Embrace Opposition!

On our way to Parowan it was raining. A lot!

There were also a lot of Semi's driving in the

same direction. I'm sure you know what it's like

to drive next to a Semi when it's raining.

It's scary!

After my choir directer encouraged us to

"embrace opposition", I thought for sure we were

going to crash and one, if not all of us, were going

to die!

We didn't thank goodness, because Sis Jolley

prays for us and our safety every night. Isn't that

awesome!? Well, that's not my point but I thought it

was cool enough to share. :)

On the way home I was tired and irritated

with my 3 yr old son for screaming and crying

in his car seat. He wouldn't stop. And I yelled.

My patient husband reminded me that he is only 3

and has been strapped in his car seat for 3 1/2 hours.

I was softened....a little.

Then at choir practice I was reminded,

It's not about enduring to the end, it's about

choosing the right in the raging storm.

My opposition is raging around my greatest weaknesses.

Staying patient in the midst of my children's chaos, mundane

chores, and self doubt.

(Satan, you clever beast, you!)

I am also reminded that the only way to keep those

feelings away is to stay close to my Savior. He's yours too.

You know the story of Punchinello in You Are Special?

Spend some time everyday with the Wood Carver!

All of those dotty stickers will start falling off.

Can you believe I'm almost 40 and I still have to learn

these lessons? I guess life is just like that.

School starts a week from today and we are going to

be busy. More about our fun activities later,

and I'll post a picture of a cute pin I made.

You'll have to tell me what you think.

In honor of Christina, my niece, I learned how to

play a song on a harmonica. "She'll be comin' around the

mountain!" You inspire me girl.:) I'll try to post

a video.

Have you ever tried to make your eyes sparkle?

If you try to lift your ears without touching them,

it makes your eyes sparkle.

I tried, and I looked possessed! Figures!

See ya!