Life is sure interesting isn't it? Never boring.
On Monday, after six years of trying to get this house started, Brian pulled his permits to start grading. He has worked so hard and long to see this day. Of course on Tues. and throughout the week Wall Street and our economy started to fall apart at the seams. It seems dad and I were just not meant to be financially comfortable.
Once again I am challenged to pull away from the material trappings of this world and put my trust in my God and His eternal plan for me.
All any girl ever wants is a nice comfortable home furnished and decorated to reflect her personality and to bless her family. It's that innate nesting instinct to create a place of refuge from the world for her family. But don't I really have everything I really ever wanted? The Lord has given me a wonderful, loving husband who has always loved me and accepted me for who I am. My seven beautiful children have brought me so much love and happiness that "my cup truly runneth over."
But most importantly I have been given the gift of His love and a powerful testimony of His plan of Salvation. It is that gift that I treasure above the things of this world. I treasure my time in His scriptures daily. They feed me all the hope, strength, and love that I need. I pray that I can get to the point where absolutely nothing can rob me of my trust in Him and His love for me.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
He did it!!!
Dad did it! He is now permitted and can start grading the property. Let's hope it ends up being a financial homerun for the kelley family. The economy is sure scary right now!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
This is the cabin and burial site for Galen Clark, one of the earlier caretakes of Yosemite Valley. As a young man, he came to Yosemite in the 1840's from the East Coast, where he had contracted tuberculosis and given 6 months to live. Figuring that the dry mountain air would be good for his condition, he moved to Yosemite Valley built a small cabin and decided to pick out a proper grave. He planted four Sequoia trees at each corner of the grave site, watering them every day to help them get rooted before he died. . . . the only problem, he ended up living in Yosemite Valley another 53 years, passing away at the age of 94. During most of that time, he was the only park ranger for the Valley.
9-8-8 29 years of love, learning, and committment!
Dad and I enjoyed a weekend in Yosemite for our 29th. We stayed in a cabin room with a community bathroom and showers. ( little too rustic.)
We rode our bikes all over the park and just enjoyed the wonderful smells of the forest. We are so blessed to live in this beautiful world the Lord has created for us! While riding my bike I had a bobcat walk right in front of me. The deer were so tame. The flowers were given to me on Monday as that was the day of our actual anniversary. Thanks darlin! Dad and I feel so grateful for our marriage and the wonderful family we have been given.
out of small things...
Dad and I recieved quite the education while touring a small grove of giant Sequoia trees. Here are some interesting facts. Notice the picture on the right. Dad is holding two pinecones. The giant Sequoia trees are the largest living organism on the earth. They grow to be over 300 ft. tall. They live for up to 3000 years. Which pinecone do you think belongs to the Sequoias? Wrong, it is the small one. This pinecone is about the size of an egg. This pinecone can stay hanging from it's tree for 20 years before it finally falls to the ground. For 100 years the forest dept. had contained all forest fires to protect the forest. Finally about 15 years ago they learned that natural forest fires are essential to the forest. One thing they learned is that the giant sequoias rely on fire to propagate thier spiecies. The seed inside of the pinecone is the size of an oat. The pinecone is small and very tight. In order for it to open up, it rely's on heat. The forest fires provide the extreme heat needed to pop the cone open and release the seed. Also, the seed requires pure soil to germinate. All brush and leaves and debri must be burned away in order for the seedling to take root. So, next time life feels way too hot, remember, the extreme heat is the refiners fire and may be the only thing that can open you up to your greatest potential. The giant Sequoias are also fire resistant and drought resistant. They once endured a 200 year drought. Thier water based instead of resin based and so it is very hard to kill them with fire. I loved to hear about these magnificant trees. I'll show you some other pictures.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Sarah's engaged
It's official! Sarah got engaged. It was tylers birthday and so Sarah threw him a party. When she brought out his b-day cake and asked him to make a wish, he got down on one knee and brought out a ring box and said,"my wish is to ask you to be my wife." Sarah and everyone there were totally and completely surprised. How fun!!!
mountain meadows massacre
It took me over 13 hours to drive home from Utah. I stopped along the way and took detours. One detour was to see the Mountain Meadows Massacre sight. After visiting it, as I returned to my car, a little squirrel was thirstily drinking water from my air conditioning condensation. I threw him a piece of bread and he was so happy. Bread and water. What more could you want!
Jamie & Mom with Katherine
It was such a treat to have Mom and Jamie stop overnight on their way back to Arizona. We got to show off Katherine!
Our visit with the winsteads
We had so much fun seeing so many of the kids while up at Matt's wedding. Noelle took an afternoon to introduce me to Discovery Gateway! Notice her dolls. This is an amazing place for her to play at everyday if she wants to! Love you Nellies!!!
Matt's wedding
Here are some great pictures of Matt's Wedding. It was a beautiful affair and great weather.
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