**Edited to add documents for Aaronic Priesthood and Sunday School programs, in addition to Young Women. There are three links to the three documents at the bottom of this page.
Recently, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints updated the learning curriculum for the Sunday School, Young Men, and Young Women programs. Instead of having a prepared manual with step-by-step lessons that are taught in order, each month of the year has a specific topic, and "learning outlines" are provided on that topic. There are more learning outlines than there are weeks in a month, so it is up to the leaders and the youth in each unit to decide which outlines will be most beneficial and instructive for them, individually. The learning outlines are much more flexible and discussion-driven than the old manual lessons.
I am one of the Young Women leaders in my ward (congregation, for any non-Mormons who are still reading this post :)). I decided it would be helpful to create a document to facilitate the discussion between youth and adult leaders about which learning outlines should be used for each week's lesson. I wanted to share it for any other YW leaders who are interested in using it.
The document I have embedded in this post has one page for each month, with each page having two copies of the "poll" I created for that month's lessons, and I'll just make enough copies for all my YW. In the middle, I have listed the titles (I love that they are all questions!) of the learning outlines for the month. On the left, I ask that the YW rank to outlines in order of how interested they are in learning about the answer to that specific question. On the right, I have asked that they indicated if they would be willing to help teach all or part of each lesson. Obviously, if they don't feel comfortable at all, they can just leave that space blank. :)
(I doubt that most of them will be comfortable teaching at all in the beginning, but I hope that as the year progresses and they become more comfortable with how the program works, they will be more willing to step out of their comfort zones and teach. I know that I will never forget when Sister Z, my Beehive Advisor, let me teach the lesson one week! It was quite the learning experience for me and has informed my approach to teaching ever since. I'm sure I was a horrible teacher at age 12, but I am so appreciative of her willingness to let me try. Now, until the young women are ready to teach, whenever I teach the lesson, I give each YW an assignment of something to think about and share in class. I might share a scripture or quotation and ask her to take a few minutes to answer a question I ask about it, or I might ask her to share a personal experience she has had with one of the principles we are discussing. As the YW adjust to the new system and are willing to teach, we as leaders will be able to mentor them in their preparations. The possibilities and opportunities for the girls make me very excited!)
Finally, at the bottom, I ask if the YW have any of their own questions about the topic for the month, or about anything Gospel- or Church-related. They are invited to list those questions on the back of the page.
Toward the end of each month, I will print off copies of the next month's topics and take them to class and activities for the YW to fill out. I will be taking the poll for February to church tomorrow (the last week of January) and to our activity on Wednesday night. Once the YW have all filled it out, we will have a better idea of where to focus our teaching for the month of February.
Feel free to share this document with anyone you think might be able to use it!
Below are three links, one each for the YW, AP, and SS programs. Each document contains the correct learning outline options for each of the different programs.
Young Women
Aaronic Priesthood
Youth Sunday School
Family
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26 January 2013
25 September 2012
Interruption of catch-up posts
This is one of my favorite blogs. A few days ago, I decided to take her "Women in the Scriptures Challenge" and started reading in the Old Testament with the intent to learn about the women who appear in the scriptures. I've got a notebook and everything. :) Evidently, there are a lot more women than we might think! You can read more about that in this post. I'm excited to learn about them all!
15 September 2012
March 2012, Part 2
March 25 was my 25th birthday, and we celebrated by blessing Rosebud in church that day (kind of like a christening in other Christian churches). Several family members were able to come, so it was a special day. Husband, my dad, Husband's dad and brother, Husband's grandfather, and my uncle were all able to participate in the blessing, along with our bishop. My sister-in-law took all these pictures after church at our house.
The whole group, minus my aunt and uncle who had to leave church early. I wish Papaw wasn't hidden, and I have no idea what Jeric was trying to do.
Weirdo.
"See my muscles!"
Family. Jeric got that bruise from falling down at the playground and hitting his head on a metal bar just a few days before this.
Hugs.
And done.
Daddy and Rosebud.
Mommy and Rosebud.
And then we did a little impromptu photo-shoot. This blanket is the same white blanket that we used for Jeric's baby blessing. We've decided to make it a tradition. And that's the only time we're using the blanket, because I just don't want it to get ruined!
