Let's hope my battery lasts. I have only 5% and the cord is in the other room.
I am looking forward to this Christmas season. No, I haven't even decorated yet. No, I haven't a clue what I am going to buy for anyone. In fact, I have less money this year, than any year in my previous 33 years as an adult at this time of year. But for some reason, this year really feels like Christ has entered our home and will be a part of Christmas.
I like to think it might be due to a few things that we have changed in our home. First off, we have tried to follow the direction from the prophet to keep our Sabbath more holy. I used to be horrible at this. In fact, I could find a reason every single Sunday to go to the store. Most Sundays I just needed Diet Pepsi. When the kids got older, and maybe were "less active," I would send them, and "save" myself from having to break the Sabbath. At some point, I realized that I needed to stop the shopping. But I didn't really change my heart. I just didn't shop. This year, I have truly tried to make it a day of rest and worship. I temper the media that I watch. I listen to more spiritual music. I read more conference talks, etc. I feel this has changed me for the better. Second, we have tried to have a scripture to "ponderize" on a regular basis. Neither of us has the energy to actually memorize the scripture or thought. So I make 6 copies. I put a copy in each car, one in the bathroom, one on the mirror, one on the fridge, and one on the door as we leave the house. And lastly, I have tried to study the conference issues more regularly. I think these things have helped me to come closer to Christ in the past 6 months. I like it.
oooo 3%. So with what little money we have, each Christmas gift that we give will need to be very well thought out. In the past, if we bought a gift and didn't feel quite right about it, why not just buy something else?! A few gifts always outweighs the problems of the "just not quite right" gifts.
I should probably get decorating though....
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Sunday, November 15, 2015
The Spirit in my life
I am pretty sure I take for granted the fact that I can draw upon the Spirit in my life. When I am tired, down, lonely, sad, stressed, anxious, (insert any unsettled word here), I know that all I really have to do is get on my knees and pray. The Lord has always blessed me with the comfort and peace that the Spirit brings. What a great gift this is! Even in times in my life when I was most unreasonable, most rebellious, I turned to a loving Heavenly Father in prayer and found solace.
Monday, November 9, 2015
Follow up to "The Commute"
I have learned a little more about commuting.
1. Driving north on Hazel. The left lane goes faster, but if you are going to stop, get in the right lane quickly because there are less people. You can pass a bunch of those people who are on the left!
2. Again, driving north on Hazel. As you approach Madison, always get in the right lane. That extra right lane opens up and you can always pass about 20 cars because no one remembers that you get that short area where there are 3 lanes. It is a glorious feeling!
3. Coming home, south on Hazel. There are no tricks. No matter what you do, you will get stuck in a slow lane. Live with it. Turn on the music. Call someone on the phone so you don't have to think about it. Do whatever it takes to take your mind off the irritating drivers in the afternoon.
4. Sunrise in the morning. I go the opposite of the bad traffic, so it isn't as bad as for me as it is for the rest of the world. This this the road that it always helps to weave in an out of traffic. You can always get ahead because no one really drives the same speed.
5. Sunrise on the way home. There is one bad spot coming South. About 1/2 mile south of Madison, get in the right lane. You wouldn't think this is wise, but just as you hit that Taco Bell at Winding Way, you are going to be at a dead stop, and the only lane that moves is, you guessed it....the right hand lane.
I got this down folks! Oh, and one last thing. It DOES NOT MATTER how you drive, it will take you exactly the same amount of time everyday to get where you are going. You cannot shave off even 30 seconds of your commute by weaving, getting in the correct lane, or beating the traffic "gods."
1. Driving north on Hazel. The left lane goes faster, but if you are going to stop, get in the right lane quickly because there are less people. You can pass a bunch of those people who are on the left!
2. Again, driving north on Hazel. As you approach Madison, always get in the right lane. That extra right lane opens up and you can always pass about 20 cars because no one remembers that you get that short area where there are 3 lanes. It is a glorious feeling!
3. Coming home, south on Hazel. There are no tricks. No matter what you do, you will get stuck in a slow lane. Live with it. Turn on the music. Call someone on the phone so you don't have to think about it. Do whatever it takes to take your mind off the irritating drivers in the afternoon.
4. Sunrise in the morning. I go the opposite of the bad traffic, so it isn't as bad as for me as it is for the rest of the world. This this the road that it always helps to weave in an out of traffic. You can always get ahead because no one really drives the same speed.
5. Sunrise on the way home. There is one bad spot coming South. About 1/2 mile south of Madison, get in the right lane. You wouldn't think this is wise, but just as you hit that Taco Bell at Winding Way, you are going to be at a dead stop, and the only lane that moves is, you guessed it....the right hand lane.
I got this down folks! Oh, and one last thing. It DOES NOT MATTER how you drive, it will take you exactly the same amount of time everyday to get where you are going. You cannot shave off even 30 seconds of your commute by weaving, getting in the correct lane, or beating the traffic "gods."
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