tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19701547872491251412024-03-13T20:49:49.253-06:00What's It To YOU?Rebecca's observations about life and the world we live in...watsit2u?watsit2uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227326382486259795noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970154787249125141.post-89672213610265543702021-06-01T00:22:00.000-06:002021-06-01T00:22:03.949-06:00Happy Smile & National Utah Day<p> As I said in my last <a href="https://www.watsit2u.com/2021/05/happy-international-being-you-day.html" target="_blank">post</a>, I've recently gotten in to the <a href="https://nationaldaycalendar.com/" target="_blank">National Day</a> this and that craze! It's truly amazing how there is a day for about any and everything! Each day has multiple things, too! Today happens to be #NationalSmileDay and #NationalUtahDay among other things! You can sign up for daily email (on the right side of the screen on the main site) reminders or just go the <a href="https://nationaldaycalendar.com/calendar-at-a-glance/" target="_blank">site </a>however often you like to see what each day, week, or month represents! So, on to the two I mentioned above for today!</p><p><a href="https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-smile-day-may-31/" target="_blank">National Smile Day</a> - anyone that knows me at all, knows that I most always have a smile on my face, even with wearing a mask, I still smiled a lot and I don't car what some people tried saying you can see people smile through their eyes! I love to smile and laugh and do my best to stay positive in most any situation! Here is a recent pic of me smiling, during my first trip out of town since June 2019! (I was about to go out of town for my birthday when the Covid Pandemic shut everything down 2 weeks before, sigh...) Let me see your smiles, send them my way via your favorite platform: comment here, comment or post to your favorite social media and tag me, text me, etc...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r6qNSf-nU80/YLXRpzk_6yI/AAAAAAAACEU/zX242HNNvskdKe69sVF3NIzNb85qF-fGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1024/20210531_233510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="785" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r6qNSf-nU80/YLXRpzk_6yI/AAAAAAAACEU/zX242HNNvskdKe69sVF3NIzNb85qF-fGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210531_233510.jpg" /></a></div><p><a href="https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-utah-day-may-31/" target="_blank">National Utah Day</a> - some may be seriously questioning this 'holiday' because anyone that knows much about Utah knows that July 24th is the state holiday! Also, those that know even more about Utah knows that it became a state on January 4, 1896! So, how did May 31st end up as National Utah Day?! Well, click here to read the details! I will say this, as a reminder that Utah is the 45th state admitted to the union, those that associate the number 45 with a certain unnamed person of recent history can now have a more positive meaning to the number 45! AND the best thing about the number 45 is the amazing <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donovan_Mitchell" target="_blank">Donovan Mitchell</a>, playing in the 45th state....hmm, sounds like it was meant to be! Not only is Donovan a great basketball player, he is humble and generous! As long as he continues with that attitude, he will continue to do amazing things! Utah is where I was born and raised! I have lived in Utah all but almost 3 years of my life! Every winter I ask myself why I stay in Utah with all the snow and winter driving/walking...the only answer I can come up with is, it's home! What is your favorite thing about Utah?</p>watsit2uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227326382486259795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970154787249125141.post-37118837537679215032021-05-22T11:50:00.004-06:002021-05-22T12:38:36.139-06:00Happy International Being YOU DayWelcome to the first ever International Being YOU day! I first saw this announced just last week when I got an email from a website I've been following a lot this last several months, followed a little before that but finally signed up to get their daily emails of what "days" it is and I love it for giving me creative things to think about each day! I haven't had time to research a whole lot about this but you can go to the main website for more information, find that here: <a href="https://www.accessconsciousness.com/beingyouday" target="_blank">International Being You Day</a> If you hurry you may even be able to participate in today's festivities, they start at 11am, mountain time! I am not able to participate live and am not sure if any of it will be viewable afterwards, although I really hope it is....if you are able to be part of any of it, please come back and leave a comment about what you took away from your participation!<div><br /></div><div>National day this and national day that, there is a day for about any and every thing! I love it! If you go to <a href="https://nationaldaycalendar.com/" target="_blank">National Day Calendar</a>, you can see all the things, what each month, week and day celebrates or honors! I am sure there are other sites that do similar things as often times I see other 'days' that aren't listed here, however I have found this to be the most comprehensive!<br /><div><br /></div><div>Back to today...what makes you YOU? Every single one of us unique and special, no matter how hard some find that to believe! Trust me, I've been there, too. The struggle is real! This might be a hard question to answer for many people, so if you don't know immediately, ask those around you and see what they say and be willing to answer the same for others, let's take this opportunity to be better and help others feel better and know their positive attributes, characteristics or just silly things that make you feel better for being around them!</div></div><div><br /></div><div>I struggle to answer this question myself, I mean the most unique thing about me is that I have <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=anosmia&rlz=1C1TSNP_enUS480US480&oq=anosmia&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i433j0l8.5376j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8" target="_blank">Anosmia</a>, you can click the link to find out more about that from whichever source you choose! One of the most important things I like about myself is that I am not ashamed to be a fat person! I know that I am a friendly person and try to always be nice and positive about most everything! I have even earned the nickname Pollyanna, although I tend to remind people that in the end even Pollyanna had her negative outlook, even if just briefly! I am a curious person with a genealogist passion and thinking process. I love to get to know people, especially neighbors and coworkers. I may not be very good at some of these things, but they make up the person that I am and will be forever! </div><div><br /></div><div>I decided to do a very quick, unscientific survey of sorts, ok, just asked the ones I thought knew me best and could likely respond immediately for purposes of this post but I believe sometimes it is nice just to be reminded of what makes you YOU because we all go through rough patches where we feel less than and sometimes even worthless! This day of celebrating BEING YOU could not have come at a better moment for me, I've had a rough week and have let the negativity of others get to me more than I should. I do know who I am and I need to remember what makes me ME and focus on being a better me. This is what I always try to do anyway! I am not out to beat or be better than anyone else (contrary to what some think)....I only to be and do better than I did the day (week, month, year, etc) before!</div><div><br /></div><div>Ok, so back to the replies of others, here are just a few responses I got of what others think makes me ME:</div><div>• you are a caring person</div><div>• you have beautiful eyes</div><div>• so happy and positive</div><div>• always have a positive attitude</div><div>• just so happy go lucky</div><div>• a very positive person to be with...</div><div>• motivator</div><div>• smart</div><div>• confidence</div><div>• knowing what you want</div><div>• not conforming to societal expectations</div><div>• fiercely loyal</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh and I recently had a most wonderful trip where this picture was taken by my aunt, it is my current favorite picture of me, show me yours and post it proudly on all the things:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IDdVK2L4zxk/YKlFcvfKRxI/AAAAAAAACDA/YyHbZQzPihILUEQjxT4Te68t5k-dIoIwgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/International%2BBeing%2BYou%2BDay.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="202" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IDdVK2L4zxk/YKlFcvfKRxI/AAAAAAAACDA/YyHbZQzPihILUEQjxT4Te68t5k-dIoIwgCLcBGAsYHQ/w202-h202/International%2BBeing%2BYou%2BDay.jpg" width="202" /></a></div><br /><div>Ok, enough about me and what makes me ME....what makes you YOU? Go and celebrate it today and always!!! Also, go to the <a href="https://nationaldaycalendar.com/international-being-you-day-may-22/" target="_blank">National Day Calendar post</a> for ideas on just how to celebrate!</div><div><br /></div><div><span face=""Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">#BeingYouDay</span></div>watsit2uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227326382486259795noreply@blogger.com0Salt Lake City, UT, USA40.7607793 -111.891047412.450545463821157 -147.0472974 69.071013136178848 -76.7347974tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970154787249125141.post-61444114301284230542015-09-22T01:30:00.000-06:002015-09-22T14:09:18.125-06:00Just Let GoOver the last several years I have had some amazing opportunities fall into my lap, life sure is funny that way....keep reading to learn more about one such opportunity!<br />
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In February 2007, some of you may remember a very tragic accident...<a href="http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=881891">a young 17 yr old drunk driver hit a vehicle with a family</a>. The pregnant mother, including the unborn child, the daughter and one son were all killed. The father and one son survived. There was another son that was not with them at the time. One of the most amazing things to come from this accident was the forgiveness of the father to that young driver! If you were anywhere in Utah, especially the Salt Lake Valley at this time, you most assuredly heard about this great story of....<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/660195064/Crash-victim-issues-a-call-for-forgiveness.html?pg=all">forgiveness</a>!<br />
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<a href="https://www.mormon.org/me/1bz4" target="_blank">Chris Williams</a>, the father of this family went on to write a book, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15718698-let-it-go?from_search=true&search_version=service" target="_blank">Let It Go</a>, and I'm sure his life has been a whirlwind of ups and downs since that fateful night! Now, he is sharing his story with the world in a movie, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3196830/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1" target="_blank">Just Let Go</a>!<br />
