I liked this video. : )
Enjoy.
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Baby, Parents, Relatives...
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Her Husband Died a Few Months After Their Son Died
I don't know which blog page is the best one to post here, but you can start here and then go all over her blog to read other posts about her son's death too.
This wife and mother (Lisa) lives with her 3 remaining boys in Australia.
She is a friend of a friend of mine. Lisa just got "Mother of the Year" this year. :)
This is her blog. There are lots of pictures that help tell her story.
This post is from the day after her husband died.
Click on the link below:
Lisa's Blog
This is a link to the news story about her getting "Mother of the Year" there in Australia. She filmed the segment on her phone when they aired it on television.
Click on the link below:
Mother of the Year
This wife and mother (Lisa) lives with her 3 remaining boys in Australia.
She is a friend of a friend of mine. Lisa just got "Mother of the Year" this year. :)
This is her blog. There are lots of pictures that help tell her story.
This post is from the day after her husband died.
Click on the link below:
Lisa's Blog
This is a link to the news story about her getting "Mother of the Year" there in Australia. She filmed the segment on her phone when they aired it on television.
Click on the link below:
Mother of the Year
Monday, April 13, 2015
"Let Our Eternal Destiny Drive All of Our Decisions"
This talk is by Larry M. Gibson during the General Priesthood Session of General Conference earlier this month. He isn't a General Authority.
He's just a regular member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. : )
I loved listening to his talk. He seems like such a nice guy and a wonderful, loving father.
He talks about being a father.
He tells a couple of personal stories -- one from when he was a kid, and one from when his 2 boys were 12 and 13 years old.
In his talk, he says, "Let our eternal destiny drive all of our decisions.".
I thought that was a very good thing to remember.
I hope you enjoy his talk.
Click on the link below:
"Fatherhood -- Our Eternal Destiny"
He's just a regular member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. : )
I loved listening to his talk. He seems like such a nice guy and a wonderful, loving father.
He talks about being a father.
He tells a couple of personal stories -- one from when he was a kid, and one from when his 2 boys were 12 and 13 years old.
In his talk, he says, "Let our eternal destiny drive all of our decisions.".
I thought that was a very good thing to remember.
I hope you enjoy his talk.
Click on the link below:
"Fatherhood -- Our Eternal Destiny"
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Taxes............
April 15th is right around the corner.
Everyone's favorite time of year!
Make sure that with all of the time you and/or your spouse diligently spent earning the money necessary to support you and/or your family, that you TAKE THE TIME to file your taxes!
Here is a link to my friend's blog, where she tells how to get around to it whenever you get around to it. Do NOT follow her suggestions!!! : )
Enjoy!
Click on the link below:
Filing Taxes
Everyone's favorite time of year!
Make sure that with all of the time you and/or your spouse diligently spent earning the money necessary to support you and/or your family, that you TAKE THE TIME to file your taxes!
Here is a link to my friend's blog, where she tells how to get around to it whenever you get around to it. Do NOT follow her suggestions!!! : )
Enjoy!
Click on the link below:
Filing Taxes
Friday, April 10, 2015
The Song: At the Beginning..........
Donna Lewis and Richard Marx sing the song called, "At the Beginning".
I love this song.
I remember listening to this song a few years ago, and it was at a time when I was having a hard time (yet AGAIN) enjoying being married. I wasn't sure I wanted to keep trying.........
It wasn't because of anything specific that had happened -- it's just marriage in general. It ain't easy sometimes.
It takes a lot of effort to be happy -- especially if you're not trying very hard. : )
Then I saw this video, and it breathed air back into my sails. It gave me new hope that I can hold on a little longer. (Hopefully a LOT longer!!)
It reminded me of what I have. It reminded of how good my husband is -- as a person and toward me.
Enjoy.
Click on the link below:
At the Beginning
I love this song.
I remember listening to this song a few years ago, and it was at a time when I was having a hard time (yet AGAIN) enjoying being married. I wasn't sure I wanted to keep trying.........
It wasn't because of anything specific that had happened -- it's just marriage in general. It ain't easy sometimes.
It takes a lot of effort to be happy -- especially if you're not trying very hard. : )
Then I saw this video, and it breathed air back into my sails. It gave me new hope that I can hold on a little longer. (Hopefully a LOT longer!!)
It reminded me of what I have. It reminded of how good my husband is -- as a person and toward me.
Enjoy.
Click on the link below:
At the Beginning
10 Simple Rules (and an Application) for Dating My Daughter...
LONG ago, I heard someone read the "10 Simple Rules for Dating My Daughter", followed by an "Application for Permission to Date My Daughter".
