Wednesday, January 14, 2009

    Today while I was cleaning out a closet, I found a box in which I had some old memorabilia that my Father gave to me a few years ago.  When I was growing up we were in the Santa Barbara Stake.  In November of 1962 the Mormon Choir of Southern California (which I don't remember existed) came to perform  at the Ventura High School auditorium.  It had been sponsored by the Santa Barbara Stake building fund.  On the back of the program was this poem.  I thought I would share it with you all.

"For the common things of everyday
 God gave men speech in the common way
 For deeper things men think and feel
 God gave poets words to reveal
 For the heights and depths no words can reach
 God gave men music; the souls own speech."     -Anon
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     As I look back on the past year, I am extremely  grateful for our blessings.   Dispite the confusion and state of our country, I have thought about all the little miracles that are happening all around us, and with extended family. I continue to believe in a Heavenly Father who loves us, and hears and answers prayers.  
    I want to thank my family for all the joy they bring into our home.  For my grandchildren who are my angels that brighten my day when I think I'm falling off my rocker!     This family picture makes me laugh.  How often do we laugh out loud or just make a fool of ourselves?  Not often enough!  I have an incredible husband, that when life does a U-turn on him, he still plugs along with a positive attitude and with greater determination to press forward.   
     I love the Temple, and the peace and comfort we receive, and the blessings that have come to us for just striving to do the right stuff.  And referring  to the picture again,  apparently Ryan took a potty break, or just trying to get the attention he obviously needs.   :)
     Thanks to all who have made me laugh, and have helped strengthened some of my weaknesses this past year.  Hoping the new year will bring you comfort and JOY!