Gobble, Gobble, Gobble....

      What is it about? Life I mean. I always wonder if I am doing what I am supposed to be doing. I never have had a lightning bolt strike me and tell me that I am on the right path or that there might be something else out there that I should be doing. Does that really happen to anyone? The only thing I do have is Faith. I have always had a strong belief that there is a Heavenly Father and that he is watching over me. For as long as I can remember(which isn't necessarily very long these days) I have felt the Spirit in my life. Even before I was a member of the Church I knew there was something or someone watching out for me. I don't have that many spiritual experiences to reference from but I am sure that when Heavenly Father needs me to do something he lets me know. I was thinking about how often I am saying little prayers, like in the car or watching tv or at all the places you wouldn't think about it. I guess that's ok? While I was at my uncles funeral I said a prayer that I wouldn't totally loose it and start sobbing. Is that ok? Sometimes I think that I say or ask for things that are kind of trivial, but then I guess no prayer is  trivial or not important.

      Lately I have been wondering about the Prop. 8 craziness around us. I am so tired of seeing the negative regarding this issue. I know that we did what we were suppose to do. The Prophet spoke to us, and we responded. I know that we will be blessed for our efforts. I am not sure the problems will ever go away, because Satan is trying his best to change things. We are strong, and I know we are on the right side. I wish that it wasn't such a volital subject between people. You are either for it or against it there is no in between. I think it is especially difficult for our children, in school. I know that Shelby is very aware of the people around her that are against what she believes to be true. I know that she is a good girl and that she stands up for what she believes in. It is still hard to go to school and feel that you are the only one who sees the big picture. I am so glad that I am not in high school anymore. I can only pray that she will be strong and be able to fight  for what she believes.

        I can't believe it is almost Thanksgiving. I love Thanksgiving. Not because we all get to eat Turkey or pumpkin pie but because we get to reflect on Family and what we are thankful for.

For years we have been keeping a blessing book. Each year we write in it what we are thankful for. It is hard to do, and not feel like you write the same thing year after year. I know that we haven't always been good at doing it every year, but we always take pictures and that is a good way to record what happened too. We usually have family and alot of extended family to our home. I really do enjoy having them all over, and I try my best to have everything everyone wants to eat. We all bring things, that way its not just my burden to fix it all. This year will be a full house. I think we will have 30 or so. We will be missing Jessica and her family. I wish they could all come, but sometimes its just not possible. We will be thinking of them and they will be thinking of us too. I love the smell of all the food cooking and the anticipation of all those hungry people. I hope this year will be memorable and that everyone will enjoy themselves.

         It also means that Christmas is just around the corner. I have much to do between now and then to get in the mood. I have already been listening to Christmas music, I love that too!!!

This year Christmas will be slim, with not much work coming in it puts a whole new perspective on the meaning of Christmas. Maybe this year we will get to reflect more on the true meaning of Christmas and be thankful for what we have. I just pray that the new year will bring us more work, and that our great Nation will return to its original glory. With a new President and renewed vigor maybe 2009 will be a much better year. ( I really hope so)