Autoliv

Tommorrow marks a big day for Nate. He starts his new job. He will be working in Brigham City for Autoliv, a company that makes airbags. He will be doing a lot of designing and sitting at a computer.
This is all such a blessing. It is funny because his other job ended (they ran out of money) about 3 or 4 weeks ago. Obviously, it was kind of stressful. However, now we are grateful. He is going to get paid much better at this new job. I am having a little trouble not thinking of all the things I am going to buy now that we have money. Save girl. Save.
Really, we are so grateful. I give all the credit to Heavenly Father. By his sustaining power we made it through years of school and some rocks in the road as we tried to get to a good paying job. Many tears, prayers, and much patience has gone in to getting to this point. We have gone every step together and we are so much better for it.

Easter and Spring Break

Well, it is harder to sit down and blog now that I spend all day working on the computer. I have gotten behind. Things are going great though. We have had a bit of a hiccup in the job area because Nathan's contract job ended. . . but, he is doing fine and is getting some interviews so we are very hopeful that it will be a short term situation. As for me, I love my job. I couldn't ask for more. It is a great way to make money and I think I will be with this company for an indefinite period of time.
Anyway, on with the show. Easter. . what a blast. Here are some recap pics.



Spring Break was at Fat Cat's. . . not much but enough. We got $25 worth of tokens and the kids just went crazy. At the end we had 562 tickets to spend at the counter. Little kids are so easy to please.




Arrividerci!

As I Listened

Rachel and Emily were playing in their room while I cleaned. . . yes, I usually make them clean their own room, but no tonight. Anyway, that's beside the point. They had the pretend phone.
Emily says "I am calling my boyfriend. His name is bunny because I am a bunny."
Later I hear that some dramatic things have happened in their playtime. Rachel informs Emily "We are in the hospital because I broke my leg and you are having a baby." Oh my.
I thought back to my little girl days. The joy of playing, unembarrassed by your imagination. Anything can happen then. I have eavesdropped on a number of play sessions in which my children pretend that they are orphans because we died. This last Sunday they all suddenly arrived in our room wearing their Halloween costumes from two years ago. Well, Rachel was dressed in the transformer costume, which they all thought was just hilarious. And, really, they are hilarious. I hope they enjoy it and don't grow up too fast.

General Conference

Today was the close of the 180th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I took notes this time. I never do that, but I did this time. I thought I would share with you some of the highlights for me.
Wilford W. Anderson said " Hope is not a product of circumstance." (May not be an exact quote) This is a thought I have been pondering for some time now. I believe it. I feel it is one of the greatest gifts the gospel of Jesus Christ provides. . . the permission. . . the ability to be happy and hopeful always.

I really enjoyed D. Todd Christofferson's talk in which he told about William Tindel, the man who translated the Bible into English because he felt like the Bible should be available to read for all people. I thought he was a very courageous man and I would like to read a book about him. It made me more appreciative of the Bible sitting on my night stand.

My favorite talk on Sunday was President Dieter F. Ukdorf. I have a special place in my heart for him anyway because he was in the area presidency over Europe when I served my mission in Italy. I went to a zone conference once. He was there, speaking much more broken English, but just as filled with the spirit. But, his talked today about showing love and compassion to all and not looking down on them struck a cord with me. I want to do better with this.

Quentin L. Cook said something to the effect of If we want to have the inspiration of the Holy Ghost we must find a way to slow down, ponder, and pray. Last week I took a few minutes to go off to a quiet place and ponder. It was a very enlightening hour It was something I used to do a lot before marriage and children entered my life. It is something I obviously need to do more.

Many spoke about our responsibility to raise the rising generation. All good talks, but I especially liked what Elder Robert D. Hales said about "understanding the hearts" of our children.

So, those are a few of the highlights for me. I have all kinds of things to work on, but maybe I will just focus on one or two for now. :) Hope you all had a good Easter weekend. Our Savior lives.