Well it has been quite a while since I posted-Bentley has played hide-and-seek with my camera and doesn't remember where it is-you gotta love it! Well we are doing well around our home. Emotionally things have been a little rough-with my mother's complications with cancer. I have to say my new thought is to "have faith, nothing doubting IN CHRIST." I am trying to learn, love, and be grateful for all life has to offer-after all this life is THE TEST. I have been spending quite a bit of time out with my mom at her home. The other day we had some fabulous talks about life, family, children and heaven. How thankful I am to have a mother of faith. Faith in Heavenly father and in eternity. My mom and I have always been a musical pair-she has accompanied me on the piano at every recital and competition-minus a few in college-that I have sung at. One of her favorite songs we played and sang together in church is called, "The Test" here is a verse of it:
Tell me friend, I see your trials,Why doesn't He who worked the miracles send solace to his child? Tell me friend, if you understand,Why doesn't He with pow'r to raise the dead just make you whole again? It would be so easy for Him. I watch you and in sorrow question why? Then you, my friend, in perfect faith reply: (Chorus)Didn't He say He sent us to be tested? Didn't He say the way would not be sure? But didn't He say we could live with Him forevermore, well and whole if we but patiently endure? After the trial we will be blessed, but this life is the test.
I am so thankful for many things-my family, extended family, the gospel and my knowledge and testimony of its truths, and especially my mom who gave me life, love, confidence and happiness. I will always be grateful that my Heavenly Father knew I would need her love and strength. There is no one as fun, spiritual, athletic, thoughtful, musical and beautiful as my mother. Dad hit the jackpot! Lucky guy. I love you forever and Always!
This is our darling Kennedy Paige-she is 6 1/2 months old! I cannot believe it---she is so happy and as sweet as can be.
Do you see what I mean. As a mother I try to not allow my children to be "needy"-always needing held, etc... it pays off-both of my children are very content and happy. Here she is just having some wake time.
This is my darling stylish mother! Check out those boots-SERIOUSLY! I don't know anyone with a mother who has her stuff together like my mom. She is so fun, and as darling and as thoughtful as can be.
I took my mom out to lunch today, and to the grocery store. Mom and I use to go out for lunch at least once a month-however in the last year many things have changed, and we have not been able to go by ourselves-very often. Today I made it a point to have some great date time together-and I am so glad-I am not waiting til' later or tomorrow....I am doing it now! I have to say I was sharing with one of my classes at the gym about what we were all doing for valentine's day. When it comes down to it-you don't need to have a husband, or boyfriend, etc.... everyone has someone they love, admire, respect, and are better because of that individual. Valentine's is about that...thanking them for making a print on a page of your life. We REALLY don't know what tomorrow brings-my mother's current condition reminds me of that. I am so thankful for the love of so many. I am thankful you do not have to earn or deserve love....you are loved simply because you are you! I so appreciate the people in my life that I love, admire and am strengthened by. Thank you for your much love and kindness, and miracle you are in my life---HAPPY DAY OF LOVE! 
