Yahoo featured an article about this fabulously talented little girl named Rhema. Amazingly enough this little girl is only seven years old. Here's her Christmas tribute to her dad:
This next one is for Rhema's mom who passed away in 2008. Grab a box of tissues before watching...
I am blown away by this little girl's amazing talent. I am sure we will be hearing her name again in a few years. Look out Hannah Montana!!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Lots to catch up on
I know I said I'd post a pic of my foot. Sorry I haven't gotten around to it. I will add it to the previous post when I have more time.
Speaking of my foot, it is already much better. I finally got released back to full duty at work which means I can put my full weight on my foot and even wear normal shoes. Except.... my injury has left a nasty scar. I've only been back to normal shoes for a few days, and I've been wearing the type of sensible, comfy, but kind of ugly shoe that would keep the scar covered and give my foot the support it needs. But I need to go back to my cute shoes. There are so many outfits that I just cannot where my ugly shoes with. I know I need to invest in Mederma, and I will. But I think the scar will only fade. It is permanent. My cute shoes will not cover the scar. Maybe the church will make and exception and let me get a tattoo to cover it?? JUST KIDDING!!!!
Wedding plans... Uh that would be a big fat nothing. We have NOTHING ready. I have my dress and shoes but I don't start fittings for another month. I am bummed that I have not received my letter from the church yet. Since I have been married before, I have to have my sealing to my former husband cancelled before I can be sealed to Adam. For those of you who are not LDS, think of a Catholic Anullment. Until I have that letter, I cannot set a firm wedding date. Which means I cannot send invitations or book a church for a reception or make most of the plans brides two months out from a wedding usually have finished already. We don't even have engagement pics yet and with our busy schedules I am beginning to think we will have to do without.
I am frustrated. And hurt. And coming in to the holiday season I know the First Presidency is super busy and it will only push back their reply further. I understand this and accept it as normal and natural. But it is no less frustrating. It makes running away for an elopement very tempting. But I want so much to teach my children about how important the temple is. I want them to know what it means to be sealed forever. I want my family to be eternal. How can I teach my children the importance of a temple marriage if I myself did not wait?
We may have to have a civil ceremony and be sealed later. It really all depends on whether or not we get that letter. My non LDS friends are less than understanding and it is difficult for me to explain why I need to wait for this letter. Some of them are using this as an example of the negativities of being Mormon, and this hurts. I want them to understand how much I love my Heavenly Father and how much I want to do as he has asked. But I have to confess my patience is wearing thin. Some days I am excited to open my mailbox since I KNOW the letter has arrived only to open it to a stack of advertisements and bills. Other days, I don't even bother going to the mailbox since I KNOW the letter is NEVER coming. (I'm a bit of a drama queen apparently).
I am trying to have faith. I know that the Lord will do what is best for me. I know my Heavenly Father will do things in his time because he knows better than I do. I know he loves me and wants me to be happy.
Everyone says the letter is right around the corner and I should have it any day now.
We'll see I guess...
Speaking of my foot, it is already much better. I finally got released back to full duty at work which means I can put my full weight on my foot and even wear normal shoes. Except.... my injury has left a nasty scar. I've only been back to normal shoes for a few days, and I've been wearing the type of sensible, comfy, but kind of ugly shoe that would keep the scar covered and give my foot the support it needs. But I need to go back to my cute shoes. There are so many outfits that I just cannot where my ugly shoes with. I know I need to invest in Mederma, and I will. But I think the scar will only fade. It is permanent. My cute shoes will not cover the scar. Maybe the church will make and exception and let me get a tattoo to cover it?? JUST KIDDING!!!!
Wedding plans... Uh that would be a big fat nothing. We have NOTHING ready. I have my dress and shoes but I don't start fittings for another month. I am bummed that I have not received my letter from the church yet. Since I have been married before, I have to have my sealing to my former husband cancelled before I can be sealed to Adam. For those of you who are not LDS, think of a Catholic Anullment. Until I have that letter, I cannot set a firm wedding date. Which means I cannot send invitations or book a church for a reception or make most of the plans brides two months out from a wedding usually have finished already. We don't even have engagement pics yet and with our busy schedules I am beginning to think we will have to do without.
I am frustrated. And hurt. And coming in to the holiday season I know the First Presidency is super busy and it will only push back their reply further. I understand this and accept it as normal and natural. But it is no less frustrating. It makes running away for an elopement very tempting. But I want so much to teach my children about how important the temple is. I want them to know what it means to be sealed forever. I want my family to be eternal. How can I teach my children the importance of a temple marriage if I myself did not wait?
We may have to have a civil ceremony and be sealed later. It really all depends on whether or not we get that letter. My non LDS friends are less than understanding and it is difficult for me to explain why I need to wait for this letter. Some of them are using this as an example of the negativities of being Mormon, and this hurts. I want them to understand how much I love my Heavenly Father and how much I want to do as he has asked. But I have to confess my patience is wearing thin. Some days I am excited to open my mailbox since I KNOW the letter has arrived only to open it to a stack of advertisements and bills. Other days, I don't even bother going to the mailbox since I KNOW the letter is NEVER coming. (I'm a bit of a drama queen apparently).
I am trying to have faith. I know that the Lord will do what is best for me. I know my Heavenly Father will do things in his time because he knows better than I do. I know he loves me and wants me to be happy.
Everyone says the letter is right around the corner and I should have it any day now.
We'll see I guess...
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