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Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Did you ever...
Did you ever read a book to a child and understand the moral for them--but realize it had a moral for you too?
I had the chance to read to my students today, There's Always A Way, Annie McRae! by Brad Wilcox. This book is about a little girl who wants to be it all: a mathematician, a veterinarian, a principal, a piano teacher, an author, a mom...she wants to be it all. And all these examples in her life always say, "There's always a way, Annie McRae!" And it goes good until she meets a friend who says--"there is just no way, Annie McRae. You can't be it all..."
Sometimes I think we handicap ourselves and make it so we can't do it all...regardless of what our dreams are. I think we should go for whatever ones suit us best at the time...
Granted--I had a hard time explaining to six year olds who said, "All girls grow up to be moms, duh!" that not all girls grow up to do that...but, it is a good dream for them. I am glad there are still little girls out there with that dream and that expectation for themselves. I hope my students make it to that someday...
Check it out though--good book: here's the author's link: http://www.bradwilcox.com/
BTW--I pledged the most minutes in 1st grade for our literacy night--and I won the chance to have him come and teach my students about writing! Yeah for nice people who are willing to teach my little ones--in more ways than one.
Go for those dreams everyone...there is always a way!
I had the chance to read to my students today, There's Always A Way, Annie McRae! by Brad Wilcox. This book is about a little girl who wants to be it all: a mathematician, a veterinarian, a principal, a piano teacher, an author, a mom...she wants to be it all. And all these examples in her life always say, "There's always a way, Annie McRae!" And it goes good until she meets a friend who says--"there is just no way, Annie McRae. You can't be it all..."
Sometimes I think we handicap ourselves and make it so we can't do it all...regardless of what our dreams are. I think we should go for whatever ones suit us best at the time...
Granted--I had a hard time explaining to six year olds who said, "All girls grow up to be moms, duh!" that not all girls grow up to do that...but, it is a good dream for them. I am glad there are still little girls out there with that dream and that expectation for themselves. I hope my students make it to that someday...
Check it out though--good book: here's the author's link: http://www.bradwilcox.com/
BTW--I pledged the most minutes in 1st grade for our literacy night--and I won the chance to have him come and teach my students about writing! Yeah for nice people who are willing to teach my little ones--in more ways than one.
Go for those dreams everyone...there is always a way!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Photo of the Week!
Here's another one I took last year--these National Boards are eating me alive! No time to take photos...
These ice crystals were on a branch outside the Iceberg--I mean Rexburg Temple.
Gotta love Rexburg....only place I had consistent snotcicles! Yuck!
These ice crystals were on a branch outside the Iceberg--I mean Rexburg Temple.
Gotta love Rexburg....only place I had consistent snotcicles! Yuck!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
What kind of brain are you?
You Are 35% Left Brained, 65% Right Brained |
 The left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning. Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others. If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic. Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet. The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility. Daring and intuitive, right brained people see the world in their unique way. If you're right brained, you likely have a talent for creative writing and art. Your right brain prefers day dreaming, philosophy, and sports. |
Friday, February 13, 2009
Photo of the week!
February 13, 2009
I didn't get the chance being sick to go out and shoot some photos--so I dug through some old ones and found this one that I thought was beautiful of the Tetons! Gotta love Wyoming--or at least some parts of it...
Enjoy the photo!
I'm keeping the same song this week! Enjoy The Beatles!
I didn't get the chance being sick to go out and shoot some photos--so I dug through some old ones and found this one that I thought was beautiful of the Tetons! Gotta love Wyoming--or at least some parts of it...
Enjoy the photo!
I'm keeping the same song this week! Enjoy The Beatles!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Photo of the Week!
Here's my photo of the week! It was from snowshoeing yesterday...
These are my favorite trees in the mountains around here--the quaking aspens!
The new song of the week is Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles. I chose this song this week because I have been sick and I need the sun! Thanks for all your prayers in my direction that I will get better! I know I will!
These are my favorite trees in the mountains around here--the quaking aspens!
The new song of the week is Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles. I chose this song this week because I have been sick and I need the sun! Thanks for all your prayers in my direction that I will get better! I know I will!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
My 100th Post!
Did you know this was my 100th post! I didn't either till I just logged in...woohoo for blogs!
I don't know if anyone even reads my blog or looks at it--but this post is for me...
I have had a lot on my mind today. It hit me at church today during fast and testimony meeting. I was sitting and enjoying the testimonies of the power of the temple in people's lives...and it made me realize, I have so much more I should be doing...
I am writing this for me. I am writing this because I need it written down. But, as I was pondering today, my thoughts traveled to a friend of mine in college who I visited with this weekend. In college, he was one of my favorite people. He would walk around campus, scriptures in hand, big smile, always ready and willing to serve. I used to look up to him a lot. He has since moved away to go to dental school in another state--a worthy pursuit. But, since he has left this so called, "happy bubble"--he has lost himself. He began to doubt the church. He began to question things--because things weren't done the same where he was. His foundation that I thought was so strong and grounded has not been so grounded. Yes--he still does things that matter--he works out and is getting his body in good shape, he goes and is social with people, and he even serves others and will do anything for anyone. But--he has slacked on his spiritual self. He tells me he is the happiest he has ever been in his life--but his voice doesn't sound it. His voice is missing that tone that it used to have. He may think he is happy--but it is a temporary happy.
He also questioned me to see how I am doing because in all honesty--right now in my life is probably one of the hardest times I have ever EVER gone through--I am so unbalanced and probably not very happy--although I am trying my best to be. He asked me if I have been working out--to which I said I try to hit at least 3 to 4 times a week. He asked if I have been eating--to which I said most days...I have my days where I've forgotten (but I was off track.). He asked if I let myself be social--to which I said probably more than I should right now. But that was it. That was all he asked me.