08 January 2011
18 October 2010
Homecoming
I wrote briefly last week that my brother Daniel is home from his mission. His flight arrived in the last evening on October 13. We went to the airport and met my parents, other brother, sister, and aunt and uncle there. Here are some pictures of us waiting:
13 October 2010
Brother!
Remember my brother Daniel?
He's home!
For those of you in the area and interested, you are all invited to attend Church on Sunday, where he will be speaking. I believe there will also be an area seventy.
Where: Mt. Airy Ward building
When: Sunday October 17 -- the meeting starts at 9:30 am.
We are thrilled! He looks great and we are so proud of him and so glad to have him home.
He's home!
For those of you in the area and interested, you are all invited to attend Church on Sunday, where he will be speaking. I believe there will also be an area seventy.
Where: Mt. Airy Ward building
When: Sunday October 17 -- the meeting starts at 9:30 am.
We are thrilled! He looks great and we are so proud of him and so glad to have him home.
30 September 2010
Oops
I wrote several posts at the beginning of the month, but nothing in almost three weeks -- my apologies. Nothing too interesting going on right now. Just trying to stay on top of everything and keep everyone healthy and happy.
Jeric is getting over his second ear infection in a month right now. The first was in his left ear, this one was in his right. He also had 4 visits to the doctor during the month of September: sick visit (ear infection #1), well-child, shots (because he was still sick at his well-child), and sick again (ear infection #2). When we showed up for the last appointment, the nurse looked at me like you-silly-paranoid-mom-your-kid-is-fine-leave-us-alone. But I was RIGHT! :) Again. I know when he's sick.
Oh, and that reminds me -- he cut his first molar last week. Top, left side. I can feel the tip of the top right side just beneath the surface, and his bottom gums are rather swollen. Poor kid has been pretty miserable with those on top of everything else.
This weekend is General Conference, and I am so excited. By the way, don't you LOVE the new LDS.org? They have done some really cool things with it. I am also loving the October special-issue Ensign.
And now I am done being link-happy. Good night!
Jeric is getting over his second ear infection in a month right now. The first was in his left ear, this one was in his right. He also had 4 visits to the doctor during the month of September: sick visit (ear infection #1), well-child, shots (because he was still sick at his well-child), and sick again (ear infection #2). When we showed up for the last appointment, the nurse looked at me like you-silly-paranoid-mom-your-kid-is-fine-leave-us-alone. But I was RIGHT! :) Again. I know when he's sick.
Oh, and that reminds me -- he cut his first molar last week. Top, left side. I can feel the tip of the top right side just beneath the surface, and his bottom gums are rather swollen. Poor kid has been pretty miserable with those on top of everything else.
This weekend is General Conference, and I am so excited. By the way, don't you LOVE the new LDS.org? They have done some really cool things with it. I am also loving the October special-issue Ensign.
And now I am done being link-happy. Good night!
30 May 2010
My new calling
**This might not mean much to those of you who aren't members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. If you have any questions about what I'm talking about, let me know.
We have now been living in North Carolina for one month. I guess that means that it is about time for us to receive callings in our new ward. Husband hasn't received one yet, but this morning I was called, sustained, and set apart as the second counselor in the Young Women organization.
I am excited but a bit apprehensive. I know almost nothing about this girls and could only call two or three of them by name. The oldest ones are only five years younger than me. From what I have been told, YW callings are the most demanding in this ward. It will be a really good way to get to know people, though! I feel very blessed to have this opportunity. The new president and the other new counselors are wonderful ladies and I am excited to learn from them. I've never been able to work with the Young Women before, so it's a big learning opportunity for me. I think I'll re-do the Personal Progress program, as well.
We will be meeting Tuesday night with the old presidency to get things transitioned over, and Wednesday night is the first activity. Should be fun!
At least it isn't another piano calling like I expected ;)
We have now been living in North Carolina for one month. I guess that means that it is about time for us to receive callings in our new ward. Husband hasn't received one yet, but this morning I was called, sustained, and set apart as the second counselor in the Young Women organization.
I am excited but a bit apprehensive. I know almost nothing about this girls and could only call two or three of them by name. The oldest ones are only five years younger than me. From what I have been told, YW callings are the most demanding in this ward. It will be a really good way to get to know people, though! I feel very blessed to have this opportunity. The new president and the other new counselors are wonderful ladies and I am excited to learn from them. I've never been able to work with the Young Women before, so it's a big learning opportunity for me. I think I'll re-do the Personal Progress program, as well.
