I love the General Women's Meeting our church holds once a year. I love to go, listen, and receive confirmation of my Heavenly Father's love for me--sometimes in a life full of kids and other responsibilities, it's easy to forget my real purpose here.
President Uchtdorf spoke to my heart tonight. I've never thought about what God's happiness is, and Elder Uchtdorf explained God as being a God of "creation and compassion." I loved that phrase and he encouraged us to emulate those qualities in our own lives. He told us we are spirit daughters of the most creative being in the universe and we all have part of him inside us. We should work at making the world more beautiful because we were here. I immediately thought of my sister-in-law Cassy (http://www.romneys.blogspot.com/). Everything she touches is immediately beautiful and I love that about her.
He talked of creation as briging something into existence that wasn't there before: smiles, laughs, children, learning, thoughts, order. There are so many options; he inspired me to more fully exercise my creative power.
He also pushed me toward being more compassionate--our Heavenly Father delights when we bless the lives of others, "bear one another's burdens and comfort those that stand in need of comfort." I need to continually work on that heavenly attribute. He said, "The number or prayers we say may contribute to our happiness, but the number of prayers we answer will be even more important to our happiness."
I am grateful that tonight he answered a prayer of mine and gave me guidance in a tumultuous world. How I love the gospel and our leaders--my testimony grows each day.
To listen to the broadcast go to www.lds.org
There is nothing better than a house full of boys...come on in.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Friday, September 05, 2008
A Lazy Labor Day
We decided that we just couldn't have a 3 day weekend and spend it in 106 degree weather--isn't it supposed to be cooling down now??
So, we went to a place where the weather is always perfect and company always divine. We headed to Mike's parents' house in San Diego. When we go, we are usually busy, busy, but last weekend we just lounged and it felt great. Not to mention, it was the perfect excuse to start Breaking Dawn (which I give 3 stars to, worth the read, but not fabulous).
We got in late Friday night and were up at the crack of dawn Saturday morning with kids who don't understand that your are supposed to SLEEP IN on vacation (and I'm just asking for 7 am). Mike and I took a jog and then went swimming in his parents' pool while we waited for Chris, Cassy, Shaina and Chaz to show up. They FINALLY arrived (Jace asked every 10 minutes from 5:45 am when Chaz would be there) and the cousin time began. We hardly even saw Jace, Chaz, and Shaina, they were so busy chasing chicken, running around, jumping on the tramp and swimming.
Parker became pretty attached to his beautiful cousin Shaina. She took great care of him and on the way home, he told us he would miss her a lot.
Saturday night we got babysitters (wahoo!) so we could celebrate my birthday. We went to a yummy spot on Coronado island where the view was a delicious as the food. The Romneys always have great spots to try, so dinner out is always a treat.
Sunday was church, naps, dinner...the usual, except for Marci used her first fresh eggs from the crazy chickens they adopted. It was a very exciting moment to witness.
Monday we ate a gigantic breakfast and went to the beach, where the kids were crazy enough to play in the freezing water. Jace and Chaz body surfed, Parker sat terrified as far as he could from the ocean, and James thought his kickboard was a surf board and tried a little surfing in the shallow water.
I have a love/hate relationship with the beach. Love it when I'm there, hate the sand when we are done, but it was a great time. The best part was just chatting with Chris, Cassy, Rick and Marci. We always have so many interesting things to talk about.
But, the MOST exciting thing was that while we were there, we had a new addition to the family!
Jenni and Jed had baby Alexis Ann on Sunday night. She is so beautiful and Jenni is a trooper. We are so happy she came here safely and can't wait to see that beautiful baby!
So, we went to a place where the weather is always perfect and company always divine. We headed to Mike's parents' house in San Diego. When we go, we are usually busy, busy, but last weekend we just lounged and it felt great. Not to mention, it was the perfect excuse to start Breaking Dawn (which I give 3 stars to, worth the read, but not fabulous).
We got in late Friday night and were up at the crack of dawn Saturday morning with kids who don't understand that your are supposed to SLEEP IN on vacation (and I'm just asking for 7 am). Mike and I took a jog and then went swimming in his parents' pool while we waited for Chris, Cassy, Shaina and Chaz to show up. They FINALLY arrived (Jace asked every 10 minutes from 5:45 am when Chaz would be there) and the cousin time began. We hardly even saw Jace, Chaz, and Shaina, they were so busy chasing chicken, running around, jumping on the tramp and swimming.
Parker became pretty attached to his beautiful cousin Shaina. She took great care of him and on the way home, he told us he would miss her a lot.
Saturday night we got babysitters (wahoo!) so we could celebrate my birthday. We went to a yummy spot on Coronado island where the view was a delicious as the food. The Romneys always have great spots to try, so dinner out is always a treat.
Sunday was church, naps, dinner...the usual, except for Marci used her first fresh eggs from the crazy chickens they adopted. It was a very exciting moment to witness.
Monday we ate a gigantic breakfast and went to the beach, where the kids were crazy enough to play in the freezing water. Jace and Chaz body surfed, Parker sat terrified as far as he could from the ocean, and James thought his kickboard was a surf board and tried a little surfing in the shallow water.
I have a love/hate relationship with the beach. Love it when I'm there, hate the sand when we are done, but it was a great time. The best part was just chatting with Chris, Cassy, Rick and Marci. We always have so many interesting things to talk about.
But, the MOST exciting thing was that while we were there, we had a new addition to the family!
Jenni and Jed had baby Alexis Ann on Sunday night. She is so beautiful and Jenni is a trooper. We are so happy she came here safely and can't wait to see that beautiful baby!
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