tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10359708364569550522024-03-13T07:10:36.360-07:00...Megan and Craig...megshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16601794458758728115noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035970836456955052.post-17271471718781740812011-06-15T09:59:00.000-07:002011-06-15T13:46:04.791-07:00IT"S BEEN A WHILE<div><span style="color:#66ffff;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alot</span> has happened since I last posted. I didn't know anyone even looked at our blog until I saw my friend Emily and she told me she always checks to see if I've updated. </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">I am going to try <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>really hard</strong></span> to do better at blogging, I found out you can have your blog made into a book! Since I'm not good at keeping a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">journal,</span> a blog is probably as good as it's going to get. </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#66ffff;">A Quick Little Update on Us!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#66ffff;">...from where I left off.</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">November</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">Craig and my Uncle Eric decided to go Elk hunting in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Driggs</span>. My Aunt Rachel and I LOVED this idea since we'd get to spend lots of time together while the boys were our driving...I mean hunting. I think we were able to go up 2 weekends and spend time with their awesome family. </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">We love spending time with those crazy kids. </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">There is a beautiful house by the temple that has red and white Christmas lights. I thought they were so beautiful. So Craig patiently <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">unscrewed</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">every other</span> red light in a strand and put in white bulbs, until we had enough for the front of our house. One night I got home late from cleaning the temple and came home to our beautiful lights up!</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">Since both of our families live here it makes holidays a little hectic. Craig and his Helms cousins like to plan an activity for Thanksgiving morning, this year was shooting out in Oakley. It was so cold that Ashley (Jason's fiance at the time) and I sat in the truck 98% of the time. Ashley was brave and got out to shoot a few times. This year we will be better prepared with warm clothing and hot chocolate!</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">Craig's family usually gathers <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">during</span> lunch for Thanksgiving, and my family does Thanksgiving dinner.This year we went to Craig's grandma & grandpa Harrison's for lunch...ate too much then headed over to my parents for dinner later that day. Hopefully we can figure out an easier way to celebrate with both families so we don't make our selves sick eating so much good food!</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">December</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">Craig's cousin Jason got married to the beautiful Ashley early December. We enjoyed being with them on their special day! I also got to meet some of the Helms family that weren't able to make it to our wedding. We're so excited to have Ashley in our family. </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">Little Brooke got baptized. I can't believe it was 8 years ago I was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">loving</span> on that chubby baby! She had the chubbiest, softest, most kissable cheeks I've ever seen. I'm so glad Brooke loves us so much and invited us to her special day! It was also fun seeing their Grandma Marsha. She lives in Canada so we don't get to see her often. </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">A few years ago my Aunt Becky and I bought a fake rat and hid it in one of Rachel's drawers to scare the kids. Brooke "the fearless one" was so scared and we still laugh about her reaction! This year I found a pack of little mice. They were a really soft rubber so they kind of wiggled. I had taken them with us when we went up for hunting and always forgot to hide them. So before we left from Brooke's baptism weekend I hid them throughout the house. Little did I know Marsha is TERRIFIED of mice! The poor woman nearly had a heart attack. It was pretty priceless. </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">We had our first Christmas together being married. And we loved it! Craig's sister Heather had a Christmas party at her house on Christmas Eve and we were able to spend the day with the kids! We also found out that our new baby <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">niece</span> would be arriving on May. </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">We had Christmas morning at our house then went to my parents to spend the rest of the day with them. It was a nice relaxed day. </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">Travis, another of Craig's cousins, got married to Fran the end of December. I love Fran! We have <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">alot</span> of fun together, especially if we're trying to fool Grandma Helms. We were so excited to attend the temple with them! And I'm so happy I got a new friend!</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">My kitchen sink pipe froze!! Our brother-in-law Wayne was staying with us and he and Craig decide to use a blow torch (in my house) to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">unthaw</span> it.... It worked but I was very nervous about the thought of a blow torch being used in my house. </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">January</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">I'm sure great fun things happened but I can't <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">remember</span> them....</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">I think we started planning our Time Out for Women trip! We were able keep it a secret from Rachel and Eric gave told her on Mother's day. </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">February</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">We got a new car and we LOVE LOVE LOVE it! It's a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">cameleon</span> Saturn Aura. I say <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">cameleon</span>because it is always a different color. Sometimes silver, grey, light blue or a tint of tan. We love it and I have grounded my self from ever talking to car sales men again. I went in to simple look at another can and somehow left with a new car... But we got a great deal, good gas millage, it's roomy, and we love it! </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">My birthday! Craig got me a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">cricut</span>! I have wanted one for a long time! