Good bad days

I find hard to hold the tears sometimes...so sometimes I just let them go.

It is very difficult to be away from my family and friends...and country, especially in theses days when you are supposed to be always happy, around the ones you love.

I miss them.

I miss you.

I decided to read my scriptures before writing in my blog so I could write a better, happier entry. They do put things in perspective.

They can turn your BAD day to a GOOD day!

1 Nephi 19.

Nephi says he will write the more plain and precious things....sacred things....of great worth to him. But still, there will be who esteem them as nothing and trample them under their feet.

V.7,9:

"...Yeah, even the very God of Israel do men trample under their feet; I say trample under their feet but I would speak in other words- they set him as naught, and hearken not to the voice of his counsels.

And the world, because of their iniquity, shall judge him to be a thing of naught; wherefore they scourge him, and he suffereth it; and they smite him, and he suffereth it. Yeah, they spit upon him, and he suffereth it, because of his loving kindness and his long-suffering towards the children of men".

One thing I want to do this year, is not "trample" the scriptures, nor esteem them as nothing. But read them and study them, and "LIKEN THEM for my profit and learning". ( v 23). That's top of my list. Monday and Tuesday I didn't, so there goes my perfect report, but it won't happen again :D

How do I love second chances! Where, what would we be without them?

The chance to make it perfect.... and nobody counting the many "unsuccessful tries".

And then why do we find so hard to not judge people or give them the benefit of the doubt.... when we so need it for ourselves?

Why do we forget life is not a competition? This is not about who does more or who does better than who.... There is One who has already won... and He wants us all to win.

We need to focus more on our strengths than our weaknesses. That's how He sees us.

There is only One who is perfect, the rest of us are trying. We all need help.... each other's help... not each other's criticism or kicks down.

I want to keep this in mind this New Year.... many other things... I'll have to find some time and write them down. I need that to help me stay on track. It's so easy to get distracted, I hope I can dedicate my time and effort in what it is that matters most.

Happy New Year to All!!

Last Sunday

It'se last Sunday of 2009.

I'm excited about 2010... and I'm excited about the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. I was going to be a volunteer, but I haven't got any assignments yet, so I don't think I'm in :(

I can't believe I'm still sick. I am better, but I've been taking the medicine religiously every day for two full weeks...and nothing! So I'm trying something else....

We've had a nice Christmas.

This year Evan had the best reaction to the presents.

The night before they couldn't wait to go to sleep and they argued about who was going to be the first up to see the presents. Carmen thought it would be her, but everybody knows she is ALWAYS the last one getting up, I told her. She tried to convinced me with no luck.

So around 7 Isabel woke up, I brought her in bed with us, I nursed her for a while ( I sooooooo want to stop breastfeeding, but she won't!!!) but she was up for good, so we got up but they woudln't! So Evan had to stand in the hall way and said: Ho HO HO!!!. Next thing we know....Evan comes out of his room running straight to the tree and yelling: Santa came, Santa came!!! So he went and tried to get Carmen to get up...but she was to sleepy it took her a while to realize it was CHRISTMAS!

Evan was awesome!! You could never imagine what couple of cars and a race track could do to a three year old. I almost cried to see him so happy: " I wanted this, mommy, I wanted this!!"

He's been plying with it every second since :D

Carmen likes her presents too, but she didn't go all out about it. SO I'm glad I had an Evan :D

That day we had turkey dinner( thanks to Andrea) at Jordan and Tracy's. I'm glad we had a turkey dinner. It was gooood!.. and my spinach salad was the BOMB ( a 10 out of 10 according to Jordan).

The day after they played soccer in the morning, and Jordan came over with the girls to watch the games... not one but two. First Canada-Latvia (16-0) how embarrassing, poor guys... and then Montreal won...and that's always good. I like a happy hubby :D

This weekend I've had nice naps. The kids were good for me. So at night I've spent some good time with Evan, just us. It's been good. I miss him so much on busy days. He is always so warm, and I am always so cold, it is perfect cuddle time:D

So about the scripture reading...I can't believe I'm doing so well.... I also have really good studies...this is being awesome, I should have started it long time ago :D

I won't write everything about it but over these days, I've read about the birth of our Saviour ( always amazing, and since becoming a mother my love for Mary has so increased!), about Nephi's broken bow....( HE is my favorite prophet!) and then in Mark 9 ( another of my all time favorite phrases : "Lord I believe; help thou my unbelief", right after: all things are possible to him that believeth!) and D&C 121. I really enjoy my readings for my Primary classes. I get to read stories about the pioneers as well. They are amazing. There is no day I cry reading about how they faced their trials, and how they came out of them with such strong faith and testimony. AMAZING.