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In June 2014, it was my great honor to be an extra in this movie! Many of you will remember a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10204211373910199&set=a.1507910503376.2067634.1402732478&type=1&theater" target="_blank">Facebook post</a> with my excitement about being at the BYU Law Library for the day! Sorry to disappoint all those that thought we were adopting...they were just filming there that day! So, keep an eye out during the courtroom scenes! This was a most memorable experience watching the process of filming and how many takes they do for each little piece of a scene. One of the crew told me that day that I won't ever watch a movie or even a TV show the same way again. I told her that I already say things like "I wonder how many times..." ...they had to shoot that to get it just right or to get it without the characters laughing or any number of things! I have to say that this day there were not a lot of retakes due to mistakes, these actors were amazing and very nice! Here are some pics from that day:<br />
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One thing I was not sure of was the protocol of approach, so I just stayed in the background, then <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1576079/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t4" target="_blank">Darin Southam</a> approached me, we talked for a short bit between shots and, of course, had a picture taken. I was also seated behind the great <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0882853/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t2" target="_blank">Brenda Vaccaro</a> and was able to listen to her many stories. <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5316815/" target="_blank">Adam Berg</a> was there to be an extra and was scooped up to sit in as an assistant to the District Attorney! The crew, especially <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2948557/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr5" target="_blank">Dan LaPray</a>, (pictured below) was a wonder to watch! In the end, after all was done for the day, I had the opportunity to get a picture with <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0420966/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t3" target="_blank">Sam Sorbo</a>, who is also very friendly!It was also great to see <a href="http://www.jeremycholm.com/">Jeremy Holm</a> again, we met at the <a href="http://www.watsit2u.com/2013/10/anti-bullying-fair-end-bullying-now.html">Anti-Bullying Fair</a>! Needless to say, I would do this again in a heartbeat!<br />
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A bonus of being an extra included the opportunity to attend a pre-screening, last week! More amazing opportunities, meeting Chris William and Matt Townsend! Also took the opportunity to get a pic with Dan LaPray (mentioned above)! There were other bloggers in attendance and other 'extras' including Adam Berg and other cast members of <a href="http://www.byutv.org/show/c68c4e4f-6322-4a23-8b8e-a5be75b70635/studio-c" target="_blank">Studio C</a>, sadly didn't get a chance to meet them...this time!<br />
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That brings me to NOW....<b><span style="background-color: yellow;">THIS COMING MONDAY, 28 Sep 2015</span></b>, please do everything in your power to participate in a one night event, A Night of Forgiveness, with over 500 theaters participating across the county, you MUST go see Just Let Go! You will not regret it...but take some tissues!<span style="background-color: yellow;"><b> <a href="http://www.fathomevents.com/event/just-let-go" target="_blank">Click here to buy your tickets for this special event </a></b></span>and in the meantime, here is the Official Trailer...<br />
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<li>Offcial Teaser 1 (YouTube): <a href="http://youtu.be/mgKIin3VeFM" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/<wbr></wbr>mgKIin3VeFM</a></li>
<li>Delilah Fathom 30 Sec. Invite: <a href="https://youtu.be/odQZQDwMfDM" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/<wbr></wbr>odQZQDwMfDM</a></li>
<li>RISE & FALL Music Video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a6CbfgXb0w" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.<wbr></wbr>com/watch?v=3a6CbfgXb0w</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="http://www.justletgomovie.com/" target="_blank">www.justletgomovie.<wbr></wbr>com</a></li>
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So, forgiveness....watsit2u? watsit2uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227326382486259795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970154787249125141.post-61375467215952568652014-04-13T22:00:00.000-06:002014-04-14T00:30:36.484-06:00How honest are you?<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">I am a member of </span><a href="http://www.lds.org/" style="background-color: white; color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">! Today we had testimony meeting and several topics were covered, as usual...one that stuck with me is honesty. I think because it seems to be the theme for this weekend in my life!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">It all started Friday night. My mom and I go spend our Friday nights at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saint-Therese-of-the-Child-Jesus-Catholic-Church/132588243531792" target="_blank">St. Therese Catholic Church</a> playing bingo with MANY friends and some other family! I have been playing here my entire life and it is like going to a family event! Now, I have a big trip coming up, that I could really use the extra money for...and it seems like every time I have this need, I actually win one of the big pots! Everyone is cheering for me this time around, it's rather fun..even this adorable young woman who has been coming for a few weeks, although she isn't old enough to play, she helps clean up and such. Well, on this particular night, she asked if her aunt could sit by me so I could help her throughout the night. Of course, I said yes! So, we played Bingo. Well, come to find out this aunt had to leave at 8:30 and bingo goes on until about 10. So, I had the niece ask if the aunt wanted me to play her remaining cards for the night</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">, with the understanding that if her cards win, I'd send the money with her niece</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> or let her bring them another week and try them then. She opted to have me finish them off for her! Anytime someone plays other peoples cards or any similar situation, you take the risk that if your card wins and theirs don't or such...you could be accused of all kinds of things!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">In bingo lingo, being "on" means you are one number away from winning. With that in mind, her cards were 'on' several times including the big pay blackout at the end of the night! This week if you won the blackout bingo in 53 numbers or less, you would win $250, if after that, you get $75! Her card was on at the 52nd number and won it on the 54th number! There was one that asked if this card won if I'd really give the money to the niece for her aunt. I said, "I have to be honest" Yes, her card won $75, which is equivalent to a tank of gas for my trip...and yes, I did give her money to her niece to take home to her! I would love to have seen her face when she was given the money! Of course, I felt very good, not just for being able to yell Bingo, but even more for being honest!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">The honesty theme continued through the day. For many months now, Steve and I have been listening to or watching <a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference?lang=eng" target="_blank">LDS General Conference</a> talks, starting with those available online, which happen to start with April 1971, so by the time we are done, we will have listened to or watched all general conference talks in our lifetimes! We have been doing this during our Sunday meal, we watch one or two each week, depending on length! Many weeks they have been so applicable to things in our lives, it's crazy! Tonight's talk was <a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1971/10/honesty-a-principle-of-salvation?lang=eng" target="_blank">Honesty, a Principle of Salvation BY Mark E Petersen</a>. The line that caught my attention from the beginning is: "...we do not believe in honesty merely as a matter of policy. It is far more important than that. Honesty is a principle of salvation in the kingdom of God."</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Honesty is important, no matter how big or small the stakes. I was later surprised by a message from a cousin, who was not there that night, saying she was proud of me and that I'd get good karma in return. There were other members of her family there that shared the story with her. My cousin is right, no matter what you call it, being honest or most any good, kind act will come back to you!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">For me, it always goes back to my first job, which was at <a href="http://www.lagoonpark.com/" target="_blank">Lagoon</a>. They had a slogan we were expected to live by, especially in position that dealt with cash..."Honesty isn't the best policy, it's the ONLY policy!"</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">This is honesty to be, especially in big situations....watsit2u?</span>watsit2uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227326382486259795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970154787249125141.post-70468782175837382442013-12-22T19:30:00.000-07:002013-12-23T00:21:42.746-07:00Christmas story characters<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">I am a member of </span><a href="http://www.lds.org/" style="background-color: white; color: #6fa8dc; line-height: 18px;" target="_blank">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints</a><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">! Today is the last Sunday before Christmas thus for Sacrament meeting we had our Branch's Christmas program. Something a little different in the signing branch, there was a focus on music! It was awesome! Inter mixed in between the songs were talks about different characters in the Christmas story.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The meeting began with <a href="http://www.lds.org/music/library/hymns/joy-to-the-world?lang=eng" target="_blank">Hymn201 Joy to the World</a>. What a wonderful song and a great one to start this program meeting!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The first talk about about Shepherds. Read <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/luke/2.8-20?lang=eng" target="_blank">Luke 2: 8-20</a> for details on their part in this story.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Followed by one of the brothers in the Branch signing <a href="http://www.lds.org/music/library/hymns/while-shepherds-watched-their-flocks?lang=eng" target="_blank">Hymn 211 "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks"</a> Have you ever seen signed music? It's really cool.