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Unfortunately</span> since I got it I have used it twice... I need to go more crafts!</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">Also we got a new beautiful couch! We love it. I think it's a little too big for our living room...but of well it's beautiful!</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">March</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">We were very fortunate for Craig to get a new job (still farming) in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">Murtaugh</span>. He LOVES it there. He really enjoys going to work everyday and made new friends fast. This job has been such a blessing in our <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">life's</span>. Best of all: He drives John Deere's now! What more could we ask for :)</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">Craig and his cousins like to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">go to</span> St George for Spring Break, ride their dirt bikes, and visit Grandma & Grandpa Helms. This year we had planned the time off from work , and found out Grandpa needed to have his shoulder replaced. So they would not be up for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">visitors</span>. </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">We still wanted to get away before Craig was really busy with work so we decided to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">surprise</span> my best friend Mayra and go visit her in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Washington</span>. We had so much fun being with them, and loving Alex! He is growing up way to fast!!! We spent a day in Seattle, went to the Space Needle, Pike's Market, and to Hard Rock Cafe. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">During</span> this trip Craig found the most amazing donuts! The company is called Franz, and they make chocolate covered raspberry filled donuts! AMAZING! I bought as many as we could find! I've found the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error">Franz</span> brand at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-error">Albertson's</span> here, but they do not carry these amazing donuts (which is probably for the best).</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">My Aunt Rachel's family got to come up for a weekend. We always love being with them. This time we went to Shoshone falls. </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">April</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">I planted wild flower seeds in our front flower patch. Since I'm a person who likes immediate results it's <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">driving</span> my crazy that it still only looks like a weed patch! No flowers are blooming yet!!!</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">Fran and I went to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rexburg</span> one Saturday to see our friends for the day. I dropped her off at her friends <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">apartment</span> and spent the day visiting with 4 of my great friends from my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_27" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rexburg</span> days! It was so fun to be with them again, it's been a very long time! Hopefully we can do that again soon! I also got to meet Abby's sweet baby Mr Henry Lincoln! What a precious baby!</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">May</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">Our newest <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_28" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">niece</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_29" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kaylynn</span> Louise was born on Mother's day! She has a FULL head of dark hair! </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">Too bad they live in Canada so we can't enjoy her more. </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">My mom's ward had a fun Super Saturday activity with really cute crafts. We made (started) some wood blocks that say "bloom where you are panted" and a magnetic menu <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_30" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">calender</span>. Super cute! I'll have to post a picture once I complete them. </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">I made some Black Berry Jam! Craig's dad invited me out to make jam with him, his wife Danielle, and grandpa & grandma Helms. We had a blast! I was so excited to learn a little about canning, and to get to spend some time getting to know them a little better. </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">The Snake River is very high this year, the highest it's been since the 1997 flood. After the super <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_31" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Saturday</span> activity the amazing youth in the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_32" class="blsp-spelling-error">pella</span> wards went over and helped fill sandbags at the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_33" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cozakos</span>' house. We were <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_34" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">able to</span> fill over 500 sandbags in about an hour!!! The river has since gone down a little bit, so hopefully there will not be another flood! </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">My little brother Kevin graduated High School! What an emotional day! I can't believe he is old enough for this. He has grown into quite the funny kid! We're proud of you Kev!!His class did a flash mob <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_35" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">during</span> graduation. It was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_36" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">hilarious</span>! Here's a link to the video: </span><a href="http://youtu.be/00el6RkULO8"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#66ffff;">http://youtu.be/00el6RkULO8</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;color:#66ffff;"> . </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">June</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">A