So I leave you with this verse:

"All thrones and dominions, principalities and powers, shall be revealed and set forth upon all who have endured valiantly for the gospel of Jesus Christ"

"My life cannot implement in action the demands of all people to whom my heart responds"

Every year, every Christmas I would like to send a little "love" to all the people I think about, all the people I care about, all the people I LOVE.... I wish one year I will actually be able to do it.

Please....feel loved!!

I haven't even gone yet to get the presents for my own kids. :S

I guess not having money simplifies things :D

Cars and barbies... it shouldn't take me long.

We got new sheets...that's our present. But it is nice to have decent sheets for once.

We might have some extra money in January so we might get to buy something for each other.

Evan got me a beautiful Picasso picture. I still have to buy the frame. It is absolutely beautiful. "Guerra y Paz".

I've been feeling like I wanted to start painting and writting...and this has defenetly encouraged my creativity.

I've written a couple of things already...but I still have to get into the painting... I can't wait to see what I can do!

So I'll miss my family this year ( again!) I'll miss my friends ( argggggghh!) but Christmas is Christmas.... no matter what, you always end up feeling great!!! There is no empty space that the Spirit cannot fill.

So...

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

Visiting GREAT-GRANDMA B !!

Fuimos a visitar a la Sra Betty McLean, abuela de mi marido. Nacio el 17 de Enero de 1917. Ya esta muy viejita la pobre y esta perdiendo memoria. Nos conto la misma historia 3 o 4 veces en menos de 1 hora.

Cantamos un par de villancicos y en alguno ella tb se animo a cantar :D

Carmen tiene un carinyo especial por personas mayores en general, pero les tiene un carinyo especial a sus bisabuelos. Y aunque son tan mayores y se olvidan de todo...no se olvidan de ella.

Nos paseamos un rato y saludamos a otras viejitas que estan alli y todas estaban maravilladas con mis hijos. Todas me comentaban lo preciosos q eran y se quedaban asombradas de que los tres fueran mios: "Estaras super ocupada"... no lo saben bien... pero se hacian una idea viendome perseguir a Isabel para que no tocara nada e intentar atrapar a Evan para que dejara de correr por los pasillos...

El 23 de ENero tenemos una gran fiesta planeada para su cumple. Espero q todavia le quden unos anyos. Ahora que vivimos en "tierra firme" y estamos mas cerca, queremos venir a verla una vez al mes por lo menos. Y asi tb le damos una alegria a las otras personas que estan alli :D

Let us have INTEGRITY and not write checks with our tongues which our conduct cannot cash

One good quote from one of my favorite Apostles, Elder Neal Ash Maxwell.

I had a good study yesterday that kept me looking for more and more. It began with Philippians 3 and I ended up reading lots of talks by this prophet, Elder Maxwell. I am so grateful for continuing revelation. The more I read, the clearer my understanding. It was gooooooood :D

My favorite verses:

"... I count all the things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win in Christ....

I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus"

(v.8, 14).

Today I read D&C 133. It talks about the Second Coming of our Saviour and the preparation for it. My favorite verse:

"... I have trodden the wine-press alone, and have brought judgement upon all people; and none were with me".

Elder Holland had a magnificent talk on this subject not long ago. It was amazing. As amazing as the Atonement is. As amazing as Jesus Christ, who partook of the most bitter cup without becoming bitter.

I think of how often we get hurt and become so obsessed about our pain, so worried about our own suffering, that we can't see the good in our lives, or be happy for the joy of others, or even worse, become even more hurt if WE, and our pain are not the center of everybody else's attention.

Jesus reached outwardly to others in lesser suffering, even in the midst of the most enormous suffering.

Neal A Maxwell shared a quote form Anne Morrow Lindbergh: "I do not believe that sheer suffering teaches. If suffering alone taught, all the world would be wise, since everyone suffers. To suffering must be added mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness and the willingness to remain vulnerable".

