Up in the Air

Life is a grand adventure! I have absolutely no idea where we are going to live in two weeks. The bus has been in the shop for 12 weeks and they haven't even started on it. So it doesn't look like our plan of living in the bus over the summer is going to pan out. The house is under contract, but we are in that hesitant stage when they could back out at anytime, so we really can't afford to go get other accommodations. We had been planning on a huge trip to Canada for almost a year, but passports haven't come yet,the bus isn't ready, and we might be moving the week after we get back. Darn it! We were so excited. In fact, being able to afford the trip helped push is to selling our house. However, we would have had to sell it soon regardless. Money is tight! With nine kids on a single income it isn't a shocker. But we are selling the house so we can make headway. Maybe we will be able to save up for some cheap, hunting land or something. Life is up in the air right now and that's okay. The Lord knows everything and He has always taken care of us with a multitude of tender mercies.

Wonderful Hot Days

Heavenly Father had blessed us with heat,shade,cold water and great company!

Fun Mom

Sometimes I'm more of a drill sergeant than a mom. I need to take time to play with and listen to my kids everyday. The to-do list isn't what life is about. My kids are my life! It's okay to soak in each moment and have fun! I'm not very good at fun, but I well develop a new trait and skill. Heavenly Father will help me because He knows it is important for me to be close to my sweet children. I'm glad He is close to us!

Grand Canyon

My parents are taking Benjamin and Moroni to hike the Grand Canyon. They will be going with my aunts and uncles as well. It's going to be an 18 mile hike down to the bottom and back. Insane!!! It will be a once in a lifetime experience with some of the neatest people in the world! I'm so excited they can go! Heavenly Father blesses us with amazing experiences and amazing people throughout our lives! I pray they can all make it in safety.

Safety and Health

Our little Jeebz is an explorer.  He loves stairs, but falls down them.  Today he disappeared and I found him half way up our very steep, old, wooden stairs.  He is constantly putting everything in his mouth.  We have to watch him every second.  The Lord has blessed him to with safety and health.  Life is truly a miracle.  I'm grateful for all the guardian angels I have on both sides of the veil helping keep my sweet little ones safe.

Making Up

Yesterday morning Jaremy and I got into a doozy.  I hate to admit it, but it was 99% my fault.  The Lord softened my heart after prayer.  We met and went out to lunch and talked it through.  The stupid thing we fought about is of no consequence.  It never is.  I love Jaremy so much.  He puts up with so many of my hair-brained ideas and ways.  I'm so grateful for his forgiveness and that we can make up.  It feels so good to make things right and be close again.  I'm grateful the Lord helps us as we stumble around trying to maintain a beautiful, eternal family.  I'm grateful for repentance and forgiveness.  I'm grateful for the sweet love he has blessed us with.

Book of Mormon

And now, my brethren, I desire that ye shall plant this word in your hearts, and as it beginneth to swell even so nourish it by your faith. And behold, it will become a tree, springing up in you unto everlasting life. And then may God grant unto you that your burdens may be light, through the joy of his Son. And even all this can ye do if ye will. Amen.

I get hope from this scripture. If we just help or faith to grow Christ will take care of the rest. We must do our part. It is not even close to enough, but we don't need to get discouraged. The Lord will make up the difference. I am so grateful for this.