Many good memories

I know that we aren't supposed to love our "stuff" but the memories asociated with some stuff make it hard to part with. Foolish, you say. Yes, and true, but I can't help feel sadness as I watched the truck loaded up and taken away. It was a sentimental moment. This was dad's truck. We purchased it from mom with the agreement that we would tow her fifth wheel trailer. Several trips with mom to St. George and up camping. Then we have our own memories of our camper and time spent with family in our beautiful mountains. Then there are many times we moved people or materials for projects and others borrowed it. Despite the problems, we had with the truck, it took us many places and rescued us and brought us many good times. It will be missed. Okay, this sounds like someone died!

Spring Break

One advantage to unemployment is no time obligations so over Spring Break Doug and I went with the Kinikini's to visit Grandpa and Grandma Teran. It was nice to get away from the daily struggles and enjoy a little break. Grandpa and Grandma are such wonderful people and we enjoyed time to visit. We even had the opportunity to celebrate Doug's birthday with them.We also went to the temple, played in the sand, and went swimming. The desert was beautiful. Kelsie, Kaden and Kenna rode with us from Filmore to St. George. That was fun, well at least, most of the time. Despite the problems we have in our lives, it is always nice to know that we have each other. We also enjoyed some time with other family members who were there.Our session at the temple was great. I have forgotten the beauty of that temple. As we walked out, there was a painting of all the U.S.A. presidents with Pres. Wilford Woodruff. It made me realize how blessed I am to have a testimony of the Saviour and this church but even more so to be worthy to enter His temple. All in all it was a nice break.

Changes

I just started reading President Monsen's talk "Finding Joy in the Journey." I need a little joy, the past few weeks haven't been the brightest. I always thought that Doug and I could be the financially stable part of our family and help out our struggling children but this isn't the path we are on right now. It is a path that some of you have traveled before. One thing that he states is "I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and nonexistent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do, instead, find joy in the journey-now." "Now" is the key word for me. I have had many wonderful opportunities and blessings in my lifetime. I am trying to focus on what I have and not what I don't have. I intend to find joy even though the journey is taking me down a path I do not want to travel.