If you are still there how about joining me in watching General Conference this weekend. It's the perfect way for me to get direction, purpose and peace. I'll be watching all the sessions. So excited. Conference Bags are ready. In fact it's very possible the fog could be gone after this weekend.....maybe.
Showing posts with label gospel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gospel. Show all posts
Friday, October 4, 2013
Taking a break
I'm in a blog fog. To be honest my life is a bit foggy. Thinking about making some changes, maybe even to my diet plan. While I figure it out I'll be taking a break from blogging. You can probably tell that I haven't been very consistent in posting lately. Blame it on the fog. Not sure how long I'll be away or if anyone is out there listening anyway.
If you are still there how about joining me in watching General Conference this weekend. It's the perfect way for me to get direction, purpose and peace. I'll be watching all the sessions. So excited. Conference Bags are ready. In fact it's very possible the fog could be gone after this weekend.....maybe.
If you are still there how about joining me in watching General Conference this weekend. It's the perfect way for me to get direction, purpose and peace. I'll be watching all the sessions. So excited. Conference Bags are ready. In fact it's very possible the fog could be gone after this weekend.....maybe.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
General Conference Bags
These are my bags ready for General Conference. Some have treats in them and others have little games or activities. Each bag has a picture of a General Authority on it and when they are speaking you can open that bag to have a treat or do what's inside. I think they'll love it. Can't wait to surprise them with it.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Happy Sunday
This is what I'll be doing next Saturday and Sunday. I LOVE General Conference. All 8 hours of life changing, life affirming, hope, peace and testimony building talks and music! I can't wait! Thankfully we can see it on our TV on the BYU channel 114 for our area.
This is what I'm doing for my kids. Saw it on pinterest or sugardoodle I'm not sure which.
For those of you who went to the YW satellite broadcast last night remember to put on your shiney!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Happy Sunday
“Generally speaking, the most miserable people I know are those who are obsessed with themselves; the happiest people I know are those who lose themselves in the service of others...By and large, I have come to see that if we complain about life, it is because we are thinking only of ourselves.”
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Happy Sunday
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Happy Sunday
Click on the link to see an inspiring video about service and humility.
https://lds.org/pages/international-video-contest-winners?lang=eng#our-hands-his-hands%E2%80%94our-hearts-his-heart
https://lds.org/pages/international-video-contest-winners?lang=eng#our-hands-his-hands%E2%80%94our-hearts-his-heart
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Happy Sunday
I have been anticipating General Conference for weeks now and am never disappointed. I am so enjoying the inspired talks and comforting music. Listening to our church leaders inspire me to be a better wife, a better mother, a better neighbor, a better friend, a better member of the church and a better daughter of God. I've watched it on TV yesterday and today (BYU channel, 114 on my cable) but you can also watch it here or here. I know you can feel peace, comfort and joy like I have!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
I need to record this.....
When my four oldest children had THE talk. We first took them out to dinner, just them and mom and dad. It was their first fancy dinner. Before my memory completely goes I want to record where each child went. Nicole- Outback Steakhouse, Lauren- Mi Amigo's, Andrew- Macaroni Grill, and Heather- Cheesecake Factory.
When they received their Patriarchal blessings we took them out to eat afterwards. Nicole- Quiznos, Lauren- Taco Bell, Andrew- China Buffet and Heather- Chili's.
When they received their Patriarchal blessings we took them out to eat afterwards. Nicole- Quiznos, Lauren- Taco Bell, Andrew- China Buffet and Heather- Chili's.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Happy Sunday
This was first presented 16 years ago this month during an annual Relief Society meeting. I remember that moment. I was very pregnant with my 4th child and felt so grateful for my church and for living prophets that are still on the earth. The family proclamation is a great formula if you want a strong marriage and a happy family.
To see it written out in large print so that you can read it go here. To order one for your family like the one above go here.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Happy Sunday
In honor of our anniversary this month and my daughters one year anniversary yesterday. Enjoy this video. The message is simple but so important to follow to strengthen your marriage.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Happy Sunday
In case you're interested I added pictures to this post!
Missionaries serving in Japan helping with earthquake/ tsunami clean up.
Missionaries serving in Japan helping with earthquake/ tsunami clean up.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Angela
Happy Birthday to my daughter Angela today. She would have been 10 years old. What a sweet reunion it will be to be together as a complete family one day.
Families Can be Together Forever. That is our family goal to have No Empty Chairs in our Eternal Heavenly Home.
Families Can be Together Forever. That is our family goal to have No Empty Chairs in our Eternal Heavenly Home.
On this day one year ago the twins went through the temple for the first time. Here's that post.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Oma, our pioneer
Being that it's "Pioneer Day" today I thought I'd share our family pioneer story. It all starts with my grandmother, Maria Iwanitschi. We call her Oma because that's the word for grandmother in German. Here's the shortened version.
Oma was living in Austria during WW II. My grandparents, Uncle and my mom moved there from their village in Ukraine that became occupied by Russian soldiers. ( similar to the scene in Fiddler on the Roof) but for real. They had relatives living in Vienna, Austria already so were allowed to come. They were hoping it would be safer in Austria than in occupied Russia. Not so. They lived through bomb attacks, sometimes daily, where they would have to hide in bomb shelters in the basement of their building. Scary because you never knew what kind of damage you would find afterwards. It's amazing to me that this was my families reality.
After the war was over there was a lot of clean up and hardly any food to be found. While this was going on my Oma was in the hospital. She had Tuberculous. While in the hospital she had part of her lung removed and ribs removed. As she was recuperating her brother brought her a bible to give her comfort. She developed an infection and was told by the doctors that she wouldn't make it. The bible had to be concealed from the nurses because it was forbidden. She was in the hospital for over a year. During that time she prayed and promised God that if she could be healed and be able to raise her children she would find His true church. She wanted to live the gospel the way it was written in the bible and look for a church to serve him for the rest of her life.
