I have been called to repentance.... literally. When we attended our Stake Conference a couple of weeks ago, our Stake President challenged us to be active in social media. He talked extensively about being in a "Mormon Moment" with all of the attention focused on us in politics and entertainment these days and asked that as Latter-Day Saints that we be actively and anxiously engaged in "setting our light on a hill." Message received.
It has been nearly a month since my last post and I am happy to report that things are going very well. I have been trying very hard on focusing my efforts where they need to be focused and not worrying so much about the stuff on the fringes. I feel like I am finally close to bringing some balance back to my world, but blogging has definitely been on the back burner. I have a lot to catch up on, and I fully intend to, but I just wanted to say how grateful I am for the January I have had and for the perspective that I have gained over the last couple of months.
As I have rededicated my self and redoubled my efforts, I have found my life blessed by the tender mercies of the Lord. Things have gone more smoothly in our home. Matt has been home, which has been wonderful. Our children have been happy and healthy and life is good.
I have taken time to prepare for lessons, made time for visits and tried really hard to study the scriptures. We are not 100% yet on any of these endeavors, but we are making great strides. I am thankful for the Spirit in my home and in my life. I am grateful for inspired leaders and for personal revelation.
This may be a little much for some of you who read my blog. I sincerely hope that none of you will take offense, but I would be remiss if I didn't express the gratitude in my heart for the blessings I have received over the last few months. I am grateful for the sacrifice of Savior; for his ministry and his mission. I am grateful to know that I am a child of God and that he loves me. I know He is mindful of me and that he knows of my struggles. I hope to always try my best to be a force for good and to be the kind of person that He would have me be.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Run, Run As Fast As You Can
I am not, nor do I ever believe I will be, much of a runner. It's exhausting and everything jiggles. I feel like an idiot and I'm pretty sure I look like an idiot. Needless to say, don't expect to see me running a race anytime soon.
Matt, however, that's a different story. Although running is relatively new to him, he has embraced it and, I believe, thoroughly enjoys it. More than that, it makes him happier. Recently I saw a runner wearing a T-shirt that said, "The more I run, the less I want to run away." That, in a nutshell, sums up the impact running has had on Matt's life. It gives him the opportunity to reflect, to work through things and to refocus his efforts and attentions.
He has really enjoyed running in the races he has signed up for thus far and is planning on running his first marathon in May.
Just after New Years, we were lucky enough to join Matt at his Half-Marathon in Walt Disney World. Originally, he was looking to 2013 to run his first Disney race, but with my brother running in January, the temptation was too strong. Leaving the girls home (they couldn't miss school), the boys and I flew with Matt to Florida for a quick trip of running and funning.
This is Matt on the morning of the race; at 3:30 a.m. to be exact. He left the hotel and caught a bus to the starting line near Epcot. The race started at 5:30 a.m. and by 7:00 a.m. the boys and I were on our own bus headed to meet him at the finish line.
This is Greg and Matt after the race. They look a little tired, but I think they were both really glad they did it. On top of everything, we were so lucky to get to spend a little time with Greg and Sarah and the girls, since I spent most of Christmas vacation sick; blech!
Matt had such a fun time and he is planning to return next January. We will definitely be taking the whole family and Matt is convinced that he's for sure running the marathon.... maybe even the Goofy! Keep training honey; I'm proud of you!
Matt, however, that's a different story. Although running is relatively new to him, he has embraced it and, I believe, thoroughly enjoys it. More than that, it makes him happier. Recently I saw a runner wearing a T-shirt that said, "The more I run, the less I want to run away." That, in a nutshell, sums up the impact running has had on Matt's life. It gives him the opportunity to reflect, to work through things and to refocus his efforts and attentions.
He has really enjoyed running in the races he has signed up for thus far and is planning on running his first marathon in May.
Just after New Years, we were lucky enough to join Matt at his Half-Marathon in Walt Disney World. Originally, he was looking to 2013 to run his first Disney race, but with my brother running in January, the temptation was too strong. Leaving the girls home (they couldn't miss school), the boys and I flew with Matt to Florida for a quick trip of running and funning.
This is Matt on the morning of the race; at 3:30 a.m. to be exact. He left the hotel and caught a bus to the starting line near Epcot. The race started at 5:30 a.m. and by 7:00 a.m. the boys and I were on our own bus headed to meet him at the finish line.
This is where we waited. We paid a little extra, got some T-shirts and blankets, had access to private port-a-potties and all the hot chocolate we could drink.
Little Will, although still mostly asleep, managed to cheer for his dad.
Jack mostly colored and drank hot chocolate. He was tired too, but what a trooper. No complaining!
This is Greg and Matt after the race. They look a little tired, but I think they were both really glad they did it. On top of everything, we were so lucky to get to spend a little time with Greg and Sarah and the girls, since I spent most of Christmas vacation sick; blech!
Matt had such a fun time and he is planning to return next January. We will definitely be taking the whole family and Matt is convinced that he's for sure running the marathon.... maybe even the Goofy! Keep training honey; I'm proud of you!
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