Snapshot In Time

Our two nephews spent the night at our home.  I watched Kandon, Brennan, Brady, Danny, and Becky as they made homeade ice cream by placing heavy cream in the carton and sugar in a zip-lock bag and in a larger zip-lock placing ice and salt.  Then by shaking it for several minutes it turns into ice cream.  To watch them was thrilling to my heart.
I have always loved how Becky enjoys the various activities as much, if not more than the kids do.  She loves life and is always willing to get the very most out of a situation.  Thanks for who you are, my love.
My heart is used to storing yet another snapshot of this life, I call blessed.

Amazing

Becky told me of a ride she took in the van up one of the canyons here in Salt Lake City.  At one point in the conversation she spoke of seeing an eagle and she was amazed at the way it spread it's wings and soared.  She watched this beautiful bird for a while and said that there wasn't one time it had to flap it's wings.
Have you ever had that experience for yourself?  I have and it has been many years since I saw that last.  Just thinking about it makes me smile.  The creatures that have been created and placed on this beautiful earth are an inspiration. I challenge you to pay better attention to the 'details' that are all around us.  The next time you go outside take notice of the birds as they chirp.  Look at the majestic mountains that tower above all else.  The beautiful colors of the changing trees as winter fast approaches.  The flowers that line the front of the house are breath-taking.
Many years ago, the telephone rang and to my surprise it was a woman who lives three houses away from us in our cul-de-sac.  I greeted her and inquired about her day.  I then asked her what I could do for her.  She told me that the reason she was calling was to thank our family for the beautiful flowers in front of our house that allowed her a great deal of joy as she looked out her front window.
This is a beautiful world with a lot to offer us.  Stop and take a minute to see for yourself.

Thank You

It was recently brought to my attention that there are times when only one answer will suffice.
Have you ever given someone a compliment and then their answer is "I know" or "Isn't it great".
The words "thank you" go a long way.
Practice it and integrate it into your daily life.  It's amazing how grateful it makes you because you focus on what is really important.

Life Is A Blessing

Life is very good!  Take a look at this man who is very grateful to be alive. If you ever think that life is hard, just remember that your situation could always be worse.









Learn to make lemonade out of the occasional lemons of life.

Take A Little Time

I had the pleasure of visiting with a couple of our neighbors.  I must say that there are people in life who touch me because of who they are and what they mean to me.
Life is busy--it is for everybody.  The fact still remains that there are moments when you have to stop what you're doing and 'catch up' with the people that are important to you.
A few minutes can make a world of difference to someone who just needs somebody to listen to them.  I am grateful for Becky and the person she is in my life who will listen no matter what.  Take the time today for someone who really needs it.

Another Temple Dedication

The Brigham City Utah temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is complete and will be dedicated as an official place of temple worship on Sunday, September 23, 2012.  What a blessing it is to have so many temples that have been dedicated to our Father in Heaven as His holy house and a place where members of the church, who qualify themselves, can enter and participate in sacred ordinances that are needed to one day return to live with Him.
I look forward to participating in the dedication proceedings with Becky and each of our children.
We live in a wonderful time when these important parts of our life that pertain to our eternal progression are readily available.  I am a blessed person and I am very grateful for the love and mercy that is shown to me.

Love Is Spoken Here

Our family enjoyed the baptism of our niece. She was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. We were touched by the choice that she had made to be baptized but we were also thrilled with the influence that her choice would make for the rest of her life and beyond.
Our extended family gathered in love and support. I am grateful for the times that are shared with family.
The good times help me to better understand the importance of making good memories and keeping those memories alive with Becky and our children.
The days rush by so quickly and the love that we share today will be magnified that much more for tomorrow.