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The next talk was about the Wise Men. This speaker encouraged all of us to follow their example. Meaning to look for Christ, keep him, cherish him then go "home" a different way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We all sang <a href="http://www.lds.org/music/library/hymns/with-wondering-awe?lang=eng" target="_blank">Hymn 210 "With Wondering Awe"</a>. The Holy Ghost attends all spiritual meetings and often other meetings, too. Music is a great way to bring in this spirit! At this point, one knew the Holy Ghost was here today...but we were about to feel it in a way that would leave no doubt!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The next talk was about Joseph! The strength of the Holy Ghost grew exponentially during this heartfelt talk! He said that Joseph is a great example of who he wants to be: brave, strong, smart, spiritual, hard worker, etc. He talked about how when Joseph was told by Mary about being pregnant, Joseph didn't want to dishonor her by breaking the marriage contract. Instead Joseph prayed to know for himself what to do and if this was right and when he received that confirmation, he didn't hesitate to follow the plan for him in this role. This talk ended with what I feel is the quote of the day: "My children are examples to me. My wife is an example to me. It's easy to love them." Thank you, brother, for your example and faith, you give all of us who know you strength!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Then the Young Women in our Branch sang <a href="http://www.lds.org/music/library/hymns/oh-come-all-ye-faithful?lang=eng" target="_blank">Hymn 202 "Oh, Come All Ye Faithful"</a> as they were accompanied by flute and piano. Just beautiful!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We then heard about Mary who was chosen to be the mother of Jesus. Why? She was pure, obedient, etc. This sister wants to be like Mary and help her children spiritually prepare to face their role in life and their problems.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We all then sang <a href="http://www.lds.org/music/library/hymns/silent-night?lang=eng" target="_blank">Hymn 204 "Silent Night"</a>. The spirit continues to attend this meeting!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The last talk was about Jesus. This speaker looked at it from a little different perspective. That of the Nephites/Lamanites in the Book of Mormon. <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/1.13-21?lang=eng" target="_blank">3Nephi 1:13-21</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The meeting was closed with the primary kids singing <a href="http://www.lds.org/music/library/childrens-songbook/away-in-a-manger?lang=eng" target="_blank">Away in a Manger</a> from the Children's Songbook. A different kind of program for the signing branch, but most wonderful perspectives and spirit! Thank you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The above video was not part of our program, but I recently viewed it and felt it appropriate to share here now. The birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, is the REAL reason we celebrate this holiday. I pray we all can remember that and have this spirit with us not only now but throughout the year! This is what Christmas is to me...watsit2u?</span>watsit2uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227326382486259795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970154787249125141.post-36515774995428881242013-11-24T09:27:00.001-07:002013-11-24T09:27:32.849-07:00Heart of friendsihp<div class="MsoNormal">
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Christ of Latter-Day Saints</span></a><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">!<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>There are so many blessings that have
come my way because of my involvement in the different auxiliaries and
organizations as a member of this Church. One of these was back in my college
age years. I had to leave <a href="http://www.snow.edu/">Snow College</a>
because I ran out of money for school. I had practically lived at the <a href="https://studentview.lds.org/home.aspx/60251">LDS Institute</a> there and
really missed it, so I went to the <a href="http://www.slcc.edu/">Salt Lake
Community College</a> campus <a href="https://studentview.lds.org/Home.aspx/60613">LDS Institute</a> and began
taking classes even though I could not afford college anymore. Here is where I
got involved in an organization then called <a href="http://www.ldsces.org/xml/iws/60611/Lambda%20Delta%20Sigma%20Email%20Info.pdf">Lambda
Delta Sigma</a>. This was the sorority for the girls at the Institute; the guys
had the fraternity <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigma_Gamma_Chi">Sigma
Gamma Chi</a>. As a Lambda Delt, there were many friendships formed and many more
great memories made. Those alone could fill several blog posts, which may or
may not eventually happen. The purpose of bringing all this up today is to
celebrate one of my best friends I met during my days with Lambda Delta Sigma and
even more blessings of good friends that I have now because of this wonderful ‘sister’
of mine!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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would have been Lorilee’s birthday! She had many health issues, which sometimes
made it hard for her to be involved in all she wanted to do…but she made up for
it in sweetness, love and generosity! We were friends from the day we met and only
got closer over time and until the end. I am sad to have to include here that 3
½ years Lorilee graduated from this life. She is greatly missed by her family
and friends! I am sure that many of us can attest to the fact that she
instantly became a guardian angel to those she left behind and more…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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main reason for today’s post, though, is one of the “even more blessings”
mentioned above. During those years, I also became friends with Lorilee’s
family, especially her baby brother, who later married and now has the most
precious little baby girl of his own! This baby girl is only 7 months old and
has had her own set of serious health issues. You can read more about her story
at her mom’s blog, <a href="http://uppervalleyview.blogspot.com/">View From the
Upper Valley</a>. I will let you read more details as you wish…although, <a href="http://uppervalleyview.blogspot.com/2013/11/graces-heart-journey-recap.html">this
one is specific to the defects in this case</a>…also during this time, her mom
posted this link for an <a href="http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2013/11/21/american-heart-association-environmental-toxins-linked-heart-defects/">article
regarding research for such defects</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Needless
to say this sweet baby girl had heart surgery last week and, for anyone, this
is major surgery, but imagine for one with such a young heart! Her family
received so many requests from others asking what they could do to help, her
family came up with a wonderful idea. They created an event with the following
description: <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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and we are so appreciative!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We know that the day of surgery and the days afterward will
be tough. Tough for <ge> and tough for us. Something that would be nice
is to see how far we can spread some kind thoughts and good deeds all in her name.<o:p></o:p></ge></span></span></div>
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some positive vibes back into the universe. It doesn’t have to be anything big,
from a kind word to giving blood to whatever you want to do.<o:p></o:p></ge></span></span></div>
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inspirational to give us a boost?”</span></span></div>
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the posts on the event board and such, so many things were done this last few
weeks in honor of this baby girl and many more are planned still for the
holidays! Of course, everyone, even some who don’t know this family, said
prayers and kept them all in their positive thoughts! Several posted things that
were humorous and a few inspirational. Some took part in other service projects
in their local communities. One young person even made and posted a video speaking
of his support and blessing of knowing this family! It has been wonderful to
see so many things in honor of this special event! Not just here locally, but
all over wherever anyone that knows this family lives! Just to close this
section of this post, baby is home and doing better all the time! As I typed
this up, this slogan came to mind and I thought how appropriate it is for this
situation: “GE…brings good thing to life” and, in this case, so many good
things have been brought with many, many more to come for a whole lot of
people!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">For the
record, Lambda Delta Sigma and Sigma Gamma Chi no longer exist in the form of a
sorority and fraternity. They are now just covered under what, even then, is
known as LDSSA, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LDS_Student_Association">Latter-Day
Saint Student Association</a>. I encourage everyone that is college age; even
those that can’t afford regular college/university classes, to take classes at
the <a href="http://institute.lds.org/find-institute">local LDS Institute</a>
and become involved in the activities and service projects! There are friends
to find and memories to make! It will be completely worth it and you will never
forget things like people from Georgia or blue dots seen out of nowhere! Ok,
maybe not those exact things, but I promise you will have your own things you
will never forget!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I am thankful for the friendships, blessings and
memories of those days! They are all still providing service opportunities like
this blog post! It continues to provide testimony building experiences of
service about prayer and faith. This is what it is to me…watsit2u?</span></span>watsit2uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227326382486259795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970154787249125141.post-33403041497260462192013-11-08T17:35:00.002-07:002013-11-08T17:35:39.311-07:00Shadow on a Tightrope 30th Anniversary<div class="MsoNormal">
Welcome to FLABULOUS FRIDAY! No, that is not a spelling error;
it is my new focus for my Friday blog posts. What it means to be fat in this
thin focused society! Today’s post is
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30 years ago several people got together and helped in the
gathering of facts and real life stories to bring us <a href="http://beakersbookshelf.blogspot.com/2013/11/shadow-on-tightrope.html" target="_blank">Shadows on a Tightrope:Writings by Women on Fat Oppression Edited by Lisa Schoenfielder and BarbWieser Forward by Vivian Maye</a>r. A couple
months ago the wonderful Marilyn Wann of Fat!So? fame presented the idea on Facebook
to honor this anniversary. The challenge to those, like myself, who chose to be
involved was to read the book, if not already done so and share the
following: How has
weight-related attitudes and fat activist community changed in the last 30 years?
