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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Looking for my Liahona
I read just for a minute today from the Book of Mormon before the timer went off on the oven. I made Pioneer Woman's Cinnamon Toast. It's different from regular toast and my family likes it. Anyhow, I am in 1 Nephi and Lehi and his family were preparing for their journey into the wilderness and on their day of departure, Lehi emerges from his tent and finds a compass, of sorts. He called it the Liahona. Anyhow-it made me think a lot. I'm sure that Lehi (the father of the family) was worried, and I'm sure Sariah (the mother) was asking questions like, "Where exactly are we going?" and Lehi had to keep telling his family that the Lord would provide, all the meanwhile not knowing how the Lord was going to direct their path. Very similar circumstance, I think. So today I am looking for my Liahona. We have prepared for the journey as best we could, our hearts have been tugged and pulled in many directions. We believe that the offers for employment will come this week, maybe even today, so we want to be able to see what they offer, and decide what we should do. I'm banking on the Liahona to guide us at this point, so my eyes and heart will be open to the possibilities.
Todd and I spoke about the "What Ifs" last night. Mom had asked me if we had had that conversation- what if this, what if that...and I said we hadn't because there is just too much ambiguity. We attempted a what-if scenario but it all comes down to the offers- who will offer what, and the terms. I suppose it is also possible that no one will offer anything, which will also be an answer of sorts, so we will see. I do pray we find out something today.
In other news- I was able to go to two showers on Saturday. The first was baby shower. It was great and I love all the little details I was able to add with my little paper and scissors. My co-hostesses came up with some awesome games and added their own special details. It was a lot of fun- and the food was de-lish. The soon-to-be Mom was told she would never be able to get pregnant and so her husband and she have been preparing themselves for adoption for years. It is a miracle baby and a great reminder of the Lord's plan. The next was a bridal shower in Rockwall. The shower was for one of my young women from Nacogdoches whom I was very close to and so I wanted to go to just show her my love for her. I was not disappointed. She was extremely excited to see me, as were her sisters, and it was just really lovely. Of course, it caused me to reflect a bit. When we moved into the Nacogdoches ward the oldest sister of this family (Jennifer), who was a friend at A&M and even worked at Sheltering Arms with me, said that our moving there was an answer to her prayers. She was worried about her sisters and brother still at home- and she couldn't be there- so she prayed for someone to be their big sister while she couldn't. And then we showed up. I told the girls they had to come find me each week and give me a hug- from their big sister. Well, as you know, I was called into the youth program immediately, and I was very close to all of them. They had a rough childhood- and so I was there to love them when they felt unlovable, and it wasn't hard to do! Anyhow- Amanda moved on with her life, grew up and such and has found a very good boy to marry. I am happy for her, and I was so happy to be there to surprise the family with my presence. However, in my driving back- I asked myself this- is someone praying for us to come to them? I know that I made an impact on those girls' lives, and maybe there is someone else somewhere that needs Todd or me. Who knows, but I'm ready to accept my mission- if it is not here. I'm looking for my Liahona, perhaps it will arrive today. :)
xoxo
Your friend, Lindsey
Todd and I spoke about the "What Ifs" last night. Mom had asked me if we had had that conversation- what if this, what if that...and I said we hadn't because there is just too much ambiguity. We attempted a what-if scenario but it all comes down to the offers- who will offer what, and the terms. I suppose it is also possible that no one will offer anything, which will also be an answer of sorts, so we will see. I do pray we find out something today.
