S is for Spiritual.

 I don’t have much again this Sunday. I did listen to a talk given by one of my church’s leaders. In his talk entitled: “He Knows You by Name,” Elder Matswagothata says:

“The Savior can and will guide us through every season of life—especially through difficult times.”

If you read the previous post I wrote about being able to do hard things. When I get through difficulties it isn’t just me getting through it. Jesus has walked with me through much of my heartache. I think the most monumental moments of hard were when my mom passed away nearly four years ago and this past year as I grieved the life I thought I would live forever(the end of a 12 year marriage). I cannot make it through anything without heavenly help. I’m most grateful for that kind of support. 

S is for Sayings…

 “I can do hard things,” has been a saying that resonates with me. Life isn’t always rainbows and butterflies and I often get down and don’t want to be positive or even keep trying to be. Each time I lose hope, I remember all the hard things I have already done and I realize I truly can do anything, including those hard things.  

F is for Flowers.

 

The kids and I planted many packets of wildflowers in one of our garden boxes. We watered religiously and waited and waited. A cat decided that our garden is a great place for a litter box. I have multiple cat defense barriers. The damn cat still digs and poops. Sorry cat lovers. I do not like cats and this hideous feline has solidified my hatred. (Being allergic was the biggest prior factor). 

This lonely flower is the sole survivor in our wildflower experiment of 2026. It isn’t much but that flower is hope and believe it or not it still brings me joy everyday when I water.  

Do I know what kind of flower it is? Is the kind of flower my favorite this year? You bet!

T is for True Confessions

 True confessions:

I love hamburgers. 

I eat ketchup on eggs. 

I have students I would not want to meet in a dark alley. 

I have students I would do anything for. 

I laugh so hard at a few girls in my health class. 

I did say: “I can’t learn it for you” in class this week. 

I am so glad it is the weekend. 

I need to get out of bed. 

I am not writing this in Thursday, it is Saturday. 

I lie to my kids all the time. Hmmm…Christmas. 

I’m a little behind on writing. 

I love that the current temp is 66 degrees.

I like baseball more than football.

I like rugby more than football.

I hate that streaming has ruined sports watching.

My new tag line is: the first time I married for love, next time I’m marrying for money.

I really don’t think there will be a next time. Single is easier.

I’m delaying getting a workout in.

I’ll let you know all about the rainy bike ride I’ll take.

I’ll probably forget that promise.  

W is for Wanderlust…

 Wanderlust: the desire to travel the world. 

Oh what I would do for another chance to travel with my mother. 

A very memorable roadtrip was to The Apostle Islamds of northern Wisconsin. 

It was a girls’ vacation with Sue and Seester Andi. We had a blast. Madeline Island was a highlight. We had to take a ferry to get there. 

Lake Superior is a cool destination and being around boats always adds to the vacation. We explored the whole island but were highly impressed with a local outdoors bar. 

The atmosphere was amazing as was the food. It was like a little shack. The walls were covered with silly signs. I always love a good pun so I was in heaven. 

I love that I have so many sweet memories from times With my mom. She was always up for adventure and made life fun. Miss you mom!