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Life has been crazy and I haven’t posted as often as I would like so we’ll do a little review of the little things I missed.
Not pictured… Lindsey started swim team again, and a drama class. She is enjoying fifth grade.
1-Jacob was king for a day at school. Mind you I found out the night before, and the day before a big surgery for my mother in law. It didn’t matter I found a way to put it all together and seeing his eyes shining bright when he came home made it all worth it. I loved that he rode the entire way home with his crown on.
2-We saw the Scarlet Pimpernel. We bought the tickets a while ago and sadly Jan (my mother in law) and Lisa (my sister law) were missing. My two aunts joined in and it was a wonderful play! *note to self make the stranger take several photo’s sorry sis.
3-Alan got time out for a quick weekend and I do mean quick. He left on Thursday night drove all night, played Friday and part of Saturday and drove late into the night to return home Saturday night. I am sure it was rushed as his Mom wasn’t doing well.
The went to the Rubicon in Sierra Nevada Mountains. They met up with all their high school buddies and their four wheel vehicles and did the trail.
4- Jet ski’s were sold and a rock crawler was purchased. Can’t say I am jumping for joy over this one but Jacob sure is.
5-Soccer games. We have had a fun Soccer season w/ Jacob. Last game next Saturday.
6- September 26th. Leaving on my cruise… just waiting on my sister in law’s photo’s before my post. Hopefully soon.
Most nights in September were spent on the run as we ate at the hospital for every single day for weeks with my mother in law. It was hard as we were balancing so much. Life has me feeling discouraged which makes it hard to blog. I am feeling a lot of weight from several different worries. Recently this quote was shared at church and it really struck me
“Life is like a grindstone. Whether it grinds you down or polishes you up is up to you”
I hope with my current challenges (we all have them) I can choose to be polished. I think lately I have been feeling ground down.
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I'm sorry that things are so challenging right now Laura. I think your quote at the end is very powerful!
I hope things get better soon, Laura. And I am betting on you to end up very well polished, for sure.
(But that doesn't make it feel less like a grind during the process, does it?)
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Wow it makes me sick to see what the boys did in the F.J. atleast now they have the rock crawler to beat up on. What a crazy month September was.
That is a very fun filled month. I know these past few months have been so tiring on your family but I am happy to see that you all are still getting out a little to relive some of the stresses. Still keeping you MIL in our prayers.
♥ I would not be very excited about that rock crawler either!!! The cruise sounds great though!!! :)
That is a great quote. I wish I could put life on hold while there is a challenge going on. Maybe all the distractions are a blessing to keep you going. You are doing a great job! I hope your MIL is improving. *HUGS* She has cute grandkids that need her love and attention still.
A big strong hug is sent your way! Love that picture of King Jacob!
I think in the midst of the struggle we tend to feel ground down. That beautifully polished diamond emerges when the dust settles. Take a deep breath and trust that you are doing all you can...because it sure sounds like you are!! Big huge hugs!!
I love that quote. LOVE IT!
I know it's hard when you feel so discouraged. Trust me on that one! I feel like I am finally coming out of mine and starting to be polished and get one step ahead. Hang in there sweetie! And try to go to the Temple LOTS!
Looks like you guys both got a little time to "play" which is much deserved and I am glad you did. I love the quote too and I have to say I too feel a little ground down lately too but maybe it is the grinding that brings us to our knees so the Lord can polish us... I love you hang in there you are amazing!
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