Well, here in the Kirtland Ward of our church we tend to get a lot of visitors but yesterday we had one who is a prominent member, from Salt Lake City, but I think she was wanting to be 'low profile' or something! Plus she seemed in a very big hurry to leave right after Sacrament Meeting. My first thought was perhaps she had to catch a flight, but I found out she spoke at a Multi-Stake Single Adult Fireside in Pittsburgh, PA. She was probably needing to get on the road, it's a few hours from here. Anyway, it was our Relief Society General President, Julie B. Beck! I have been trying IN VAIN to put a picture of her here, but each time I try, it comes out just garbled symbols, letters & numbers. Oh well.... don't know what I did wrong!
I'm a big fan of hers and just loved the talks she gave last year at the Women's Broadcast (which is coming up on Saturday again!!) and in the October General Conference. I really admire her guts to say the things she did--which, by the way, were right on! I totally support her remarks on motherhood and glad we have a leader who can 'stand strong and immovable'for that which is right,as she said in her first address in September. I know there are some who criticized her and I feel sorry for those who did. I came away feeling encouraged and more hopeful to continue enduring the trials of motherhood and life in general and very impressed with her.
So, having said all that... I HAD to talk to her--which was really brief, since she was in a hurry to exit the building. I caught her on her way out of the chapel and asked her if she was (in fact) Sis. Beck (since she has a new hair style) and I wanted to make sure it wasn't just my wishful thinking that it was her! She smiled and hesitantly said "Yes." I already had my hand on her shoulder--my way of finally getting her attention--and so I put my arm around her a little and told her that I wanted her to know that I just loved her talks last year in both those meetings. I also told her how I'd used them in a Relief Society lesson a few months ago. Then I added that I was so glad she was our president. To which she smiled and replied, "Thank you for telling me!" And then she was gone.
I have wanted to tell her since hearing those talks, how much I appreciated her, and support her as our president. I'm thrilled I actually got the chance--though it was briefer than I'd hoped! LOL
I'm really looking forward to the Women's Broadcast coming up on Saturday--I love it every year!
Anyway, I just wanted to share that here.
As a post script... Philip is slowly recovering from his wisdom teeth removal--much harder than most as he ended up with an infection! I'll be glad when he's all better! He's rather cranky!!!
Monday, September 22, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008
We have a buyer for our house!!!
This past Monday my dear husband came home (something that he can do quite often during the day since work is SO close) just beaming and he had a cheesy grin. Philip and I were in the kitchen and Tim just stood there smiling, ready to burst. It was really funny. He told us we have a buyer (that he knew I'd accept) and then Philip suggested a group hug and I'm sure it was quite silly a site I'm sure! LOL It should close the beginning of October--not too long!
With the rocky market and believe me it's probably not bottomed out all the way down in Cambridge, OH, but for us, we didn't feel we should hold out any longer for something better--that may not come, nor could we really afford to keep waiting for the market to turn around. Our house is a lovely old Victorian and it saddens me to have it just sitting there, lonely and empty. It needs a family to enjoy it! The price we're accepting is a little less than we needed, but it could have been a lot worse, so we're grateful. We have been praying for weeks, and even fasting, which we did yesterday. To me, it's a real testament to the power of faith and sacrifice. Also, a great lesson for the boys to see in action.
Sure, we could have waited the market out, and let it rise, but we have been feeling an urgency to get out from under that debt and worry. Who knows why... in fact given my history, that could be cause for alarm! Hahaha For example, the other day Tim and I took a little drive after visiting Old Kirtland to see some artwork on display that will be leaving soon. We went to the old quarry, where the early members of our church mined the limestone for the building of the temple in Kirtland. It is a pretty little place, but MUCH to much Poison Ivy! I steered clear of it. Anyway, we read all the signs about the quarry and to go see it was a short trail, which was only two-tenths of a mile all the way around the quarry, which is full of water. But when I read that sign 'easy trail', it made me hesitate! On that fateful day back on April 30, 2006, a similar sign in Zion's Park said 'easy trail' and it wasn't so easy and almost ended up being deadly for me. But I wasn't going to let my fear get the best of me. Course, I reminded Tim of that other sign and he joked with me about switching which side of the short trail I walked on so I didn't fall into the water! It truly was an easy trail. A little fear conquered! The real test will be if I EVER go to Zion's Park and face my fears of that trail and maybe get to finish it and see what I missed at the end of that half-mile easy trail. So, having rambled on and on about that, there was a point I think I was trying to make! I think sometimes we get divine guidance to do something, as it will lead us to something that can be either great, or something trying, which can also be great because of the growth we can receive. All these things shall give us experience and temper us... the old Refiner's Fire.
