Saturday, June 23, 2018
After 35ish years of reading books from all walks of life, I am no longer surprised how the same messages of love, joy, tolerance, equality, peace and wisdom continue to recycle themselves. We are still trying to learn from the past to make better todays and even better tomorrows. We want, we need, what all human beings have sought out since the beginning. The common denominator seems to come down to making sure we don't abandon the fight for humanity. Whether the wisdom was etched on cavern walls or inked on scrolls in ancient languages, human beings seem to have the same basic instincts and desires today as they did in the beginning. Poems, essays, even political manifestos, written by some of the greatest literary minds, speak to our hearts and minds as much today as they did yesterday and as they will tomorrow. From William Shakespeare to Walt Whitman and from Plato to Rene Descartes to Harriet Beecher Stowe, hearts seeking true love and a sense of belonging require each one of us to continue working on ourselves. Regrann from @outofprint - Happy Birthday, Octavia Butler, who was born on this day in 1947! ❤️ #quoteoftheday - #regrann
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
This quote is spot on with my recent desire to lessen my time on social media, television, and my weird obsession with word games. Yes, people. I am that nerdy . . . (7 words, crossword puzzles, vocabulary games and grammar games!) I'd like to believe that brain games are more of a treasure, but the truth is that sifting through trash and treasures isn't as clear as I thought it would be. · What if my Grandma sends me a message or makes a comment on FB and I don't see it? I love that woman and always respond to her comments immediately. (Happy 93rd Birthday tomorrow Grandma!🎁) · Is reading the news online considered a type of social media? · What about email? · Is watching the news on the television a treasure or is it trash? (Does TMZ count as news? Kidding.) · Am I "gaming" too much if I make one move per game on Words With Friends once a day? And the comments . . . I have to respond- Right? I realize that some of these examples may seem strange, even a bit silly, but trying to find the right balance is not easy. I'm starting to long for simpler times. · The internet and cell phones were non-existent when I was young. · Email was in its infancy when I was in the mission field so we didn't use it. · Video games entered my world in my early teens but I lost interest after the hype died down. · TV was boring. Cartoons were aired on Saturday morning so my brothers and I watched the one hour segment and then played outside. · See? Simple. I'm beginning to discover that this new balance I'm striving for is going to come down to what feels right. I won't have a perfect balance and I'll probably get caught up in a hearty game of 7 words; however, if I discover that I can survive without reading David Beckham's daily posts on IG, I'll pat myself on the back and give my new balance an 'A' for effort. #trashortreasure #simplicity
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
"I smile because you're my brother. I laugh because there's nothing you can do about it." ―Author Unknown · When your baby brother let's you talk his ear off for over an hour, you know he is heaven-sent! @greenbai_packers is so good to me. He is patient, he doesn't judge me and he never puts me down. He's one of the good ones and I feel honored and blessed to call him my brother.
Sunday, June 3, 2018
Friday, May 25, 2018
Monday, May 21, 2018
🐦🐦 Look at these two lovebirds. PUN INTENDED! I have wanted to find their little egg filled nest for weeks but have refrained from looking so I didn't ruin the beautiful process of this little family. They haven't been on our grass for two nights so I'm thinking the mom took the goslings down to the lake.
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Happy Mother's Day to the world's greatest mom. · My Mother kept a garden, a garden of the heart, She planted all the good things that gave my life its start. She turned me to the sunshine and encouraged me to dream, Fostering and nurturing the seeds of self-esteem. And when the winds and rain came, she protected me enough-- But not too much because she knew I'd need to stand up strong and tough. Her constant good example always taught me right from wrong-- Markers for my pathway that will last a lifetime long. I am my Mother's garden. I am her legacy- And I hope today she feels the love reflected back from me - Author unknown
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Monday, May 7, 2018
Sunday, May 6, 2018
Happy Birthday Pop! I've been trying to think of something witty or poetic to write in honor of your birthday but I decided it's okay to keep it genuine and simple. Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do for me; your patience and kindness keep me afloat. You are the strength and foundation of our family and I feel truly blessed I get to call you dad. Those who know and love you will agree with me when I say that the world would be a better place if there were more people like you in it. I love you.
Friday, May 4, 2018
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
"People only see what they are prepared to see."-Ralph Waldo Emerson When I was young and naive and, well, a bratty teenager trying to find my place in the world, I believed that once I had a job and was on my own that everything would be perfect and life would be a piece of cake. I was so wrong. Adulting is hard. Looking at what I thought I knew 10, even 20, years ago compared to what I actually know today is significant. Add another 6-ish years to the knowledge meter and I'm almost embarrassed by the dead air sitting in the middle of the spectrum. 26-ish years ago was my prime. (Prime? The stupidity.) I was driving, dating, and preparing for my adult life. Then I went away to college and apologized every year I was away for everything I had ever said and done that was mean. I had learned that my parents were not the enemy and that graduating from high school was actually the beginning of "life" as I knew it. Fast forward a few years to the mission field and humility kicked in. Jump a few years to college graduation and getting a job and, well, I was not in love with being an adult. Teach 8 years at CHHS. Get Master's Degree. Teach at SLCC. Continue to be poor. Live at home. Have 13 surgeries (from birth to the present). Surgeries don't work. Unable to have kids. Become sicker. Realize that marriage isn't in my future. Get Mia. Lose Mia. Have nervous breakdown. PTSD kicks in. Depression. Anxiety. . . . . ummm, is there a reset button? Anyone? Anyone? Between the twists and turns, I've learned to survive. I've learned that life is hard. I've learned that family is of most importance and that I need the Savior and the gospel. I've learned that loss is my greatest fear, that guilt can consume you and that happiness requires work. I've learned it is okay to cry, to grieve and to walk away and take a break. I've also learned that not dealing with trauma doesn't make it go away; it will eventually consume you. I would not have been ready 27- ish, 20, even 10 years ago for what I know right now. Perfect lives don't exist. Knowledge requires preparation and preparation isn't easy. What I see today is not what I saw yesterday and won't be what I see tomorrow.
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Saturday's loss was rough for a brand new @nwsl team playing at home for the first time. I wanted the win, we all did, but losses are part of the game. I opted to let the loss go and focus on the good: In my opinion, they played well for a newly formed team; The atmosphere was perfect; The love for the Royals felt strong and I think there will be a loyal fan base. The best moment of the game was when @amyrodriguez8 was subbed into the match. She had not played in a game for 363 days. Her soccer career is full of records. She plays for the #USWNT and was part of the team in 2015's World Cup win. After having her second son, she helped the former KCFC win the NWSL Cup. And then, a torn ACL. She worked hard to get back on the pitch and gave the Red Stars a run for their money in her 10+ minutes in the game. We may not have walked away with a win, but the good outweighs the bad this time around. Welcome back, A Rod! #Repost @utahroyalsfc with @insta.save.repost • • •
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