In other news- I was able to go to two showers on Saturday. The first was baby shower. It was great and I love all the little details I was able to add with my little paper and scissors. My co-hostesses came up with some awesome games and added their own special details. It was a lot of fun- and the food was de-lish. The soon-to-be Mom was told she would never be able to get pregnant and so her husband and she have been preparing themselves for adoption for years. It is a miracle baby and a great reminder of the Lord's plan. The next was a bridal shower in Rockwall. The shower was for one of my young women from Nacogdoches whom I was very close to and so I wanted to go to just show her my love for her. I was not disappointed. She was extremely excited to see me, as were her sisters, and it was just really lovely. Of course, it caused me to reflect a bit. When we moved into the Nacogdoches ward the oldest sister of this family (Jennifer), who was a friend at A&M and even worked at Sheltering Arms with me, said that our moving there was an answer to her prayers. She was worried about her sisters and brother still at home- and she couldn't be there- so she prayed for someone to be their big sister while she couldn't. And then we showed up. I told the girls they had to come find me each week and give me a hug- from their big sister. Well, as you know, I was called into the youth program immediately, and I was very close to all of them. They had a rough childhood- and so I was there to love them when they felt unlovable, and it wasn't hard to do! Anyhow- Amanda moved on with her life, grew up and such and has found a very good boy to marry. I am happy for her, and I was so happy to be there to surprise the family with my presence. However, in my driving back- I asked myself this- is someone praying for us to come to them? I know that I made an impact on those girls' lives, and maybe there is someone else somewhere that needs Todd or me. Who knows, but I'm ready to accept my mission- if it is not here. I'm looking for my Liahona, perhaps it will arrive today. :)
xoxo
Your friend, Lindsey
Monday, July 18, 2011
A Movie Review: Downton Abbey
Todd and I have cut off our satellite tv and have really embraced Netflicks. We watch movies more than we ever have, and I think its fun. I thought I would share with you some of our selections in hopes of helping you enjoy or ignore a movie choice. We have watched some great ones, mingled with some TERRIBLE one. :)
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Recently, I cam across Masterpiece Theater's Downton Abbey. Its a British Drama mini-series. I'm warning you that if you begin watching this- you'll be hooked. I've never put a lot of thought into what went on in the house of a Lord in the olden English days- so many people in one house, surely there was drama! And there certainly is in his fun English adventure. Please be warned there are a few scenes that are...surprising...but all in all, its fun fun fun. Check it out! I'll be looking for the second season on PBS in January- join me.
Hanging in there...
Hello my people!
Thanks for being patient with me while I figured out how to do the private blog- not like it was hard, but then I had to type in all of those e-mail addresses! :)
I just thought I would update all of you, and now that we are private I can speak more openly without worrying that someone who is possibly looking at hiring Todd will not read this! Anyhow, Todd's search continues to take him all over the Internet, and literally all over Texas. He has formally interviewed with Daisy Sour Cream twice out of Dallas, has informally interviewed with Cameron out of Katy once, Scott & White out of Temple twice, and one other place that turned him down in Waco. So he has been busy and has certainly kept the tires spinning in our un-air conditioned Jetta. We are hopeful something will work out.
Another option that we are seriously considering is Todd going into business for himself. It would allow us to stay where we want, for a flexible schedule, and loads of hard work. :) Todd is really exploring this option as it appears to be the only way we could stay in Waco and actually live in the house we continue to build. Isn't life crazy? His business would focus on training individuals and businesses on LEAN practices/Six Sigma/ and a little Excel thrown in there somewhere. He could explain it better than I could- so maybe he will! One can hope, right? :)
I was visiting with a friend today and she reminded me that God wants what is best for us, its our job to align our will with His so that we can see it. Its been such a trying time for our family- I hope we can be good students and learn from these lessons quickly. Perhaps that's just an indication that I haven't learned much- who knows.
Despite it all, we are keeping our heads up and trying to find joy in the journey. We recognize the Lord's hand in our lives and hope we can serve Him in the way that He wants- and where He wants. Only time will tell what lessons are to be learned from all of this- and until then, we patiently wait.
In happier news, the girls are enjoying their summer- filling their time with crayons, Netflicks, swimming pools, and splash parks. Ava is planning a "book club". I have tried to get her to explain it to me, but I'm still not sure of the details. I have the girls "write" in their journals each day- and each day Ava plans. So far it looks like a bunch of princesses with books in their hands- oh and Gramma bringing her banana muffins.