What changes do you still want and need?<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am relatively new to the fat activist community and really
just getting started in some minor efforts. In all honesty, I had not heard of
this book before this opportunity arose and am now ever so grateful. I found it
most interesting that a lot of the information has not changed, except maybe in
numbers. For example, instead of millions going to the ‘diet’ or ‘reduction’
industry, it is now billions!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>HOW HAVE WEIGHT-RELATED
ATTITUDES CHANGED IN THE LAST 30 YEARS?</b> I don’t see much change in the “weight-related
attitudes” of society in general. As I read this book, part of me couldn’t help
but feel that I never stood a chance. I was only 12 years old when this book
came out and had been fat for half my life at that point. I don’t know what
happened between the first and second grades but my memories of being fat start
in second grade and my fat experience continues today. I have lived with almost
constant ridicule from family, so-called friends, teachers, religious leaders,
coworkers and bosses over these many years. From remarks of what I should or
shouldn’t be eating to pressures to try this or that diet or weight loss method
to my clothes not being good and the list goes on…<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>HOW HAS THE FAT
ACTIVIST COMMUNITY CHANGED IN THE LAST 30 YEARS?</b> For me, personally, I don’t
know if I can really answer this question. As mentioned before I had not heard
of this book until a couple of months ago and until 11 years ago had not known
there were other people out there that felt the same as me. How is that you
ask? Well, in spite of the constant ridicule and such from all the above
mentioned people in my life, I always felt like there wasn’t anything wrong
with me and that made something extra wrong with me. In 2002 my bestest friend loaned me a copy of
Fat!So? by Marilyn Wann and I devoured it in a matter of days! The entire time
I was reading it, I kept thinking that every person I have ever met in my
entire life needs to read this book! Sadly, only a couple of them have done so…but
that is beside the point here and now. Since the time of reading this book,
there have been many things I learned that I would love to become more active
in helping others, of all ages, in learning to love themselves and not be
ashamed of who they are because of a number on the scale. THERE IS NO SHAME IN
A NUMBER! Why so many people in the world are scared of a number is beyond me!
My role in fat activism has really taken off this year, including the
introduction of my new blog theme! There will be more details to come in the
coming weeks of what I’ve been up to this year! <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>WHAT CHANGES DO YOU
STILL WANT AND NEED?</b> There is still so much to do! The above picture says a
lot, we need to continue to share and educate those in our lives about fat
acceptance. As I read this book, I could not help but feel that in many ways, some
things have not changed at all in the last 30 years. I would love to see everyone just get along!
I’m not saying that everyone has to love everyone else, although what an
amazing world we’d live in if this were the norm, right?! I’m just saying that
people should worry more about themselves and lose the negativity. So many
people are missing out on some great relationships by exercising so much fat
hate! More specifically, I would love to see size discrimination be added to
the unacceptable discrimination list, starting with employment. But in general,
society has so much to learn about the realities of fat people and the
ineffectiveness of fat shaming!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Follow the links below to read what many others have to say
about this special 30<sup>th</sup> anniversary:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Aunt Lute: <a href="http://auntlute.com/5963/new_release/shadow-on-a-tightrope-30th-anniversary-blog-carnival-celebration-2/">http://auntlute.com/5963/new_release/shadow-on-a-tightrope-30th-anniversary-blog-carnival-celebration-2/</a></div>
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Body Love Wellness: <a href="http://www.bodylovewellness.com/2013/11/08/get-your-shadows-on-a-tightrope-blog-carnival-links-here/">http://www.bodylovewellness.com/2013/11/08/get-your-shadows-on-a-tightrope-blog-carnival-links-here/</a></div>
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As an unashamed fat person, I hope those who know me would
agree that I am a good friend, a good worker and a student! Although, I really have
no idea how me being fat has anything really to do with any of that! So, that’s
what it is to me…watsit2u?<o:p></o:p></div>
watsit2uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227326382486259795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970154787249125141.post-36233561769785788802013-11-03T23:57:00.001-07:002013-11-03T23:57:37.342-07:00Just one word - LOVE<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">I am a member of </span><a href="http://www.lds.org/" style="background-color: white; color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">! Today was the monthly Fast and Testimony Meeting in Sacrament Meeting. This is where anyone who feels so prompted by the Spirit are welcomed to bear their testimonies. Sometimes there is a theme and sometimes, like today, there are several principles talked about, but one was very short and sweet. She started by saying it was all about one word: LOVE!</span><br />
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<br />Other topics mentioned were baptism, tithing, obedience, missions, parenthood, <a href="http://www.lds.org/search?lang=eng&query=first+vision" target="_blank">Joseph Smith's first vision</a>, <a href="http://lds.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=lds&cdn=religion&tm=23&f=00&su=p284.13.342.ip_&tt=7&bt=6&bts=6&zu=http%3A//www.mormon.org/free-book-of-mormon/" target="_blank">Book of Mormon</a>, the gospel is the same no matter where one attends their LDS Church meetings, blessings, Lord's plan for each of us, repentance. That's what it was all about in our Branch today....watsit2u?watsit2uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227326382486259795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970154787249125141.post-71282839184572710032013-10-10T04:05:00.000-06:002013-10-10T04:05:13.619-06:00Anti-Bullying Fair - End Bullying Now<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What did you do last weekend? I spent last Saturday at the Midvale City Park for the <a href="http://www.watsit2u.com/2013/10/anti-bullying-fair-midvale-utah.html" target="_blank">Anti-Bullying Fair</a> organized by the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheDollsAndGents" target="_blank">Dolls & Gents</a>! This was the first of what they hope to be an annual event! Might I add that it is my hope that we can eventually not need such events!<br />
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There were many booths, most of them were focused on some applicable topic to support the theme of Anti-Bullying! For example, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EndBullyingNow.naafa" target="_blank">End Bullying Now</a> (more info below),<br />
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<a href="http://afsputahchapter.com/about-suicide-3/419-2/" target="_blank">Suicide Prevention</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BeABuddyFoundation" target="_blank">Be a Buddy Foundation</a>,<br />
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another booth was a <a href="http://excusemewhileichangetheworld.org/" target="_blank">group </a>that partners such organizations together with schools, <a href="http://nostoryleftuntold.com/about-us/" target="_blank">No Story Left Untold</a> yet another booth was a girl scout project to raise money to buy the <a href="http://www.rachelschallenge.org/" target="_blank">FOR curriculum</a> for Brockbank Junior High School. FOR = Friends of Rachel, who was the first one killed in the Columbine incident so long ago! There were also booths that sold products like <a href="http://insideandoutcosmetics.com/" target="_blank">Inside and Out Cosmetics</a>,<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/crochetbygay/info" target="_blank">crocheted items</a>, <a href="http://retrobettyslc.com/" target="_blank">Retro Betty Vintage Boutique</a>, wood art, Pampered Chef, Marykay, spray paint art, <a href="http://www.lamphwaxink.com/" target="_blank">Tyler Lamph</a>, photography, food and more. There were activities and fun entertainment for the kids, like clowns and superheros and hula hoops and more. Also, the kids from the Midvale Boys & Girls Club presented a talent show with some cute acts!<br />
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One of my favorite booths was actually by an Olympian, I love the Olympics! One of the reasons this booth caught my attention was because <a href="http://jeremycholm.com/" target="_blank">Jeremy Holm</a> is a bobsledder, which happens to be my favorite and he had a bobsled there! I spoke with him for some time and he works with <a href="http://www.athleteoutreach.com/" target="_blank">The Athlete Outreach Project</a>. He was at this event to talk about anti-bullying and suicide prevention as he lost his best friend to suicide in junior high due to bullying!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Admittedly, my favorite booth was the one I had for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EndBullyingNow.naafa/info" target="_blank">End Bullying Now</a>! I was honored to have this opportunity to bring this specific campaign to Utah. First, I thank my mom for coming to help man the booth!<br />
