tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62318243212435043752024-02-07T02:43:58.096-07:00The Hansen Family Adventuresthe story of our lifeSteven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-49590740530584511852014-05-30T23:54:00.001-06:002016-04-08T17:36:46.999-06:00Such a long timeIt's been a long time since we've written on the blog. Life gives us many adventures and many changes but we're very thankful that the Lord is taking care of us are times of need. The last year has brought a lot of growing, a lot of happiness, a lot of ups and downs, a lot of joy and many adventures. Our children have continued to grow and bring joy to our lives.<br />
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Michael is now nine years old and loves Cub Scouts he is in the Bear den. He loves being a scout and I have to admit that I am enjoying the program also. I get to be the cubmaster over our pack. this year for our pinewood derby he came in first place! No one was surprised more than Steve and i. we are grateful that he wants to be a good citizen and that he wants to make a difference in this world he is a wonderful example and we love him so much.</div>
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Our Katie girl is still miss feisty pants. she was able to do gymnastics this year and loved it! there were a couple of months there where I didn't know if it was worth it but she finally pulled through and she enjoyed herself so much, she loved being able to perform in front of everybody and show off what she could do. I am so proud of her! she also did preschool this year and enjoyed it a lot. She will be 4 this year and is one of the best big sisters. she loves Lea so much, loves to sing with her, loves to play with her when they're supposed be sleeping, loves to help, loves to tease. She is a wonderful stubborn spunky blessing in our family</div>
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Little Lea lou will be two years old in August. she is a cuddler, sweet and smart, loves to do everything that Michael and Katie can do. she loves being outside, loves to play with Michael, loves to play with Katie, loves to sit and just beheld. One of her and Katie's favorite things to do together is sit and sing as loud as they can in the car for a while there falling asleep or in the middle of the store. she is my sweetheart. </div>
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This year we reached a five-year milestone of Josh's passing. we still have some days that are hard, but more than that we have days that are easy, days that we almost forget what it was like to have him here. we miss him terribly sometimes but we know the Lord has our best interest at heart. we're grateful for the knowledge that our family can be together forever grateful for the knowledge that things will be made right in the end were grateful for Heavenly Father's plan that brings us much joy and happiness. We are grateful for our Saviors role in this plan that has made it possible for us to be together again as a family and also as eternal family with our extended family.</div>
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my grandpa Marion Ellsworth Pence was 94 years old, he passed away on Christmas Day 2013 as we were gathering together for our Christmas lunch. he had had a stroke five days earlier on December 20 and had been in the hospital since. I was very blessed to spend a little time with him at the hospital holding his hand. I miss him terribly, but only realize it when I think about being able to go and visit because he's not there anymore. I'm thankful he is back with my grandma and that he's not struggling with his health anymore, but I miss seeing him when I go to Ashton and I miss holding his hand and hearing his stories. </div>
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My grandpa Boyd L Woolstenhulme also passed away on March 2 he also was 94 years old. I didn't have a great relationship with him but felt like he and I made peace together at his birthday party the weekend after Christmas. He had had a stroke earlier last year had been in the hospital and an extended care facility since, it was a blessing he was able to finally pass. </div>
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We now own a rental house in Idaho Falls and feel very blessed to have that opportunity.</div>
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Steve and I both serve in a scouting calling. I miss primary but not so much anymore :)</div>
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Michael enjoyed his third grade year with ms call and finish the year with almost complete straight A's. He, along with other students, was given a special award for the amount of books he read at the end of the year.</div>
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Following are just some random pictures from the last 12 months</div>
Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-13418171398219840512013-11-08T23:45:00.000-07:002016-01-31T18:20:14.284-07:00BuggedToday I came across a woman on the internet who was asking for advice on how to help her son with an autism spectrum disorder understand and deal with death. Feeling like I have a little insight on this I went to comment on the post and as I did was frustrated and disappointed in what I found. Several others had already given advice, but no one had yet to advised this woman to think of religion. I posted my thoughts and advice and hopefully it will help, but I was still left annoyed with it.<br />
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Annoyed that there are so many who do not know or maybe just do not have the faith they need to realize they have a Loving Heavenly Father and a Savior Jesus Christ. Annoyed that so many trusted some weird thought of sitting on a cloud or just sleeping in a closed casket under 6 ft of dirt.<br />
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But mostly I'm annoyed and my heart is a little torn for these people becuase they have a tough job. They have a tough and beautiful opportunity to help some of our Father's choicest children on this earth and they may not know all the wonderful comfort, peace, direction, love, etc etc etc. they can have while on this journey.<br />
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While Josh was here and my boys were together, it was sometimes a daily battle of anger, sadness, depression, joy, thankfulness, and many other feelings because I didn't understand everyday that i needed the Atonement in my life to help me deal with it. Every once in awhile I would be able to get my act together and remember, but it was hard! We are given these wonderful, precious little spirits and quite a few times we may not know how to facilitate them.Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-32346629206255981572013-05-09T23:16:00.000-06:002013-11-08T23:44:57.659-07:00Baptism<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUxBHVVCgQr0FA5Ec78oiUCgREFM0J0i1uHjzOs2sPoL_vY92hxh8rURR1WKmTlICMzzqj3SWplISnLaQ9cW0J5D5oxogIV48Doh57ZxvB5FNb87F1v4gaQvxHtRiAPAoSSdOWDc_ASpL-/s1600/IMG_0087.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUxBHVVCgQr0FA5Ec78oiUCgREFM0J0i1uHjzOs2sPoL_vY92hxh8rURR1WKmTlICMzzqj3SWplISnLaQ9cW0J5D5oxogIV48Doh57ZxvB5FNb87F1v4gaQvxHtRiAPAoSSdOWDc_ASpL-/s320/IMG_0087.jpg" width="239" /></a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO9WYZQQDINtONRa-laSN6ig2AWdBZplwWNEIC4byAo3M5sGgsdQQSEWacJV_xzes5eWMsDehi_P4sKTgQjCp9okQFLJQHbasKwk4x3ck6p6KFSj96MJbN781qxMpN7kLM9GldXZBhkmEq/s1600/IMG_0091.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO9WYZQQDINtONRa-laSN6ig2AWdBZplwWNEIC4byAo3M5sGgsdQQSEWacJV_xzes5eWMsDehi_P4sKTgQjCp9okQFLJQHbasKwk4x3ck6p6KFSj96MJbN781qxMpN7kLM9GldXZBhkmEq/s320/IMG_0091.jpg" /></a>This year is a special one for us, it's the year we have an 8yr old! On April 13 2013 Michael Dean Hansen was baptized and confirmed a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was so excited and a bit nervous. Steven was able to baptize him and confirm him with loving members of our families and friends around. We did a couple of practices at home and a couple of fhes on why we need to be baptized and what we promise. We also had family members and friends write their testimonies down for him. It was awesome to see him all in white, just a precursor for latter on. It was wonderful! The Spirit was strong and we were blessed to have a little piece of Heaven. I was a bit emotional because i am so proud of my boy. He loves primary, he loves reading the scriptures, he loves being a cubscout, he is a great joy and blessing in our life! Mike is a very special member of our family, he is the eldest, the smiliest, and the best brother to his siblings. We are grateful that he is a part of our family!!!
Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-40525231276989208272013-04-25T22:25:00.000-06:002013-04-25T22:25:11.148-06:00tender merciesI am so blessed to be a mother. I've been able to take time lately and reflect on all the tender mercies I've received from my Heavenly Father. I'm far from perfect, far from deserving, but yet I've been given some wonderful wonderful things!<br />
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1. My sweetheart. how he has put up with me, i don't know. he's my comfort, strength, my best friend<br />
2. Wonderful Michael. He is such a joy to have, so full of silliness, compassion, love, full of life! He is so patient with me as his mother. He teaches me a lot about how to be more Christ like, more willing to share how wonderful the truths of the gospel are. I believe he was sent here to do a great amount of good on this earth! oh how i love my boy! <br />
3. Josh. his passing taught me a lot about myself, my marriage and my dependance on my Savior and my Father in Heaven. Being able to feel him near at special times is such a beautiful thing. Knowing he is helping prepare that world for the coming of Christ is such a special feeling and that he got to help his sisters prepare to come to our family is such a comfort that the bonds of family are eternal.<br />
4. KatieBug! What a sweetie. Having Katie helped heal my heart and kept me going knowing I would have another little one to hold and love on. Katie will move mountains! Katie has a zest for life, a craving to get on with what she needs to do. sometimes I think she can't wait to grow up so she can get on with her purpose. She has such an abundance of love for those around her. she <u>can</u> be so gentle and soft with others and at other times so wild, it's like she's ready for her big body not this child's one. she is a helpful caring soul and i'm afraid takes after me in temperment somedays.<br />
5. LeaLou... I don't know if she will actually know her name until she's older. Lea Marie, but I always call her Lou. She's been a good blessing, she's calm and soft, she wants to be cuddled a lot more than my other kids have... and I love that! she has bright shiny eyes that express a lot. She has a look like Josh every once-in-awhile that is just what i need.<br />
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I am so thankful for my blessing, my family, my parents. So grateful for a Savior who suffered for my sins, for my pains and sorrows, and who died that I and my family might live again. What a glorious blessing this life is!!!Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-63589713899037749872013-03-26T21:43:00.000-06:002013-03-26T21:43:05.672-06:00My little thanks and my little lovesBeing thankful for the things in our lives instead of complaining can spur hopefullness in the midst of trials, happiness to a bad day, and smiles and laughter to any normal day.<br />
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I Am Thankful For:<br />
1. a warm home<br />
2. cuddles with my little Lea Lou<br />
3. lubes from Katie... she's developed a list<br />
4. Michael's kindness to his sisters<br />
5. the infectious laughs of my kids<br />
6. my husband's beautiful eyes... they are so clear and expressive... i don't know where he got them<br />
7. a tax refund... woohoo!<br />
8. Beauty in nature<br />
9. technology<br />
10. healing<br />
11. peace of mind<br />
12. my awesome parents... i don't know if i can tell them "thank you" and "i love you" enough!<br />
13. primary! i love being in primary!!!! those kids are just awesome<br />
14. forgiveness... heaven knows I'm not perfect, i need this everday!<br />
15. a quirky companion... couldn't have had some of the adventures without him!<br />
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I could keep going and going and going.<br />
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*Michael turned 8! He turned 8! i can't believe he's that old. Mike is a great brother, he loves his family and we are so proud of him... he is such a wonderful boy! He loves school and no matter where he goes he leaves an impression on the people around him. his teacher told me that during a class exercise he was suppose to tell something he special about the person next to him. he had a hard time, but then turned to the girl next and told her that she is a child of God. my michael has such a special spirit and i know he has something awesome waiting for him in the future! oh how we love that boy! <br />
*Katie is such a character, she tries to copy everything, everything Mike does... kind rubs you the wrong way, but she is just wonderful. Katie knows quite a few sight words, can count to 10 most of the time, loves to say prayers and sing I am a Child of God. She knows where she wants to go and is very determined. We love her so much! Katie is kind and polite and i couldn't ask for a better a better little blondie.<br />
*Lea is now 7 months old, she crawls, pulls herself up on furniture, smiles, laughs, loves her brother and sister, she is such a joy! love that little girl! Lea has been the baby i could just hold and hold.... she'll let me!<br />
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I have such wonderful children, i am so thankful that our family can be eternal, i am thankful that we want that, that we love each other! What a beautiful life!!!Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-7988956599627130572012-11-24T16:15:00.000-07:002012-11-24T16:15:11.974-07:00Sometimes I'm not sure how to get my feelings, my tender feelings across. Today, my heart feels full and humbled. I have been given beautiful children, a good man for a companion, and I was born into a family that has always loved me, accepted me and who has helped me grow. I am especially grateful today for the Atonement of my Savior, Jesus Christ. Thankful that it not only erases my mistakes, but that it also calms my troubles, heals my heart, and always allows me the assurity that someone does know how I feel and how to help. I am grateful that I get to serve and learn from some wonderful small ones in primary. Thankful that the Lord trusts me to follow what He needs done. I am grateful that my husband took me to the Temple that our marriage is not just for the time on earth, but that it can endure past this short little life. I am thankful that our 4 beautiful children our sealed to us, that they are ours and we are theirs for eternity, that someday, in the Lord's time, Josh will be with us again. I am grateful to live in the fulness of times where we have the blessing and opportunity to witness great and marvelous things being brought to the world, grateful to witness the power of the priesthood and thankful that my companion is worthy to hold that gift.<br />
