Today at Institute, Brother Hansen got up and invited us all to sing Hymn #259 Hope of Israel.
Brother Hansen is a great pianist and began pounding the keys enthusiastically as we all began the first verse. We sang the song with gusto or energetically as the hymn book suggested.
Suddenly within me, something began to stir, and I'm not talking about the Spirit, although that too could be felt. As the piano played loudly and "energetically" Starting with the fourth verse, my little baby bump started moving within:
Soon the battle will be over;
Ev’ry foe of truth be down.
Onward, onward, youth of Zion;
Thy reward the victor’s crown
Hope of Israel, rise in might
With the sword of truth and right;
Sound the war-cry, “Watch and pray!”
Vanquish ev’ry foe today.
Her movements have been sporadic in the past, and this past week she's really been feeling her way around. I may poke and prod at times to get her going and she'll give me some kicks but today it almost felt like she was trying to find the beat. I couldn't help but laugh through the rest of the song, I kid you not she was reacting to the music, it was not a reflex but a reaction to her surrounding. There has never been any poof of when the spirit enters the body, but I felt her little spirit in there, my little hope of Israel, youth of Zion. You can't be more youthful than a fetus.
It got me thinking of the responsibility I have to raise this baby in righteousness. I have to admit I LOVE being pregnant. Its not always comfortable, or easy but to experience this life inside is incredible. Even during those months when I was throwing up all day long, it was a sign of life being created. I know this may sound weird but I even got a little anxious today when I was thinking about the birth and the separation. I'm beginning to realize its going to be a lot harder to have her outside the protection of my body than within. Mindy told me the other day "enjoy being pregnant because they are never inside you again, there is no way back in. I'm going to try to enjoy it while I can and feel my little Hope bounce around inside. No I'm not going to name her Hope, but for now that's what she is :)
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Some Thoughts I Found Interesting
Author: Adam Turney
The other day I was sitting at lunch with my fellow teachers and wondered aloud, "Why do we call a hamburger a hamburger if it isn't made from ham?" It was a rather profound question that they expected me to expound upon and provide an answer...I didn't have one, that is why I asked the question.
Then the other night as I lay my head on my pillow I wondered, "How come the dove gets to be the peace symbol? How about the pillow? It has more feathers than the dove, and it doesn’t have that dangerous beak."
Before I went to sleep I was watching a show about a killer on death row that was being executed by lethal injection. I wondered what it would be like in that situation. "If I was being executed by injection, I’d clean up my cell real neat. Then, when they came to get me, I’d say, ‘Injection? I thought you said `inspection’.’ They’d probably feel real bad, and maybe I could get out of it."
On my way to work this morning I came to an important discovery: "Don’t ever get your speedometer confused with your clock, like I did once, because the faster you go, the later you think you are."
As I sat on the toilet Saturday afternoon, meditating, I thought to myself, "You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he’s real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea."
Last Monday at school was Hat Day, but I really don't like wearing hats because they mess up my hair and make it harder for me to see. However, I think a good product would be “Baby Duck Hat.” It’s a fake baby duck, which you strap on top of your head. Then you go swimming underwater until you find a mommy duck and her babies, and you join them. Then all of the sudden, you stand up out of the water and roar like Godzilla. Man those ducks really take off! Also Baby Duck Hat is good for parties.
These are just some thoughts that I read about that I found interesting...and thanks to Mr. Handey for providing me some good laughs.
The other day I was sitting at lunch with my fellow teachers and wondered aloud, "Why do we call a hamburger a hamburger if it isn't made from ham?" It was a rather profound question that they expected me to expound upon and provide an answer...I didn't have one, that is why I asked the question.
Then the other night as I lay my head on my pillow I wondered, "How come the dove gets to be the peace symbol? How about the pillow? It has more feathers than the dove, and it doesn’t have that dangerous beak."
Before I went to sleep I was watching a show about a killer on death row that was being executed by lethal injection. I wondered what it would be like in that situation. "If I was being executed by injection, I’d clean up my cell real neat. Then, when they came to get me, I’d say, ‘Injection? I thought you said `inspection’.’ They’d probably feel real bad, and maybe I could get out of it."
On my way to work this morning I came to an important discovery: "Don’t ever get your speedometer confused with your clock, like I did once, because the faster you go, the later you think you are."
As I sat on the toilet Saturday afternoon, meditating, I thought to myself, "You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he’s real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea."
Last Monday at school was Hat Day, but I really don't like wearing hats because they mess up my hair and make it harder for me to see. However, I think a good product would be “Baby Duck Hat.” It’s a fake baby duck, which you strap on top of your head. Then you go swimming underwater until you find a mommy duck and her babies, and you join them. Then all of the sudden, you stand up out of the water and roar like Godzilla. Man those ducks really take off! Also Baby Duck Hat is good for parties.
These are just some thoughts that I read about that I found interesting...and thanks to Mr. Handey for providing me some good laughs.
Whats in a Name Brand?
I have always prided myself on being extremely sensible. I was never one of those girls who fritter away tons of money on frivolous things. Of course I love looking nice and smelling good and taking pride in my appearance, but I know where my priorities lie and I'm not one for wasting time and money on "things." I'm not a "thing" girl. Give me a pair of jeans and some sneakers and I'm happy as long as I'm laughing.
I have never spent more than thirty dollars on a pair of jeans, or any article of clothing for that matter. I know where to go for the good bargains and I'm happy wearing something comfortable or cute. I'd rather buy four shirts for thirty five dollars than one for a hundred (thanks Ross, Kohls, and Marshall's). My philosophy is: one day you'll be dead and you'll have to leave all your "stuff" behind, so collect loving caring relationships and happy meaningful memories with people you care about, have experiences rather than expensive junk.