few weeks ago we went to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_37" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cauldrin</span> Lin (Star Falls) in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_38" class="blsp-spelling-error">Murtaugh</span>. I had not been since i was a toddler, and have no memories of it. Since the water is so high this year the falls were so beautiful. We are so grateful Heavenly Father has given us so many beautiful things. </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">TIME OUT FOR WOMEN! This year my mom, aunt Rachel, and I attended Time Out for Women for the 1st time. We LOVED it so much and each heard exactly what we needed to hear! We stayed overnight at the Ramada (not somewhere I would <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_39" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">recommend</span> to anyone). My mom and Rae had a blast scaring me. So what I'm a little paranoid! We had a blast and are looking forward to going again next year. </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_40" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kaylynn's</span> blessing was on the 11<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_41" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>, so we were able to go up to Canada for a few days and spend time with their family. The kids have grown SO much since we seen them in August! The 2<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_42" class="blsp-spelling-error">nd</span> day we were there we went to the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_43" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cardston</span> temple and did baptisms. It was really great to have Craig performing the baptisms for me, his mom, Ashley and Candice. Grandpa Harrison and Wayne were able to be witnesses and help with confirmations. This was Marla's first time doing baptisms so it was really neat that Craig was able to help with that. It was fun to get to spend time with them. We went to a train museum, and an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_44" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">air plain</span> museum, and a couple candy stores. Everything is expensive in Canada. I believe a gallon on gas was something like $5.40! $3.62 a gallon looked great when we got home!</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">Craig had his birthday! His birthday was the day we were leaving Canada. It was so sunny to spend the ENTIRE day with him! That never gets to happen! Happy birthday Love!</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;">Now we are enjoying being back home, and back to work. We've been trying to work on our yard, and slowly we'll get it <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_45" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">how we'd</span> like. At least the lawns green and being mowed. I think when we moved in last summer it was dead! Sometime this summer I'd like to get our kitchen and living painted, I've had the paint for months but never have the ambition to do it! </span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>megshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16601794458758728115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035970836456955052.post-70501620406009149002010-11-04T14:27:00.000-07:002010-11-04T15:47:23.132-07:00I am so thankful!<div align="left"><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><span style="font-size:180%;">I have been so blessed! I have so much to be thankful for and so much to rejoice about! Here are a few things I'm thankful for: <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 398px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535809387901136770" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1QgXGLm2Df8/TNMlTu4er4I/AAAAAAAAAA8/pR--oZ397pI/s400/Twin+Temple.jpg" /><br /></span>1: I have been sealed for <span style="font-size:130%;">all eternity</span> to my very best friend!<br />2: I have a great home that is perfect for us!<br />3: My parents have always taught and <span style="font-size:130%;">continue to teach</span> me about the gospel.<br />4: <span style="font-size:130%;">I know my Savior lives</span>.<br />5: I have <span style="font-size:130%;">many</span> friends that strengthen me.<br />6: I have the <span style="font-size:130%;">privlage</span> to live in a free country. Where I am able to worship as I want.<br />7: I have a good job.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">8: Craig and I get to help with the youth in our ward. </span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">9: Our parents live near.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">10:We have 3 neices, 3 nephews, and will have another this summer.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">11: I have a little sister that <span style="font-size:130%;">loves </span>to spend time with me. </span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">12: I have never had to go hungry, be homeless, or live in poverty.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">13: I know that<span style="font-size:130%;"> I have a Heavenly Father, who loves me, and knows me.</span> </span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">14: I have the <span style="font-size:130%;">right</span> to vote.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">15: I have many <span style="font-size:130%;">"grandparents" that love me</span>. Luckily they let me adopt them.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">16: I've had the same best friend for <span style="font-size:130%;">11 years.</span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">17: My dad has alot of faith in me,loves me more than I know, and is <span style="font-size:130%;">one of my biggest fans.</span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">18: I have 4 little cousins that <span style="font-size:130%;">love spending time</span> with Craig and I.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">19: My mom and I have helped eachother through alot of hard times and good times.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">20:That my cousin sends me pictures of her little boys <span style="font-size:130%;">often.</span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">21: That I grew up in a small town. </span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">22: I get to go to the temple with my husband<span style="font-size:130%;"> at least</span> once a month. </span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">23: Sometimes when Craig has to work late I can go with him.