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Ouch, that hurt

I had my first ever knee scope this week. Now, you're going to think I'm crazy, but I really don't mind surgery that much. Think about it. After a few pokes of a needle, you go blissfully asleep. You wake up and are somewhat hazy but resting comfortably. Everyone bustles around helping you with the most mundane things. Then, you get to sleep on and off for the next two days in a drug-induced slumber. Plus, a knee scope is not that painful so I had a lot of relaxing without too much pain. I did get a little trunkie and anxious to go outside, but it has been so beautiful this week that I could meander out onto my deck and enjoy the sunshine without freezing my butt off. Through it all, my amazing husband has hovered over me and took care of the house and kids. So, it really isn't that bad. I've uploaded pictures of my scope. In one you can see how I somehow knocked out a dougnut-hole size piece of bone out of my knee cap. Ouch! Overall, I should be much better off now the surgery is over. It is times like these that make me grateful for good health. I mean think about it--do we realize what a blessing it is to be healthy? That alone is one of the greatest blessings there is. I think God for my good health and for the good health of my husband and kids.

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Simple Expressions of Faith

I love listening to my children pray. No matter how many times they say the same thing, it still brings me to tears. Last night Whitney was saying the family prayer and her simple expressions of faith touched me deeply. She prays with such honesty and conviction that you would not believe she was only four years old. She never fails to pray for help in being nice to her sister; something she struggles with. Also, she never fails to pray for protection for the missionaries; especially her uncle David. She is always the firs to volunteer to pray and she takes the task very seriously.

Times like this remind me to be grateful for these sweet little angels who are a part of my family. Being a mother has provided me with ample opportunities to learn anew the things I've forgotten; enjoying each moment, having complete faith in "big" people, and believing that miracles happen every day.

I thank my Heavenly Father for the blessings of having my children in my home and hearing their sweet prayers. What an amazing experience.

We are in the O Magazine

So, I can't contain my enthusiasm. My company, Heritage Makers, is in the O Magazine. We have been listed as one of Oprah's all-time favorites! That means so much to a company like mine. I anticipate a lot of opportunities to come from this recognition. Many have asked me if I would leave teaching if I started making enough money from Heritage Makers. My answer is NO. I love teaching. It provides retirement and health insurance as well. If things go really well, I might consider dropping to part-time though. My students are all anxious to see if I will actually get to appear on the show. I hope so. It would be a moment to remember for the rest of my life.