old...We need deep and satisfying and loyal friendships with each other. These friendships are a necessary source of sustenance. We need to renew our faith every day. We need to lock arms and help build the kingdom so that it will roll forth and fill the whole earth.”
― Marjorie Pay Hinckley