We just looked at the pictures from our trip and most of them didn't turn out. I feel sad but there's nothing I can do about it now. I will try and post some later this week of Christi and Bill. Glad to be home and now I am off to bed. I hope I sleep well.
Love, Karalee
Monday, May 31, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Jan's Photo Shoot
She's such a beautiful woman...She looks like my mom...
I am woman hear my roar....
Jan and her man Justin..........
So in love.....
Singin in the Sunshine.....
Jan and Justin
Aubrie and Allie
Allie ..
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Mothers Day.....
Today I am celebrating the gifts my mother gave to me....
1. My three beautiful and amazing sisters. They are full of wisdom, love, charity, playfullness. They have filled the whole that was left when my mom left this earth. They have lifted me up, laughed with me, cried with me, sat by my side, held my hand, hugged me, talked to me, listened to me, taught me, played with me, endured me, and mothered me. They are the greatest gift my mom gave to me. I always know that I can count on them and they can count on me.
2.My body....My mom suffered labor pains, back pains, headaches, morning sickness, leg pains and I am sure a few more pains just to bring me into this world and give me a body.
3. Love...she loved me. She didn't always like me but she loved me so much. She sacrificed so many times to give me the best and to provide me with some amazing life experiences.
I don't enjoy celebrating mothers day. I haven't since Brett and I found out that we would never be biological parents. My biggest dream as a child was to be the mother of ten children and eventhough this dream hasn't become a reality I am grateful for all the children in my life that I get the privelege of loving.
I love all my 20 nieces and nephews so much. Thanks for letting me be a part of your life.
Well, I am off to go to church. I am not sure how long I will stay but I know that's where Heavenly Father wants me to be so I will go and try to smile and not cry when the little children sing to their mom's.
I love you mom.
Love, Karalee
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Gratitude?
I copied a portion of Jana's blog because I want to remember this. She is a friend of Laralynn's but I have learned so much from her and about her. I have grown to love and appreciate her gift for sharing through writing. I admire her and always learn so much. The portion in pink is her words...
I think we have all been counciled or desired to count our many blessings... Keep a gratitude journal...list your gratefuls ...and this is all good but, I was just reading a talk from November 2007 confrence by President Eyring. He mentions that every night, we might pray and ponder, asking the questions:
Did God send a message that was just for me?
Did I see His hand in my life or the lives of someone in my family?
I will do that, I will ponder thoes very questions daily, And then I will find a way to preserve that memory for the day that I, and those that I love, will need to remember how much God loves us and how much we need Him.
It's more than just counting your blessings ...it's about recognizing who blessed us with such abundance and recognizing His hand in our lives every minute of every day. It is imparative that we find ways to recognize and remember God’s kindness. It will build our testimonies. You may not keep a journal. You may not share whatever record you keep with those you love and serve. But you and they will be blessed as you remember what the Lord has done. The line from the hymn “Count your many blessings; name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord has done."
Today I am grateful that Heavenly Father blessed Brett with the desire to receive a priesthood blessing before we went to the Neurologists. I am grateful that the Lord blessed him that nothing was wrong on the MRI. I know that he loves Brett and has a great purpose for him to accomplish here on the earth.
I am grateful that the Lord loves me. I am grateful that despite my imperfections he has called me to serve as the primary president. I know that with his help I can fulfill my responsibilities and that if I can put my trust in Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father I can learn his will and do it.
Karalee
I think we have all been counciled or desired to count our many blessings... Keep a gratitude journal...list your gratefuls ...and this is all good but, I was just reading a talk from November 2007 confrence by President Eyring. He mentions that every night, we might pray and ponder, asking the questions:
Did God send a message that was just for me?
Did I see His hand in my life or the lives of someone in my family?
I will do that, I will ponder thoes very questions daily, And then I will find a way to preserve that memory for the day that I, and those that I love, will need to remember how much God loves us and how much we need Him.
It's more than just counting your blessings ...it's about recognizing who blessed us with such abundance and recognizing His hand in our lives every minute of every day. It is imparative that we find ways to recognize and remember God’s kindness. It will build our testimonies. You may not keep a journal. You may not share whatever record you keep with those you love and serve. But you and they will be blessed as you remember what the Lord has done. The line from the hymn “Count your many blessings; name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord has done."
Today I am grateful that Heavenly Father blessed Brett with the desire to receive a priesthood blessing before we went to the Neurologists. I am grateful that the Lord blessed him that nothing was wrong on the MRI. I know that he loves Brett and has a great purpose for him to accomplish here on the earth.
I am grateful that the Lord loves me. I am grateful that despite my imperfections he has called me to serve as the primary president. I know that with his help I can fulfill my responsibilities and that if I can put my trust in Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father I can learn his will and do it.
Karalee
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