You know, you can find all kinds of stuff on YouTube. Why is it that we, the human race, think that filming ourselves doing silly things is fun and entertaining? Maybe because we all watch some of the "so stupid, it is funny" shows. There are some things on YouTube, obviously, that are not funny, they are stupid, and some things that are just plain wrong! But, in the end, there are some good things also. I am going to post two of my favorites from YouTube. These are just things that I have found and liked. The first is a cute little song that helps my kids, and I, remember who the leaders of our Church are right now. I like it because it helps us remember not only their names, but a little something about them. The other is about Prop. 8 in California. It just makes it simple. It just illustrates, in a simple way, why I believe marriage should be defined as a union between a man and a woman. Simple.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DX5ho7nFlT0
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI-GjWY-WlA
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Genuine...Good...Loving People
Sometimes I look around this crazy world and wonder if there are any Genuine, Good and Loving people here anymore. I can say that indeed there are people in this world who are all of these things and more!
We received an invitation to go to a 50th wedding anniversary celebration for some wonderful family friends, George and Sylvia Jutila. They are in our Church ward back home in Cali, but were having a second party here in Utah, and Sylvia sent us an invitation. It was awesome to see them and to visit for a bit. Part of their celebration included scrapbooks of messages and photos that were shared by friends and family. It was neat to look through and see pictures and stories from other great friends back home. We miss them all so much! We filled out a card with our name, location and a favorite story about the Jutilas and then we had our picture taken...the boys even smiled, I think. It is so hard to think of just one story when thinking of George and Sylvia, and that seemed to be the case for many friends, in looking at the scrapbooks. All in all these are two Genuine, Good and Loving people. And these are two people who have used these attributes to raise beautiful children who are raising beautiful grandchildren. They have touched many lives over the years and the effects are long reaching. We are truly blessed to know and associate with them!
My two favorite memories of Sylvia, especially, demonstrate just how far reaching the effects can be. It is because Sylvia sent missionaries to my neighbor's house to teach both my neighbor and myself about the Gospel of Jesus Christ, that I am who and where I am today. It is because of that act of kindness and love that I strive to become who and what I know I can become. Thank you Sylvia! The other great thing that Sylvia, and George, did for me was to help support me when I served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. After I was baptized, I wasn't sure that I would serve a mission, I really didn't know. One Sunday at the end of our 3 hour meeting block, Sylvia approached me and said; "Sarah, if you decide to serve a mission, we want to help support you." I don't remember how I responded, other than a simple "thank you," but I do remember thinking that I wasn't even sure that I wanted to serve a mission. Well, it wasn't long after that short conversation that I knew I was supposed to serve, and Sylvia and George did help support me. I remember Sylvia gave my mom a letter just telling her about the way Sylvia had felt when her own daughters had left to serve missions. That letter would have been support enough! Because of their support, I was able to serve a mission, and I was able to teach people about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I met and taught many people in that 18 months, and hopefully the effects will be long lasting. I know that the effects are long lasting for me and my children...and will continue to be for generations to come.
So, I want to again say THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart, to George and Sylvia Jutila for your love, goodness, and genuine caring for others! We are so blessed to know you!!!
We received an invitation to go to a 50th wedding anniversary celebration for some wonderful family friends, George and Sylvia Jutila. They are in our Church ward back home in Cali, but were having a second party here in Utah, and Sylvia sent us an invitation. It was awesome to see them and to visit for a bit. Part of their celebration included scrapbooks of messages and photos that were shared by friends and family. It was neat to look through and see pictures and stories from other great friends back home. We miss them all so much! We filled out a card with our name, location and a favorite story about the Jutilas and then we had our picture taken...the boys even smiled, I think. It is so hard to think of just one story when thinking of George and Sylvia, and that seemed to be the case for many friends, in looking at the scrapbooks. All in all these are two Genuine, Good and Loving people. And these are two people who have used these attributes to raise beautiful children who are raising beautiful grandchildren. They have touched many lives over the years and the effects are long reaching. We are truly blessed to know and associate with them!