AND, in keeping with the 'theme' of my blog page, things haven't been boring. We had a shooting at the boys' high school on the 5th day of school for this new year! Crazy!!! I don't know if it made national news--probably not since no one was shot nor hurt, but it was scary--for those present. It was a troubled 15 yr. old boy who wanted to commit suicide, and for some reason, wanted to do it at school. He fired off two shots--the trophy case and the ceiling before aiming the gun to his head. Thankfully the principal was able to calm the boy and get the gun away from him. I hope that boy gets the help he needs. Needless to say, school was in lockdown for awhile and then the kids were released early. But that's certainly not the kind of phone call a mother wants to get!
Today was my birthday... not a great day. (SIGH) It was a rainy day, kind of dreary. I had to take Philip to get his wisdom teeth out and there were problems, he's SO miserable, but then, he is of the male persuasion and by virtue of his chromosones, he's a baby! I'm joking (or am I)... I know how rough it is to go through that! Sure it's been WAY too many years to count since I had mine out, but I do know it wasn't fun!
There was more 'unpleasantness' that continued into the evening, but I'll try not to focus on it. I've had some wonderful converstations on the phone with family and friends today, what more could I ask for, aside from the really yummy birthday cake! (I made it myself, like I was going to trust that to the men in my house!) Oh, and I did have fun with my twin sister, singing "Happy Birthday to Us"!
No pictures this time... maybe next time!
With the rocky market and believe me it's probably not bottomed out all the way down in Cambridge, OH, but for us, we didn't feel we should hold out any longer for something better--that may not come, nor could we really afford to keep waiting for the market to turn around. Our house is a lovely old Victorian and it saddens me to have it just sitting there, lonely and empty. It needs a family to enjoy it! The price we're accepting is a little less than we needed, but it could have been a lot worse, so we're grateful. We have been praying for weeks, and even fasting, which we did yesterday. To me, it's a real testament to the power of faith and sacrifice. Also, a great lesson for the boys to see in action.
Sure, we could have waited the market out, and let it rise, but we have been feeling an urgency to get out from under that debt and worry. Who knows why... in fact given my history, that could be cause for alarm! Hahaha For example, the other day Tim and I took a little drive after visiting Old Kirtland to see some artwork on display that will be leaving soon. We went to the old quarry, where the early members of our church mined the limestone for the building of the temple in Kirtland. It is a pretty little place, but MUCH to much Poison Ivy! I steered clear of it. Anyway, we read all the signs about the quarry and to go see it was a short trail, which was only two-tenths of a mile all the way around the quarry, which is full of water. But when I read that sign 'easy trail', it made me hesitate! On that fateful day back on April 30, 2006, a similar sign in Zion's Park said 'easy trail' and it wasn't so easy and almost ended up being deadly for me. But I wasn't going to let my fear get the best of me. Course, I reminded Tim of that other sign and he joked with me about switching which side of the short trail I walked on so I didn't fall into the water! It truly was an easy trail. A little fear conquered! The real test will be if I EVER go to Zion's Park and face my fears of that trail and maybe get to finish it and see what I missed at the end of that half-mile easy trail. So, having rambled on and on about that, there was a point I think I was trying to make! I think sometimes we get divine guidance to do something, as it will lead us to something that can be either great, or something trying, which can also be great because of the growth we can receive. All these things shall give us experience and temper us... the old Refiner's Fire.
AND, in keeping with the 'theme' of my blog page, things haven't been boring. We had a shooting at the boys' high school on the 5th day of school for this new year! Crazy!!! I don't know if it made national news--probably not since no one was shot nor hurt, but it was scary--for those present. It was a troubled 15 yr. old boy who wanted to commit suicide, and for some reason, wanted to do it at school. He fired off two shots--the trophy case and the ceiling before aiming the gun to his head. Thankfully the principal was able to calm the boy and get the gun away from him. I hope that boy gets the help he needs. Needless to say, school was in lockdown for awhile and then the kids were released early. But that's certainly not the kind of phone call a mother wants to get!
Today was my birthday... not a great day. (SIGH) It was a rainy day, kind of dreary. I had to take Philip to get his wisdom teeth out and there were problems, he's SO miserable, but then, he is of the male persuasion and by virtue of his chromosones, he's a baby! I'm joking (or am I)... I know how rough it is to go through that! Sure it's been WAY too many years to count since I had mine out, but I do know it wasn't fun!
There was more 'unpleasantness' that continued into the evening, but I'll try not to focus on it. I've had some wonderful converstations on the phone with family and friends today, what more could I ask for, aside from the really yummy birthday cake! (I made it myself, like I was going to trust that to the men in my house!) Oh, and I did have fun with my twin sister, singing "Happy Birthday to Us"!
No pictures this time... maybe next time!
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