Humility's Revenge

It seems like everytime I "brag" about something, it tends to turn around immediately and bite me in the "you know where". About a week ago I was pointing out the fact that I haven't had the flu in a long time and guess what? Two days later, I'm out flat!! Sore achy muscles, sneezing uncontrollably, itchy watery eyes, plugged ears, and soooo tired. This all began last Thursday, and here it is Wednesday of the following week, and I'm just starting to feel a titch better. And this isn't the first time I have been laid out flat for bragging and not remaining humble. It happens almost everytime I spout out of my mouth, anything that could even be considered bragging. So, here's to my new plan in life. No more "bragging" and we'll see how far I get with that. Maybe I should attempt reverse psychology with this way of thinking...hmmmm, something to think about there!

Called to Serve

Spencer and I have been called to serve in the Inner City Mission as of September, 2013. This is supposed to be a 12 month calling, but can be extended to whenever if we continue to be needed, or if our home bishop needs us to return. However, since we have been serving for 5 months now, it didn't take us long to realize how blessed and fortunate we are. In fact, I think we figured that out in the first week. The ward we are serving is a welfare ward with many families in need of assistance. The Bishop is so busy with these families, that he hardly has time to tend to the other families, thus the need for service missionaries. We have felt the spirit in this ward on many occasions and realize that this is the work the Savior would be doing if he were upon the earth today, helping the poor, the sick, the needy. Not that the Savior doesn't love and help everyone, He surely does. But He reaches out to those who cannot help themselves as we all know through the scriptures. I will continue to post about this mission, as I'm sure we'll continue to learn and grow as we go along. Hopefully, we can share some of these experiences to help others as well.

Family - The greatest gift of all!

They say a picture is worth a thousand words... and this one takes the cake! I can't even begin to tell how much it means to me to have the mother and sisters that I have. I have been blessed with the choicest of friends and family. And it is even so much better when you can call your family, your friends. There is one sister missing from this picture, and we do miss her terribly and maybe someday we will be able to capture another Kodak moment which will include her. Every time I look at this picture I get homesick. Somewhat for Cape Breton (because after all who wouldn't be homesick for such a beautiful place as that), but mostly for my family. This picture is a treasure to me because it makes me hear things...I can hear my sisters laughing, I can hear Anne Shirley saying "Are you laughing at me?" I can hear Cathy saying, "No Anne Shirley, no not at all (with a wink)!" and I can hear Mom laughing and enjoying her time with her girls. So glad I traveled home for this shot! And who took this picture!!!! Why, one of my other treasures, my Tricia!

"Nana" is the name, spoiling is my game!

One of the greatest joys anyone on this earth can be given is the gift of being a grandparent. I knew what it meant to be a grandma of course in the literal sense, and I've had many many people tell me that it was the greatest thing on earth, but... until I was blessed with my very own grandchildren, I had no idea what pure joy was! These little critters can make the darkest day bright, the gloomiest face smile, the heaviest heart skip a beat, and the boring moments disappear. All I have to do is hear the word "Nana" and I melt. It is true what they say, being a grandparent is THE BEST!!!