My two favorite memories of Sylvia, especially, demonstrate just how far reaching the effects can be. It is because Sylvia sent missionaries to my neighbor's house to teach both my neighbor and myself about the Gospel of Jesus Christ, that I am who and where I am today. It is because of that act of kindness and love that I strive to become who and what I know I can become. Thank you Sylvia! The other great thing that Sylvia, and George, did for me was to help support me when I served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. After I was baptized, I wasn't sure that I would serve a mission, I really didn't know. One Sunday at the end of our 3 hour meeting block, Sylvia approached me and said; "Sarah, if you decide to serve a mission, we want to help support you." I don't remember how I responded, other than a simple "thank you," but I do remember thinking that I wasn't even sure that I wanted to serve a mission. Well, it wasn't long after that short conversation that I knew I was supposed to serve, and Sylvia and George did help support me. I remember Sylvia gave my mom a letter just telling her about the way Sylvia had felt when her own daughters had left to serve missions. That letter would have been support enough! Because of their support, I was able to serve a mission, and I was able to teach people about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I met and taught many people in that 18 months, and hopefully the effects will be long lasting. I know that the effects are long lasting for me and my children...and will continue to be for generations to come.
So, I want to again say THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart, to George and Sylvia Jutila for your love, goodness, and genuine caring for others! We are so blessed to know you!!!
Happy Birthday MOM!!!
52 years ago today (well, yesterday actually...I just looked at the clock and noticed that it is already Saturday), my grandparents welcomed their first and only daughter to this world. Today, she is not only a daughter but a wife, mother, and grandmother. I am so glad to be her daughter, and my sons are so blessed to be her grandchildren. My mother has always stood behind me and given me 100% of her support, no matter what. She taught me to be who I am, not who everyone expects me to be. She has taught me to love unconditionally and to help those around me. She has cared for my children while I have worked and gone to school. She has held me when I have cried and laughed with me too. She made most of the food for our wedding and did all of the decorating too! She calls me (well, the boys) everyday. I love that she calls everyday. My mom worked hard to give me everything that I needed and wanted while growing up and she taught me to work hard. I love my mom and I am grateful to her for so many things!!! Thank you for being the best mom and grandma ever!
Saturday, October 4, 2008
My Dear Husband
I got this from Karlyn's blog.....let's see what there is to say about my hubby
About my DH (dear husband)
1. Sitting in front of the TV, what's on the screen? Heros, CSI, Criminal Minds, Family Guy, Simpsons or anything on SciFi
2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad? Ranch.
3. What's one food he doesn't like? Sushi
4. You go out to a bar. What does he order? diet soda
5.Where did he go to high school? Franklin High School, Portland, OR
6. What size shoe does he wear? Depends on the shoe, but usually a 10.5
7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be? Watches
8. What is his favorite type of sandwich? Tuna Melt
9. What would this person eat everyday if he could? Frozen Pizza (the little frozen microwave things...yuck!)
10. What is his favorite cereal? Kashi...any kind
11. What would he never wear? Plaid golfer pants (he's a pretty snazzy dresser, so that's all I can think of)
12. What is his favorite sports team? Sports? He only likes to watch things like boxing
13. Who will he vote for? He won't vote
14. Who is his best friend? Me!
15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do? Nag about housework
16. How many states has he lived in? Three
17.What is his heritage? Irish (duh!) Scottish, German, and probably lots of other stuff
18. You bake him a cake for his birthday, what kind of cake? Angel Food
19. Did he play sports in high school? Again...Sports? I would have to say...NO!! Unless there is anyone out there who considers drama club a sport!
20. What could he spend hours doing? watching Star Trek, Stargate, or searching E-Bay
21. Does he belong to any men's organizations? Ummmm.....
About my DH (dear husband)
1. Sitting in front of the TV, what's on the screen? Heros, CSI, Criminal Minds, Family Guy, Simpsons or anything on SciFi
2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad? Ranch.
3. What's one food he doesn't like? Sushi
4. You go out to a bar. What does he order? diet soda
5.Where did he go to high school? Franklin High School, Portland, OR
6. What size shoe does he wear? Depends on the shoe, but usually a 10.5
7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be? Watches
8. What is his favorite type of sandwich? Tuna Melt
9. What would this person eat everyday if he could? Frozen Pizza (the little frozen microwave things...yuck!)
10. What is his favorite cereal? Kashi...any kind
11. What would he never wear? Plaid golfer pants (he's a pretty snazzy dresser, so that's all I can think of)
12. What is his favorite sports team? Sports? He only likes to watch things like boxing
13. Who will he vote for? He won't vote
14. Who is his best friend? Me!
15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do? Nag about housework
16. How many states has he lived in? Three
17.What is his heritage? Irish (duh!) Scottish, German, and probably lots of other stuff
18. You bake him a cake for his birthday, what kind of cake? Angel Food
19. Did he play sports in high school? Again...Sports? I would have to say...NO!! Unless there is anyone out there who considers drama club a sport!
20. What could he spend hours doing? watching Star Trek, Stargate, or searching E-Bay
21. Does he belong to any men's organizations? Ummmm.....
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