Be Still

It's interesting to me how I can read something or sing a song many times and it be just words and then unintentionally it becomes something that impacts my life and speaks to my soul.  That has recently happened with a hymn.

Be Still, My Soul

written by Katharina con Schlegal, b. 1697

Be still, my soul: The Lord is on thy side; With patience bear thy cross of grief or pain.

Leave to thy God to order and provide; In ev'ry change he faithful will remain.

Be still, my soul: Thy best, thy heav'nly Friend thru thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

Be still, my soul: Thy God doth undertake to guide the future as he has the past.

Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake; All now mysterious shall be bright at last.

Be still, my soul: The waves and winds still know His voice who ruled them while he dwelt below.

Be still, my soul: The hour is hast'ning on when we shall be forever with the Lord.

When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored.

Be still, my soul: When change and tears are past, all safe and blessed we shall meet at last.

Good Quote

I came across the quote today and I love it!

"You have a heritage; honor it. You will meet temptation, withstand it. You know the truth, live it. You posess a testimony; share it." -President Thomas S Monson

Easter

Sunday was a wonderful day.  In addition to the fact it was Easter, the weather was beautiful and it was General Conference (which is when we watch a worldwide broadcast from our church leaders -- it has become one of my favorite times of the year).  We spent the day at Mom and Dad's watching conference, eating good food, and enjoying each other. 

But first...in the morning, after we got ready we went downstairs to see what the Easter Bunny brought us.

Unfortuntaly, the picture that showed Lindsey's absoulte joy and excitement was too blurry

My tulips (among a beautiful complimentary yellow from the weeds, argh!)

Our little blessing

Happiness!

Special Family Time

Our lives have been VERY busy over the last week.  We had wonderful unexpected surprise with lots of family time last week.  Joyce and Jaime, Scott, JD, Joe and Shawna and the kids, plus Mom and Dad and Jeremy, Lindsey and I had a great time visiting.  The kids got some early Easter goodies, including an egg hunt, we went swimming at the hotel, had two additions to our family and colored eggs.

Me and Scott

Lindsey in action

Lucas

Molly found several eggs right away and was ready to enjoy the fruits of her labors.  She decided to sit and start eating while the other kids finished up.  She was content with her findings.

This picture says a lot.  You may notice that Lindsey is Emma's shadow.  She loves her cousin and looks up to her.  Emma is very patient with her and that is one of the many things I love about her.

Joyce with Bella

Pure joy!

Now, for the two additions to our family...

this is Brownie (and Lindsey)

this is Blackie

I know, very creative names.  These are Lindsey's new bunnies that we got from our friends, the Watson's (thanks, guys!).  It was a VERY fast decision, but we are having a good time in our crash course about bunnies.

Concentrating on coloring her egg before it is dunked

Cousin Jaimee coloring eggs with Lindsey

Lindsey loves spending time with Jaimee and can't wait until she gets to spend time with her and Aunt Joyce.  Sometimes it is way too long in between times.

We had a wonderful time with everyone.  It was a nice treat to visit for a couple days in a row.  We love living close to family.  It is truly a blessing!