We will be meeting Tuesday night with the old presidency to get things transitioned over, and Wednesday night is the first activity. Should be fun!
At least it isn't another piano calling like I expected ;)
26 February 2010
I loved this
Go read this post, right now: Matching
It's absolutely beautiful and inspiring. I admit I cried just a little bit.
Then come back and tell me what you think. Shouldn't we all try, just a little bit harder, not to match?
I wish I could form more coherent thoughts to tell you why I loved it so much.
It's absolutely beautiful and inspiring. I admit I cried just a little bit.
Then come back and tell me what you think. Shouldn't we all try, just a little bit harder, not to match?
I wish I could form more coherent thoughts to tell you why I loved it so much.
16 October 2009
What Jeric did during General Conference
Catch-up Post #4
I realize I'm pushing my luck, but this is a short one so I think he might let me finish it... He's been making noises for a while but is somehow miraculously still sleeping.
Sitting on Daddy's lap while Daddy watches Conference.
Daddy is such a nerd.
Sitting with Mama. Look at that fat little face!
Trying to get some sleep.
I realize I'm pushing my luck, but this is a short one so I think he might let me finish it... He's been making noises for a while but is somehow miraculously still sleeping.
Sitting on Daddy's lap while Daddy watches Conference.
Daddy is such a nerd.
Sitting with Mama. Look at that fat little face!
Trying to get some sleep.Jeric's baby blessing
Catch-up Post #3
The baby hasn't quite woken up yet, so here is the baby blessing post, as promised. This could very well be the last post for a few days, but I have 4 or 5 more planned out.
Jeric was blessed on 18 September 2009 at the age of 16 days.
With Grandpa just after the blessing.
Cute little outfit. (Husband says it's sissy, but he doesn't get to complain because he didn't come shopping to help pick it out :) He told me to get what I wanted. And I thought this outfit was cute.)
Those who participated in the blessing. My cousin Nathan, my dad, Husband and Jeric, Husband's dad, and my Uncle Bob.
The three of us. I wore that dress to the temple on the day we got married. :)
With Papa.
With Grandpa and Uncle Robert.
Our family with my great-grandma and my aunt and uncle and their 7 kids.
I like this one.
This beautiful white blanket was made for me when I was a baby by my dad's mom. My mom washed it and brought it out with her when she visited. It is too pretty to use regularly, but I thought Jeric's blessing would be a good occasion.
My other grandma also gave us a blanket and some burp cloths that she made. They are gorgeous and I use them a lot, but somehow I haven't managed to get a picture of Jeric wrapped up in the blanket. I'll be sure to do that soon!
Talking to Daddy.
Sleepy Jeric with Daddy after we got home.
See how cute?
The baby hasn't quite woken up yet, so here is the baby blessing post, as promised. This could very well be the last post for a few days, but I have 4 or 5 more planned out.
Jeric was blessed on 18 September 2009 at the age of 16 days.
With Grandpa just after the blessing.
Cute little outfit. (Husband says it's sissy, but he doesn't get to complain because he didn't come shopping to help pick it out :) He told me to get what I wanted. And I thought this outfit was cute.)
Those who participated in the blessing. My cousin Nathan, my dad, Husband and Jeric, Husband's dad, and my Uncle Bob.
The three of us. I wore that dress to the temple on the day we got married. :)
With Papa.
With Grandpa and Uncle Robert.
Our family with my great-grandma and my aunt and uncle and their 7 kids.
I like this one.
This beautiful white blanket was made for me when I was a baby by my dad's mom. My mom washed it and brought it out with her when she visited. It is too pretty to use regularly, but I thought Jeric's blessing would be a good occasion.My other grandma also gave us a blanket and some burp cloths that she made. They are gorgeous and I use them a lot, but somehow I haven't managed to get a picture of Jeric wrapped up in the blanket. I'll be sure to do that soon!
Talking to Daddy.
Sleepy Jeric with Daddy after we got home.