As of late, I have been discouraged, down trodden by situations we face. I have been less than gracious in bearing my "burdens" and have not trusted in the Lord as I should. Today, a day that I'm ok, I stumbled upon words from the apostles that i needed to hear weeks ago. I guess while in the mist of that problem I would not have been blessed with the tenderness that my heart felt after listening today.<br />
I know that our Savior loves us, I know that when all else fails, He is there to carry us through our burdens no matter what they may be. I know that He lives, He loves us, and He patiently waits for us to call on His mercy to help us through any heartache, any trial, any love lost. Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-57041848617080790872012-09-08T22:25:00.000-06:002012-09-08T22:25:20.852-06:00what a beautiful lifeWe now have a bright and intelligent 2nd grader, a missionary in Heaven, a spicy enchilada 2 yr old, and a new little bambina that joined our family on August 21 2012.<br />
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Steven and I have been so blessed amist some "wonderful" adventures.<br />
Lately I've been maybe less than thankful for the simple little things that we have been given.<br />
I have the love of a sweet little husband, that i'm not sure i deserve, especially with how feisty I can get. I have four beautiful children who i just adore and love! although it's not easy at times Steve and I have been given the opportunity to grow, learn, and somehow keep our marriage intact.<br />
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Life is a beautiful thing... love all the things that are sure to be ahead.Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-30985737924908506062012-04-26T13:05:00.001-06:002012-04-26T13:05:52.645-06:00Lately I’ve been thoughtful. Events that have taken place have been reminiscent of the past and my heart has grown a little more. <br /><br />On April 13 2012 my sister Jennie gave birth to a still born little girl. I can only imagine the heart ache and disappointment that was brought to her, her husband and four children. On April 18 2012 they laid their little baby girl to rest until it is time to be together again. The service was sweet and innocent and it was a tremendous blessing to be there. The Spirit was strong and tender to the heart, it was beautiful! <br /><br />During the five days before the memorial service my own heart ached and was my heart strings were plucked. But not for the passing of a child, it was for the loss of time they didn’t get to spend with her on this earth. My heart aches for their sorrow and grief, it aches that they have this to experience, and it aches that they must have this to bear. <br /><br />But as with everything we experience in this life, I was reminded of all the joy and love that we found along the way in Josh’s passing, that they surely will also. A Savior who has overcome the world, a loving, kind, and merciful Heavenly Father, the tender thoughtful acts of others, and sweet prayers given. An increase in faith and desire to follow the will of our Father, and small little mercies eyes are open to once again.<br /><br />I testify that this is not the end, mortality is just a moment in our progression. I know that we all will live again, we all will have the opportunities to share love with those who have already passed from this life. I know that I have a Savior, Jesus Christ, who loves me, who atoned to pay for my sins and who experienced all so that I may look to Him for comfort and strength. I know that I have a Heavenly Father who loves me and has a desire to bless me. I am so grateful for the comfort and care that comes when we choose to trust in Him who knows all. <br />Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-16275877052948295322011-09-20T07:52:00.005-06:002011-09-20T08:10:50.135-06:00School DaysWell Mike has been in school for a little longer than a month and this friday he starts harvest break for 2 weeks, so I thought I better get something posted of him! :) This year Michael has Mrs. Shumway and he loves loves loves her! It's been a lot of joy seeing him so excited about school! Katie definetely misses him during the day and hopefully this 2 week break will help with that. She just lights up when Mike gets home. Michael is doing so well with controlling his sensory sensitivities and doing much better with focusing on his work. He loves to read and is 1 of the top 3 in his class right now in reading. So proud of him! Without further delay here are some pictures of the last little while... tada!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi__RNVBvIDMnlXGr32aZK99nuVb88NqmOMzizR6PbXr82T5lukvzFWhUUjvQXmWVrulT2USUg4GCvS2aoKOlqR9bMkghhSAAp2YahUlOf1S53XA_-LIQDtv71XUVVHt4OkP_ghjGGDIgDs/s1600/IMG_0211.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi__RNVBvIDMnlXGr32aZK99nuVb88NqmOMzizR6PbXr82T5lukvzFWhUUjvQXmWVrulT2USUg4GCvS2aoKOlqR9bMkghhSAAp2YahUlOf1S53XA_-LIQDtv71XUVVHt4OkP_ghjGGDIgDs/s200/IMG_0211.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654441624034397378" border="0" /></a><br />First Day of School and rearing to go!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0chUEuhPwUQFg6Qx6YL1TvERgrg1XYw4b6T6ZSINrz6o5eNSQLV6EZ6lsFwrVsWeT1vpStFCijI5E8SxMn33wIoEbHsUECHq62E7v_IVVQ-VK8BfNokrSiW-Ng3yJnk-Qc3XQ__0sAFpK/s1600/IMG_0190.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0chUEuhPwUQFg6Qx6YL1TvERgrg1XYw4b6T6ZSINrz6o5eNSQLV6EZ6lsFwrVsWeT1vpStFCijI5E8SxMn33wIoEbHsUECHq62E7v_IVVQ-VK8BfNokrSiW-Ng3yJnk-Qc3XQ__0sAFpK/s200/IMG_0190.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654443732647376770" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZrkAgSEb2aePKTyTvGA9fnCDfdZlhPhhc8VWNfZObDyqHfkWrDmfg-VrNOfcDK3vxUth8QlM6ZROpEdaqeIWDfum_jbcGdezWZGTAzR-v7JzBfsO019ltp1w8N-2tPpLaHIMtBk33aZPO/s1600/IMG_0120.JPG"><br /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And Katie Turned 1! When did that happen?!