He is always making sure I am happy and comfortable. I don't deserve such good treatment! Rick is so selfless and kind. Poor man has to deal with my emotions, but he does it so well.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Mr. Wonderful
Today I was feeling sick at work and getting discouraged because I am stressed about lots of little things. I was snappy with my husband this morning and having a hard day, but this is why my husband is so amazing.... he wasn't upset with me he just worked extra hard at finding something that would cheer me up. So... he calls me when he was on his lunch break and I asked where he was going for lunch. He didn't want to tell me, but finally admitted he was going to a health store to get this shake mix shaker thing I have been wanting all week. He went out of his way to go get this for me so that I could have what I wanted. What a sweet heart!!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Sometimes Heavenly Father gives you not only what you need, but what you want!
I struggle to find the words to express my gratitude for the kindness my Father in Heaven has showed my husband and I. We are renting a seasonal basement apartment (the owners have a pool and want the basement to be open for family and visitors that have come to swim during the summer so they don't rent it during the hotter months) and have to be out by the end of May. I knew it would be hard to find a place that would be in this area, Bountiful, and this price range so I began hunting about a month and a half ago. Week after week went by with nothing that worked with our finances or location. I was getting very anxious and was beginning to lose hope that there was something in Bountiful that would work for us.
Just last Thursday night Rick and I talked a great deal about moving our finances around to allow for a higher rent so that our options could open up. The next day we found a one bedroom apartment that would work for us and was semi "cheap"... not really, but we knew it would probably be the cheapest we could find for Bountiful. The only problem was that there were no apartments, but one that was opening up in two weeks and we had to jump on it to get in there.
Well on Sunday I told a member of the bishopric that we would probably need to be releases next week because we were moving. He was disappointed, but understood and we all went on our merry ways for the rest of church.
After Primary I was standing outside the bishop's office to tell him personally that we were moving and as he walked out of his office he spoke before I could get a word in, "I heard you are leaving us! You can't... you see... I found you a basement apartment!" He said as he pointed to a man that followed him out of his office. I knew Bishop knew we were looking for a place, but he obviously was putting forth a lot of effort to help us out and it seemed to have paid off. I was a little hesitant because I didn't know if this apartment was decent, or how big it was, etc. Well, we made arrangements to follow this man and his wife home and take a tour of their basement apartment.
As we pulled up the house I realized that these guys were loaded! They took us inside and down some steps into their "basement", but since the house is on a hill it is hardly a basement at all. There is lots of light because all the windows are normal height and size and our entrance comes in off the back patio which is level with the backyard. Anyway, I was amazed at how gorgeous this home was.
Let me describe this apartment:
- Large living room with built in natural wood shelving and a nook for their big screen TV which stays there. There is also a large black leather sectional which stays there also.
-A full kitchen with tons of cupboard room. Nice tile floor, a full fridge and freezer, a dishwasher, and a dining room table which stays there.
-A very large Master Bedroom with a built in desk and a large closet. We are finally able to use our bedroom furniture (the only furniture we own).
-A second bedroom with a large closet that we can use as a guest bedroom or, and the wife already okay'd this possibility, a baby’s room in the future.
-A nice nice bathroom with a tub/shower... I think. I actually didn't go inside the bathroom, but it looked nice. It had a fancy sink!
-A small laundry room with a washer and dryer already in it for just our use.
-And... outside our part of the basement there is a room that the wife said I could use if I wanted... an exercise room with a bike, treadmill, and much much more!
Isn't that amazing?! And!!!!!..... they aren't in it for the money and so we agreed on a price that will work for our budget!!! woo hoo!!!!!!!!
I just know that Heavenly Father lined this up and is showing us blessings beyond our comprehension! I am so grateful for his love and kindness he has shown my husband and I!!
We move in May 1st!
Just last Thursday night Rick and I talked a great deal about moving our finances around to allow for a higher rent so that our options could open up. The next day we found a one bedroom apartment that would work for us and was semi "cheap"... not really, but we knew it would probably be the cheapest we could find for Bountiful. The only problem was that there were no apartments, but one that was opening up in two weeks and we had to jump on it to get in there.
Well on Sunday I told a member of the bishopric that we would probably need to be releases next week because we were moving. He was disappointed, but understood and we all went on our merry ways for the rest of church.
After Primary I was standing outside the bishop's office to tell him personally that we were moving and as he walked out of his office he spoke before I could get a word in, "I heard you are leaving us! You can't... you see... I found you a basement apartment!" He said as he pointed to a man that followed him out of his office. I knew Bishop knew we were looking for a place, but he obviously was putting forth a lot of effort to help us out and it seemed to have paid off. I was a little hesitant because I didn't know if this apartment was decent, or how big it was, etc. Well, we made arrangements to follow this man and his wife home and take a tour of their basement apartment.
