Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Trip to Bountiful

Last week the kids and I went to Bountiful to stay with my sister for a couple days, since both our husbands were working non-human hours--we both needed the company. My kids were oh-so-happy to get out of our house and see some different faces. We had fun playing with Nina and Satchel, and Symonie took good care of me and the kids. I think all I did was eat, rest, and read!

Below are a few photos of our adventures up north. Makai doesn't care to be photographed these days, but loves to be behind the camera. He had some interesting subjects (but unfortunately, I deleted them. I'll have to remember next time to not do that).
After listening to me complain about Ame's constantly-tangled hair, Symonie whipped out the non-hair scissors and cut off the offending ends. Her hair is much more cooperative, not to mention even-lengthed. Thanks, Sym!

Monday, January 28, 2008

An Oldie but Goodie

Why did it seem he would last forever and never leave us? We all knew he was tired, old, and missing his Marjorie, but he has been a constant in the LDS world for decades. Goodbye, sweet man, I (and millions more) will forever be grateful for the life you spent serving others.

President Hinckley exhibited so many wonderful traits. I will remember:
  • his optimism
  • his humor
  • his integrity
  • his boldness
  • his outreach to others
  • his dedication
  • his compassion
  • his humility
  • his conviction
A few days ago, I read on a friend's blog the following, said by our dear prophet. Wouldn't we all be wise to follow his counsel?
"My plea is that we stop seeking out the storm and enjoy more fully the sunlight. I am suggesting that as we go through life, we accentuate the positive. I am asking that we look deeper for the good, that we still our voices of insult and sarcasm, that we more generously compliment and endorse virtue and effort."