I'm grateful that Jesus has experienced ALL suffering. How could I come to Him if He didn't know exactly how I feel ??? How could He understand me or comfort me if He hadn't experienced it Himself??? And He has... more that anyone!

It is very hard for me to tell you all that I've learned, all that I've experince, all the tesimonies I've received, all the times I've been comforted... I know I've been judged, many things have been said of me and the choices I've made, but I am most grateful because I've had the gift of EMPATHY. I've had ONE special person who has that gift. I can always trust that SHE knows. All she's experienced have given her the perceptivity, patience and love that is needed to give comfort and counsel. And I've been blessed by her....( Gracias PATRICIA! :D)

And of course, many thanks to all my friends who have , and still are praying for me and offering your love!

What could we do without friends!

So that I could remember...

I said that I would write the scriptures I read...but I didn't and now I can't remember :(

It was good reading I'd tell you that. :D

I was really busy this weekend.

It was my b-day yesterday and after having been sick and having been most bored in the house, we went out on Friday....

We went to Earl's. I had been craving their prawn tacos.... it was great, exactly how I remembered :D

On Saturday we had a nice surprise thanks to the YW of our ward. They had prepared a little Christmas basket for our family.... It was amazing!!! So many yummy treats!!! And some handmade decorations... it was great!!!!

I did some shopping, nothing too exciting... well yes, the prime rib we'll have for Christmas Eve ( our little tradition ) and the super new chick tablecloth I got for our HUGE table. Oooooh it is beautiful!!!! I love it.

We had the Spanish Branch Christmas dinner. It was very different for the other two Ward's Parties I've been to. First: We didn't have turkey, we had Sirloin. And second: there was no Nativity message or Nativity Story... they had a missionary share his testimony and then DANCE!!! It was super fun!! I loved it. So many songs that brought so many memories... I loved , lOOOOOOOved it!

I forgot one other difference: they started and HOUR late! hahaha...what about that for a reputation!

Sunday at Church we had the Christmas presentation. It was lovely.

I had a good lesson on faith. I read so many pioneer's stories on faith. They are truly amazing and the Spirit was so strong the kids were even quiet and listened and were impressed and taught by it. I loved the class.

We got home and started hetting ready for the special dinner I had organized for today with the Leonard's ( the family from England we visited a while ago).

I made Spanish Tortillas, Croquetas, Melon con Jamon ( prosciutoo and honeydew melon) and PAELLA. I even got fresh seafood to make it with ( that I was excited about!) with Ceaser Salad ( ok, not too Spanish but that was the salad Evan will let me make).

Well... everything was great, but the paella didn't turned out good... I can't double a recipe for the life of me... I lose control and it doesn't turn out as good... but it was still good...just not Reeeeeeeeeally good! Oh well.. I'll have to make it again :D

No pictures were taken...(and my table looked BEAUTIFUL) but

I've felt so ugly all weekend I didn't want pictures.

So now I'm 29... not bad. Not bad at all :D

I forgot to mention I got a super special present from Evan... but that one is for a post of its own :D ( he's been that good!)

So it is my last year in the twenties.... I wonder how it will feel to turn 30.... the big 30. I've always had this image of a 30 year old woman and I'm quite excited to be THAT woman, so I don't think it will be a traumatic event....but we'll see. :D

It's been a super hard year, but I've grown so much that if I could, I'd live it again and try to grow a lot more than I've done.

I love my life. It is my most precious gift. My life, what I've done, what I am, what He is making of me, who He has placed in my way.... AMAZING....

I am ready for more, so bring it on!

:D

Navidad....Noel...CHRISTMAS!

Hoy Evan ha tenido que ir al cuartel como ayer, y como Carmen todavia esta malita ( pero muchiiismo mejor) y no va al cole ( la pobre se ha perdido la ultima semana de cole, con el concierto de Navidad incluido, con lo bien que se habia aprendido las canciones de Jingle Bell y Rudolph the red nose reindeer!) no he tenido que levantarme a las 5 para llevarle hasta el curro y quedarme el coche.... pfffff menos mal.

