Thursday, February 19, 2009

Where have all the leaders gone?!


So I have been doing allot of reading and research on these new purposed and now new legislation's. What on earth is this nation coming to? When did we say it was okay to let these schmucks in Washington spend all our hard earned tax dollars frivolously!!! Don't get me wrong I am all for great programs that work. Nothing is working and I don't think throwing money at ridiculous things is going to work. The only thing I can think of is that they all live in another world. Their world. What happened to "by the people for the people." Where have all the leaders gone?

When was it okay to support and back the "entitlement Syndrome"? I know, let's give everybody what they think they deserve and more for doing less than they ever have! Nothing good can come of that! Look at California the easiest and most well paid welfare system in the nation. Not a wonder why everybody flocks there. Don't forget they like to spend and not cut.

There are people out there that need assistance & deserve it. Those people are not who I am talking about. Who's regulating these programs that always get passed? Where have all the leaders gone?

I hate to think what our Fore Fathers would be saying to us if they came back and saw what was going on. These men had vision! They new that freedom wasn't free. It came at a great cost to them and those who sealed it with their blood. They understood that there is a price for freedom. No matter what that cost was it was paid because they knew and understood that freedom was worth it. Where is that mentality. Why aren't the American people up in arms? Have we given up? Why are we taking these things laying down! I just heard that American Idol had 10,000,000 more votes last night than last year. What does this tell us? More people want to bury their head in a reality show than take action and make waves in the political chaos. I can't believe it. Your vote might make a difference on the show but that vote doesn't get your future and children's future back.

It is a sad day when more people think is more important to vote American Idol than a Political Election.

I know everyone has their own beliefs and ideas. Now is the time to stand up for those ideals. I don't really care at this point what they are. I just would like to see more people doing something!! This is what makes America great. All the different ideas and philosophies.

Let us no matter what our differences come together for the future of our children and the good of our Country.

The difference between a good leader and a great leader is he or she amongst all differences looks for the similarities and good in all situations and people!

I wish those prideful, greedy, over-paid so called leaders would understand that a little better.

Where have all the leaders gone? Crazy!!!

Friday, February 6, 2009

Does it get any better!




Wednesday Daxton and I had a half a day to spend together as the "Middle Littles" and Courtney went to the zoo with friends.
So of course we had to go to a manly store ( Home Depot). Then we shared a triple cheeseburger, fries and a Dr. Pepper at a drive up (JB"s).
Does it get any better!


Daxton waiting for our food

Daxton asking for more burger!

Tender Mercies






On Jan. 31, 2009 I was able to see one of my dreams come true. I was able to baptize one of my own children into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It was a great emotional & spiritual experience. To be able to hold the Priesthood and act in Jesus Christs' name as if he were here Himself and baptize my child into His church is an indescribable event.



Some of my family members were able to travel on a very short trip and join in on this glorious event & weekend.



The weekend was full of great and spiritual times. It all started just having my family here with me. Then I was able to attend the temple with my family members. To be in the temple with those family members we are sealed to is the greatest of blessings & feelings! Because of the distance between all of us it had been many years since this last happened. This made it even more special.



Then of course the baptism. A day that will always be close to my heart. Our Heavenly Father is full of tender mercies. It is true we live in very unstable & perilous times, but it is also true that our Heavenly Father, if we choose to see them sends us many tender mercies. This weekend was a true tender mercy that has been sent directly from my Heavenly Father and I thank Him will all my heart for the little things that matter.