See how cute?21 August 2009
Stuff
Yesterday I was told that I look like I could still have another two months to go before this baby gets here. I was asked if I've gained more than 10 pounds. Umm, yes. About 13 pounds more than 10. And on Monday at the doctor the nurse told me that I couldn't possibly be 38 weeks. Ugh.
Is it weird that comments like this kind of bug me? I assure you that I have carried this baby for the full 38 weeks (and 3 days). (Well, minus two weeks, really, when you take into consideration that they count from your last period and the baby isn't actually conceived until about two weeks later. BUT STILL.) And while people may not think so, I have felt every single day.
Had some false labor yesterday, so that was fun. Consistent contractions for hours while I was doing stuff, but when I got off my feet they slowed down. Pain/discomfort in my lower back and abdomen. The contractions never entirely went away, but there was no pattern as long as I wasn't on my feet being busy. I was pretty sure it was false labor (and I was right :) ) but I was inspired to finally at least start packing my hospital bag. Kind of left that to the last minute, eh?
I have made some progression towards labor, though. At my last appointment, I was 1cm dilated and 70% effaced and the baby is at -2 station. These numbers are all better than the numbers I was given a week before. Woo hoo! I take comfort in the fact that this means that I will likely go into labor on my own and not have to be induced. Which I would absolutely prefer. I still think he's going to come late, and my doctor agrees. And he has years and years and years of experience, so I'm sure he's recognized some patterns by now :)
In other news, tonight my cousin Jason comes home from his two-year Church mission in the Baltics (Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia -- he spent most of his time in Latvia, with a few months in Lithuania towards the end). My grandma and I are driving up to the airport together to help his parents and siblings greet him. Husband would come too, but he won't be off of work in time. It should be a fun adventure. Grandma says to put the baby under orders to NOT come today. I told her I'd see what I can do.
Thanks for all your help with my freezer meals knowledge. I got several nice long emails and lots of recipes and suggestions. You all rock!
That's all for now, I think.
Is it weird that comments like this kind of bug me? I assure you that I have carried this baby for the full 38 weeks (and 3 days). (Well, minus two weeks, really, when you take into consideration that they count from your last period and the baby isn't actually conceived until about two weeks later. BUT STILL.) And while people may not think so, I have felt every single day.
Had some false labor yesterday, so that was fun. Consistent contractions for hours while I was doing stuff, but when I got off my feet they slowed down. Pain/discomfort in my lower back and abdomen. The contractions never entirely went away, but there was no pattern as long as I wasn't on my feet being busy. I was pretty sure it was false labor (and I was right :) ) but I was inspired to finally at least start packing my hospital bag. Kind of left that to the last minute, eh?
I have made some progression towards labor, though. At my last appointment, I was 1cm dilated and 70% effaced and the baby is at -2 station. These numbers are all better than the numbers I was given a week before. Woo hoo! I take comfort in the fact that this means that I will likely go into labor on my own and not have to be induced. Which I would absolutely prefer. I still think he's going to come late, and my doctor agrees. And he has years and years and years of experience, so I'm sure he's recognized some patterns by now :)
In other news, tonight my cousin Jason comes home from his two-year Church mission in the Baltics (Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia -- he spent most of his time in Latvia, with a few months in Lithuania towards the end). My grandma and I are driving up to the airport together to help his parents and siblings greet him. Husband would come too, but he won't be off of work in time. It should be a fun adventure. Grandma says to put the baby under orders to NOT come today. I told her I'd see what I can do.
Thanks for all your help with my freezer meals knowledge. I got several nice long emails and lots of recipes and suggestions. You all rock!
That's all for now, I think.
23 June 2009
Lots of stuff to tell you about
So here I go.
Several times over the past two weeks I've sat down at my computer intending to write some updates, but somehow ended up feeling overwhelmed and never got very far. But since today marks 30 weeks and that means that my parents will be wanting to see another belly picture, I figure that I need to bite the bullet and get it over with.
So, 30 weeks:
PLUS a bonus shot that includes my face and the belly. Although I do think I look funny.
And here are the customary links to older belly pictures:
18, 20, 22, 24/25, 26, 28
I'm getting to the point where I can be pretty uncomfortable at times, and little man is all up in my ribs with increasing frequency, but really I still feel pretty good. It's hard to believe that there are only 2 months left until we get to meet him!