Asi q nos hemos quedado en casita y hemos hecho copitos de nieve de adorno, y unos Rudolphs, e hicimos el intento de hacer unos munyecos de nieve con algodon, pero se nos acabo el animo creativo, supongo :D

(Por cierto que ya creo empezar a tener visiones fugaces de lo que va a ser mi hija y el sindrome pre-menstrual y no es nada bonito!... la pobre tiene q quien salir!)

Evan ha llegado enfermo...el que faltaba, y todas ya sabemos lo que son los hombres cuando se enferman.... se ha ido directamente a la cama...bueno, preguntandome antes si se podia ir a la cama y haciendome un poco la pelota...

En fin... menos mal que como mis hijos estan todos medio enfermos, no han tenido mucha energia y no me han crispado mucho los nervios hoy, asi q no me ha ido mal el dia. Y mi casa esta limpia, que eso me da mucha paz mental! :D

Antes de irnos a la cama hemos estado viendo unos videos de Navidad aqui en el ordenador, y cuando Evan jr ha visto que eran de Jesus, se ha ido a buscar la foto de Jesus q tenemos en la mesita del salon y la ha estado sujetando en sus bracitos mientras veiamos los videos....este hijo mio es un cielo!

El favorito es este:

Hoy he leido en ALMA 34.

Un capitulo maravilloso para enternder el Sacrificio Expiatorio de Jesucristo.

Pero es un poquito despues, cuando ha terminado este tema, que he encontrado el mensaje del dia:

LA CARIDAD.

Un tema muy de Navidad.

Si no tenemos caridad nada somos. Si damos de lado al q tiene menos, y no damos al que no tiene nada.....negamos la fe y no valemos para nada.

Asi que leed los versiculos 27-29.

El final del capitulo tb es apoteosico, asi que leedlo entero :D

FELIZ NAVIDAD A TOD@S!

Uncertain

Esa es la palabra que he escogido hoy para mi estudio....porque encaja perfectamente con como me siento acerca de mi futuro.

Evan y yo hemos estado hablando de posibles escenarios en los que nos podemos encontrar dentro de poco.... me da un poco de panico. Y es q este no es el momento para este tipo de charlas.... estoy enferma, me va a venir la regla pronto ( depresion!), y lo de PAZ en la tierra, pero no en mi casa( ni mucho menos en mi mente!)

No doy detalles porque no se sabe lo que pasara...de ahi lo de UNCERTAIN, no??

Pues solo dos referencias.

Escogi 1 Timoteo 6.

Menudo capitulo!!! Me dice algunas cosas q si son seguras.

Versiculo 7: Vinimos con nada a este mundo y con nada nos iremos.

Versiculo 9: El amor al dinero es la raiz de todos los males.

Versiculo 12: me encanta. Pelead la buena batalla de la FE. Echa mano de la VIDA ETERNA.

Y Versiculo 17: "... ni pongan la confianza en la incertidumbre de las riquezas, sino en el Dios vivo, que nos da TODAS las cosas en ABUNDANCIA para q las disfrutemos"

Muchas cosas materiales no tengo, q no quiero tampoco. Me da igual tener un coche de 20 plus anyos, pero q anda, me da igual tener una tele de la misma quinta, pero q funciona, me da igual estar de alquiler, me da igual tener que mirar el centimito a la hora de comprar comida, pero tener q poner en la mesa, me da igual no poder tener regalos estas Navidades, pero aun asi tener una FELIZ Navidad... Dios se "ha sobrao" con el monton de bendiciones que me ha dado.... mis hijos, el milagro de mi matrimonio, entre las mas importantes para mi. Q NO ES POCO! Y la verdad q con eso me sobra. No iba a ser mas feliz si tuviera mas dinero.

Solo tengo un ruego... un milagro mas.... y espero que Dios nos lo conceda. Dios mira el corazon, no??? Espero q vea q el mio no esta puesto en lo que perece....

Q Dios nos ayude, porque no hay otra.

Y estas fotos son del bellezon q me despierta todas las manyanas... se puede ser mas guapa??? Pero no la crece el pelo ni pa'atras!

La pobre esta con los dientes ( les cambia la cara...pero ella sigue igual, si no mas guapa!).

Es super graciosa, le gustan muchos los libros....de verdad, porque se los come y todo!!