Sydnee is excited about starting kindergarten in the Fall- wherever that might be- and continues to show signs that she is ready. She hasn't put a lot of pressure on herself to learn to read BEFORE kindergarten, and I don't push. She will catch on quickly, as she does with most things, when she feels like it. She is fun to talk to, always animated, and full of emotion.
Lucy is still our ray of sunshine in these difficult days. She is my daily reminder that there is happiness in the world when we look for it. She has caught on to her Baby Signs and has made up 2 of her own- one where she looks like she's turning the knob (She wants to go outside), and one where she holds her fists in the air and opens and shuts them (her sign that she wants to watch Blue's Clues). Out of no where, she has discovered the tv...and LOVES to watch tv. In fact today Todd was watching a British drama (he is not feeling well today- sore throat, fatigue, etc) and she climbed up on the bed and started watching it with him. Hilarious.
That's all I have for now.
Blessings to you all-
Lindsey
Thanks for being patient with me while I figured out how to do the private blog- not like it was hard, but then I had to type in all of those e-mail addresses! :)
I just thought I would update all of you, and now that we are private I can speak more openly without worrying that someone who is possibly looking at hiring Todd will not read this! Anyhow, Todd's search continues to take him all over the Internet, and literally all over Texas. He has formally interviewed with Daisy Sour Cream twice out of Dallas, has informally interviewed with Cameron out of Katy once, Scott & White out of Temple twice, and one other place that turned him down in Waco. So he has been busy and has certainly kept the tires spinning in our un-air conditioned Jetta. We are hopeful something will work out.
Another option that we are seriously considering is Todd going into business for himself. It would allow us to stay where we want, for a flexible schedule, and loads of hard work. :) Todd is really exploring this option as it appears to be the only way we could stay in Waco and actually live in the house we continue to build. Isn't life crazy? His business would focus on training individuals and businesses on LEAN practices/Six Sigma/ and a little Excel thrown in there somewhere. He could explain it better than I could- so maybe he will! One can hope, right? :)
I was visiting with a friend today and she reminded me that God wants what is best for us, its our job to align our will with His so that we can see it. Its been such a trying time for our family- I hope we can be good students and learn from these lessons quickly. Perhaps that's just an indication that I haven't learned much- who knows.
Despite it all, we are keeping our heads up and trying to find joy in the journey. We recognize the Lord's hand in our lives and hope we can serve Him in the way that He wants- and where He wants. Only time will tell what lessons are to be learned from all of this- and until then, we patiently wait.
In happier news, the girls are enjoying their summer- filling their time with crayons, Netflicks, swimming pools, and splash parks. Ava is planning a "book club". I have tried to get her to explain it to me, but I'm still not sure of the details. I have the girls "write" in their journals each day- and each day Ava plans. So far it looks like a bunch of princesses with books in their hands- oh and Gramma bringing her banana muffins.
Sydnee is excited about starting kindergarten in the Fall- wherever that might be- and continues to show signs that she is ready. She hasn't put a lot of pressure on herself to learn to read BEFORE kindergarten, and I don't push. She will catch on quickly, as she does with most things, when she feels like it. She is fun to talk to, always animated, and full of emotion.
Lucy is still our ray of sunshine in these difficult days. She is my daily reminder that there is happiness in the world when we look for it. She has caught on to her Baby Signs and has made up 2 of her own- one where she looks like she's turning the knob (She wants to go outside), and one where she holds her fists in the air and opens and shuts them (her sign that she wants to watch Blue's Clues). Out of no where, she has discovered the tv...and LOVES to watch tv. In fact today Todd was watching a British drama (he is not feeling well today- sore throat, fatigue, etc) and she climbed up on the bed and started watching it with him. Hilarious.
That's all I have for now.
Blessings to you all-
Lindsey
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