The New Year

Time goes fast when you are busy. What a year. Reflecting on the past year , I have come to realize the blessings that my family and I have recieved. It really gets you thinking of all the good you have done and yet to do. I wanted to share a wonderful message with you that really got me to thinking and I felt I need to and this time. What a wonderful thing to think about for this new year. I've found that the answer to every question can be found somewhere in the scriptures. We just need to have them open in front of us enough to allow the Spirit to guide us to those answers. I realize I haven't been doing that so well lately. Studying the scriptures helps keep us close to the Spirit. In 2 Nephi, chapter two "For it must needs be, that there is opposition in all things".
There is no good thing that happens without Satan opposing it in every possible way. It doesn't say opposition in some things; it says all things. It doesn't say there might be opposition. It says there must needs be opposition. It's part of the plan, and it's necessary to face the opposition in order to prove ourselves throughout this earth life. Over time and with practice, we will also come to recognize the voice of the Lord more readily, and we will also recognize the workings of Satan when he's trying to hold you back. Depression, discouragment, unwarranted guilt are all among his tools. It's improtant for us to be able to seperate what's real and true from the adversary's attempts to confuse and discourage us. If we've genuinely made a mistake, then the remorse you feel will prompt you to put your life in order. When your life is in order, feelings of guilt and discourgement do not come from your Father in Heaven. When you hear false messages in your head, you need to recognize them for what they are. What a wonderful message I just had to share. I hope it helps someone. I find it hard to get myself to the Temple more often and I know that Satan does not want me to go. He loathes the Temple above all else in this world because it gives us strength to keep him at bay. That is one of my goals this year is to just do it and ignore the negative going on in my head.
I hope that I can remember this for the new year. So many wonderful changes coming this year. Chandel bringing a new life into this world, Tavanny graduating, Devyn going to High School. Everything is happening so fast it is hard to keep up. May the Lord be with all of you and keep you strong this coming year.

Where Has The Summer Gone?

Summer has just about gone. I guess when you are having too much fun it goes fast. Had a great time on our vacation. We went to LaResa and Scotts in Yarington NV. John had his welcome home. Jeral and Analeica also were there. It was great to see them all. We then went to California where we stopped at the Jelly Belly Factory. Got free jelly beans. It was 106 degrees there also. Went on to San Francisco where we went to Peir 39 and Fishermans Worf. We walked up to China Town. It was not all that cracked up to be. Saw the Oakland Temple. I wasn't a big fan of San Francisco. Too crowded. Crossed the Golden Gate Bridge on up to the Redwoods. That was cool to drive through a tree. Went up the coast and stopped so the kids to play in the cold ocean. Stayed the night in Grants Pass Oregon. We went to the Oregon Cave. That was pretty neat. And then we went to Crater Lake. It was a beautiful place. Still had snow though and was cold in July. We had a great time. Would have been funner if Chandel and Todd would have gone with us. Trips just aren't the same since she got married. Tavanny has stayed busy babsitting and chasing boys. Devyn spent a week in Island Park at Scout camp and came home with broncitus. Seems he gets it every year. I guess now that July is just about over it is time to think about getting ready for School to start up again. Not too excited.

Looking Forward to Summer!

Ok it has been some time. I had a good Mother's Day. I got some perfume and a frame that had a cute saying on it. Chandel picked it out( I think). Chandel and Todd gave me two binders full of pedigree charts. I was sure hoping they were filled though. But they weren't . Darn it! Maybe I will do a contest with Chandel and by a certain time see who has the most filled out. the loser takes the winner to dinner. Ha Ha! Tavanny and Devyn made dinner. I stood behind telling them how to do things though. They did a good job! We also had the missionaries over to call their moms. They stayed for dinner. Tavanny loved that! Work is keeping me very busy between the school, vinyl and hair I am swamped sometimes. Can't wait for the summer and our vacation to Sanfransico and Nevada to Johns Homecoming.

Hurry up Summer!!!!

Christmas

It was a very different Christmas this year. We surprised mom and dad in Logan for Christmas Eve. Christmas day we had Garns mom and Chandel and Todd over for the gifts, but both left after. It would have been nice to have them all for dinner though. Kind of a depressing day. Garn was sick really bad and so no fun there.You can never make everyone happy with the gifts you give them either. Maybe New Years will be better. I can hope anyway. Chandel and Todd will be moving in January so that will be different. It will be good for both of them to get away from family. We will miss them though since Chandel spends almost everyafternnon at our house. We love them and wish them luck in the new job and new year. I hope things will look better for my mom this next year. Having cancer has been hard on everyone besides the person who has it. We don't know if this is her last Christmas or not. I hopew she had a good one. We love her very much!!!!

School and Work

Yes it has been a while. School has started up again and so has work. Tavanny is a Junior this year and Devyn is starting Middle School 7th grade. Garn changed positions at work and got a raise out of it. My work has started and I haven't missed the getting up at 6:15 every morning either. Chandel and Todd live near by so we see her at least once a week if not more. Garn was just released from being Elders Quorum Pres. They put him in an easy one. Ym Secretary. I don't think anything is going to slow down at all. Things never stop.

Vinyl

New BLOG SITE!! www.shearpointevinyl.blogspot.com!!
Also a web site will be coming soon!!

Well it happened last week on March 14th. Chandel and Todd were married. they recieved their endownments on March 11th. It was a very special experience for me so I'm sure it was for her. Everything went well at the wedding and the reception. The day was cold but sunny. We had a good turn out. The room was for fifty people and I think there was maybe four chairs empty. It was a beautiful ceremony. The reception turned out beautiful also. Chandel and I planned it all and did it all ourselves with the help of Todds family(mostly) and mine. As soon as we get some pitures from the photographer I will post them. It is very different now at our house. Although Tavanny is bringing her boyfriend around more, so it doesn't feel quite so empty here. Devyn is already wanting Chandels room. We have a our Family room just about all done so then I will be able to move everything back in. We are grateful to all of you that were there at the wedding supporting us. We really appreciate everything.