Y ya dice DOS ( viene de lo de contar a mi hijos. Decimos UNOOOOO... y ella salta DOS!jajajaj) y dice: Q es eso??? me la como. Y por supuesto NO y mama, q no papa :D

Y ya come de todo y sola, q no se me ocurra ayudarla q acabo con el plato en la cabeza!

Es preciosa..otra joya que Dios me ha mandado en mitad del "desierto"...

COMO ME PUEDO YO QUEJAR!???!!!

De Relax

Me gusta esa palabra...

....RELAX...

Q pena que no tenga de eso suficiente en mi vida.

Aunque ayer tuve un poco cuando Evan se llevo al nene a la fiesta de su "cole" espanyol unas horitas. Isabel se durmio y Carmen medio muerta y yo otro medio tiradas en el sofa, Carmen pidio ver ELLEN. La pregunte que por q le gustaba ELLEN y dijo q poruqe bailaba y porque era un poco funny!!jaja, creo q la voy a escribir para decirselo :D

En fin... q no tuve descanso a partir de ahi.... y necesito descansar. El jarabe que me han dado me duerme... DIVINAS DROGAS!!! jajaja

No tuve ni tiempo ni de escribir en el blog. Tuvimos FHE y despues de ponerlos a dormir me sente a ver el finale de mi "pograma" favorito: "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE"!!

Mis favoritos: Katherine y Jakob, aunq tb me gusta Ashleigh.

Bueno, pues..al grano...la escritura de ayer.

Helaman 15:5-6

" Y quisiera que os fijaseis que la mayor parte de ellos se hallan en la senda de su deber, y andan con circunspeccion delante de Dios, y se esfuerzan por guardar sus mandamientos y sus estatutos y sus juicios, de acuerdo con la ley de Moises.

Si, os digo que la mayor parte de ellos estan haciendo esto, y con infatigable diligencia se estan esforzando por traer al resto de sus hermanos al conocimiento de la verdad, por tanto son muchos los que se unen a su numero diariamente"

Me hace pensar... mi deber?? tenemos tantos "deberes", verdad??? pero mi deber es claro:

MI FAMILIA.

La de sangre y la espiritual. Q todos somos hermanos. Y en este ejemplo dicen q se esforzabas con INFATIGABLE DILIGENCIA.... madre mia.... no me queda nada para llegar a ese nivel! Con lo facil q es cansarse.

Y circunspeccion ( lo he tenido q buscar en el diccionario) es : atencion, cordura, prudencia. Seriedad y decoro en acciones y palabras.

Me parece que ahora si q tengo deberes :D

Doctor, Doctor...

Hoy por fin he ido al doctor. Ya no puedo mas...pero es que Carmen la pobre, tb se ha puesto maliiiiiiiisima, asi que he ido por ella, y ya de paso que me diera algo a mi para que por fin esto se me cure.

En fin, Carmen tiene gripe, y yo...pues un resfriado, Q noticia!

Pero bueno, me ha dicho que en una semana estaremos mejor. ( Mas vale, q es mi cumple el domingo!)

Pues hoy esto q no paro...la limpiez de todos los dias, el doctor, la compra, y por la tarde me voy a hacer de modelo ( de pelo, porque de cuerpo!!jajaja) para una chica q tien una competicion y necesita gente.... q te hagan el pelo gratis, ahi estoy yo la primera!! pues me tiene q ver el color y eso.

Estoy super estresada, mi casa esta mas desarreglada con cada minuto q pasa.... mejor me voy pa' no verlo.

Pero antes dejo la escritura del dia.

Hoy me ha costado un poco entender este capitulo.

Romanos 5...

el versiculo elegido, el 3-5

"... but we glory in tribulations also knowing that tribulation worketh patience. And patience, experience; and experience hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in opur hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us".

Bueno, no tengo por donde agarrar a este.

Dificultades... me sobran... y me cansan a veces...necesitare mas paciencia. OK.

Experiencia.... creo que te ayuda a tener mas compasion, a parte de poder ser util. "Usable" para ayudar, claro, si no... para que la experiencia???

Esperanza... se refiere a q no seremos avergonzados por tener esperanza en Cristo??? de verdad lo creo :D

Y tb creo que el amor de Dios esta mas presente que nunca cuando lo pasamos mal. Por supuesto Dios nos va a mostrar su amor cuando mas lo necesitamos. Es un Dios de amor. No disfruta viendonos en dificultades.