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">24: I know I have <span style="font-size:130%;">angels</span> watching over me.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">25: I know miracles happen...I am one of them.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">26: I have a brother thatis perfect and <span style="font-size:130%;">gives me strength</span> to keep going, so we can be together one day. </span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">27: I was able to be with Mi when Alex was born. I love that boy <span style="font-size:130%;">more than I could ever imagine.</span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">28: I was able to attend BYU-I and make <span style="font-size:130%;">great lifelong friends.</span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">29: Craig <span style="font-size:130%;">didn't give up</span> on me when I was too blonde to realize he liked me.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">30: A brother that is up for <span style="font-size:130%;">doing tricks</span> on people anytime, and loves me even though we dont always see eye to eye.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">31: I know how to cook so we dont have to eat from a box.(unless we want to)</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">32: I have had alot of leaders that have <span style="font-size:130%;">so much faith</span> in me.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">33: I have an <span style="font-size:130%;">aunt and uncle</span> that love and support me in all that I do.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">34: <span style="font-size:130%;">My husband loves to make me happy!</span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">35: I can sew.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">36: I am able to <span style="font-size:130%;">keep in touch</span> with loved ones far away.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">37: I was blessed to learn about enduring to the end <span style="font-size:130%;">by one of the best examples</span> there is.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">38: I have the <span style="font-size:130%;">constant companionship</span> of the Holy Ghost.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">39: I have <span style="font-size:130%;">sacred covenants</span> with Heavenly Father.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">40: I have a puppy that <span style="font-size:130%;">loves to play with us</span>.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">41: I have a <span style="font-size:130%;">strong testimony</span> that has never waivered.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">42: People can <span style="font-size:130%;">trust</span> me.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;">43: My family can be <span style="font-size:130%;">together forever.</span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">44: <span style="font-size:100%;">Craig <span style="font-size:130%;">takes care of me</span> and </span>makes sure I'm safe.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">45: <span style="font-size:100%;">I have </span><span style="font-size:130%;">more friends than I can count.</span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"></span></div>megshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16601794458758728115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035970836456955052.post-59773265156495754972010-09-30T08:55:00.000-07:002010-09-30T09:09:18.041-07:00Charity Never Faileth<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1QgXGLm2Df8/TKSzrVRVENI/AAAAAAAAAA0/sIEa-PBkmVE/s1600/mp5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1QgXGLm2Df8/TKSzrVRVENI/AAAAAAAAAA0/sIEa-PBkmVE/s320/mp5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522736600088645842" /></a><br /> In Relief Society a couple of weeks ago we were discussing how blessed we are to not only have a living prophet, but to hear from him monthly! Every month he gives counsel to help us become a better people and draw nearer to our Father in Heaven. But if asked what our prophet had to say this month, would we know? I probably wouldn't. So I challenged my self to monthly write in my journal what the prophet has counseled, and to post here also for my friend and family.<br />This month I was lucky enough to attend the annual Relief Society Broadcast with my mom. As I listened to the wonderful talks and music, I couldn't help but want to be a better person, like our dear President Hinckley said, "Try a little harder, be a little kinder". <br />This month President Thomas S. Monson’s counsel was on Charity. Here’s what he had to say:<br /><br /> " I consider charity—or “the pure love of Christ”—to be the opposite of criticism and judging. In speaking of charity, I do not at this moment have in mind the relief of the suffering through the giving of our substance. That, of course, is necessary and proper. Tonight, however, I have in mind the charity that manifests itself when we are tolerant of others and lenient toward their actions, the kind of charity that forgives, the kind of charity that is patient.<br />I have in mind the charity that impels us to be sympathetic, compassionate, and merciful, not only in times of sickness and affliction and distress but also in times of weakness or error on the part of others.<br />There is a serious need for the charity that gives attention to those who are unnoticed, hope to those who are discouraged, aid to those who are afflicted. True charity is love in action. The need for charity is everywhere.<br />Needed is the charity which refuses to find satisfaction in hearing or in repeating the reports of misfortunes that come to others, unless by so doing, the unfortunate one may be benefited. The American educator and politician Horace Mann once said, “To pity distress is but human; to relieve it is godlike.”<br />Charity is having patience with someone who has let us down. It is resisting the impulse to become offended easily. It is accepting weaknesses and shortcomings. It is accepting people as they truly are. It is looking beyond physical appearances to attributes that will not dim through time. It is resisting the impulse to categorize others.<br />Charity, that pure love of Christ, is manifest when a group of young women from a singles ward travels hundreds of miles to attend the funeral services for the mother of one of their Relief Society sisters. Charity is shown when devoted visiting teachers return month after month, year after year to the same uninterested, somewhat critical sister. It is evident when an elderly widow is remembered and taken to ward functions and to Relief Society activities. It is felt when the sister sitting alone in Relief Society receives the invitation, “Come—sit by us.”