I loved them back then, and they're both still funny to me now!
I'm going to put a link to those two "documents".
When you click on the link, the rules are listed first, then scroll down a little bit. Close to the left side, there will be an "Application for Permission to Date My Daughter". : )
Enjoy both!
Click on the link below:
Rules and Application
I loved them back then, and they're both still funny to me now!
I'm going to put a link to those two "documents".
When you click on the link, the rules are listed first, then scroll down a little bit. Close to the left side, there will be an "Application for Permission to Date My Daughter". : )
Enjoy both!
Click on the link below:
Rules and Application
MODEST Prom Dresses
When your daughter turns the age where she can go to the PROM, it might be a challenge to be able to find a decent dress for her to wear that Dad and Mom approve of. : )
I found a place that has JUST the kind of dresses that Dad and Mom will approve of and which are elegant and pretty as well!
I thought I'd share the link to the web site.
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SIGN-ing With Your Baby!
Teach your baby sign language!!!
When my son was little, I was often VERY frustrated because I didn't know what he wanted and he couldn't say what he wanted either.
I specifically remember one day when he was sitting in his high chair in the middle of the kitchen. He was mad and crying. I walked away from him exasperated as I paced the floor and said loudly, "I'm sorry!! I don't know what you want!".
I was SO frustrated. I WISHED I knew what he was saying.
If I would have had access to a sign language program like the one available in this video below, I would have LOVED the results of being able to understand my son, and having him be able to communicate with me.
There are many programs available to help you teach your children sign language. Which ever one you choose -- just do it!
They might not be able to sign back to you until they are six months old, but start as soon as their born if you want to! Get them used to seeing the the signs. They will learn it as sure as they will learn anything else.
Repetition is the key.
Best wishes to everyone as they work on communicating with their little ones.
Below is a 20 minute video about a signing program that helps your children learn how to communicate starting as young as 6 months old.
Enjoy!
Click on the link below:
Baby Signing
To order any of their DVDs, click on the link below:
Signing Time
When my son was little, I was often VERY frustrated because I didn't know what he wanted and he couldn't say what he wanted either.
I specifically remember one day when he was sitting in his high chair in the middle of the kitchen. He was mad and crying. I walked away from him exasperated as I paced the floor and said loudly, "I'm sorry!! I don't know what you want!".
I was SO frustrated. I WISHED I knew what he was saying.
If I would have had access to a sign language program like the one available in this video below, I would have LOVED the results of being able to understand my son, and having him be able to communicate with me.
There are many programs available to help you teach your children sign language. Which ever one you choose -- just do it!
They might not be able to sign back to you until they are six months old, but start as soon as their born if you want to! Get them used to seeing the the signs. They will learn it as sure as they will learn anything else.
Repetition is the key.
Best wishes to everyone as they work on communicating with their little ones.
Below is a 20 minute video about a signing program that helps your children learn how to communicate starting as young as 6 months old.
Enjoy!
Click on the link below:
Baby Signing
To order any of their DVDs, click on the link below:
Signing Time
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
The Boy Scout Oath -- GOOD Words to Live By!
I took the above picture! I think it's great that someone made a big cement structure with the Scout Oath and the Scout Law on it.
Here is a good article (below) about the Scout Oath.
I think that all young boys and young men should participate in scouting!
What a great program it is!
Click on the link below:
On My Honor
Protect Your Family from the Harmful Effects of the Media
At General Conference in October 2003, Elder M. Russell Ballard gave this wonderful talk about protecting our families from the harmful, negative effects of the media.
There are no "policemen" on the "wires". There is NOTHING standing in the way between harmful media and you and your children.
Anyone can view anything at anytime, anywhere.
That is about as brilliant as having no stop signs, no stoplights and no rules for vehicles on the road and no rules for airplanes in the sky.
As much as "the world" preaches that all food and water be "CLEAN" and "PURE", there sure aren't many TV shows and movies that can have those labels attached to them.
There are a lot of really great words that describe behaviors or character traits that should be employed by us more often -- every day:
BE: honest; decent; generous; uplifting; self-disciplined; ashamed and repentant (when necessary); trustworthy; honorable; cheerful; positive; forgiving; calm; reverent; respectful; helpful............
I like Elder Ballard's talk. Near the end, he gives seven helpful suggestions for reducing the negative effects of the media in your home.
Click on the link below:
Let Our Voices Be Heard
There are no "policemen" on the "wires". There is NOTHING standing in the way between harmful media and you and your children.
Anyone can view anything at anytime, anywhere.
