Just a little blue today while thinking of my friend and her loss. Thoughts of her seem to flood my mind alot these days. I cannot comprehend such a loss or such a heart ache or such a weight on my shoulders to carry. I have experienced loss before. I have lost loved ones and friends whom I miss and think of alot. This has brought me to the ultimate thought of the Plan of Happiness, that is the plan outlined by a loving Father in Heaven, not the Plan of Misery or the Plan of Blueness, but of HAPPINESS.
Do you know anyone that has "lost" someone? I do.
Whether it be a baby, a spouse, a mom, a dad, a grandparent or a dear friend.
We all lose people to death, at some time in our lives. Death is a part of living.
Have you lost someone? I have.
Sometimes during the course of our lives, we lose "things." Things like health, or jobs, or security. Sometimes we lose mobility, or function. Or a relationship is lost when it comes to an end.
I guess a part of living is experiencing loss.
However, it is called the Plan of Happiness. So maybe I should smile and remember the great eternal plan. We are loved and a loving parent's desire is for their children to be happy. Our Father in Heaven wants the same, our happiness.
So, although a little blue, I will smile and feel happiness!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Sooooooo Behind....
I'm so behind on everything, including the whole blogging thing. I will update with new pictures and posts in the very near future. It's on my "to-do" list!
Just to give you a quick summary: We have survived the summer and a new school year has begun. Bowen has met his second grade teacher and we love her. Let's hope she is up to the "Bowen" task. Hannah survived her first day of junior high, it wasn't easy, she was unsuccessful at every attempt of opening her locker, but she came home smiling, nonetheless! Catilin has begun her junior year of high school and the jury is still out on how this year will be. We moved Courtney to Snow College and mom and dad and Caitlin are still able to talk about this with only a few tears. Courtney, however, seems to be adjusted and enjoying the independence of higher education, let's see, dinners with football players, rock band with returned missionaries and dances, dances, dances. Let's hope her homework is getting done.
A friend of mine lost her husband in a plane crash. She is now left with three small children to raise, ages 4, 2 and 3 months. She is so amazing, however, the loss is difficult. I am so impressed with her strength and her faith, she teaches me daily. I know she can do this! She will be happy again. I believe that you never stop loving the people you lose, but that you are able to keep living with their memories, remembering will bring you happiness!
Soccer season has begun. Eric and Caitlin are coaching Bowen's soccer team. This makes for very fun games. Bowen is quite a natural and very agressive. He is quick and seems to enjoy being in the middle of all the action.
Hannah broke her middle finger and right hand a few days ago. This is going to make 7th grade all the more difficult. She is even more frustrated and stressed, I did not know this was possible! She will not be tumbling or stunting during the entire football season and we are keeping our fingers crossed that a full recovery will be made prior to cheer competition season, only a few short months away.
Hope all is well and everyone is happy to be back in school!
Just to give you a quick summary: We have survived the summer and a new school year has begun. Bowen has met his second grade teacher and we love her. Let's hope she is up to the "Bowen" task. Hannah survived her first day of junior high, it wasn't easy, she was unsuccessful at every attempt of opening her locker, but she came home smiling, nonetheless! Catilin has begun her junior year of high school and the jury is still out on how this year will be. We moved Courtney to Snow College and mom and dad and Caitlin are still able to talk about this with only a few tears. Courtney, however, seems to be adjusted and enjoying the independence of higher education, let's see, dinners with football players, rock band with returned missionaries and dances, dances, dances. Let's hope her homework is getting done.
A friend of mine lost her husband in a plane crash. She is now left with three small children to raise, ages 4, 2 and 3 months. She is so amazing, however, the loss is difficult. I am so impressed with her strength and her faith, she teaches me daily. I know she can do this! She will be happy again. I believe that you never stop loving the people you lose, but that you are able to keep living with their memories, remembering will bring you happiness!
Soccer season has begun. Eric and Caitlin are coaching Bowen's soccer team. This makes for very fun games. Bowen is quite a natural and very agressive. He is quick and seems to enjoy being in the middle of all the action.
Hannah broke her middle finger and right hand a few days ago. This is going to make 7th grade all the more difficult. She is even more frustrated and stressed, I did not know this was possible! She will not be tumbling or stunting during the entire football season and we are keeping our fingers crossed that a full recovery will be made prior to cheer competition season, only a few short months away.
Hope all is well and everyone is happy to be back in school!
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