Mi experiencia ha sido y es que siempre, que NUNCA me he sentido abandonada, sino todo lo contrario. Q esta mas cerca que nunca cuando estoy sufriendo.

Ala... ya no me alargo mas, que me pilla el toro!

Full Day

We started the morning by going to the Old Spaghetti Factory for lunch ( courtesy of Uncle Duncan). After we went to the IMAX to watch "A Christmas Carol" ( courtesy of Grandpa Clarke). It was good. Of course my kids liked the scary parts and the funny ones... and the 3D kept them entertained.

After that we went to the Surrey 1st ward Christmas Dinner. They had a really LOOOOOONG presentation. I was all dead by then. But it was fun.

We were all tired but no one went to bed right away... Carmen is always fighting going to bed lately, so I thought it was a good idea to sleep with her. But no! She si horrible in bed. She gets so hot, she gets too cold, she moves a lot, she makes noises, she gets thirsty....what a horrible nigh!! And then she is up at 7'30??? She is ALWAYS the last one getting up! So never again.

Before I forget, the scripture of yesterday:

Mathew 10:29-31

"Are not two sparrows sold for farthing?? and one of them shall not fall to the ground without your Father.

But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows"

I love this verses. I love the way he uses to teach us of our great value, and His love and care for us.

The scripture of today:

Moses 5:10

"And in that day Adam blessed God and was filled, and began to prophesy concerning all the families of the earth, saying: Blessed be the name of God, for because of my transgressions my eyes are opened, and in this life I shall have joy, and again in my flesh I shall see God"

I memorized this one too. It is one of those testimonies that become yours.

Making mistakes have really opened my eyes as well to my need of HIM. It is amazing to think of Jesus.... to think where, what I would be without HIM.

It is true that wickedness was never happiness,and it is true that HE can make us clean, that in this life we will make mistakes, but that because of HIM we don't have to suffer if we repent and come unto HIM. And it is amazing that we will live again, that we will see HIM....that thought fills my heart with JOY, it always does. The Spirit ALWAYS testifies to me that it is true. That HE lives, that I'll see HIM that He LOVES me.

That makes a lot of blog entries.....

That's what Evan said when I told him about my plan to blog the scripture os the day....

Oh, well... I might not post it everyday, but I'll write it down so I won't forget to tell you about it, even if it is in a later day.

So today I looked for HEAL in the Topical Guide.

Last night I received a blessing. I am SICK of being SICK, so Evan actually asked me if I wanted one. I am happy he asked me, you know... I wasn't sure if I should "call upon the powers of Heaven" for a cold... but I SO wanted to be healed, so I got a blessing. I prayed before. I have faith but before blessings I always plead "Help Thou my Unbelief".

It was a miracle for me... after being sick for sooo long I immediately started to be able to breath normally. I even had a good sleep where I could breath thru my nose!! This morning it is better, but still congested. I think this will go away soon :D

So I read in Numbers 21 today, but I had a cross-reference to Jacob 4:14 that was great:

But behold, the Jews were a ^astiffnecked people; and they ^bdespised the words of ^cplainness, and ^dkilled the prophets, and sought for things that they could not understand. Wherefore, because of their ^eblindness, which^fblindness came by looking beyond the ^gmark, they must needs fall; for God hath taken away his plainness from them, and delivered unto them many things which they ^hcannot understand, because they desired it. And because they desired it God hath done it, that they may ⁱstumble.

The part I like is that blindness comes from looking over the mark. Blind to the things of righteousness, to real and lasting happiness, to the truth... that's what we become when we look to anyone or anything else but CHRIST. That is my thought for the day.

Evan has his final test today and then he is off to yet another weekend away with training in the army.

So I'll miss him tonight, but I have good plans for tomorrow :D

No cooking no cleaning...all day away from home doing fun things, hanging out with family and friends... I'll tell you all about it tomorrow!! :D

Very Difficult

I don't know about you ladies who are extremely better organized than me... but I find really difficult to read my scriptures everyday. Because we read them with the kids, or because I read them with Evan sometimes I just feel that " Oh, well... I've read them today" and I feel totally excused to not have a personal study.