As we pulled up the house I realized that these guys were loaded! They took us inside and down some steps into their "basement", but since the house is on a hill it is hardly a basement at all. There is lots of light because all the windows are normal height and size and our entrance comes in off the back patio which is level with the backyard. Anyway, I was amazed at how gorgeous this home was.
Let me describe this apartment:
- Large living room with built in natural wood shelving and a nook for their big screen TV which stays there. There is also a large black leather sectional which stays there also.
-A full kitchen with tons of cupboard room. Nice tile floor, a full fridge and freezer, a dishwasher, and a dining room table which stays there.
-A very large Master Bedroom with a built in desk and a large closet. We are finally able to use our bedroom furniture (the only furniture we own).
-A second bedroom with a large closet that we can use as a guest bedroom or, and the wife already okay'd this possibility, a baby’s room in the future.
-A nice nice bathroom with a tub/shower... I think. I actually didn't go inside the bathroom, but it looked nice. It had a fancy sink!
-A small laundry room with a washer and dryer already in it for just our use.
-And... outside our part of the basement there is a room that the wife said I could use if I wanted... an exercise room with a bike, treadmill, and much much more!
Isn't that amazing?! And!!!!!..... they aren't in it for the money and so we agreed on a price that will work for our budget!!! woo hoo!!!!!!!!
I just know that Heavenly Father lined this up and is showing us blessings beyond our comprehension! I am so grateful for his love and kindness he has shown my husband and I!!
We move in May 1st!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
My Sister's Inspiration
The beginning of my weight loss
My sister, Emily, has been doing an amazing job at working with Heavenly Father to lose weight. She is in control and changing her life. So.... why shouldn't I be doing the same thing? I want so badly to lose just 15 pounds. That shouldn’t be too hard. I haven’t been making time to be healthy, but lately since I am finishing my last two classes for my bachelor’s degree and not going to school FULL time I have a little more time for things I really want to do.
My sister, Catherine, introduced me to the “body bugg” a little over a year ago and I tried it then for about a month then gave up. I recently decided to start using it again so she lent me hers and signed me up for the online program. If you want to know more about it you can click HERE for information.
So lately I have been careful at preparing more healthy meals and trying to do more active things during the day. I am nowhere close to where I want to be, but I will get there. My husband is supportive and is willing to let me spend a little extra money on fresh and also low calorie foods when I do the grocery shopping.
My sister, Catherine, introduced me to the “body bugg” a little over a year ago and I tried it then for about a month then gave up. I recently decided to start using it again so she lent me hers and signed me up for the online program. If you want to know more about it you can click HERE for information.
So lately I have been careful at preparing more healthy meals and trying to do more active things during the day. I am nowhere close to where I want to be, but I will get there. My husband is supportive and is willing to let me spend a little extra money on fresh and also low calorie foods when I do the grocery shopping.
I just hope I can follow my sisters example and involve the Lord in my diet plans. Please feel free to check out her blog to be inspired yourself!
Monday, February 2, 2009
ARIZONA!!
A few weeks ago Rick and I took a road trip with a friend from his mission and his wife to Arizona. One of their mission buddies was getting married. The three of them were Assistants together and now they have all gotten married and have been able to attend each other's weddings.
It was fun for us to drive down with Zacc and Carla. We laughed and slept and laughed some more. The weekend was full of wedding stuff, meeting new people, and trying new things. Rick and I have never had In-and-Out before and we got to try our first buger and shake from there. I also had Jack-in-the-Box for the first time too. We went to the temple and got to see the beautiful landscaping too. It was sunny and a great break from the Salt Lake City inversion.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Marriage bliss
We've been married for over 2 months now. I never thought that I would feel so close to someone like I do to Rick. My sweet husband is such a loving, compassionate, understanding man. I am so grateful that Heavenly Father blessed me with someone like him.
Married life has been busy thus far. We have finished Fall semester of school, had a two week honeymoon to Sun Valley Idaho over the holidays, I got a new job, we started a new semester in school, we have recieved callings in our new ward (I am the primary teacher for the 4 & 5 year old and Rick teaches the youth sunday school class), and the list goes on. We spoke in church on Sunday and My parent's and great aunt came, Andrew my brother, and Rick's parents. They were supportive and we even had them over to our apartment afterward for dinner! It was great. It is finally hitting me that I am grown up! Speaking in church with my husband and making dinner for family that was coming over after was enough for me to realize I am no longer the little girl that never had much responsibility.
I was at my parent's house the other day to do laundry and no one was home. I layed on the couch like old times and listened to the clock ticking. It was weird the emotion that came over me. I missed "home" so badly. But then I immediately realized that my "home" was no longer there. It is now wherever Rick is. That made me smile so big I could hardly open my eyes! I am so happy to have moved on to this part of my life and to begin this journey with such an amazing man!
I love my Father in Heaven for knowing and understanding my needs and giving me the most precious gift, and eternal marriage. I know that as Rick and I continue to do what we know is right then we will always find happiness amid the tough times.
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