There is no question this has been a hard transition for our family, especially me (it doesn't help that I'm pregnant and sometimes crazy!!). In Milwaukee we were surrounded by so many people doing the same thing at the same time and who we had so much in common with. Sometimes it can be very lonely and some days are really hard. My heart feels heavy as I just really miss my friends. I do know and very much accept the fact that time marches on and I wouldn't want to be in that phase of my life forever. I know Heavenly Father has a purpose in all things and that we are suppose to be here. I suppose that's why the Lord has made me see a little more clearer what is really important and what I should be doing in my life to keep me keepin' on and stay focused.
I found this quote recently by President Ezra Taft Benson. He said, "I challenge the homes of Israel to display on their walls great quotations and scenes from the Book of Mormon. . . . I have a vision of artists putting into. . . . paintings great themes and great characters from the Book of Mormon"
I found this quote recently by President Ezra Taft Benson. He said, "I challenge the homes of Israel to display on their walls great quotations and scenes from the Book of Mormon. . . . I have a vision of artists putting into. . . . paintings great themes and great characters from the Book of Mormon"
Also in this months Ensign there was an article that talked about the importance of teaching our children from the scriptures and stated that "as we teach our children to love the scriptures and learn from them, we will place in their hearts and hands a wonderful source of strength and guidance for the rest of their lives" and "great shall be the peace of thy children". I really like that thought. So I guess this is what I came up with using card-stock, the gospel art kit and a few huge push pins:
Our Scripture Wall
Lucas and Nolan have gotten along so well this week with the big tease gone most of the day!! It has been so enjoyable.
All frogs are lucky and have to be pretty dang happy to be alive after Lucas gets a hold of them.
6 comments:
I miss you too, Shalet! We were so lucky to have each other and so many other friends while we were in Milwaukee. I would say that you don't realize how good things are until you leave but...I loved our friends and knew how amazing things were there. Impossible to replace...
I totally agree-- our years together will forever be etched in my mind. For those years we needed each other so badly to get through while our husbands endured some grueling schooling and I am so thankful to have had that. At least we can hold that in our hearts and know that we have those friendships forever. Doesn't make it much easier right now, but maybe we can lean on that as we are adjusting and making new friends along the way.
Miss and love you!!
That's it, I'm doing a scripture wall. Like, TONIGHT. Loved your last post too...we need a theme. I'm trying really hard not to copy yours.
I know how you feel, Shalet. I went through some of that myself last year when we moved. Thanks for the inspiration!
hey there, we miss you guys! hope all is well! especially with the pregnancy! you're such a great example!
Shalet, I think of you often and miss you lots!!! I don't make it to the park often any more knowing you and Amber aren't going to be there once I get there. I am going to do a scripture wall and maybe I will take the time to sit and gather my own ispirations sometime until then I am glad I have someone like you to copy!!!!
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