Wednesday, July 29, 2009

What is a family?
A group of people brought together in love that share the journey of everyday life together--
We are part of the plan....our mother and father give us life, they give us love. We share experiences that we came to this earth to have-
Joy, love, pain, sorrow....
What is a family without my mom?
Sad....lonely...sometimes I feel an empty feeling...
Happy---because I know that she is out of pain. She is healthy.
She is with loved ones in a happy place.
I love this old family picture!
When I look at it, I am reminded of
how beautiful my mom is, and how talented, and how loving.
When I look at this picture, I noticed she is in the center---
how fitting!
She was, and still is the center of my life.
She gave birth to me and nurtured me,
taught me and loved me. She made me feel special.
She was not only my mother, but my friend. When I would feel down, I would call her up---
just to hear her voice would make things better. We could talk for hours and hours.
She was always interested in everything in my life.
She taught me about homemaking and mothering. She taught me that lifes' challenges come...
but we must endure---she endured so patiently and cheerfully.
I am motivated to become a better person, wife, mother, daughter- because of her example.
I have a mom who believes in me and I don't have the heart to let her down...


Wednesday, March 25, 2009

March 24, 2009--Rya Kayleen is born!

Rya is finally here! She was born at 8:30 a.m. on March 24, 2009. Stacey , Abbie and I had the privilege of being there for her birth. Chrissy was so amazing--she did such a great job, and Gregg was right there by her side every minute, helping her so sweetly. We experienced so many emotions--It was stressful, thrilling, tiring, amazing, beautiful!---I have to say that I am overcome with tears of joy as I write this. To have had the privilege of watching Rya, Ashton, Coral and Kayla come into this world has been so amazing! It truly is a spiritual experience for me to watch such a miracle. To watch as their moms have gone through so much physically to get them here. It is a sacrifice, it is hard---to carry a baby for 9 months and to know that at the end you must labor and go through pain you have never imagined --to be able to hold that baby in your arms. It is an experience that brings you closer to God---He knows all things. How he blesses us. Of course I too have gone through these times myself, and I know what these beautiful moms go through. Why are we willing to have these near-death experiences? When each of my babies was placed in my arms I fell in love! over and over and over again. Love doesn't divide itself-it multiplies. My heart is so full of joy and love and gratitude to be a mother of such beautiful children, and a grandma to such adorable little ones. How they bless my life!

Sunday, March 22, 2009

the many faces of Jenna...


My little miracle girl has turned 8! wow! She has certainly changed our lives. As I browse some of her pictures, I notice how they capture her spirit--she is full of spirit--and knows how to be happy--it is simple--Just love everybody! She can be a rascal and has a cute sense of humor (she has a bit of her Great-Grandma Whitney) She is quick to forgive- and knows unconditional love. She is a miracle. We have been blessed to have her in our family. Someone once told me that Heavenly Father must really love us to send us such a blessing---I feel it is true. Happy birthday Jenna! I love you so much!

Friday, March 13, 2009

Wedding Bliss


I just have to say how beautiful and wonderful Rachel and Zaks' wedding day was. The Temple sealing was so wonderful and sweet. The temple grounds were beautiful. Having so many loved ones there was so special. These are the moments that bring the kind of joy that nothing else in this world can bring. My heart is full of gratitude for such a blessing. Zak is an amazing
young man---perfect for my Rachel! The reception was a great celebration---the newlywed Elcocks are off to a great start!

My best friend---another hero