I Believe....

I start today with my testimony. I know that I am a Child of God. I know that I am His daughter. I know that He has a plan for us to be happy and that He knows us and what we need.  I know that He answers our prayers and that all things come from Him. I know that there are many out there who think this belief is naive and even stupid...as if I myself am dumb because I believe this. That is their opinion.  I have come to this knowledge by listening, reading, praying, challenging, praying some more.  I have talked with My Heavenly Father and I know with all that I am that He lives and that His son Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer.  I am so thankful for this knowledge. With this said, I am also aware that the natural man is an enemy to God. If I did not know that God loved ME, people in the church and outside the church may have turned me away from this. These past couple of  weeks have been ones of remembrance and reflection.
I wish that all people who said they were Christian, acted that way. That people who say they have the same beliefs and values as you,  grabbed hold of that unity instead of pointing out the things they don't have in common. I wish that " I'm sorry, please forgive me" counted for something. On the other hand, I am so Thankful that there are those who love and serve unconditionally and are kind and forgiving, knowing that no one is perfect. I am thankful that I know many people like this and have the blessing of calling them friend.


A week ago my husband left in the morning to take a motorcycle ride with a group from his work. He planned to be gone most of the day. The boys and I went with some friends into Portland where we visited Jameson Square.  This is a fun place to play.  A great fountain to play in.

After playing in the fountain we walked down the street for some lunch. There was this great remnant of an old building. The boys had fun sitting in the window sills.

 Then at lunch, Keaton sees a Tesla...way cool!!!

After lunch, we headed back home.  We had taken the MAX in and so we had to take it back.
Shortly after walking in the door I received a text from Bruce telling me he needed a ride home.  I assumed that his bike had broken down. When I called him he informed me that he had been in an accident. He had hit a dog and had been injured. I needed to pick him up at the Longview, Washington hospital. Of course I started to freak out. I was so thankful that I had Keaton to ride with me and keep me calm. We arrived at the hospital about an hour and half later where we found Bruce being cleaned up and bandaged. He had quite a few scraps all over his body and he had hurt his shoulder. X-Rays found that nothing was broken but that he had torn some ligaments in his shoulder and would need to see a specialist when we got home.  We came home and soon two friends showed up to give Bruce a Priesthood Blessing.  I am so thankful for the Priesthood.  We soon found out that no surgery would be needed and that everything would heal on its own. I know that is a blessing to us. On the way home, Keaton expressed what we all were feeling. He said, "Dad, I am so glad it wasn't your time to go."  I am so glad too. I have had many losses over the past few years and I am relieved that it was not Bruce's time to go.  So now I end today's blog the way I started it.  I know that God lives and Loves me. I know that He is control of my life. This is MY belief and I cannot and will not deny it.