If you can LAUGH at it,

You can LIVE with it!

Friday, January 20, 2012

Do you have birthdays in Heaven?


I have really been struggling this week knowing this week would bring a day that I used to celebrate, a day I used to enjoy calling my Dad to call him an "old fart".  I struggled with the fact that since He isn't here He can't turn 66 because do they really have Birthday's heaven.  But I have been humbled, comforted and blessed with many camouflage moments to help me.  So today instead of mourning what I can't celebrate because Dad isn't here I am choosing to celebrate and remember that He was here, and that there is still a part of Him that still is.  So Happy Birthday Dad.  Thanks for what you taught me. For what you showed me. For what you gave me. For continuing to help me. 

Here is a poem that my sister Heather wrote for my Dad's funeral. I thought it was appropriate today.  

The Lord must have needed a carpenter,
A man to work with wood
To mold the mansions and carve the mountains with all the detail he could.

God must have needed a mechanic to help to fix things to stay
A man that could help things continue on no matter what time of day.

Father must have needed a teacher to help men learn & grow
To become the people they are supposed to be & to learn what they should know.

God must have needed a small smile
A soul so sweet & kind
That he found a man with a heart so big that no enemies would be left behind,
A man who knows and loves him and who can help others through.

God must have needed a hero and that’s why he took you.
by Heather Penrod


Looking forward to the day we are together again.  


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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

A gift from heaven

My sister in law Amy is amazing! And I love her so much for bringing us this sweet little angel.

 Gracelynn Faith Penrod 
January 16, 2012 10:31 pm 
5 pds 15 oz 
18" long


Picutres with Aunt Heather, Aunt Kris, Big Sis Kaelee, Grandma & Daddy....
But just you wait....
Pictures with Aunt Bec soon to come! 
 (I get to see her on FRIDAY!!!)

She has been waiting a long time for this....

Sister Sue finally has a little sister now! After 3 little brothers (who I adore) she finally has a sister to play dress up with!!! I know she is going to be an amazing big sister!


Monday, January 9, 2012

Fun with Maggie

This little girl can sure help put a smile on my face! I wish the brownies we made actually turned out good but it was fun making them anyway!


Friday, January 6, 2012

Fabulous Friday - Round 2

Have you ever had that experience when you realize at about 12:30 in the afternoon  that you had a blog post that auto published at 2 am that morning and it wasn't even close to being done yet.  In my attempt to document the stuff going on in my life I try to take a few minutes every night to jot down a few notes about the fabulous happenings of the day (Or else I forget) normally I go back on Thursday night and make it look cute and expand.  I guess because it has been so long since I have done a "Fabulous Friday" post that I completely forgot about it. So to those 3 of you who read my blog, sorry if you saw this the way it was published this morning.  Here you go.  Fabulous Friday, Round 2.


Breaking up with the Man I was certain would be the "Love of my Life" - Not so fabulous, but not as hard as it has been in the past  probably one of the biggest reasons that I forgot to fix the post. Don't really want to talk about it. I am kind of a mess about it.

Spending New Years Eve with some of my best buddies 
The Smith Family


11am Church as opposed to 9 am Church - 
I was actually on time!

Being able to Witness my favorite little Miss Mo be blessed by her Daddy.

(Sorry Lisa, I stole this picture)
 In all seriousness Lisa & Hondo you guys are amazing to me and have been not only a lifeline of inspiration for me but also A great example.  I can't wait to see all of the amazing things you guys will accomplish together.  Hondo, the blessing was absolutely beautiful, and gave me a lot of sweet reminders.  Thanks for letting me be there.

Giggling with Stacy
Sometimes things just strike me as really funny, and usually it is at the most inconvenient time.  
During the opening song of sacrament meeting was one of those
Thanks Stacy for giggling with me.  

A wonderful Relief Society Lesson by Amber K -
I think she must have been praying for me when she was preparing because she said so many things I needed to hear.


Being Crafty
Amy & I are starting a little business (check us out on Facebook )
We made FABULOUS frames to display some of the cute flowers we will be selling.  
(Shameless plug: If you are interested in having a jewelry party where you can get your jewelry for free let me know)

Lunch with Carolyn
This lady is FABULOUS! She is one of those people who have overcome a lot in her life and is now helping others do the same thing. I don't think I will ever forget her kindness. She helped me remember that it's okay to cry. It's okay to still be upset sometimes, and its even okay to be patient with yourself.  

Dinner with Wes
Amazing!  I swear He has ESPN or something.  He always calls when things seem to be going the very worst. He is great at helping me laugh and listening to me complain about anything.  Thanks again friend!

Quite Moments wrapped up in my Camouflage Blanket
One of my favorite gifts this year was a fleece Camouflage blanket that the Smith Family gave me.  The blanket and the reason for the coloring are going to get a whole post dedicated entirely to them (later). 
But...It did it's job this week!  Thanks Amy & Todd!

And I am going to sign off before I start rambling and spilling my ugly emotions out all over the place.  Have a great week.  Hopefully next week I am more on top of things.

PS - I am starting school on Tuesday, a light load this semester.  Only 21 credits.  
Wish me luck!





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Sunday, January 1, 2012

See Good Days

So I have another blog (several of them actually) but this one I started as action of several promptings I received.  It is a blog that I created to focus on Hope. The name of it is "See Good Days"  Now surprisingly enough I don't post there very often, but I am committing to be better. At least I am starting the new year off with a post.  Check it out.





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