So of course being the sensible person I am…if I am face to face with genuine, free, name brand clothing…of course I’ll take it! Some people would say that is against my better judgment as I pride myself on being frugal and sensible. They may think that it is actually very hypocritical of me to enjoy the brand but never in my life be willing to fork out the cash…helloooo I have my dignity…so while I’m not crazy enough to spend 400 dollars on a pair of jeans…my brother in laws bosses wife is…and she is willing to give those jeans to my sister in law…who is tiny tiny. I can fit in size six jeans (for now…) and Allie can’t. Allie is the proud owner of a variety of size six jeans ranging from Lucky (aprox. 120 dollars for a pair) to Joes (aprox. 190 dollars) to Seven (low to upper 200s) and of course the crème da la crème TRUE RELIGION (upper 200s to 300s). Although I would never pay for it, I can appreciate a good brand name- come on I live in Vegas people, where people have to drive to shop because they don’t have Tiffany’s and Dolce and Gabbana, Coach, and Burberry (speaking of, if anyone has an old Burberry bag I’d love it).
A few of the pants are a little big on me (size 8s) so I’m waiting for baby girl to grow a little more so we can wear the pants. But I’m grateful that Allie loves me and is willing to give me the pants that don’t fit her! I know it sounds funny but I especially love the Lucky’s because when you unzip them they say “Lucky You” and because of that reason I’ve wanted a pair since fifth grade… ok it’s a little naughty…but I like to think it’s telling me “Lucky you…you own two free pairs of me now.”
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Girl Weekend
What an awesome weekend!
My mother in law Kris found AWESOME tickets from Vegas to Fresno (76.20 round trip!) for this weekend and graciously invited me out for a girls weekend extravaganza. On Thursday evening my father in law Terry picked me up from the airport and drove me to Visalia. We all did as every normal person should do on a Thursday night and watched The Office.
Friday I hung out with Kris. We went shopping, went out to lunch, and researched stuff for New York which is NEXT WEEK!!! When Allie and Aubrey came home from school, Kaleene and Danell (Adam's cousins) Peggy, (Adam's Grandma) and some of the girl cousins and kids went out to dinner and a movie. We saw Duplicity and it was pretty good, I would recommend it. Kris asked Kaleene's son Nicholas (turned three this month) what he thought was in my tummy. Keeping in mind he has an 8 month old brother and should probably know what grows in tummys, his reply was "umm...full?" We told him it was a baby girl and he gave her a kiss and a hug :)
Saturday we had morning appointments for mani's and pedi's. Kris, Peggy, Allie, Aubrey and I went for some pampering. Peggy was hillarious as she told her pedicurist that she usually tends to her feet by soaking them in Windex or Pinesol. She was cracking us up. Then we went out to lunch and Peggy gave us a tutorial on a new pilot program for church memebers only used for geneology. It was VERY interesting and I need to get my membership records so I can start my family tree. I learned a lot. After that we all got into PJs and watched "The Secret Life of Bees" which was also an awesome movie.
I miss my Adam but there are always perks to visiting the Turney's such as Terry's homemade Pistacio ice cream and Kris' Caramel Corn mmm. It's also great to have lots of girl time! Allie felt the baby move last night which means she's peron number three (one and two being me then Adam) I could tell when she felt her move because she was moving inside and Allie couldn't feel her then suddenly there was a big kick (apparently Aunt Allie was pushing too hard and she gave a big kick) both of us jumped a bit.
Tonight we are watching Pride and Predjudice and tomorrow is more shopping and then flying home. I'm grateful for good relationships with my in laws and for their love and acceptance towards me!
My mother in law Kris found AWESOME tickets from Vegas to Fresno (76.20 round trip!) for this weekend and graciously invited me out for a girls weekend extravaganza. On Thursday evening my father in law Terry picked me up from the airport and drove me to Visalia. We all did as every normal person should do on a Thursday night and watched The Office.
Friday I hung out with Kris. We went shopping, went out to lunch, and researched stuff for New York which is NEXT WEEK!!! When Allie and Aubrey came home from school, Kaleene and Danell (Adam's cousins) Peggy, (Adam's Grandma) and some of the girl cousins and kids went out to dinner and a movie. We saw Duplicity and it was pretty good, I would recommend it. Kris asked Kaleene's son Nicholas (turned three this month) what he thought was in my tummy. Keeping in mind he has an 8 month old brother and should probably know what grows in tummys, his reply was "umm...full?" We told him it was a baby girl and he gave her a kiss and a hug :)
Saturday we had morning appointments for mani's and pedi's. Kris, Peggy, Allie, Aubrey and I went for some pampering. Peggy was hillarious as she told her pedicurist that she usually tends to her feet by soaking them in Windex or Pinesol. She was cracking us up. Then we went out to lunch and Peggy gave us a tutorial on a new pilot program for church memebers only used for geneology. It was VERY interesting and I need to get my membership records so I can start my family tree. I learned a lot. After that we all got into PJs and watched "The Secret Life of Bees" which was also an awesome movie.
I miss my Adam but there are always perks to visiting the Turney's such as Terry's homemade Pistacio ice cream and Kris' Caramel Corn mmm. It's also great to have lots of girl time! Allie felt the baby move last night which means she's peron number three (one and two being me then Adam) I could tell when she felt her move because she was moving inside and Allie couldn't feel her then suddenly there was a big kick (apparently Aunt Allie was pushing too hard and she gave a big kick) both of us jumped a bit.
Tonight we are watching Pride and Predjudice and tomorrow is more shopping and then flying home. I'm grateful for good relationships with my in laws and for their love and acceptance towards me!
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