Amy's Paradigm: August 2009

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

I am a picture snatcher! I admit it

Ever since I fell in love with my Mac, I have been collecting photos like I collected rocks as a child. Random photos of people I love. (Now copy right lawyers relax, the stolen image generally comes from family and close friends). That being said, I have never felt compelled to post someone else's photo until this minute. How can I not share this. Look at all these women I LOVE! I am so blessed to call them family. You won't find me in the photo because I wasn't there. I am not their sister--just an old cousin who has watched these ladies grow into amazing women.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Video Courtesy of KSL.com

That is me getting everyone to sing. It was glorious!

W- met the prophet. President Monson left the temple and walked straight towards us (and the other children). He shook hands and smiled. W- was on big brother's shoulder's. President Monson looked up and up until he saw that beaming smile. President Monson beamed right back and tried to show W-his ear trick. W- got shy and hid his face in his hands. President Monson lingered for W-'s sake. I felt so shepherded.

Although W- cried on the way home because he had been too timid and didn't speak to President Monson. He marched in the front door and proudly announced he met a prophet of God to his brother's.

Monday, August 10, 2009

What is Wrong With Me and other Random stuff

3 Months and I have not written ONE thing. Not just a blog, but not a note, an e-mail, nor a journal entry--nada. I don't feel like I am in a funk. I have been happy and content, but unable to put two words together coherently. I have not just been incapable of writing, but nearly incapable of reading. So what have I done with my time? Well
--Tore out my kitchen island, moved other cabinetry, electricity etc. to remake my kitchen into somewhere I want to be.
--Rediscovered the joy of spray paint and basically sprayed nearly every inch of the same kitchen.
--Mowed lawns
--Stayed up watching movies with the teenagers
--Long talks about Art and Asia and Children and Music
-- Reconnected with extended family in Arizona
--Swam with family and dear friends
--Watched the ants and the wasps
--Made jam
--and played and played the piano.
It's been a GREAT Summer.

Quote:

"Let us review some of these less-conspicuous gifts: the gift of asking; the gift of listening; the gift of hearing and using a still, small voice; the gift of being able to weep; the gift of avoiding contention; the gift of being agreeable; the gift of avoiding vain repetition; the gift of seeking that which is righteous; the gift of not passing judgment; the gift of looking to God for guidance; the gift of being a disciple; the gift of caring for others; the gift of being able to ponder; the gift of offering prayer; the gift of bearing a mighty testimony; and the gift of receiving the Holy Ghost.

"We must remember that to every man is given a gift by the Spirit of God. It is our right and responsibility to accept our gifts and to share them. God’s gifts and powers are available to all of us."