Evolution of a Revolution

So, what are these "Tea" parties all about? Glenn Beck says it so well, so please watch the video to the right...but basically people of all different political beliefs coming together because we're fed up with our irresponsible government and the spending that will lead us to being slaves to communist china. Borrower is slave to the lender, ever heard that one. Joe and I have learned enough from personal experience about borrowing money, about government assistance, and tax refunds of taxes that we never paid in. We've learned enough to know that we're all in big trouble unless we wake up the people in Washington, who are spending people's money irresponsibly, to the fact that We The People run America. Joe's sign said, "Wake up America!...before your liberty is gone!" Are you awake? Please, it's our generation's battle to fight so our children and grandchildren won't have to.

Forget Republicans

Forget Democrats

Embrace the truth...

Easter Fun

The kids really seemed to have a blast at the Easter Social. Yay for warm weather!

Here's a video of Mal in the wheelbarrow race. She may have come in last, but I do believe she was by far the youngest who could hold her own weight*and she did not give up, classic Mal style*. You go girl!

Where I am

My husband has an extremely sensitive spirit. He is also headstrong, and even stubborn. I'm just setting the tone for the rest of the post. When you put those qualities together, what you get is frustration! Okay, so not always, but this particular moment it proves to be that way. My husband has been torn for a while by what God wants him to do versus what the world dictates he should do. I suppose I should be more plaqued by this, too, but having no definate course of action, it is easier to sweep deep feelings to dark places hardly ever ventured to.

Think about that ever popular line that truly holds much significance: What Would Jesus Do?Well, we know what he did do. We know that he owned his own business as a carpenter. This was not a multi-million dollar chain of branches that built cookie-cutter houses. No, he earned enough for His needs. Most of the work he did went without worldly pay. He had faith that he would always have enough for his needs, without any doubt. How many people out there would be willing to work on your own for minimal pay and give the rest of your time to others?

We think we have faith, but true faith cannot dwell inside us with any form of doubt. If we know we are supposed to give all of our time and talents to Him, even unto death, and do not, will we be condemned?

I know it seems like we all do so much, but I see people mostly working for themselves including me. I wish I could break the chains and just serve others whole-heartedly with full faith in Jesus Christ. Why is it so hard? Why has satan made us feel that we must work so much for money, less time at home, and leave no time for others? I believe it is because he knows once we figure it all out and catch him in these filthy lies, once we shed the pride and selfishness and vainness, once we truly follow Christ to the full meaning; HE WILL BE BOUND. The chains will no longer be on us, but the one that should carry them. Right now, he is content. I am not content with that.

So, then what's next? That is where I am right now.

Chapel update

Looking good, huh?!

Answered by song

So, the prayers of my heart usually get answered by song, and today that was the case after I wrote the last post. I was in the shower and got an answer...

Because I Have Been Given Much
Because I have been given much, I too must give. Because of thy great bounty, Lord each day I live. I shall divide my gifts from thee with every brother that I see, who has the need of help from me.
Because I have been sheltered, fed by thy good care… I cannot see another’s lack and I not share-my glowing fire, my loaf of bread-my roof’s safe shelter over head, that he too may be comforted.
Because I have been blessed by thy great love dear Lord, I’ll share thy love again according to thy word. I shall give love to those in need. I’ll show that love by word and deed, thus shall my thanks be thanks indeed.

Boring

Ever feel boring? I often wonder if this is a common feeling. I know it goes along the lines of feeling sorry for yourself, which is not good, but it creeps in sometimes. Can't I just be thankful ALL the time? I'm trying to remember the last time I truly felt this way, and I do have to say it was the last time I was pregnant. So, can hormones do all of this??!! I say they can. Writing about this actually is making me feel better. What an epiphany. Pregnancy does so much to a woman's body and mind and spirit... So many changes to aid in the creation of life. Amazing really.

*sigh of somewhat relief*

Boring or not, hopefully I'll return to my normal boring denying state or actual non-boring life here soon; whatever the truth may be, if I'm even making any sense. hehe;P

(being cooped up inside in *the middle of nowhere* because of rain might not have helped these last few days either)

Thank you, Lord, for the sunshine and the sound of lawnmowers mowing the growing grass.

Okay, so I've definately decided to get out of the house at all cost today!

This post is the most random ever. I know you were already thinking it. I can handle the truth and will stop rambling now (I just realized I'm also having a conversation with myself)

Boring...more like bored.

Rewind...

I just realized that I haven't posted pictures or even mentioned anything about the wonderful blessing the people of our branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been blessed with! We're adding on! The chapel is already under construction and is well on it's way. I think it is scheduled to be finished June/July-ish. We will actually have pews (I don't know how to spell those nifty seats) now! And a "choir loft"! Not to mention new huge bathrooms and a mothers room(woo hoo, just in time for Brianna)...and the primary gets the old cultural hall/sacrament meeting room! I'm really excited, can't hardly wait! The best thing about it all, truly, is that the church is growing in people. The addition is just a reaction to the growth and a need for more room. Just as His church and gospel changed my life, it is awesome to see it working in the lives of other people...and many more to come.