I love LDS Gems

I have really enjoyed getting the LDS Gems each day. Sometimes I dont read them for like a week, but I really enjoy having these little quotes and uplifting tidbits to read when I feel bad or get annoyed at the world. They also help to jog my memory of scriptures I have read in the past or things I learned in Sunday School. Its like a quick little lesson to give me a boost when I need it. Well, I am doing fine and will be going to the Womens broadcast tomorrow, so see ya later. Here is the newest quote that really made me stop and think about my life and if I am recognizing the signs and preparing to see Jesus again! Love ya, chanel.

Daily Gems
Our Time and His Coming
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"Before that sacred night in Bethlehem, the events of history and the words of the prophets of all dispensations prepared the way for the first coming of the Lord and His Atonement. Similarly, history and prophecy laid the groundwork for the Restoration of the gospel through the Prophet Joseph Smith. Do we have eyes to see that the events and prophecies of our time are preparing us for the Savior's Second Coming?"



Topics:
restoration, Second Coming of Jesus Christ, Atonement

(Robert D. Hales, "Preparations for the Restoration and the Second Coming," Ensign, Nov. 2005, 92)

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A working mother's life with baby #4

I know, I know! It sounds bad calling Ephraim "baby #4". So what... I know I love him!

Well, I know I seemed a little down in the last blog but that was cuz... I was! Having a baby, packing, moving across the country, working, preschool(now) and all the motherly duties(which darin does help with) have taken their toll on me and that stupid Postpartum depression crap has snuck up on me. So............ I am trying to deal and function in a positive way till it blows over. I am not always unhappy or depressed, but sometimes it just hits me and i feel like running from the house screaming. So.................. I don't, which then causes me to be a grumpy person to everyone(which has not been fun for others). So.................I am working on being more productive and happy. I went to the temple(even though darin had to be with the youth) and I have started trying to read the gospel doctrine scriptures better. I am doing preschool with Jadin and simeon on Tuesdays and Thursdays(thanks to stuff Jenny showed me). I have started walking/jogging on the treadmill(also like Jenny inspired me to do) at least 3 times a week. Last week I did it 3 (maybe 4) times and this week will be the same. It has helped me feel better with all the endorphines I get and just doing something for me. Well, this is all for now, but I will keep ya posted. Love ya, chanel.

Disgruntled... I guess.

Well today has been one that I would have liked to skip.
It was a rainy and foggy day.
I worked, took ephraim and jadin to get shots, grocery shopped, came home, took care of a screaming baby(due to shots), moped about the house(not sure why), did laundry, dishes, more baby duty, had dinner(which darin cooked) and dessert, had family prayer, put baby to bed and now I am blogging and review a few work details.
To say that today was neccessary and productive is the best i can say.
I know that tomorrow is another day, which will hopefully be better then today.
see ya.

LDS GEMS

I loved this quote I got from lds gems. It is so accurate to how life is these days. I see so much corruption in this world and it seems impossible to avoid it all the time, but I know it can be done with God's help. Keep the faith and have courage! chanel.


"[The Lord's] sweet assurance . . . can guide you and me--in our time, in our day, in our lives. Of course, we will face fear, experience ridicule, and meet opposition. Let us have the courage to defy the consensus, the courage to stand for principle. Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval. Courage becomes a living and an attractive virtue when it is regarded not only as a willingness to die manfully, but also as a determination to live decently.
A moral coward is one who is afraid to do what he thinks is right because others will disapprove or laugh. Remember that all men have their fears, but those who face their fears with dignity have courage as well."

Enjoying the bounties of WA.

This is the view from my back sliding glass door. Nice and mountainy!


Hi all,
We have of course been busy since we got here with unpacking, working, kids and having fun. Now we have added school for Tristram and seasonal canning of peaches, pears and jam. We also got to freeze some corn. Yummy!
Tris is loving school and we are glad he has more to do. Canning has been tiring and rewarding. We will have yummy fruit for the winter.
My parents have been able to come and help can and to spend time together on the weekend.
Yesterday darin went to the temple in spokane for Youth baptisms and my parents watched the boys so I could go too.
It has been forever ago that I was able to go to the temple at all, so even though Darin and I were not together I decided to go. I was able to relax, meditate and absorb the spirit that can only be found there. It felt like being given water after a long journey through the desert... a welcome relief to my parched soul. I had a hard time focusing at first, but it was wonderful and I know that the more I go, the more I will be able to learn and absorb. I miss the temple and I am glad that it is only 2hrs away now.
Well, I will post more later with more pics, but i wanted to give a few updates for now.
PS- we see deer in herds out here and I commented that the "they are like cockroaches, the fields are infested with deer". hahaha. well see ya later, chanel