Daily Living

Well, I guess it is time I write a new post on my BLOG. I guess in short things are going well. School will be out in five weeks, my students did well on ISAT's today, and I am feeling well. All in all I believe things are going great. Neill is working hard at the Hampton in as a trial run through the Deseret Industries Training Program, now if we could get our Internet back and I didn't have to come to the library to BLOG that would even be better. Well, everyone out their have a wonderful day. Talk to you later.

Emily

A New Perspective on Life

I really don't know what to say in this "post." I am just numb. I am somebody who misses her dad a lot. I wish I could just go and give my dad a hug.

One thing I don't regret though is that I spent a lot of time with my dad before he passed on. We went on rides to the Dry Farm where he grew up, we would go to Wendy's and get Frosty's, but the most important thing we did was we talked. We talked about everything. Even though he would say, "Now what were we talking about." He had such good advice on everything from how to live your life fully, to how to have the best and most fulfilled marriage. If I had questions about life I knew my dad would steer me in the right direction even if I had to repeat the question over and over. My dad was so full of wisdom, he would go out of his way to help anyone he could. One of the best things about dad was his sense of humor. He was alway laughing at a joke or telling a joke.

I know in my heart he is better off where he is at. It is just that my heart is breaking right now and longing to be with him. He was a great man, and I hope that I can make my mom and him proud of me so I will be worthy to be with them in the eternities.

Emily

HEAVEN IS NOT SO FAR AWAY

On Jan 8, 2010 at 6:05 my father passed away. It was so peaceful. My dad was in so much pain, and to see him not be in any pain anymore was such a relief.

On Jan 11, 2010 we had his funeral and laid him to rest in the Sugar City, ID Cemetary. I am so glad he was my "father." I am glad I was able to be his daughter.

Dad, I love you, and someday I will see you again. Take care.

Love your daughter,

Emily

Losing Those You Love

I found out some sad news right before Christmas. My dad had gotten sicker and didn't have much time to live. I think I am still in shock. Sometimes it hits me that he is getting sicker and the tears start to flow. However, I feel like I need to be there for my family, and especially to help out with my dad in anyway I can.

In my heart I know he doesn't want to live this way. If he could express himself he would say let me go. How do I say good-bye. The only thing that gives me solace is the knowledge that we are an "Eternal Family," and that I have an understanding husband. This picture was taken when he was at a better stage of his Alzheimer's disease and cancer.

I love my mom so much. I don't know how she makes it, but she is always turning to our Heavenly Father. She is a wonderful example to me. I have wonderful parents, and a wonderful family. I just plan to continue to turn to my Heavenly Father and Savior. I know my "Elder Brother" has experienced everything so I know he knows how I am feeling. I hope we all remember our Savior knows what we are going through.

Emily :~ -

Christmas Miracles

This last week at school I had a Christmas Miracle happen to me. I had been out with pneumonia, and was very stressed out about Christmas. I didn't know how I was going to get Christmas for my Step-kids. Neill had been out of work, and I had no HOPE. I didn't even use the word "hope" in my vocabulary, because everytime I did my "hope" was squashed again.

I went to work on Wed., and found a jar sitting on my desk it was in a Christmas bag. I pulled it out, and it was full of money. It had a book in it called the "Christmas Jar." After counting all of it their was $200 in it. The next day I went and found $100 more dollars in an envelope. We were able to buy Christmas for our kids, and something nice for ourselves. I will never forget that Christmas Jar that we received on Wed. I think my Heavenly Father was watching out for me through people who care for Neill and I. Maybe "hope" isn't such a bad thing to have. Merry Christmas everyone, and have a Happy Holiday.

Emily

Pets and the Holidays

Well, this is Snowflake and Tucker. Every year they get their picture taken, and decorated for the holiday season. Needless to say it isn't their most favorite time of the year.

Tucker looks very stunning and is displaying his neck wreath quite well I might add.

Snowflake doesn't like her neck wreath AT ALL. However, it does make her look very cute. Tucker just puts up with it.

We are moved to Pocatello which is very hard on both of them since they are now indoor cats once again. We also live in a much smaller place. So they tend to get on each others nerves quite a bit more.

If you don't have children living with you pets become your life. They have quite the personalities, and they let you know exactly how they feel about things. They know if your sad. They know when your happy. They know your emotions and love you know matter what.

Christmas is my favorite time of year. I love looking at the lights and seeing the decorations. It's just a happy season, and most of all it reminds me of Christ, and what I need to do to COME UNTO HIM. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season.

Emily

TRIALS "Are they for our own good?"

Well, Neill and I have moved to Pocatello now. We are in a great ward. We are in the Highland 6th Ward. Neill is still looking for a job, but it will come. I finally got the apartment decorated, and it feels like home. However, there are still lots of boxes to unpack, and a storage unit to rent.

I am just trying to read my scriptures, say my prayers, and do the things that I am supposed to do. I keep hoping that by doing these things life in general will get better. Finances always seem to be a problem, I never do anything right, and I feel trapped. Does anyone else have rough days or bad days, because it's right after Thanksgiving, and I am supposed to be thankful. I guess I am thankful that my mom, dad, and Shelley are safe and okay, and not hurt from the near fire in their house. I am thankful that I have a roof over my head, and a job. I am thankful for my Heavenly Father and Savior and for the knowledge of the Gospel. I guess in my down time I need to remember the things I am thankful for.

Everyone have a great Christmas Season.

Emily :)