Project this week

Here is my project this week. It's time for some new chair class signs in primary.

Rewards

I've been working on loosing weight. Both by being more active, and eating better. To help me stay motivated I gave myself rewards for each 5 pounds lost. It's going slowly, but the scale is going down. Today I was able to get one of my rewards. My nails done. :).

A Good Quote

I was reading through some blogs the other day and came across this quote:

“Keep perspective. When you have done all that you can reasonably do, rest the burden in the hands of the Lord. When I take a small pebble and place it directly in front of my eye, it takes on the appearance of a mighty boulder. It is all I can see. It becomes all-consuming—like the problems of a loved one that affect our lives every waking moment. When the things you realistically can do to help are done, leave the matter in the hands of the Lord and worry no more. Do not feel guilty because you cannot do more. Do not waste your energy on useless worry. The Lord will take the pebble that fills your vision and cast it down among the challenges you will face in your eternal progress. It will then be seen in perspective. In time, you will feel impressions and know how to give further help. You will find more peace and happiness, will not neglect others that need you, and will be able to give greater help because of that eternal perspective.” -Richard G. Scott (1988)

I'm a worrier by nature.  I recently accepted a rather large calling at church and found that I was starting to worry about things for it- and feel out of touch with my kids and family.  I'm realizing that I focus in on problems of others whether large or small and make them larger than they are in my mind and let them take over a disproportionate amount of my thought time... So this is a good reminder to me to do what I can, but not stress and worry over the problems.  They will be worked out in time and I can do what I can, and leave the rest in the Lord's hands.

Picture or post a day

I see lots of people doing pictures a day... I'm going to tray and do a post a day- whether it's a picture or just a written post.

Here's the picture for today. It's what you expect to see weather this time of year. We are warmer than usual and I just want this weather so I can bundle up in warm clothes, turn on the fireplace and read a book with a mug of hot cocoa. :)

http://pack171.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/Eagle_Day_camp_2011_Parent_Scout_forms.pdf

So long... farewell...

I've decided I'm going to stop posting here.  I just really don't have that much to blog about and no passion for it.  I know from watching other friends and their blogs that if you don't have passion for it, then it just becomes another thing to weigh you down.

It's been fun getting to know a few new friends who are in the craft world that I rarely delve into.  Thanks for befriending me and letting me feel welcome into your circle. :)

Uplifting Weekend

I've had an uplifting weekend listening to messages from the leaders of my church.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints- Conference Audio

There are so many things I can work on to get better at, and I can- not beat myself up for those things that I am working hard at and just haven't quite accomplished the goal yet.

As always I need to go back and listen to the talks again, and I can't wait till I can read them and ponder them more individually.

But for now my spirit is fed (and my body as well- we have to have our conference snacks all day long!)