<br /></div>Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-86066611370044550822011-05-08T22:44:00.002-06:002011-05-08T23:02:40.037-06:00My goodness it's been quite awhile since i posted! <br />Todayis Mother's Day and what a wonderful day to remember all the wonderful people in my life and all the blessings I've been given!So....<br /><br />I am thankful for:<br /><br />a home, may not be the most beautiful or expensive, but it holds so many wonderful & irreplaceable memories.<br /><br />spring weather... hope it makes a stronger appearance soon, but non-the-less happy with what we've got. <br /><br />Mrs. Weist!, Michael's kindergarten teacher. she is so talented and has been perfect for Michael!... couldn't ask for a better "first" teeacher :)<br /><br />Steve's job providing for our family! very thankful!<br /><br />that i get to stay home instead of working outside the home. thankful i get to be here for Michael, Katie, & a littleneighbor girl. :)<br /><br />thankful for the friendship I have with my mom. glad i can talk to her about things and ask for advice.<br /><br />thankful i get to help in Mike's class each week and the help i get with Katie so I can do that!<br /><br />thankful I still enjoy to learn... because i have a lot left to learn!<br /><br />thankful for my hubby, can't imagine having this life without him.<br /><br />thankful for the Temple! Thankful that we are sealed together!!!<br /><br />Grateful for our Savior, His ministry, His love, & His understanding of our needs.<br /><br />So thankful for my children! Love, love, love Michael, Josh, and Katie! can't wait to have all of us together again!<br /><br />and the last for today... I am thankful for Hope... it's not just wishing, it's doing our part for things in the future.Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-9259582954029649012011-01-18T17:39:00.004-07:002011-01-18T18:07:16.857-07:002 yrs ago...2 yrs ago at about this time, Steve and I were loading up our twins in the van, we didn't know that we would only come back home with Michael. Today and tomorrow are special days in our family, they are the days when we felt the most pain and yet also two of the days that we have been able to feel our Father in Heaven's love the strongest and the magnitude and significance of the Atonement the most. The wounds are still raw on occasion and tears are still shed at times, but with the Lord's help we have been blessed abundantly with peace, comfort and joy in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.<br /><br />We have a testimony of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We know that He came to succor His people to come to Him. We know that He gave His life so that we may all live again. We are thankful for our Heavenly Father's plan of happiness. We may not know all the details, but it is enough to know and to trust that He knows. We have a testimony of the Gospel and Eternal Families, we know that that gift is real! What a glorious blessing to have in our life!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhSxJ78IzZWugPw-PrHSwAj4zN1OXdvIWo5dzp_mBxoXavgpGFw7NUCBQWEyTeszh0WgVEp61g2Jp158-CDSjz8Nzs4HP5PGrk9Urz3dTuXDX7qR3ODLxNqsr11JRk4K3zD61-RiGSgpMS/s1600/Scan10033.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 147px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhSxJ78IzZWugPw-PrHSwAj4zN1OXdvIWo5dzp_mBxoXavgpGFw7NUCBQWEyTeszh0WgVEp61g2Jp158-CDSjz8Nzs4HP5PGrk9Urz3dTuXDX7qR3ODLxNqsr11JRk4K3zD61-RiGSgpMS/s200/Scan10033.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563696302203828802" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYvB2Owq5byRLUUEJuNeBc_ULxhQl4mjSLBhm_w7O9FvYJWxnE0g9R-mbN1hd2mZ7WUWLwIVA9RchRYzsphbfnX2ZbxwZpKKMl9YumRuISORxE4eNngtK7uhrwhsra8Dvy5r4azWS9wJnX/s1600/Scan10156_r1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYvB2Owq5byRLUUEJuNeBc_ULxhQl4mjSLBhm_w7O9FvYJWxnE0g9R-mbN1hd2mZ7WUWLwIVA9RchRYzsphbfnX2ZbxwZpKKMl9YumRuISORxE4eNngtK7uhrwhsra8Dvy5r4azWS9wJnX/s200/Scan10156_r1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563695466829951554" border="0" /></a>Oh our darling, Joshua. We love you, we miss you, we look forward to the day that we can hold you again!Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-79046303545505564392010-12-29T12:07:00.016-07:002010-12-29T14:57:34.928-07:00Random pics from throughout the 2nd half of the year<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX1H1u_hRYQiY1QCgyECS8GVOXVKew9KItrdm4BpOM5cSjxeb8juGsamRu67Ti3WdymANGbgQRzDFAbn3gD0o_8mn_mnKumufO0rA2N8NNP3QZdd4d9Mz4li3ZRnRSpCsdldYfyXEXVNTL/s1600/IMG_0313.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX1H1u_hRYQiY1QCgyECS8GVOXVKew9KItrdm4BpOM5cSjxeb8juGsamRu67Ti3WdymANGbgQRzDFAbn3gD0o_8mn_mnKumufO0rA2N8NNP3QZdd4d9Mz4li3ZRnRSpCsdldYfyXEXVNTL/s200/IMG_0313.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556224781040010738" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3GNr-Jnb7x21YrTzwuHFqHaY_M3tAvETJHZexiUpyhHGX5gfZMnupK0N_t1Pjuw5iiEAipDgW3B7NModHzwGd3g-NpQdx_7S9_aECM7QuCzQoxtM7RyexaOp4issQxX7XXjGG14IfnUEh/s1600/IMG_0188.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh534JZBdvOo8zAGzFkT_SwSshFSIHsnm8r-N010bLlTMvoLY1AChuOehZomeE9wBwOuR8eYFmpEadTQRCgY-xzXLINOXGnqtjLNQtZxHhDhF3z6vHLzw2VqCAc5d6r9QVTAV3x6mGwqjD_/s200/IMG_0099.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556218066997612258" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwAWE2Fx9Ai9IdF9yrHdlEqH1px02xkBYtIEfe5bUCczlqemDdUJ2ieAL0SFFpmH42eRhjSq-IJ2MwgzZ2P4PH1Nv6AD0PmrVsDivpk-mx9w10I93bV9IIj4hylAYKUu6sJtN8vYh27pKe/s1600/IMG_0145.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwAWE2Fx9Ai9IdF9yrHdlEqH1px02xkBYtIEfe5bUCczlqemDdUJ2ieAL0SFFpmH42eRhjSq-IJ2MwgzZ2P4PH1Nv6AD0PmrVsDivpk-mx9w10I93bV9IIj4hylAYKUu6sJtN8vYh27pKe/s200/IMG_0145.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556220500178962018" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /> like i said, random pictures! too much fun, i just love my familia so very much!!!Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-22669574136674863892010-12-29T10:46:00.004-07:002010-12-29T12:06:06.977-07:00so many things to catch up on!boy, I am not so good at this journaling thing lately! So let's start with<br /><br />THANKSGIVING<br /><br />our Thanksgiving was busy like always, we went to Steve's family gathering first and then to the Woolstenhulme side. It was nice to see all the family, but I must admit I don't know how much longer I can do this... This year we did a count down to Thanksgiving, we had so much fun with it!!! Each day we had an activity to do each day that went along with what we were thankful for that day. Our favorites were:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Steve's favorites </span></span><br />*kitchen: we cleaned up the kitchen and then made some treats for others... I think we made scotcheroos that day with a note that said "Happy 18 days til Thanksgiving!" one friend we took them too was take a little of guard, but said that we could take them a treat for every day until Thanksgiving :) <br />*neighbors: Steve helped get treats ready for neighbors and just in his style loves to do sweet things for those around him.<br />*pies: I spent the day baking pies, Steve and Mike took them to members of our ward and then enjoyed the leftovers!<br /></div> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Michael's favorites:</span></span><br />*neighbors: he and Kourtney(our neighbor) took 2 liters of soda to some neighbors of their choice with a note that said "just popping in to tell you we are thankful for you!"<br />*brothers: Mike chose to send a green balloon to Heaven so Josh could have that from us. We each gave it a great big hug and kiss and sent it up to him.<br />*hands: we spent (tried to) the day drawing, coloring, playing etc to use our hands. We even made those lovely hand turkeys :)<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">My favorites</span></span><br />*Jesus Christ: we did a little FHE all about Christ and His mission on earth<br />*pies: I baked pies all day, then Steve and Mike took them to people in our ward<br />*home: that meant I got some help cleaning up the house! hooray!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">We have been so tremendously blessed this year as always, what a wonderful wonderful way to remember!<br /><br />Later that night we helped decorate Grandma Bean's family Christmas tree... it was great fun with all the cousins and thank heavens that Katie was pretty good that day!<br /><br />DECEMBER<br /><br />December started with a bang, sort of! I chose to make most of the Christmas gifts that we gave to others this year and man I was busy! I had so much fun! My house wasn't as decorated as I really enjoy, but it was ok... next year will be different. I will have to go get pics of the things I made and gave away... silly me!<br />Some of the things I made were: a bathrobe for Mike, a stuffed owl for Katie, fleece socks for Steph with a cute white flower on the side, a felt pizza kit for our niece Didi, a zipper flower brooch for my mom, Desert of the month club for Steve (not my most creative), candy boxes for vts, teachers, etc that my mom showed me how to make, mustache cups for some family and<br /><br />friends, fun headbands <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Fy2ij_kpUJIF6H3UVzOq3F6bp-ltIDnjTy67LKV3zKBYIj-h5xswoTBtvXNKWS2NVCOs7a6lMcBURkFoRQm_Pa_DCc3mVDzR1sCaNNwF9GXla5yzWquWFpOKO8pGXkeRhCytXTw8KoPK/s1600/IMG_0305.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Fy2ij_kpUJIF6H3UVzOq3F6bp-ltIDnjTy67LKV3zKBYIj-h5xswoTBtvXNKWS2NVCOs7a6lMcBURkFoRQm_Pa_DCc3mVDzR1sCaNNwF9GXla5yzWquWFpOKO8pGXkeRhCytXTw8KoPK/s320/IMG_0305.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556182092166559826" border="0" /></a>for our niece McKenna that included one with a zipper flower, snowflake, ruffles, and then some bobby pins, I made rice bags, ribbon and pearl necklaces, I can't quite think of what else at the moment, but I had such a wonderful time doing it! Steve and Mike got into it too,<br />Steve painted me a nativity, sewed me pj pants (yes he learned to sew), he made Mike stilts and a lap desk, and he made Katie some burp cloths.<br />Mike made (with Steve) stilts for his cousin Harrison, a marshmallow gun for his cousin Isaac, (with me)cloths pin magnets for his grandmas, caprisun juice pouch coin purses for two of his aunts, and then a cupcake ornament for his teacher Mrs. Weist.<br />I don't know if I have really ever had a Christmas quite like this one... we put so much more thought and love into each gift because we made them! I think it will become a tradition in our household! (i know sad, the only pic I actually took)<br /></div></div>Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-44680015123227636932010-11-14T16:16:00.008-07:002010-11-14T16:52:31.414-07:00It's that time of yearSo it is now almost Thanksgiving and i still have not even posted a really good picture of my KatieLynn! Mike has been such a good sport and tries to be ever so "helpful"... we've been really blessed by the Lord this year and are grateful for the love we have been able to share as a family and the many blessings we receive daily.<br />This year for Thanksgiving we decided to do a countdown to thanksgiving by focusing on something we are thankful for each day until thanksgiving, but decided that wasn't quite enough so we rounded out the month and have 30 days of specific thankfulness to celebrate. We've been thankful for our kitchen, that day so far has been my favorite... i made pies all day :), we've been thankful for our ears and listened to wonderful music all day, we've been thankful for prayer and had a special family prayer where we could only say thank you to our Father in Heaven for all He has given us, we also had a day where we were specifically thankful for brothers and we sent a special green balloon full of our love to Josh up in heaven.<br />What a wonderful time of year to be celebrating the blessings we have been given! I'm so excited for the rest of this holiday season, hopefully we will be able to carry on being thankful everyday for all we have been given!<br />P.S. we are thankful for our family and friends!!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1fbsMEIwPyikP3KecONSff0j8jHyfbIdqp4OxtwHAVtthCVHjV98vtdhDVb9n23k8-u6iFJrv-8Dl-CuiW-PBn5RhMzwP4Rd31BAwEifwh2Qp8jBLQ-wUa3E1Aq5xl7jC3WO64FYKf-kC/s1600/March+2008+092.