In my heart--I heard the spirit reminding me of the spiritual aspect of that balance. I need that right now. I need to be reading my scriptures, I need to be going to the temple, I need to be praying, I need to be "churchy" so to speak. These things--these simple things--are what keep us grounded in this crazy world. This world is full of so much tumult and pain--and the gospel is what keeps us grounded--it's our firm foundation (Helaman 5:12). And this foundation is necessary and important. In our world today, we need to be steadfast and immoveable in all things that we pursue for good. We need that....so badly.
As I think of my friend, my thoughts and prayers are for him. I hope and pray that maybe he will have his eyes opened and his heart softened--and if necessary, he'll have an Alma the Younger expereince.
And if he reads this--I want him to know--I KNOW this gospel is true. I know that Jesus Christ is my Savior--and he atoned for all of us so we can return and live with our Heavnly Father again--he gave us the ultimate gift. I know that temples are houses of God and that we NEED these beautiful buildings in our lives to return to Him--and I am grateful for the sealing power that is found there and can not wait for that special day when I get to go there with the man I love and have it bless my life forever. I know that the scriptures are our road map here and that we should seek them and search them for answers. I know that through them, Heavenly Father will speak to us and reveal His will to us. I know that Joseph Smith saw God the Father and his son, Jesus Christ. I know that the first vision unlocked so many things that we are so lucky to have today. And I know that President Monson is our prophet today and he receives the guidance we need to be able to live in this crazy world. It is through his counsel that we can truly continue to stay grounded.
So--I guess in essence--what I am saying is we need to be grounded and steadfast and immovable in what we believe in. And hold on tight. Because things on this earth are only getting worse...and we need to be strong to withstand it. We need to.
This is something important to me--and I am grateful I had this thought today--because I think it is going to help me to be better!
For extra thoughts on being steadfast and immovable, check out this talk by Elder David A. Bednar. It's one of my favorite devotionals he ever gave at BYU-Idaho.
http://www.byui.edu/Presentations/Transcripts/Devotionals/2003_09_09_BednarD.htm
I don't know if anyone even reads my blog or looks at it--but this post is for me...
I have had a lot on my mind today. It hit me at church today during fast and testimony meeting. I was sitting and enjoying the testimonies of the power of the temple in people's lives...and it made me realize, I have so much more I should be doing...
I am writing this for me. I am writing this because I need it written down. But, as I was pondering today, my thoughts traveled to a friend of mine in college who I visited with this weekend. In college, he was one of my favorite people. He would walk around campus, scriptures in hand, big smile, always ready and willing to serve. I used to look up to him a lot. He has since moved away to go to dental school in another state--a worthy pursuit. But, since he has left this so called, "happy bubble"--he has lost himself. He began to doubt the church. He began to question things--because things weren't done the same where he was. His foundation that I thought was so strong and grounded has not been so grounded. Yes--he still does things that matter--he works out and is getting his body in good shape, he goes and is social with people, and he even serves others and will do anything for anyone. But--he has slacked on his spiritual self. He tells me he is the happiest he has ever been in his life--but his voice doesn't sound it. His voice is missing that tone that it used to have. He may think he is happy--but it is a temporary happy.
He also questioned me to see how I am doing because in all honesty--right now in my life is probably one of the hardest times I have ever EVER gone through--I am so unbalanced and probably not very happy--although I am trying my best to be. He asked me if I have been working out--to which I said I try to hit at least 3 to 4 times a week. He asked if I have been eating--to which I said most days...I have my days where I've forgotten (but I was off track.). He asked if I let myself be social--to which I said probably more than I should right now. But that was it. That was all he asked me.
In my heart--I heard the spirit reminding me of the spiritual aspect of that balance. I need that right now. I need to be reading my scriptures, I need to be going to the temple, I need to be praying, I need to be "churchy" so to speak. These things--these simple things--are what keep us grounded in this crazy world. This world is full of so much tumult and pain--and the gospel is what keeps us grounded--it's our firm foundation (Helaman 5:12). And this foundation is necessary and important. In our world today, we need to be steadfast and immoveable in all things that we pursue for good. We need that....so badly.
As I think of my friend, my thoughts and prayers are for him. I hope and pray that maybe he will have his eyes opened and his heart softened--and if necessary, he'll have an Alma the Younger expereince.
And if he reads this--I want him to know--I KNOW this gospel is true. I know that Jesus Christ is my Savior--and he atoned for all of us so we can return and live with our Heavnly Father again--he gave us the ultimate gift. I know that temples are houses of God and that we NEED these beautiful buildings in our lives to return to Him--and I am grateful for the sealing power that is found there and can not wait for that special day when I get to go there with the man I love and have it bless my life forever. I know that the scriptures are our road map here and that we should seek them and search them for answers. I know that through them, Heavenly Father will speak to us and reveal His will to us. I know that Joseph Smith saw God the Father and his son, Jesus Christ. I know that the first vision unlocked so many things that we are so lucky to have today. And I know that President Monson is our prophet today and he receives the guidance we need to be able to live in this crazy world. It is through his counsel that we can truly continue to stay grounded.
So--I guess in essence--what I am saying is we need to be grounded and steadfast and immovable in what we believe in. And hold on tight. Because things on this earth are only getting worse...and we need to be strong to withstand it. We need to.
This is something important to me--and I am grateful I had this thought today--because I think it is going to help me to be better!
For extra thoughts on being steadfast and immovable, check out this talk by Elder David A. Bednar. It's one of my favorite devotionals he ever gave at BYU-Idaho.
http://www.byui.edu/Presentations/Transcripts/Devotionals/2003_09_09_BednarD.htm
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