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I was first exposed to End Bullying Now on a recent trip to Las Vegas for a conference. There will many other blog posts for this conference! Today, I want to talk more about the End Bullying Now Campaign! You can go <a href="http://bellenoirmag.blogspot.com/2011/08/facing-facts-end-bullying-now.html" target="_blank">here </a>to find out more about why End Bullying Now was started by <a href="http://www.naafaonline.com/dev2/" target="_blank">NAAFA</a>! It was wonderful to speak about this topic with so many people. One lady that I had the priveledge to talk with works for Woodrow Wilson Elementary and works with training to be Safe at School, Anti-Bullying Training! It is my goal to bring more events and awareness of this specific campaign to Utah! I would love to see more events <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKdfYsTDy8Q" target="_blank">like this one</a> in California!<br />
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I don't have a number of how many people attended this event, but I do know that they came from all over the Wasatch Front, not just Midvale! We did have 127 pledge cards signed by those in attendance. It was way awesome to watch as some of the parents got on their knees and read the list of things the kids would be pledging to do and made sure they understood each and every one of them. In the end we had the Dolls & Gents gather for a group picture with their End Bullying Now Pledge Cards!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It comes down to these questions...were you bullied? are you being bullied? OR were you the bully? are you the bully? I was definitely bullied and sadly, even as an adult, still experience being bullied! That was one thing talked about by several people that it doesn't matter your age, bullies exist! How sad is that? Are you ready to pledge to End Bullying Now? Contact me, leave a message, etc for more information on presentations and possible events! So, anyway...I'm passionate about this effort and that is what it is to me...watsit2u?</span></span>watsit2uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227326382486259795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970154787249125141.post-38529683472684541852013-10-06T21:30:00.000-06:002013-10-07T01:52:54.608-06:00Power of Prayer<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">I am a member of </span><a href="http://www.lds.org/" style="background-color: white; color: #6fa8dc; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints</a><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">! </span></span>Just wanted to take a short moment to talk about the power of prayer. I know we just finished up with a wonderful General Conference and I will talk about all of that on this blog, too! Here is my post regarding the <a href="http://www.watsit2u.com/2013/09/lds-general-relief-society-meeting-2013.html" target="_blank">LDS General Relief Society Meeting 2013</a>.<br />
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I have had experiences in the past where I have felt the power of prayers from others! In fact a couple of years ago, I was headed out on a trip to Arizona, I had been there a few times before and every time I go, I have really bad weather experiences. Yes, Arizona does not like me! Well, just before I was headed out for this trip, my visiting teachers came over and I was telling them about my bad experiences, but that we were about to take my nephews home to Arizona! They said they would pray for me! Of course, I've heard it before and have even said it before and followed through with said prayers...BUT...this time... Well, we took the boys home and as we were headed back up, there were a few times we could see storms brewing in the distance where we were headed or off to the side of where we were driving! I would say little prayers that we wouldn't have to go through what we were seeing and I can honestly say that I really felt the prayers of my visiting teachers, too! It was a very special feeling of comfort! For the first time, I made it through an entire Arizona trip with no major bad weather stories!<br />
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Fast forward to tonight when we had some specials friends visit at our home and we talked about many things including several things going on in our lives right now, one of which was a recent bad experience with a 4 hour position where incorrect assessments were made by the employer and led to there not being a job after all. Anyway, without going into much detail here, because it is beside the point, I just wanted to say that as the topic came up in the conversation, it was most touching when one of the visitors told us that their children were praying for the situation, everyday, in their prayers!<br />
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Now, I'm sure that most, if not all, of you know the wondrous power of prayer! I just wanted to write this short note about the gratitude that so many others in our lives are open to that Holy Ghost that prompted them to include us in their prayers! This came at a perfect time when I've been struggling with patience through our current trials which started a long time ago, the comfort such a little statement gave me...WOW!<br />
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I know that prayer can be a most powerful source of blessings for ourselves and for others. We must live righteously so we are open to the Holy Ghost and know what to pray for and open to the blessings that our loving Heavenly Father wishes to bestow upon us, yes, <i>everyone</i>! I just want to testify that our loving Heavenly Father listens to our prayers and he is there for us, ALWAYS! This is a little of what the power of prayer is to me...watsit2u?<br />
<br />watsit2uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227326382486259795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970154787249125141.post-57363381617691975632013-10-04T06:00:00.000-06:002013-10-04T06:02:48.574-06:00Anti-Bullying Fair - Midvale, UtahLast July, I spent a week in Las Vegas, Nevada. There will be more posts on the reasons why, but one of the most awesome parts was becoming involved with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EndBullyingNow.naafa?ref=br_tf" target="_blank">End Bullying Now</a> Campaign! I will blog more specifically on that soon, as well...but for today, I want to tell you about an awesome event happening tomorrow at the Midvale City Park and IT IS FREE!<br />
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Did you know that October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month? Sad that such a thing is needed, but great that because it is, we have this opportunity to educate ourselves and others on the subject! This is the first <a href="http://dollsandgents.weebly.com/anti-bully-fair.html" target="_blank">Anti-Bullying Fair</a> sponsored by <a href="http://dollsandgents.weebly.com/index.html" target="_blank">Dolls and Gents</a>! I am so excited about this FREE event and look forward to many more to come! Here are the basics you need to know:</div>
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Did I mention that is FREE? But any and all support of the vendors and such is greatly appreciated! So, come hang out, have fun, buy some good eats and learn more about how you can help the effort! Oh, and yes, End Bullying Now will have a booth there, so please, come on by, say hi and sign your pledge to End Bullying Now! Please share your story...were you bullied? are you being bullied? OR were you the bully? are you the bully? I was definitely bullied and sadly, even as an adult, still experience being bullied! So, I'm passionate about this effort and that is what it is to me...watsit2u?</div>
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In July 2000, I attended a business conference in Las Vegas, there were over 12,000 people in attendance. There was a presentation of a check to the American Cancer Society. At the beginning of this presentation, the speaker had everyone stand that had cancer themselves. Then added those who knew someone with cancer and by the time it was all said and done, there were very few people not standing. One of these was a women in our group. She was so touched by this demonstration, she chose to quit smoking. I have no idea where this person is now, but her experience at that moment of being surrounded by standing people has never left me, in fact, <a href="http://www.watsit2u.com/2009/05/cancer-its-nasty-stuff.html" target="_blank">I've shared it on my blog before</a>! My point is, that most everyone knows someone who has cancer! So, to change directions, a little, what is the craziest thing you have ever done for someone? Especially someone who has cancer? Here is my story and blessing:<br />