<br />In a hundred small ways, all of you wear the mantle of charity. Life is perfect for none of us. Rather than being judgmental and critical of each other, may we have the pure love of Christ for our fellow travelers in this journey through life. May we recognize that each one is doing her best to deal with the challenges which come her way, and may we strive to do our best to help out.<br />Charity has been defined as “the highest, noblest, strongest kind of love,” the “pure love of Christ . . . ; and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it shall be well with [her].”<br />“Charity never faileth.” May this long-enduring Relief Society motto, this timeless truth, guide you in everything you do. May it permeate your very souls and find expression in all your thoughts and actions.<br />I express my love to you, my sisters, and pray that heaven’s blessings may ever be yours. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen."<br />(Charity Never Faileth, President Thomas S. Monson. September 25,2010)<br /><br />I hope that I can take this counsel to heart. I pray that I can show charity toward others, and grow closer to my Heavenly Father.When I judge, I have no time to love. I am so gratful for the oppurtunities that I have to hear from our sweet prophet, and his wise counslers. I am so grateful for the oppurtunity that Craig and I have to attend the temple often. I'm gratful that I know that my family can be together forever, and that I have the help of our Savior. I am so blessed. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.megshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16601794458758728115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035970836456955052.post-82551109278951985182010-08-25T12:20:00.000-07:002010-08-25T12:38:19.591-07:00The Helms<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1QgXGLm2Df8/THVvdx3GbNI/AAAAAAAAAAk/_y7wnaRuWH4/s1600/m7.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509432276549004498" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1QgXGLm2Df8/THVvdx3GbNI/AAAAAAAAAAk/_y7wnaRuWH4/s320/m7.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;">We are finally married!</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;">The wedding went <strong>great</strong>! Everything turned out great and the reception was nonstop <strong>busy</strong>!!! We were so lucky to have so much support from our family and friends! It was great seeing so many people we don't get to see very often. We had a great time, and we're <strong>lucky</strong> enough to get to go away for 5 days! We are so <strong>blessed</strong>! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;">I am so <strong>grateful</strong> to be married to my best friend!</span></div>megshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16601794458758728115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035970836456955052.post-65041639394039726102010-08-06T11:34:00.000-07:002010-08-06T11:42:49.573-07:00Almost there....<div><span style="color:#cc0000;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1QgXGLm2Df8/TFxWsn8ldOI/AAAAAAAAAAc/tH_SMuUadUg/s1600/m1.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502368169377232098" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1QgXGLm2Df8/TFxWsn8ldOI/AAAAAAAAAAc/tH_SMuUadUg/s320/m1.JPG" /></a></span></div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"><span style="font-size:130%;">We are only a week away from the wedding! We are so grateful for all of the love and support we've been given . We have so many people who love us and want the best for us. Here are about half of our invitations! We are so excited to spare this special day with our famil and friends. Hopefully everything this next week goes fast....and smoothly! We are so excited to start on this new adventure together. Craig truely is my best friend, he means the world to me and I'm so grateful that he wants to be with me forever.</span> </span></div>megshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16601794458758728115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035970836456955052.post-90322857441939746782010-07-28T14:49:00.000-07:002010-07-28T15:07:13.100-07:00It's Getting Closer!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1QgXGLm2Df8/TFCo420La5I/AAAAAAAAAAU/KXBVlAMV3sw/s1600/m6.bmp"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 254px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 146px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499080839759883154" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1QgXGLm2Df8/TFCo420La5I/AAAAAAAAAAU/KXBVlAMV3sw/s320/m6.bmp" /></a><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#00cccc;">Well we are only <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">15</span> </span>days away from the wedding! We are so excited but ready to be done with the wedding. There are just a few projects to finish up for the reception, along with getting our house ready. We were very excited Monday night when we started pulling some carpet up and found <span style="font-size:130%;">wood floors</span>!!! We have wood floors everywhere except the bathroom & kitchen :) That made us both so happy! I am so excited to start <span style="font-size:130%;">painting</span> this week! Luckily work has been slow for Craig this week so he's been able to spend time with me and help me get things done. I'm so grateful for him and all the love and support he gives me, <span style="font-size:180%;">I am so blessed</span>!</span></div>megshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16601794458758728115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035970836456955052.post-23795782232218673032010-07-07T15:33:00.000-07:002010-11-04T15:10:08.873-07:005 more weeks<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1QgXGLm2Df8/TDUDfAMBAQI/AAAAAAAAAAM/uBqiQRZFLVU/s1600/m1.bmp"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 311px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491299151809413378" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1QgXGLm2Df8/TDUDfAMBAQI/AAAAAAAAAAM/uBqiQRZFLVU/s400/m1.bmp" /></a><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffffff;">Well almost 5 weeks left until the big day and we can hardly wait. We just have a few more things to finish up and are anxious to get our cute invitations out. It's been long engagement and we are ready to settle into married life. Luckily, planning the wedding and reception hasn't been too stressful so far. We feel so blessed and are so excited to be starting our life together !</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div>megshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16601794458758728115noreply@blogger.com0