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1fbsMEIwPyikP3KecONSff0j8jHyfbIdqp4OxtwHAVtthCVHjV98vtdhDVb9n23k8-u6iFJrv-8Dl-CuiW-PBn5RhMzwP4Rd31BAwEifwh2Qp8jBLQ-wUa3E1Aq5xl7jC3WO64FYKf-kC/s320/March+2008+092.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539552908795310594" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjomq0pRzBm8Jr1Tl8UulQE5cHZKnXwOZeHC8zO31GuBUdp0GpQdsMb1Wqt7y50pYK58MbMwQsnAI9TvOJ6fQjJ22zCNRQ_axuF-6X_SzYoYx5fFNSammnxhbTGrJAIwDaL96wol7do5jZN/s1600/IMAGE_103.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjomq0pRzBm8Jr1Tl8UulQE5cHZKnXwOZeHC8zO31GuBUdp0GpQdsMb1Wqt7y50pYK58MbMwQsnAI9TvOJ6fQjJ22zCNRQ_axuF-6X_SzYoYx5fFNSammnxhbTGrJAIwDaL96wol7do5jZN/s320/IMAGE_103.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539555064032006546" border="0" /></a>The night before Katie was born... saying seriously... why am I going home?!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcu6oPF5kCRP7EdEjwTaxUfT9_0Wa3WCWdsFyAFXULTIUTdwNGofZxQcmw11hupMfdo-llqcsgsnPg5i9ZZQB9thWmyDOKpo_k1Kygv4LqGnZuXX85L3WbWJ0CrN8ZXBhN5-OuUimzsSSU/s1600/IMAGE_196.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 132px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcu6oPF5kCRP7EdEjwTaxUfT9_0Wa3WCWdsFyAFXULTIUTdwNGofZxQcmw11hupMfdo-llqcsgsnPg5i9ZZQB9thWmyDOKpo_k1Kygv4LqGnZuXX85L3WbWJ0CrN8ZXBhN5-OuUimzsSSU/s320/IMAGE_196.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539553627784709298" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">our little gaggle! ;) & Michael with his new glasses, he's doing great with them!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBjuRr8NPRmHpLBOeBrUUusEENY1GvC70uxpbnSCRmVmDY4mJM87QhPLM6ntg7H1Q8WNCHr4-9-BdoL-Jbox_jADjnpQ8ruKs6ZbeImOI3x6KKs4ANVFPNUvQhl35I9_rfuJbmg3vWvBJ7/s1600/IMG_0055.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBjuRr8NPRmHpLBOeBrUUusEENY1GvC70uxpbnSCRmVmDY4mJM87QhPLM6ntg7H1Q8WNCHr4-9-BdoL-Jbox_jADjnpQ8ruKs6ZbeImOI3x6KKs4ANVFPNUvQhl35I9_rfuJbmg3vWvBJ7/s320/IMG_0055.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539555604065514146" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ORzFI_wKmldZbkjGcctKxQUDJX8jrpCr820FuXyNqJeA3eT7AgM72HWSM3edlPs-LEXSmjqYllBXUOi-JBa-K5FVwrXioG9mbMMRqc5OoUveWz_i3orXSpSLhp8IYO4HABu50leUGTXY/s1600/IMG_0097.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ORzFI_wKmldZbkjGcctKxQUDJX8jrpCr820FuXyNqJeA3eT7AgM72HWSM3edlPs-LEXSmjqYllBXUOi-JBa-K5FVwrXioG9mbMMRqc5OoUveWz_i3orXSpSLhp8IYO4HABu50leUGTXY/s320/IMG_0097.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539556199461083906" border="0" /></a>Doesn't he look charming?! love him!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQtw-Ghk22iSgq7Yu0VYEV6q_UCEXdjTLAa_coL-OFCkabjgxdcNjbumxXr0El7bipe8Y7pK-H9EZRgkZJdSxSwOMXP8_-RvEOmuF7P38rQdHIepre9VoXPqzezcBKrZtuYHuaDe4NUwFZ/s1600/IMG_0098.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQtw-Ghk22iSgq7Yu0VYEV6q_UCEXdjTLAa_coL-OFCkabjgxdcNjbumxXr0El7bipe8Y7pK-H9EZRgkZJdSxSwOMXP8_-RvEOmuF7P38rQdHIepre9VoXPqzezcBKrZtuYHuaDe4NUwFZ/s320/IMG_0098.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539556713893752546" border="0" /></a>Little Katie on her blessing day! oh my darling<br /><br /></div></div>Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-37764765487062454152010-10-28T22:51:00.001-06:002016-01-31T18:20:14.354-07:00So kindergarten is awesome! I wish that it would have been that cool when I was little. Michael's teacher, Mrs. Weist, is amazing and Michael just loves her so much! I have been so proud of Michael and with how hard he is working.<br />Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-35081004109156564512010-09-10T12:32:00.002-06:002010-09-10T13:00:37.801-06:00updateSo many things have happened that I feel very behind and I'm not sure where to start!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Events:</span><br />On July 27, 2010 We welcomed miss KatieLynn to our familia! She was born @ 2:17 p.m. and weighed 8 lbs 2 oz. She is healthy and a pretty easy going little girl, but man does she have some projection in her voice already! When she was born she scared Dr. Nelson with how loud she was :) She is such a wonderful addition to our family and we feel really blessed that Heavenly Father sent her to our family!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Mike:</span><br />Michael really enjoyed the summer, I think? He played t-ball and absolutely loved it! We started reading this summer and he is really picking up on sounding out words correctly! I love it... he even read me a whole book the other night! Proud mama moment *sigh* We made some new friends and he played to exhaustion on occassion. He went camping and the highlights according to him were the lightning storms and the fact that he stepped in cow poop. :) what a cutie! He is trying to be really helpful with Katie and loves her oh so very much! He has his moments of wanting the attention and has an issue with it, but all in all he is doing much better than I thought. Michael loves singing the primary songs, at home, he has a little stage-fright and doesn't really sing the songs right at church, but he tries and I love to hear his voice singing the beautiful words to the tender songs. Michael loves to sing "I am a Child of God" to Katie when she is crying and it has helped her calm down a few times. AND Michael seemingly had the final say on what to name his baby sister. ;)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Steve & I:</span><br />besides getting ready for a new little one, Steve was finally busy with work and we were able to catch-up on some bills. We enjoyed trying to decide on names for our little girl and had our hearts set on Katelyn Marie, but after 24 hrs of having her in our arms... it was definitely wrong and we realized she was Katie Lynn. We feel so blessed to have the families that we do and are so thankful for little children Heavenly Father has sent to our home.<br /><br />Having a new little one in our home has been an interesting transition after the passing of our JoshuaJay. There are days when it seems as if Josh was just here a week ago and that Katie has been here for months and months. Katie seems to be an answer to prayers of pain and sorrow and has become a balm of Gilead of sorts for the wound that has been left in our family since Josh passed away. We know that our family will be ALL together again and we are so thankful for the sacrifice that Christ has made in our behalf.Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-60763519427910819792010-07-22T22:12:00.002-06:002010-07-22T22:38:51.758-06:00Good Things to ComeSo I took the title of this post from a MormonMessage by Elder Holland. Lately it's felt as if the world is kind of cruel and unforgiving place and I'm sure that I've done my part in adding to that, so when my friend posted a link on her facebook page to Elder Hollands message it brought tears to my eyes.<br /><br />In the past week it seems that another one of those milestones hit me harder than I expected, 18 months. It's been 18 months since I last held my boy, my Joshua Jay. Still miss him, but I understand more of his mission that he is on now. I've been very blessed to be on this journey, I know blessed is the word I used. I haven't enjoyed very much of it, but as I and my family have learned to and experimented upon the Lord's promises, we have been given courage, comfort, and the ability to look beyond what is immediate and look to what is eternal. It's an amazing feeling to know, I mean to really know, that someone you love is working and waiting in the Spirit world.<br /><br />i've had a lot of mixed feelings lately as the birth of our daughter is approaching, feelings that I didn't think I would experience. I've felt guilty, anxious, and a bit depressed. But again trying to have faith in the Lord's plan worked out. even with my the little bit of faith I have had at trying times, the abundance of what the Lord has poured out upon our family has been amazing. So many prayers have been answered in unexpected ways, thankfully we have been able to accept them even when it's been a way we haven't enjoyed.<br /><br />We've had our challenges, we have our challenges and are trying to keep our chin up.<br />I haven't really gotten to my point, but really my point is good things come, you just have to hang on. If you have an opportunity, if you want a quick 5 minute pick-me-up Elder Holland's message "Good Things to Come" is excellent (I'm sorry I don't have the link)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;">"Don't you quit... you keep trying, there is help and happiness ahead. Some blessings come soon, Some come late, and some don't come until Heaven... you will be alright in the end. Trust God and believe in good things to come." ~Elder Holland<br /></div><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">P.S. 1 wk 2 days until we welcome our little girl. </span><br /></div>Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-150128716254019122010-05-06T13:26:00.003-06:002010-05-06T14:00:43.225-06:00Things that I loveSo the other night I was in a feisty mood while I was trying to go to sleep, so I decided to start listing things in my head that I love and am thankful for. To keep in that spirit of gratitude I've tried to keep it up the last few days so, without further adieu ... things that I love<br /><br />I LOVE:<br /><br />~ when the sun shines, especially on gloomy days<br />~ seeing my family happy<br />~ feeling peace and calm about trials<br />~ enjoying nature<br />~ my husband and confidant, Steven<br />~ watching Michael learn something new and really understand it.<br />~ adventures, but mostly when I get to look back on them... sometimes they can be pretty scary<br />~ my children (Michael, Josh, and the new little one coming in July)<br />~ to learn... again mostly when I get to look back on what I learned<br />~ to read<br />~ to understand how people work... should have been a psych major.<br />~ the scriptures and the spirit they can bring into a home<br />~ music, especially primary music. what can I say, I've been in some part of primary for 7 yrs.<br />~ finding out that someone who you just wanted happiness for, is happy.<br />~ experiencing joy unexpectedly<br />~ serving without knowing that you were doing a service.<br />~a friendly note in the mail... not e-mail, but the real mail always makes me smile ;)<br />~ being able to recognize that my prayers are answered<br />~ time with my husband... dates area fabulous!<br />~ reading time with Mike... especially when it's dinosaurs... he Loves dinosaurs!<br />~ seeing little wisps of Josh in things that Michael does<br />~ understanding the strengths and challenges that Mike and other kids have<br />~finding that I can have patience... can being the operative word. :)<br />~ feeling loved<br />~ finding a friend that I didn't know I had.<br />~ talking for hours about everything going on with someone I love... thanks Steve ;)<br />~being friends with my sisters and mom<br />~the adventures of parenthood and being an aunt to some wonderful kids (wish Utah and Arizona weren't so far away)<br />~ finding pictures on the computer that I haven't been able to find for months and months... like this one:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1iHKYxgJpvY2fSt3Qey6aMhyphenhyphenA0V1AslNGbIntMaZFp7NV27_hqgHiIFy-TUmyQTHr6dvUJvWdknRImqNtG1oyiRxeY-N5wVpAeX-22jtytzmfAv0ONcl4mleaZICrJLJ1tEJ7INbP-hkg/s1600/0707081913a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1iHKYxgJpvY2fSt3Qey6aMhyphenhyphenA0V1AslNGbIntMaZFp7NV27_hqgHiIFy-TUmyQTHr6dvUJvWdknRImqNtG1oyiRxeY-N5wVpAeX-22jtytzmfAv0ONcl4mleaZICrJLJ1tEJ7INbP-hkg/s320/0707081913a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468247899731833810" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Me and my two super heroes on a walk... my most favorite of all. summer of 2008</span> <span style="font-style: italic;"><br />(thanks for taking that pic babe! I didn't realize how special a pic like that would be to me until now)</span></span><br /><br /></div>I could keep going, but I'm sure at some point I will be doing this again. It seems that when we look at all our blessings and count them, they grow into a vast array of beauty and joy. The other night I definitely needed it! Love you all.Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-86549557387576377342010-03-27T12:18:00.008-06:002010-03-27T12:24:09.453-06:00Little Thought<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;">When I stand before God at the end of my life, </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;">I would hope that I would not have<br />a single bit of talent left, </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;"><br />and could say,</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">“I used everything you gave me.” </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">~Erma Bombeck~</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >makes me wonder what talents i've been given and if i'm wasting them.</span><br /></span></div></div>Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-87743121027315509732010-03-27T12:18:00.006-06:002016-01-31T18:20:14.478-07:00Little Thought<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><font style="font-family: courier new;" size="5"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;">When I stand before God<br />at the end of my life, </span><br style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;">I would hope<br />that I would not have<br />a single bit of talent left, </span><br style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;">and could say,</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">“I used everything you gave me.” </span></font><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">~Erma Bombeck~</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="3"><font style="font-style: italic;" size="2">Makes me wonder what talents i've been given and if i'm wasting them.</font><br /></font></div></div>Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-26938038781760496122010-03-27T12:18:00.005-06:002016-01-31T18:20:14.326-07:00Little Thought<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><font style="font-family: courier new;" size="5"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;">When I stand before God<br />at the end of my life, </span><br style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;">I would hope that I would<br />not have a single bit of talent left, </span><br style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;">and could say,</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">“I used everything you gave me.” </span></font><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">~Erma Bombeck~</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="3"><font style="font-style: italic;" size="2">Makes me wonder what talents i've been given and if i'm wasting them.</font><br /></font></div></div>Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-84063163486613197442010-03-27T12:18:00.004-06:002016-01-31T18:20:14.459-07:00Little Thought<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><font style="font-family: courier new;" size="5"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;">When I stand before God<br />at the end of my life, </span><br style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;">I would hope<br />that I would not have a single bit of talent left, </span><br style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;">and could say,</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">“I used everything you gave me.” </span></font><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">~Erma Bombeck~</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="3"><font style="font-style: italic;" size="2">Makes me wonder what talents i've been given and if i'm wasting them.</font><br /></font></div></div>Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-85209707973883026322010-03-27T12:18:00.003-06:002016-01-31T18:20:14.465-07:00Little Thought<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><font style="font-family: courier new;" size="5"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;">When I stand before God<br />at the end of my life, </span><br style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;">I would hope<br />that I would<br />not have a single bit of talent left, </span><br style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;">and could say,</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">“I used everything you gave me.” </span></font><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">~Erma Bombeck~</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="3"><font style="font-style: italic;" size="2">Makes me wonder what talents i've been given and if i'm wasting them.</font><br /></font></div></div>Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-25873766781436685812010-03-27T12:18:00.002-06:002016-01-31T18:20:14.310-07:00Little Thought<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><font style="font-family: courier new;" size="5"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;">When I stand before God<br />at the end of my life, </span><br style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;">I would hope that I would<br />not have a single bit of talent left, </span><br style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;">and could say,</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">“I used everything you gave me.” </span></font><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">~Erma Bombeck~</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="3">Makes me wonder what talents i've been given and if i'm wasting them.<br /></font></div></div>Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231824321243504375.post-50709513870420468292010-03-27T12:18:00.001-06:002016-01-31T18:20:14.392-07:00Little Thought<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><font style="font-family: courier new;" size="5"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;">When I stand before God<br />at the end of my life, </span><br style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;">I would hope that I would<br />not have a single bit of talent left, </span><br style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;">and could say,</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">“I used everything you gave me.” </span></font><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">~Erma Bombeck~</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><font size="3">Makes me wonder if I'm wasting gifts I've been given and exactly what they are and could be.</font><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Steven and MindyLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154135772671886199noreply@blogger.com0