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I always joked around about shaving my head because I would get tired of dealing with longer hair, but was never serious about it, at all. Then in 2011, enter a great friend of mine chose to shave her head to honor her mom, who, at that time, was dying of cancer. You can read about that <a href="http://deeplyshallowthoughts.blogspot.com/2011/03/shave.html" target="_blank">here</a>! Unfortunately, her mom lost her battle a very short time afterward. When my friend made this choice, it was about time for me to do my donation to <a href="http://www.locksoflove.org/" target="_blank">Locks of Love</a>, again! I've done it every 2 years or so since about 1999ish. So, again, I very jokingly told my husband I was going to shave my head like our friend and, this time, he simply looked at me and said, OK! I was floored, so I quickly thought about it and chose to go ahead and get my head shaved! It really was an easy choice! So, on 25 Mar 2011, I got my head shaved!<br />
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These pics were taken, in order, 25 Mar 2011....4 May 2011...3 Jul 2011...I show this to show the progression of hair growth. Everyone says my hairs grows fast, it sure doesn't feel like it!</div>
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Ok, back to the story...Now, I have to say, I was sad to hear that my friend had some not so positive reactions from people she came across soon after she shaved her head. I found this to be very sad yet motivating, how dare anyone judge her or mistreat for such a choice! My husband and I talked about this and the morning I was to go get my head shaved, I confirmed with him that he really was ok with my choice. His response was just to say that it was ok, if I was ok with people staring at me. My response to that was that I'm fat, people stare at me ALL THE TIME! So, I guess, in a way, shaving my head, was more than just to support her, it was to tell the world, here I am, I dare you to mess with me! Ok, maybe not, but I am happy to report, most everyone was pleasant and concerned, even strangers, most everyone just wanted to be assured that I wasn't sick myself! Of course, most of them gasped first and I did have a few people, mostly those that know me well, just laugh, my brother included. He would laugh and shake his head, then rub my head, then laugh...over and over again...I snapped this pic while he was staring and laughing, wish I could have gotten some of the initial gasping looks, there were some great ones:</div>
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One thing to keep in mind, I guess, for some, is the timing of when you choose to shave your head. I did so just before we had a cold snap in weather, so I was grateful that another friend had some years before made me this hat:<br />
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Ok, warp two years and it is time to cut my hair again for Locks of Love and I have chosen to shave my head once again! This time it's a little different, I am not necessarily doing it to prove anything to the world. I am making this choice to honor all who have survived cancer and the many, many in my life at that very moment who were, and, some who still are, battling cancer! Most of these 20+ friends and family have breast cancer, and some are now done with treatment and some even in remission! Many are still in the fight for their lives!<br />
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So, on 1 Apr 2013, I had my head shaved again...the pics below are from 1 Apr 2013, 21 Jun 2013, today, 01 Oct 2013...I'm told my hair grows fast, I'm still not convinced!<br />
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So...again, the response from those in my life, many of which were not around for the experience two years ago, was that of concern. Then, when assured that I was not the one that was sick but that I was doing this to honor all my friends and family that were suffering, were very supportive! Here it is six months later and some still tell me what a wonderful thing they think I did...when, in reality, it was nothing! I have the choice, at any time, to shave my head or not, so many out there fighting this battle do not have that choice! (yes, some make the choice to shave before having no choice but to lose their hair...amazing people!) It is to all of these wonderfully strong souls that I dedicate my efforts and support!</div>
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To all my friends and family out there fighting the battle and ugliness that is cancer, I think about you each and every day! I pray for you and I cheer your progress and successes! I mourn the setbacks, as well...but I honor you for your strength and example! Thank you and God bless each and every one you great ones! Thank you, Twizzz, for inspiring me in the first place! HUGS to you all....</div>
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For anyone reading this post, if you should choose to have your hair cut for Locks of Love, go <a href="http://www.locksoflove.org/donate.html" target="_blank">here </a>for the rules, but the main one is that it must be at least 10 inches for the donation and just an FYI, Great Clips offers free hair cuts for those donating and they will even mail the hair in for you. Just go to the <a href="http://www.locksoflove.org/HairDonationForm.pdf" target="_blank">Locks of Love website to print and fill out the form</a> to take with you for them, even if you are going to mail it in yourself. If your local Great Clips says they don't do that, they should, why wouldn't they want that good karma and such...but, if they refuse, find one that will do it and let corporate office know about the ones that won't, maybe they can 'encourage' them to get on board!</div>
watsit2uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227326382486259795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970154787249125141.post-10347000155202692262013-09-30T16:30:00.000-06:002013-10-01T01:08:15.248-06:00Ask a Stupid Question Day...Who knew such a thing existed?! I come across many strange 'days' and have wonder about them and where they come from...so I looked up a little about this, there is no major website for it, and, of course, there is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ask_a_Stupid_Question_Day" target="_blank">wikipedia </a>page for it, all sources I could find stated that it was started in the 1980's by some school teachers to encourage kids to ask more questions at school. It is officially on September 28, or whatever happens to be the last day of school in the month of September! This year that is today, September 30.<br />
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Just a few of my thoughts on this 'day'...watsit2u?watsit2uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227326382486259795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970154787249125141.post-80145134335933956752013-09-29T21:30:00.000-06:002013-09-30T02:41:12.586-06:00Peace - Spiritual peace vs Worldly peace<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">I am a member of </span><a href="http://www.lds.org/" style="background-color: white; color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">! Today our sacrament speakers were people that we highly admire and happen to be our neighbors, too! Guess I should clarify that comment, most wards in this Church are organized by neighborhoods, so most all the members are neighbors. We attend the local <a href="http://deaflds.org/" target="_blank">signing Branch</a>, so our boundaries are more outspread and include several towns, so not all the members live close to each other. This family actually attends the hearing ward where we live, but are also involved with and friends with many people in our Branch, thus they were asked to speak! Anyway, on to my thoughts, which I will share backwards...instead of starting with the first speaker! Their topic was peace...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="http://www.lds.org/broadcasts/watch/general-relief-society-meeting/2013/09?lang=eng&vid=2703128493001" target="_blank">Sister Linda K Burton, President in Relief SocietyGeneral Presidency</a></b>: Covenant
keeping…means choosing to bind ourselves to our Father in Heaven and Jesus
Christ. It is committing to follow the Savior;
it is trusting him and desiring to show Him our gratitude. Why make and keep Covenants? 1 – Covenant keeping
strengthens, empowers and protects. “Oh
sisters, we all have burdens to bear and burdens to share.” An invitation to
bear one another’s burdens is an invitation to keep our covenants. 2 – keeping covenants
is essential for true happiness. “Covenant
keepers are commandment keepers” 3 – keeping our covenants demonstrates our
love for the Savior and our Father in Heaven. Joseph Fielding Smith: Covenant keeping is one
way to show our love… Evaluate how much
we love the Savior, how well do we keep our covenants? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="http://www.lds.org/broadcasts/watch/general-relief-society-meeting/2013/09?lang=eng&vid=2703039132001" target="_blank">Sister Carole MStephens, 1st counselor in Relief Society General Presidency</a></b>: 10 year old Porter is an awesome example! Maria
is also a great example or enduring to the end of helping others! (Woah, I
started typing that just before Sister Stephens actually said the words!!) A
great reminder of how I used to be so much better at my Visiting Teaching
responsibilities and the promptings I’ve been receiving recently to go back to
some of the things I used to do for my sisters! “As I shared these experiences
with you, did you see yourself in the work of salvation? Take a moment to think
of another daughter of God who needs encouragement to get back on the path or
needs a little help to stay on the path. Ask your Father in Heaven about her.
