a quote

I love this:

"The same God that placed that star in a precise orbit millennia before it appeared over Bethlehem in celebration of the birth of the Babe has given at least equal attention to placement of each of us in precise human orbits so that we may, if we will, illuminate the landscape of our individual lives, so that our light may not only lead others but warm them as well."

Neal A. Maxwell, That my Family Should Partake, pg 86

Happy Birthday, (cont..)

THIS is love . . .

Th

Happy Birthday, Jeff!

Family dinner time is and has always been a sweet time.  When our kids were little until now, I have happy memories of feeling safe and blessed around the dinner table with the ones I love the most.  I can recall Saturday mornings when we didn't begin the day without waffles.  Or birthday cake and ice cream for breakfast ON each one's birthday morning.  When they got into their teens, we didn't know when we'd all be gathered (for long), at the same time the rest of the day.

When the kids were little, it was easy to gather together often.   Blessings on the food were always sweet because we were teaching and soaking in their trust in Heavenly Father.  But I won't ever forget listening to Jeff's prayers when it was his turn.  As we bowed our heads and closed our eyes, I can still hear his little 3 year old voice slowly speak, . . ."and bless t h a t, and t h a t, and t h a t . . ."  If you peaked, you would see him pointing to each thing specifically, and it took a little longer because some things were farther away from him on the table.  He wanted to make sure their was no confusion. . .  Sweet innocence.

Happy Birthday, Jeff!   So grateful for you and your goodness, integrity, and faith that have always shown through.  And in these sweet days, your evident desire to be a good Dad!

You are a blessing!

I love you, dearly!
Mom

shampoo

Someone in our writer's organization printed this. 


WARNING TO US ALL!!! DON'T WASH YOUR HAIR IN THE SHOWER!



IT IS DANGEROUS WHEN THE SHAMPOO RUNS DOWN YOUR BODY
AS YOU RINSE YOUR HAIR OUT!

I don't know why I didn't figure this out sooner. I use shampoo in the shower. When I wash my hair, the shampoo runs down my whole body, and printed very clearly on the shampoo label is this warning, "FOR EXTRA BODY AND VOLUME."





No wonder I have been gaining weight! Well, I have now gotten rid of that shampoo and I'm going to start showering with Dawn dish soap instead. It's label reads, "DISSOLVES FAT THAT IS OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE."

Problem solved!

If I don't answer the phone, I'll be in the shower.