Funny story: At my last doctor appointment, I was told that I am measuring just a little bit small for how far along I am (not quite a week small) and that that means that maybe I'll have a baby that's a little below average size. [Excuse me while I catch my breath from the hysterical laughter that has suddenly consumed me.] YEAH RIGHT. This doctor obviously has never met my family, or Steven's. Both of our families tend to have really big babies -- all but a couple over 8 pounds and several closer to 10. Even when the mama doesn't look very big, the baby is. I told my mom and she laughed hysterically as well. She says nobody expected to open her up (she had all c-sections) and see babies as big as the ones she had...especially Robert, who was 9 lbs. 8 oz. at a week early. So while everyone is different, there is a very good chance that this baby will be at least 8 lbs.
Oh, and we finally went and registered at Babies R Us a couple of weeks ago. You can search for the registry here if you feel so inclined. (I'm only mentioning this because several people have asked.)
Husband was really excited that we got to park in the "Stork Parking" --I laughed.
Let's see...what else?
Spring term is over. Hurrah. Still waiting for grades to be released, but I think I did fairly well. Could have done better, probably, but I doubt I got anything below a B or B+. I'm excited to have some time with no school. I'm planning to use it to get my house ready for baby. Only 10 or so weeks to go, and we have almost nothing. We have some clothes, a baby swing (some friends who were moving and getting rid of everything gave it to us), and a crib to borrow...not much else. Sounds fun, eh? It'll get done...eventually. I have 10 weeks...
The temple is currently closed for maintenance until 6 July. (It closes for 2 weeks every 6 months.) When it reopens, I won't be working there anymore. This past Friday was my last day. The decision to stop working was a very difficult one to make, but I had gotten to the point where my body just wasn't going to let me work any longer. Walking away was very hard, but it needed to be done. I'm going to miss it. I'm grateful for the time that I had serving there over the last 10 months. I have grown so much and matured so much through my service. I have met so many wonderful people and have grown to love them. I'm grateful for the things that I have learned about the temple and our Heavenly Father, which will help me tremendously in my life, especially as a young mother. I look forward to the day -- probably many years from now -- when I will be able to go back and serve in the temple again. Of course I will attend the temple as often as I can between now and then, but I definitely plan on working there again someday when my children are all grown up (the youngest has to be 18 or graduated from high school). I love the temple and the blessings found there.
Two Fridays ago when I made the decision that the next week would be my last, I was extremely upset. I had known that eventually I would not be able to work anymore, but I was hopeful that I still had several weeks left. The realization that I didn't hit me all at once, and I went immediately to tell my coordinator (I knew if I didn't tell her then, I wouldn't). We cried together (I'm blaming hormones), and then I spent the rest of the morning trying to remain calm enough to do my work. When my shift was over, I called Husband and told him that I needed to know where he was working right then because I needed to come get a hug. That helped a lot! I went home and spent several hours outside on the quad in front of our building because I knew I needed to be distracted or I'd go inside and cry some more. A couple of hours later, a vase of roses was delivered to me. All the note said was "Love you" -- not signed or anything, but of course it came from Steven. I cried again. It was so sweet of him to do that for me. He'll want me to mention that he'd been thinking about doing it for no reason, and then when I was all upset he decided to do it right then. Very sweet of him.
I think I only have one other thing to talk about today... I'd be impressed if anybody has read this far. I've written quite the novel!
Remember my good friend Ruth? I've talked about her several times, including in these posts:
the time we pulled a prank on Husband,
the time she came over for Husband's birthday,
the time she dropped by on her way to work and we talked for way too long,
the time we spent New Year's Eve with her and the later she and I took a trip to Walmart and Jamba Juice because I wanted a smoothie,
and the time it was my birthday.
Anyways, now poor Ruth has the swine flu. She says it's just like the normal flu, but she's secluded herself for the past several days (since Friday, when she started feeling sick). I talked to her Sunday night, and she hadn't seen anybody except the doctor since Friday. She works at a group home for troubled teens, where the flue has been going around, and she was taking care of the sick ones, so of course she got it. She says it's contagious for about 7 days, so she's keeping herself away from others until at least this Friday, just to be on the safe side. The poor thing, she's about to go crazy from boredom and loneliness, and then her internet decided to not work so she doesn't even have that distraction! I know there's nothing I can do, but I wish there was, and I hope she'll get over it soon!