She is his daughter, he knows her name. He also knows you and he will tell you
what she needs. Be patient and continue in faith and prayer on her behalf, and
act on the promptings you receive. As you act on these promptings, the Spirit
will confirm that your offering is acceptable to the Lord.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="http://www.lds.org/broadcasts/watch/general-relief-society-meeting/2013/09?lang=eng&vid=2703019838001" target="_blank">Sister Linda SReeves, 2nd counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency</a></b>: I love the story about the young man saying
the sacrament prayer so carefully, especially since it was his first! I have a
lot of stories where the young man has to start over or repeat the prayer. I
often go to these young men and reassure them that someone in that room was not
ready for the sacrament to begin. And have even had the experience of being
that someone! I thank them for doing a great job! “Sisters, I testify of the
strength and power of prayer as we express our deepest pains and desires to our
Heavenly Father and the answers received as we feast upon the scriptures and
the words of the living prophets.” “My dear sisters, the Lord allows us to be
tried and tested, sometimes to our maximum capacity. We have seen the lives of
loved ones and maybe our own figuratively burned to the ground and have
wondered why a loving Heavenly Father would allow such things to happen. But he
doesn’t leave us in the ashes; he stands with open arms, eagerly inviting us to
come to him. He is building our lives in magnificent temples where his spirit
can dwell eternally.” D&C 58: 3-4 “Sisters, I testify that the Lord has a
plan for each of our lives, nothing that happens is a shock or a surprise to
him. He is all knowing and all loving. He is eager to comfort us and ease our
pain, as we rely on the power of the atonement and honor our covenants.” “We bind the Lord to keep his promises when we
keep our covenants and exercise our faith. Come to the Temple, dear sisters,
and claim your blessings.” “We sometimes, as women, have a tendency to be
critical of ourselves. During these times, we need to seek the spirit and ask
Is this what the Lords wants me to think of myself, or is Satan trying to beat
me down? Remember the nature of our Heavenly Father, whose love is perfect and
infinite. He wants to build us up, not tear us down.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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over the congregation. “My dear sisters, the spirit we feel this evening is a
reflection of your strength, your devotion and your goodness. To quote the
Master, “Ye are the salt of the earth, the light of the world.” “I miss her
more than words can express” (right after almost getting choked up talking
about his departed wife) “There are many of you who have aging parents who
require the loving care only you can give.” “There will be times when you will
walk a path strewn with thorns and marked by struggle. There may be times when
you feel detached-even isolated-from the giver of every good gift. You worry
that you walk alone. Fear replaces faith. When you find yourself in such
circumstances, I plead with you to remember prayer.” Peace is that which we
seek, that for which we yearn. We were not placed on this earth to walk alone. What
an amazing source of power of strength and of comfort is available to each of
us. He who knows us better than we know ourselves, he who sees the larger
picture and knows the end from the beginning has assured us that he will be
there for us to provide help. If we but ask. We have the promise, pray always,
and be believing, and all things shall work together for your good.”
(scripture?) “Allied with prayer in helping us cope in our often difficult
world is scripture study. The words of truth and inspiration found in our four
standard works are prized possessions to me. I never tire of reading them. I’m
lifted spiritually. “My Dear Sisters, your Heavenly Father loves you, each of
you, that love never changes. It is not influenced by your appearance, by your
possessions, or by the amount of money you have in your bank account, it is not
changed by your talents and abilities. It is simply there. It is there for you
when you are sad or happy, discouraged or hopeful. God’s love is there for you
whether or not you deserve love. It is simply always there.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Did you watch it? There were so many thoughts expressed that really apply to things going on in my personal life and I already feel renewed and refreshed, I can't imagine what next week's General Conference sessions have in store for me and all of us....watsit2u?</span></div>
watsit2uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227326382486259795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970154787249125141.post-49449369186279772712013-08-04T21:00:00.000-06:002013-08-05T03:00:01.165-06:00Are your Prayers answered?<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">I am a member of </span><a href="http://www.lds.org/" style="background-color: white; color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">! The first Sunday of each month is <a href="http://lds.about.com/od/basicsgospelprinciples/f/fasting.htm" target="_blank">Fast Sunday</a>. No, this does not mean church goes by quickly, in fact, it often feels slower. On <a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?locale=0&sourceId=586a2f2324d98010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&vgnextoid=bbd508f54922d010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD" target="_blank">Fast Sunday</a>, it is traditional to have sacrament meeting be set aside for testimonies instead of assigned speakers. This is often referred to as <a href="https://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=02fe9aa07a0ab010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD" target="_blank">Fast & Testimony meeting</a>. Today in our Branch, we had many wonderful <a href="http://www.lds.org/topics/testimony?lang=eng" target="_blank">testimonies </a>shared but one stuck out more than others. I would like to share the basic story of this beautiful young woman and then, maybe a thought or few of my own!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">I guess that says it all perfectly...watsit2u?</span>watsit2uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227326382486259795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970154787249125141.post-84442760739250029092013-07-15T15:11:00.000-06:002013-07-15T15:13:31.418-06:00What's It To You? BY Clay WalkerBack in the mid-1990's, before I went back to listening to country music and discovered the awesomeness that is <a href="http://www.claywalker.com/" target="_blank">Clay Walker</a>, he released a song called <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What's_It_to_You" target="_blank">What's It To You on 15 Jul 1993</a>...here we are 20 years later and it is still one of his most popular songs! In fact, it is my favorite and was, in part, the inspiration for the name of my blog! You can read more about that <a href="http://www.watsit2u.com/2011/10/its-great-to-be-back.html" target="_blank">here</a>, also note that in addition to the blogs listed there, I am now a <a href="http://geneatrackers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Geneatracker</a>, too! A couple days ago I saw this post on twitter because it was retweeted by <a href="https://twitter.com/claywalker" target="_blank">Clay Walker</a> :<br />
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For those who are not familiar with this song, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE7HjUwjBv0" target="_blank">watch this</a>, oh wait, that is another one of Clay's song...ok, here it is: (For my deaf community friends, <a href="http://www.cowboylyrics.com/lyrics/walker-clay/whats-it-to-you-9549.html" target="_blank">here </a>is a link to the lyrics!)</div>
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A little more about Clay Walker, he was diagnosed with MS in 1996 and has become one the great activists in raising awareness and funds in the fight for research to find a cure! Here is where you can find out more about <a href="http://www.bandagainstms.org/" target="_blank">BAMS</a>!<br />
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So, happy 20 years to Clay Walker on this awesome song being released and reaching #1! He continues to give his fans wonderful hits and we look forward to many more amazing years of memories from our favorite celebrity! That's all...watsit2u?watsit2uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227326382486259795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970154787249125141.post-48651503102455494322013-07-14T20:24:00.000-06:002013-07-15T03:54:19.722-06:00Have Faith Not Fear<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">I am a member of </span><a href="http://www.lds.org/" style="background-color: white; color: #6fa8dc; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints</a><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">! You can go <a href="http://www.lds.org/rcmaps/#ll=40.400694,-111.871194&z=16&m=google.road&x=find&find=advanced" target="_blank">here to find a local meeting</a> OR <a href="http://www.deaflds.org/" target="_blank">here for deaf/signing units</a>! My husband and I attend the Lehi 44th Signing Branch! I love our Branch! Today, President Jarvis was conducting and he was very open about, well...he told us that he had a really great week. He got so many things done this week...except he forgot to schedule the speakers for today's meeting! OOPS! I love that he can laugh at himself, that is a great trait that we would all be better to make our own!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">So, i</span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">n a last minute decision Saturday night, my husband was asked to speak in Sacrament meeting for today!</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Today's post will be short, I simply want to share one thing that each of our two speakers said in today's meeting, where the topic was about Faith/Fear.</span></span><br />
