I need help! I am in charge of giving a talk at New Beginnings about the young women's program. I am supposed to talk about some of the "rules" that the girls need to be aware of. My problem is I don't want to come off as an ogre, or too soft that they don't get what I'm trying to accomplish. Any ideas out there? I have to give the talk this coming Wednesday!
I was thinking of having someone call and text me right in the middle of my talk and then say how hard it is for our teachers to teach when the girls are texting. I want it to be kind of a fun talk.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Rusty's Funeral
First I want to thank everyone for their prayers and thoughtfulness. We as a family have truly been blessed by friends, church members, and those who knew Rusty but we didn't know. There has been so much service received to my parent-in-laws, we are so grateful and blessed!
The funeral was held this past Saturday, at our ward building. What a beautiful service, Dave's mom gave the life sketch and did such a wonderful job explaining some of the trials that Rusty had his whole life. She talked of how he loved going into the woods and just roaming. He loved to collect arrowheads, and just being in nature was such a joy to him.
Dave, Darren, DeeDee and our niece Charlotte sang Amazing Grace. I have never heard it sung the way they did. It sounded like the angels were there. I know I can be biased because they are my relatives but if you could hear it I think you would all agree!
Rusty's 3 kids talked and shared their memories with us. They did such an awesome job. They are doing as well as can be expected. I know they don't read my blog but just in case, I want them to know how much Dave and I love them. They are great kids. Dustin and Cassie have married really neat people that have carried them through this. Little Dave has great friends that we are also grateful for.
We had the burial in Alpine, it was such a beautiful day there, just like Rusty would have loved to be at.
We know that he is at peace, we have read many articles concerning suicide, and we know that our Heavenly Father is so merciful and loving. He is the only one who can do any judging. We are so blessed to have the gospel in our lives. Thank you again for all of your comments, I am so blessed to have all of you in our lives.
The funeral was held this past Saturday, at our ward building. What a beautiful service, Dave's mom gave the life sketch and did such a wonderful job explaining some of the trials that Rusty had his whole life. She talked of how he loved going into the woods and just roaming. He loved to collect arrowheads, and just being in nature was such a joy to him.
Dave, Darren, DeeDee and our niece Charlotte sang Amazing Grace. I have never heard it sung the way they did. It sounded like the angels were there. I know I can be biased because they are my relatives but if you could hear it I think you would all agree!
Rusty's 3 kids talked and shared their memories with us. They did such an awesome job. They are doing as well as can be expected. I know they don't read my blog but just in case, I want them to know how much Dave and I love them. They are great kids. Dustin and Cassie have married really neat people that have carried them through this. Little Dave has great friends that we are also grateful for.
We had the burial in Alpine, it was such a beautiful day there, just like Rusty would have loved to be at.
We know that he is at peace, we have read many articles concerning suicide, and we know that our Heavenly Father is so merciful and loving. He is the only one who can do any judging. We are so blessed to have the gospel in our lives. Thank you again for all of your comments, I am so blessed to have all of you in our lives.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
IN LOVING MEMORY
This past Saturday afternoon Dave's older brother, Rusty, took his own life. He has been depressed but we had no idea how bad it had gotten. He was holding down a job and had an apartment. He had gone into work last week sick and decided to go home at half shift. When he went back the next day he was fired. I guess they were laying people off anyways and this was their way of doing it to Rusty. Then when he got to his apartment there was an eviction notice on the door. Dave and I didn't know any of this till we got to the hospital. He has had a pretty hard life and though a lot of it was caused by the decisions he made, he was still a big part of our family.
He was a really good uncle to our kids, and tried to be a good brother. I hope that he is finding peace now.
I hope that people will not judge his actions to take his life. He had to be feeling pretty desolate and alone to do something so drastic. He is a child of God and God is the only one who can know what was in his heart.
I feel so bad that I was critical of him at times, but Dave stood by him every step of the way. We loaned him money when we could and got him groceries if he needed it.
He will be greatly missed, and I hope that my family can take this and learn from it. I want us to be a more caring, thoughtful, service minded, and closer family.
Those who have shared their condolences already we so appreciate it. We love you all!
I hope this didn't sound to rambled but you know me and my thoughts!!?!
He was a really good uncle to our kids, and tried to be a good brother. I hope that he is finding peace now.
I hope that people will not judge his actions to take his life. He had to be feeling pretty desolate and alone to do something so drastic. He is a child of God and God is the only one who can know what was in his heart.
I feel so bad that I was critical of him at times, but Dave stood by him every step of the way. We loaned him money when we could and got him groceries if he needed it.
He will be greatly missed, and I hope that my family can take this and learn from it. I want us to be a more caring, thoughtful, service minded, and closer family.
Those who have shared their condolences already we so appreciate it. We love you all!
I hope this didn't sound to rambled but you know me and my thoughts!!?!
Monday, January 12, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVE
TODAY IS DAVE'S 47TH BIRTHDAY AND SINCE I DID THE 21 TRIBUTE FOR OUR ANNIVERSARY I THOUGHT I WOULD DO AN A-Z TRIBUTE.
1.AMAZING
2.AWESOME
3.BRAVE
4.BRILLIANT
5.CARING
6.COURAGEOUS
7.DEPENDABLE
8.DARING
9.EXCITING
10.ENTHUSIASTIC
11.FUN
12.FANTASTIC
13.GORGEOUS
14.GREAT
15.HANDSOME
16.HANDYMAN
17.INCREDIBLE
18.IMITATOR
19.JOKER
20.JOYFUL
21.KIND
22.KID
23.LISTENER
24.LIKABLE
25.MASCULINE
26.MACHO
27.NICE
28.NOBLE
29.OBEDIENT
30.OVERSEER
31.PRIESTHOOD
32.PATRIARCH
33.QUIET
34.QUACKY
35.REVERENT
36.RESPONSIBLE
37.SEXY
38.SIBLING
39.TERRIFIC
40.TEACHER
41.UNDERSTANDING
42.UNCLE
43.VENTUROUS
44.WITTY
45.X-TRODINARY
46.YOUTHFUL
47.ZESTY
1.AMAZING
2.AWESOME
3.BRAVE
4.BRILLIANT
5.CARING
6.COURAGEOUS
7.DEPENDABLE
8.DARING
9.EXCITING
10.ENTHUSIASTIC
11.FUN
12.FANTASTIC
13.GORGEOUS
14.GREAT
15.HANDSOME
16.HANDYMAN
17.INCREDIBLE
18.IMITATOR
19.JOKER
20.JOYFUL
21.KIND
22.KID
23.LISTENER
24.LIKABLE
25.MASCULINE
26.MACHO
27.NICE
28.NOBLE
29.OBEDIENT
30.OVERSEER
31.PRIESTHOOD
32.PATRIARCH
33.QUIET
34.QUACKY
35.REVERENT
36.RESPONSIBLE
37.SEXY
38.SIBLING
39.TERRIFIC
40.TEACHER
41.UNDERSTANDING
42.UNCLE
43.VENTUROUS
44.WITTY
45.X-TRODINARY
46.YOUTHFUL
47.ZESTY
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