Evan is perfect....and I said PERFECT at reading them everyday. ANd not just a fast read and let's go... no! He studies them everyday.... everyday that I've lived with him and I've seen him do it. ( that coupled with morning and night prayer). Everyday for the last 6 years. No exaggeration. Don't know anybody that has a clean record like that.

I've only been perfect at that the year and a half I was a missionary. But HE has kept it for life. He is my greatest example.

Anyway.... thanks to my calling ( and the extreme need I have for revelation, spirit, etc.... ) I feel forced to read them, but now I've come up with something to help me be PERFECT at reading my scriptures daily. I'll share a verse that impacts me from my daily study with you via BLOG( blessed blogger world). So...

today I even memorized the verse.

Doctrine and Covenants 35:24

"Keep the commandments by which ye are bound, and I will cause the Heavens to shake for your good, and Satan shall tremble, and Zion shall rejoice upon the hills and flourish"

Isn't that amazing to think!?!? ... I mean, Obedience brings blessings, no doubt about that, but GOD shaking the Heavens for your good is an AMAZING picture.... and Satan trembling!! The devil scared, filled with fear!! We can do that by being obedient??? Next time you're obedient allow yourself a minute to feel very powerful :D

So there...

the scripture of the day :D

And more coming.... I am now accountable to you all :D

STRONGLY DISAGREE!!!!

Evan and I had this argument about something we were watching on tv....and he said:"All is fair in love and war"....WHY IS THAT??? I hate that saying, I hate it! If you love someone and they don't love you in return that is NOT fair! And, if a third person gets into your relationship and he realizes that he loves that other person and leaves you....THAT is SO NOT fair either!! So I don't like when people say that...

What reminds me of another thing that I used to hear a lot ( and hate) at the beginning of my mission: "Fake it till you make it"...really??Agggg... I hated it, I still do. I guess I just don't like when people are not genuine in their interactions with me or with other people.

What I am trying to say is: Be fair with me and please don't fake it with me either.

THANK YOU.

:D

I don't like Mondays...

You would think that after a weekend you'd be all rested and energized to face another week...that is if you actually can rest!!

Mondays are my cleaning day: loads and loads of laundry ( clothes never get put away, it seems), bedrooms, kitchen, floors.... plus the routine messes that my kids manage to make in one day!

So if you add to that that I'm sick, huge headache, horrible cough, runny nose....I feel disgusting and with NO desire to clean.... but I have to. It hurts me even more to have a messy house....and I can't get the thought of it out my mind.

So sick and all I managed to enjoy a friday night 100 Anniversary of the MONTREAL CANADIENS. We went to the Salvador's home to watch the game. They are a Peruvian family in Jordan's ward ( again, Richmond is the only ward that doesn't have any Latin members :( ). It was fun.

On Saturday we had our ward's CHRISTMAS dinner. There were looooots of people. And I think it was good food, but I couldn't tell you, because I CAN'T TASTE ANYTHING!!!!! I hate it, hate it, hate it!

Carmen was a pretty angel in the play :D

After that, we went to the Base, where Evan was working... and they had a dinner party there, but we went when they were done. Evan had and intense game of air hockey and Evan Jr had so much fun playing with daddy. Carmen wanted a photo shoot, and of course, I was happy to do it for her. She kept giving me directions, she is hilarious!

Isabel was a bit cranky, but loved playing with some boxes, and of course she loooooved the attention she got from everybody!

Sunday we had to sing in Sacrament. I had to really rely on the Spirit because my voice surely couldn't. I hoped I didn't sound so "nasally" and if I did, I hoped people could get pass it and hear the message, feel the Spirit of the song..... I think it turned out good. I love singing with Evan. I love his voice, I love us together.

We got home and I collapsed...went to bed and slept for a while. It felt good. A little while after, our neighbors brought us a ginger bread house, so we spend the evening decorating it. Evan took advantage that I couldn't taste anything to make a spicy HOT dinner. I had some and I could feel my tongue getting tingly, you know.

So... that was the weekend.

December is here.... Christmas approaching fast...how exciting! I haven't done any shopping yet, I hope i get well soon so I can actually get excited about getting out of the house. I wish money wasn't an issue, but there is always some miracle :D