spring has sprung--so have the potholes ;)

One of my favorite times of the year is spring. Not because my b'day is fast approaching, but for the changes that come with this season. Winnipeg is amazing in the spring with the snow melting revealing the otherwise brown, dead grass and some incredible weather. What country can you go to where you can experince changes from - 40 to + 40. Sadly one of the things that spring reveals is the dreaded pot holes that invades Winnipeg like ants at a picnic. for those who don't know what a pot hole is; imagine driving down the street-- any street and all of a sudden booom you take a dip that seems to take you; your car and supension in another direction. And then you and said car are towed in for some major body work and repairs. Luckily this hasn't happened to me. Cross your fingers.
But the biggest reason to enjoy spring is: Easter. Like Christmas reminds us of the birth of our Savior; Easter reminds me of his death and repentance. Repentance because that is why he died for me and you. I truly love the Gospel of Jesus Christ that teaches me I am a child of God and he loves me even when I make mistakes. I know that through the process of repentance and forgiven I can look forward and continue to progress. What an awesome thought we can and are forgiven, he doesn't remind you again how bad you were---slate wiped clean.
Why do you love spring? Are you looking forward to anything exciting this coming year.

10 things about me.

I have read some terrific blogs and one thing that stands out is things you didn't know about that person. So I have decided to do 10 things you didn't know about Carolyne.

1. That I went looking for the missionaires not the other way around.
2. I am an Osmond fan and that was my first introduction into the Gospel.
3. That when I first joined the church I didn't know about adult sunday school so I went to Primary, this lasted for a couple weeks when at that time I was called to teached the Sunbeam class.
4. I have 5 children ages are 29 yrs and under that most of them live in Alberta, Lethbridge.
5. I was excomuicated from the church in 1984, but never lost my testimony of the Gospel, it was just asleep for a few years.
6. My favorite thing to do is cross stitch. I have done birth announcements for most of sisters children.
7. When my husband and I decided to move from the house we had lived in for 6 years, we searched for a house in the St.James ward. Because I loved the ward so much and didn't want to leave.
8. But now I am in the Dalhousie ward and love it.
9. I have 2 sisters younger than me, a step sister and step brother.
10. I leave my Ensign in the bathroom so when my husband, who is a non member goes to the bathroom he has something to read.

So what don't I know about you?

March- its cold

Its hard to believe March has arrived. kind of in like a lion----Cold or should I say its warm -2 but with the wind chill brrrrrr.
Things are going swimmingly with the young women. Its their month to plan the joint activity with the men and Janalee had a great idea for a murder/mystery using the scriptures. Not much to tell until its over cause this is a new one for me.
Our YW are also in charge of the fireside ooops Sunday evening discussion and a return missionary is coming to talk. Arlo from the Waverly Ward will discuss his mission the the Philipines (?).
This coming weekend is ward conference and I am looking forward to hear our wonderful presidency speak/ teach the lesson. I for one get inspired from our leaders.

Winnipeg lost a legend today

For those of you who love country music. Winnipeg today lost one of the greatest, funniest, make you laugh announcers. Ron Able past away from pancreatic cancer. yes, that is the very same cancer that is taking its tole on Patrick Swazye. It was only last month that he discoveredd. Ron worked at QX 104 for the past 12 years doing the Waking Crew broadcast.
As I have a 45 minute drive into the city each day, he was my disc jockey.
Ron you will be missed, and I am sure you are cracking them up in heaven.

Love is in the air?

This is my first try at a picture.

Love is in the air, what is your sweetie doing for you this day?

Your thoughts, do you consider this a holiday or just another day?

We are having a stake youth dance on Friday evening, tomorrow the YW and YM(?) will help set up the gym, today I went out and picked up lots of pink, red and white construction paper. Valentine stickers, and love candy to go in some pretty vases.

3 week vacation?

I have been out of commission for 3 weeks. I was admitted to Steinbach Hospital on January 15 for a routine gall bladder surgery. I have to say that if it were't for the power of the priesthood I am not to sure if I would have gone ahead with it. However my hometeacher and 2nd councillor in the Bishopric came over the night before and gave me a beautiful blessing. I wasn't nervous when I entered the operating room.
Now I am at home and fully recovered and heading back to work in 2 days. I must say I have loved my time at home. I was able to cook some great meals. I didn't however get to read the book I wanted or do any cross stitching. Both what were on my adjenda.

New Year--New Beginnings

Its a new year. New things to be done and experienced. There has been an addition to our Young Women Presidency. Jennie Low will be assisting me with the Mia Maids. She was recently released from the Relief Society Enrichment Leader. Jennie has 2 small children and so working with the YW will be a experience she might soon like to forget. The girls keeps us on our feet.
The theme for this year is found in 1 Timothy 4:12Be thou an example of the believers, in word,
in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity".
My New Years resolution is to finish reading the Book of Mormon.