Sigh......

Lots of tears shed, prayers said, fasting and more tears.  As parents we will do anything for our children.  Its to bad some people don't take the role of parenthood seriously, those ones should be hit over the head with a brick. We have been given a great responsibility to lead, guide and direct our children in rightousness.  Its our role and shouldn't be given away, because we're not ready.  Sex is a powerful tool.  
More tears.prayers and fasting. 

What a Temple means to me.

Sometimes there are words you want to hear and don't expect to, but when you do; its a big high five and attta boy.... Well Winnipeg heard those words this weekend at General Conference.  We are getting a Temple in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  Although I wasn't at that conference, nor was I watching it on the computer, minutes after it was announced my dear friend and VTing companion since I moved to the Dalhousie Ward phoned me.  I also had a chance to speak to several people at conference on Sunday, who were at conference on Saturday morning.  The air was charged, and a couple hoots and hollars were let out.  So exciting.
Of course the big question remains, where will it be built, and what will the size be.  For me the question is: how will those who are not of our faith see this beautiful edifice to the one Most Holy?  My hope is that they want to know more, know why we value our church and what the Temple means to use.  And then of course missionary work; it really needs to be done.  Our Heavenly Father has done his  part now its time to step up to the plate and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

New Year 2011

Ahhh, Christmas is over; tree needs to be put away and then life begins again.  My sweet husband did some work down in the basement prior to the family gatherings.  Nothing spurs him on then having people over and the basement looking developed. 
We were talking last night about the things we could like to accomplish this year.  And decided rather then sprucing up the house, which for us is costly cause there are still things to be finished outside. We would work on paying down some debt.  However, in Sept Peter and the boys are taking a road trip to Minnesota to go to Hey Day's and buy us a snowmobile.  He'll save his overtime and use that, my BIL said the cost is a couple thousand cheaper then here in Canada. 
Lane, will be starting skating lesson, on Wednesday.  He has never skated before but should enjoy it.  This little boy will also be celebrating his 6th birthday.  My how time flys.
Shannon finished school and is working at a doctors office near her home.  She enjoys it, but the pay isn't the best. 
Happy 2011 to all my friends and continued success.

Falling into winter

Its now the beginning of November.  And the geese are leaving in mass.  I should know as they fly over my house mostly in the evenings.  The noise is loud but lovely as you know winter is just around the corner. Although winter isn't one of my favorite times of the year.  I do like the look.  Farmers have plowed their fields and the trees are shades of reds, some green and golden yellow.
Life is good, busy but good. I am a councilor in Relief Society and have a love for the sisters.  As the second councilor it is my responsibility to make sure the teachers are ready to teach the lessons each week. And once every 3 months I teach. My first Sunday teaching was great as it was also the week I went to the temple.  I will be going again this month with my ward and looking forward to going and spending time with my RS President.

Fall...where does time go?

I am so amased that its already October.  One more week and its Halloween and then on to Christmas.  Speaking of Christmas, I have already started my shopping.  Just putting stuff away so when December hits there is no huge bill at the end of it. 
Fall has been wonderful, recently we went out to the corn maze near our house. Just the 3 of us, Shannon, Lane and me.  What a great place to run wild and get all that energy out. Last weekend we spent it in Winnipeg at the CanadInns Polo Park.  Again great weekend. --went out to see Fort Whyte Centre and walk the paths and crunch leaves-- and hear geese coming into the pond.  Man what a place and what a life for those animals. They just have to stay clear of the hunters... LOL.
Work is busy, new things and exciting.  But scary, because now I am the boss and make discissions.  Programs to run, staff who are late and need a swift kick in the butt.  And oh yeah helping out at the Christmas Navitity again with set decorating. 
November is our month to go the Temple... excited to go for the first time as a ward.... neat.

Temple

I have finally hit nervana... On July 30,31st I was able to enter the house of the Lord.  My friends Rick and Carol Orr drove all the way from Calgary to take in a session Saturday morning..bright and early 7:30 am.  Roxanne Varey drove from Winnipeg with me to go to the 6:30 session Friday night and 10 am session Saturday morning.  It was a quick trip there and back but worth it.
It has been 28 plus years since I was in the Cardston Alberta Temple much has changed but the spirit was really there and afterwards sitting in the Celestial room with friends and talking was a peaceful, spiritual moment.
I will definatly be going again with the ward this time.

Relief Society councillor

Yesteday I was set apart as the second councilor in Relief Society. As exciting as I was to receive the calling. I am nervous. There will be alot of studing to make sure I get it right.  However our wish Heavenly Father blessed me with, the ability to get to know sisters I didn't already know, to be forgiving of the sisters who I have misunderstood, to help my first councilor and president and be creative in the calling. 
I will miss the Mia Maid girls.  They are awesome and have such a spirit about them. I will still have the opportunity to see them grow as they are only down the hall.