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watsit2uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227326382486259795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970154787249125141.post-77245814847013289062013-07-01T22:53:00.001-06:002013-07-01T22:53:35.446-06:00WWND?I spent some time in a waiting room today, a couple hours even! As you may know when you wait and wait and wait in a waiting room, many people come and go, right? Today was no different. One of the ladies that came in had a cute young girl with her and this young girl had a cute shirt on...WWND?<br />
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I laughed at the shirt and got permission to take a pic but couldn't resist throwing that question on my facebook (publicly, so it went to my twitter, too) to see what creative answers I would receive....creative and funny they were:<br />
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Just for giggles, I <a href="https://www.google.com/webhp?source=search_app#output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=wwnd&oq=wwnd&gs_l=hp.3..0i20j0i10i46j46i10l2j0i10l2.1481.2306.0.3269.4.4.0.0.0.0.139.459.1j3.4.0...0.0.0..1c.1.17.psy-ab.wPn6ZdJZHJ8&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.48572450,d.aWc&fp=b9c1ec09584553d0&biw=1600&bih=775" target="_blank">googled "WWND"</a> and found that some of the answers above were possibly (probably) found the same way! HA! What does it really stand for? Well, as far as this cute Tshirt goes....<br />
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For anyone who has ever seen<a href="http://www.tv.com/shows/little-house-on-the-prairie/" target="_blank"> Little House on the Prairie</a>, and maybe even some who haven't know that Nellie Oleson was a spoiled brat, of sorts and, well....I do have to say, though, that I would love to read the <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7284508-confessions-of-a-prairie-bitch" target="_blank">book </a>written by <span itemprop="name" style="background-color: white; color: #666600; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><a class="authorName" href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3219726.Alison_Arngrim" itemprop="url" style="color: #666600;">Alison Arngrim</a> </span>that's what all this was to me....watsit2u?watsit2uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227326382486259795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970154787249125141.post-2255424177178360772013-06-30T22:02:00.001-06:002013-06-30T22:02:16.084-06:001 Nephi 4:6<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">I am a member of </span><a href="http://www.lds.org/" style="background-color: white; color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">! I have been thinking a lot about our <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures?lang=eng" target="_blank">scriptures</a>! We use the King James version of <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bible?lang=eng" target="_blank">The Bible</a>, which includes <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot?lang=eng" target="_blank">The Old Testament</a> & <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt?lang=eng" target="_blank">The New Testament</a>, <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm?lang=eng" target="_blank">The Book of Mormon</a>, <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament?lang=eng" target="_blank">The Doctrine & Covenants</a> and <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/pgp?lang=eng" target="_blank">The Pearl of Great Price</a>. We also have many helps, but perhaps that is best for another post.</span><div>
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watsit2uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227326382486259795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970154787249125141.post-80530510270257598112013-06-23T20:30:00.000-06:002013-06-24T04:17:19.596-06:00The Work of SalvationI am a member of <a href="http://www.lds.org/" target="_blank">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints</a>! Today there was a Worldwide Leadership Broadcast called <a href="http://www.lds.org/church/events/the-work-of-salvation-missionary-broadcast" target="_blank">The Work of Salvation</a>! For those that missed it, here is the video (<b>WARNING</b> the video starts automatically):<br />
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1 - Missionaries will now be allowed to use the internet in their efforts! This is huge, but in light of recent conferences, I am not fully surprised! They encouraged the members to friend the local missionaries online, ie Facebook. We've heard a lot recently about using tools like Facebook and twitter as missionary tools for the members of the church, but now to combine those efforts directly with the missionaries will surely be a blessed endeavor!</div>
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2 - Meetinghouses will be open to guided tours by the missionaries. It was said that a great many people get up the courage to check out the church only to go to a meetinghouse that is closed and then get discouraged. When I first heard this, it sounded odd, but I can see the reasoning behind it and trust that it will be most helpful in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ.</div>
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One other note, I did notice that in one way or another each of the three fold missions of the church were discussed. Those are Preach the Gospel, Perfect the Saints and Redeem the Dead. Here is the link referenced to during the broadcast in <a href="http://www.lds.org/training/wwlt/2013/hastening/a-new-vision?cid=HPL1P01W01031&lang=eng" target="_blank">Hastening the Work of Salvation</a>! President Monson assured us that we will be blessed by applying the things we learned from this broadcast. Of this I have no doubt. Did you watch the broadcast? What touched you? There were even things mentioned that will help me in other areas of my life...watsit2u?</div>
watsit2uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227326382486259795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970154787249125141.post-5500367558476219972013-06-09T22:00:00.000-06:002013-06-10T03:35:46.326-06:00Are you walking in circles?I am a member of <a href="http://www.lds.org/" target="_blank">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints</a>! There is a program in the church called <a href="http://www.lds.org/topics/home-teaching?lang=eng" target="_blank">Home Teaching</a>. It is where members of the <a href="http://www.lds.org/topics/priesthood?lang=eng" target="_blank">Priesthood </a>are assigned to visit a few families in the Ward/Branch. This helps the unit leadership know of any needs in Ward/Branch. Tonight our Home Teachers came over. Well, one of them did and brought his son as his companion, his usual companion is out of town. Our Home Teachers came to our house right after their Home Teachers had been at their house.<br />
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The lesson for this month is an article called <a href="http://www.lds.org/ensign/2013/06/walking-in-circles?lang=eng" target="_blank">Walking in Circles BY Dieter F. Uchtdorf</a>, as found in the June 2013 <a href="http://www.lds.org/ensign?lang=eng" target="_blank">Ensign magazine</a>. The basic message is that when humans are lost, we tend to walk in circles looking for some kind of landmark to help guide them back to a place they know. As members of the church we have a couple great landmarks to help us, <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures?lang=eng" target="_blank">scriptures </a>and <a href="http://www.lds.org/general-conference?lang=eng" target="_blank">general conference</a>! We can use these two resources to help guide us back to a place we know to continue our progression in a direction back to our goal or destination.<br />
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The young man who came with his father was asked to add his thoughts. He said that the one thing that really struck him was about keeping the commandments and following these landmarks. Doing this can help to build relationships! But what struck him more was that not following the commandments can also destroy relationships. He had not thought of that before...neither had I. For example, between him and his father, if they lie to one another, it would destroy that relationship!<br />
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I thought that was great insight for a teenager! What a lesson we can all learn from this simple thought! It is my hope to do better at following the commandments and the lessons learned from studying the scriptures and general conference to strengthen my relationships!<br />
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