That is about as brilliant as having no stop signs, no stoplights and no rules for vehicles on the road and no rules for airplanes in the sky.
As much as "the world" preaches that all food and water be "CLEAN" and "PURE", there sure aren't many TV shows and movies that can have those labels attached to them.
There are a lot of really great words that describe behaviors or character traits that should be employed by us more often -- every day:
BE: honest; decent; generous; uplifting; self-disciplined; ashamed and repentant (when necessary); trustworthy; honorable; cheerful; positive; forgiving; calm; reverent; respectful; helpful............
I like Elder Ballard's talk. Near the end, he gives seven helpful suggestions for reducing the negative effects of the media in your home.
Click on the link below:
Let Our Voices Be Heard
Monday, April 6, 2015
How to Treat a Girl
Teach your young boys and young men how to treat girls.
Teach them to be kind to them -- to open doors for them -- to smile at them -- to help them.
I like this video that I found.
An interviewer is talking to some young boys.
Enjoy.
Click on the link below:
Young Boys Being Interviewed
Teach them to be kind to them -- to open doors for them -- to smile at them -- to help them.
I like this video that I found.
An interviewer is talking to some young boys.
Enjoy.
Click on the link below:
Young Boys Being Interviewed
Teach Your Children To Pray for Help and to Express Gratitude to Their Heavenly Father
Sorry for the long title!
Teach your children to keep in close contact with their Heavenly Father.
There's a scripture: Proverbs 3:5 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.".
He is powerful, merciful, helpful, and able to do mighty miracles for us each day.
We need His help in order to do great things -- greater things than we could do on our own.
Thank Him every day for all that you have.
I like this video. It shows us times when we can (or should) turn to God.
Click on the link below:
Prayer
Teach your children to keep in close contact with their Heavenly Father.
There's a scripture: Proverbs 3:5 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.".
He is powerful, merciful, helpful, and able to do mighty miracles for us each day.
We need His help in order to do great things -- greater things than we could do on our own.
Thank Him every day for all that you have.
I like this video. It shows us times when we can (or should) turn to God.
Click on the link below:
Prayer
Saturday, April 4, 2015
When It's Time for the Kids to Leave the Nest
Although we believe that families are forever, we know that while we are living here on Earth, our children won't live in our home forever!
Therefore, they need to learn some sort of skill and become motivated to do something that they are passionate about.
Quite often, it's a challenge (as a teenager), to decide what to do to earn money for a living.
And sometimes, there is no internal motivation nor outside support.
Today, I watched a documentary about a program that I thought was a wonderful tool to help kids get some excellent training to be able to find work to support themselves and their families.
Here's the first link. It's to the BYU-TV documentary.
Click on the link below:
Documentary
This second link is to the website that talks about the program that helps the kids.
Click on the link below:
Naskarz Program
The third link is to the page on their website that also gives the link to the documentary.
Click on the link below:
The Naskarz Link to the Documentary
Enjoy!
Therefore, they need to learn some sort of skill and become motivated to do something that they are passionate about.
Quite often, it's a challenge (as a teenager), to decide what to do to earn money for a living.
And sometimes, there is no internal motivation nor outside support.
Today, I watched a documentary about a program that I thought was a wonderful tool to help kids get some excellent training to be able to find work to support themselves and their families.
Here's the first link. It's to the BYU-TV documentary.
Click on the link below:
Documentary
This second link is to the website that talks about the program that helps the kids.
Click on the link below:
Naskarz Program
The third link is to the page on their website that also gives the link to the documentary.
Click on the link below:
The Naskarz Link to the Documentary
Enjoy!
Thursday, April 2, 2015
The Family Is of God
Below is a link to the sheet music for a song that was written by
Matthew Neeley.
It's called, "The Family Is of God".
Sometime down the road, I might record myself playing it on the piano, but for now, I'll just share the link to the two pages of sheet music, and if you play the piano, then you can print it and play it. : )
When you go there, it'll have both pages of the sheet music with a link beneath each page that says, "(click to view larger)". I recommend that you right click on those words for each page and choose "Open link in new tab" so that you can easily return to the original page you were on.
Enjoy!
Click on the link below:
The Family Is of God
Matthew Neeley.
It's called, "The Family Is of God".
Sometime down the road, I might record myself playing it on the piano, but for now, I'll just share the link to the two pages of sheet music, and if you play the piano, then you can print it and play it. : )
When you go there, it'll have both pages of the sheet music with a link beneath each page that says, "(click to view larger)". I recommend that you right click on those words for each page and choose "Open link in new tab" so that you can easily return to the original page you were on.
Enjoy!
Click on the link below:
The Family Is of God
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