After a few infections and complications she was healed. She went home to her family. Life was hard, very hard. For months she would set out searching for the right church to attend. Each Sunday she would try a new church hoping it would be the one but none felt right.
One a particular Sunday Oma was walking home from getting food. She had to wait in a ration line for hours hoping they didn't run out of food. On her walk home she dropped the bag of food and as she stopped to pick it up on a street she normally didn't go on she heard singing. She looked to see where the singing was coming from. It was in a building that had a sign hung on it that said The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Visitors Welcome. She was used to seeing churches in beautiful elaborate building but never in an old ordinary building. She felt impressed to go inside. It happened to be mothers day. While at the meeting she felt good, peaceful, happy. She left and told them she'd be back next Sunday. When she arrived home she told her family that she had found the church. The next Sunday she took my mom. After taking the discussions she knew she wanted to be baptized.
A time was set. She was to be baptized in the Danube River. My grandfather was against the baptism after he found out that she would have to be immersed under water. He was worried she would get sick again after just coming home. She said, "I trust in God that all will be well" A small group met at the banks of the river on the appointed day and time. Some men in the group noticed 2 soldiers with guns patrolling the area. They said we would have to reschedule the baptism. My Oma would not have that. She began to walk into the water with her coat on and the priesthood holder who was to baptize her followed after her. She was baptized a member of the church that day, September 6, 1945. A few months later my mom was baptized and later my grandfather and uncle were also baptized.
Eventually they were able to leave the country on a ship to America. They landed on Ellis Island in NYC. Her desire was to continue on to SLC, Utah where the church headquarters were. She wanted to live among the saints in Zion. Right at that time, the prophet of the church said to build up Zion where you are, which for her was NJ. She followed the prophets counsel and stayed put, serving faithfully and sharing her testimony all her life.
Oma lived to see my older brother leave on his mission to the Utah SLC north mission and for me to go west for college. She has been an inspiration to me all my life. I feel so blessed to be her grand daughter. She is our pioneer!
The photo on the left is my grandparents in front of their NJ house and the one on the right is Oma's passport picture.
Oma was living in Austria during WW II. My grandparents, Uncle and my mom moved there from their village in Ukraine that became occupied by Russian soldiers. ( similar to the scene in Fiddler on the Roof) but for real. They had relatives living in Vienna, Austria already so were allowed to come. They were hoping it would be safer in Austria than in occupied Russia. Not so. They lived through bomb attacks, sometimes daily, where they would have to hide in bomb shelters in the basement of their building. Scary because you never knew what kind of damage you would find afterwards. It's amazing to me that this was my families reality.
After the war was over there was a lot of clean up and hardly any food to be found. While this was going on my Oma was in the hospital. She had Tuberculous. While in the hospital she had part of her lung removed and ribs removed. As she was recuperating her brother brought her a bible to give her comfort. She developed an infection and was told by the doctors that she wouldn't make it. The bible had to be concealed from the nurses because it was forbidden. She was in the hospital for over a year. During that time she prayed and promised God that if she could be healed and be able to raise her children she would find His true church. She wanted to live the gospel the way it was written in the bible and look for a church to serve him for the rest of her life.
After a few infections and complications she was healed. She went home to her family. Life was hard, very hard. For months she would set out searching for the right church to attend. Each Sunday she would try a new church hoping it would be the one but none felt right.
One a particular Sunday Oma was walking home from getting food. She had to wait in a ration line for hours hoping they didn't run out of food. On her walk home she dropped the bag of food and as she stopped to pick it up on a street she normally didn't go on she heard singing. She looked to see where the singing was coming from. It was in a building that had a sign hung on it that said The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Visitors Welcome. She was used to seeing churches in beautiful elaborate building but never in an old ordinary building. She felt impressed to go inside. It happened to be mothers day. While at the meeting she felt good, peaceful, happy. She left and told them she'd be back next Sunday. When she arrived home she told her family that she had found the church. The next Sunday she took my mom. After taking the discussions she knew she wanted to be baptized.
A time was set. She was to be baptized in the Danube River. My grandfather was against the baptism after he found out that she would have to be immersed under water. He was worried she would get sick again after just coming home. She said, "I trust in God that all will be well" A small group met at the banks of the river on the appointed day and time. Some men in the group noticed 2 soldiers with guns patrolling the area. They said we would have to reschedule the baptism. My Oma would not have that. She began to walk into the water with her coat on and the priesthood holder who was to baptize her followed after her. She was baptized a member of the church that day, September 6, 1945. A few months later my mom was baptized and later my grandfather and uncle were also baptized.
Eventually they were able to leave the country on a ship to America. They landed on Ellis Island in NYC. Her desire was to continue on to SLC, Utah where the church headquarters were. She wanted to live among the saints in Zion. Right at that time, the prophet of the church said to build up Zion where you are, which for her was NJ. She followed the prophets counsel and stayed put, serving faithfully and sharing her testimony all her life.
Oma lived to see my older brother leave on his mission to the Utah SLC north mission and for me to go west for college. She has been an inspiration to me all my life. I feel so blessed to be her grand daughter. She is our pioneer!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Happy Sunday
My kids love this song! They would sing it together around the house, in the car. It was sung at Andrew's missionary farewell.
So in honor of him and my daughter who is an EFY (especially for youth) counselor this summer here's a great song, The EFY medley. If all teenagers today would know of their worth and their great potential for good the world would be a better place.
So in honor of him and my daughter who is an EFY (especially for youth) counselor this summer here's a great song, The EFY medley. If all teenagers today would know of their worth and their great potential for good the world would be a better place.
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