Last night reading scriptures, we read about the Anti-Nephi-Lehies and how they covenanted not to shed blood once they were converted.
And then people came to fight them. If I were in this situation, I would be thinking about my family (isn't it right to protect them?), the economy (surely loosing a war or having the Nephites fight it for you cost a lot - in time, resources, strength...). I WOULD BE STRESSING OUT! And depressed.
So what did they do? They thanked God for all their blesssings and the knowledge they had. And what came of it? Some death, yes, but also HUGE success - in spirituality and strength.
Let that be my lesson. Be grateful.
Now, off my high horse and onto my "Grateful Fors" (Wow - how's that for practicing what I preach? Or maybe what the Lord preaches...):
1. Scriptures. They put it all in perspective, don't they?
2. Tuna fish. Thanks Jeanette for a delicious sandwich yesterday and Darin for a delicious salad today.
3. All children completed their homework last night with NO WHINING. THEN, they sat around the table and wrote stories. SERIOUSLY.
4. Facebook. Except it's kind of addicting. But it's fun to get to know old friends again.
5. The ocean. I get to see it again next month! Wahoo!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
Smiles
It is easy enough to be pleasant,
When life flows by like a song,
But the man worth while is one who will smile,
When everything goes dead wrong.
For the test of the heart is trouble,
And it always comes with the years,
And the smile that is worth the praises of earth,
Is the smile that shines through the tears.
(Ella Wheeler Wilcox)
I just love smiley people. I'm sure I've done similar post to this, but really, I really like smiley people.
So thanks, lady every morning that I pass by in the middle of road. You always walk past me, wear a black skirt, black tights and white tennis shoes. And you always smile and say "Hello young lady" when you pass me. Sometimes you even point at me. I think we're the same age.
And thanks, lady who makes me smile every morning. You never look at me, because you are afraid that you might trip. You wear a breathing mask over your mouth and nose, carry a mini lantern and walk with a cool three pronged cane with rubber stoppers on the bottom. You wear a heavy coat and a couple of scarves. You make me smile because I love your confidence. You may be afraid of the air or the elements or falling, but you are not afraid to do your own thing.
So, my fellow bloggers, smile at someone today, even perfect strangers. But not perfect strangers who are standing outside a bar drunk and smoking.
Friday Five:
1. My "snack" lunch: Diet Dr. Pepper, popcorn, and waxy donuts. I did through in some celery sticks for nutrition.
2. My husband and kids, who picked me up from work yesterday. Best ride home ever!
3. My last born son, who is in the top 10% in the nation for his grade. Good job!
4. My first two kids, who didn't make the top 10%. I love you just as much!
4. My ten-key adding machine. I can type FAST on that thing, and I always feel so cool doing it. Lame, I know. But everyone has their talents.
When life flows by like a song,
But the man worth while is one who will smile,
When everything goes dead wrong.
For the test of the heart is trouble,
And it always comes with the years,
And the smile that is worth the praises of earth,
Is the smile that shines through the tears.
(Ella Wheeler Wilcox)
I just love smiley people. I'm sure I've done similar post to this, but really, I really like smiley people.
So thanks, lady every morning that I pass by in the middle of road. You always walk past me, wear a black skirt, black tights and white tennis shoes. And you always smile and say "Hello young lady" when you pass me. Sometimes you even point at me. I think we're the same age.
And thanks, lady who makes me smile every morning. You never look at me, because you are afraid that you might trip. You wear a breathing mask over your mouth and nose, carry a mini lantern and walk with a cool three pronged cane with rubber stoppers on the bottom. You wear a heavy coat and a couple of scarves. You make me smile because I love your confidence. You may be afraid of the air or the elements or falling, but you are not afraid to do your own thing.
So, my fellow bloggers, smile at someone today, even perfect strangers. But not perfect strangers who are standing outside a bar drunk and smoking.
Friday Five:
1. My "snack" lunch: Diet Dr. Pepper, popcorn, and waxy donuts. I did through in some celery sticks for nutrition.
2. My husband and kids, who picked me up from work yesterday. Best ride home ever!
3. My last born son, who is in the top 10% in the nation for his grade. Good job!
4. My first two kids, who didn't make the top 10%. I love you just as much!
4. My ten-key adding machine. I can type FAST on that thing, and I always feel so cool doing it. Lame, I know. But everyone has their talents.