And I think that's about it for now. I can't think of anything else that I've been meaning to write about...
Several times over the past two weeks I've sat down at my computer intending to write some updates, but somehow ended up feeling overwhelmed and never got very far. But since today marks 30 weeks and that means that my parents will be wanting to see another belly picture, I figure that I need to bite the bullet and get it over with.
So, 30 weeks:
PLUS a bonus shot that includes my face and the belly. Although I do think I look funny.
And here are the customary links to older belly pictures:
18, 20, 22, 24/25, 26, 28
I'm getting to the point where I can be pretty uncomfortable at times, and little man is all up in my ribs with increasing frequency, but really I still feel pretty good. It's hard to believe that there are only 2 months left until we get to meet him!
Funny story: At my last doctor appointment, I was told that I am measuring just a little bit small for how far along I am (not quite a week small) and that that means that maybe I'll have a baby that's a little below average size. [Excuse me while I catch my breath from the hysterical laughter that has suddenly consumed me.] YEAH RIGHT. This doctor obviously has never met my family, or Steven's. Both of our families tend to have really big babies -- all but a couple over 8 pounds and several closer to 10. Even when the mama doesn't look very big, the baby is. I told my mom and she laughed hysterically as well. She says nobody expected to open her up (she had all c-sections) and see babies as big as the ones she had...especially Robert, who was 9 lbs. 8 oz. at a week early. So while everyone is different, there is a very good chance that this baby will be at least 8 lbs.
Oh, and we finally went and registered at Babies R Us a couple of weeks ago. You can search for the registry here if you feel so inclined. (I'm only mentioning this because several people have asked.)
Husband was really excited that we got to park in the "Stork Parking" --I laughed.
Let's see...what else?
Spring term is over. Hurrah. Still waiting for grades to be released, but I think I did fairly well. Could have done better, probably, but I doubt I got anything below a B or B+. I'm excited to have some time with no school. I'm planning to use it to get my house ready for baby. Only 10 or so weeks to go, and we have almost nothing. We have some clothes, a baby swing (some friends who were moving and getting rid of everything gave it to us), and a crib to borrow...not much else. Sounds fun, eh? It'll get done...eventually. I have 10 weeks...
The temple is currently closed for maintenance until 6 July. (It closes for 2 weeks every 6 months.) When it reopens, I won't be working there anymore. This past Friday was my last day. The decision to stop working was a very difficult one to make, but I had gotten to the point where my body just wasn't going to let me work any longer. Walking away was very hard, but it needed to be done. I'm going to miss it. I'm grateful for the time that I had serving there over the last 10 months. I have grown so much and matured so much through my service. I have met so many wonderful people and have grown to love them. I'm grateful for the things that I have learned about the temple and our Heavenly Father, which will help me tremendously in my life, especially as a young mother. I look forward to the day -- probably many years from now -- when I will be able to go back and serve in the temple again. Of course I will attend the temple as often as I can between now and then, but I definitely plan on working there again someday when my children are all grown up (the youngest has to be 18 or graduated from high school). I love the temple and the blessings found there.
Two Fridays ago when I made the decision that the next week would be my last, I was extremely upset. I had known that eventually I would not be able to work anymore, but I was hopeful that I still had several weeks left. The realization that I didn't hit me all at once, and I went immediately to tell my coordinator (I knew if I didn't tell her then, I wouldn't). We cried together (I'm blaming hormones), and then I spent the rest of the morning trying to remain calm enough to do my work. When my shift was over, I called Husband and told him that I needed to know where he was working right then because I needed to come get a hug. That helped a lot! I went home and spent several hours outside on the quad in front of our building because I knew I needed to be distracted or I'd go inside and cry some more. A couple of hours later, a vase of roses was delivered to me. All the note said was "Love you" -- not signed or anything, but of course it came from Steven. I cried again. It was so sweet of him to do that for me. He'll want me to mention that he'd been thinking about doing it for no reason, and then when I was all upset he decided to do it right then. Very sweet of him.
I think I only have one other thing to talk about today... I'd be impressed if anybody has read this far. I've written quite the novel!
Remember my good friend Ruth? I've talked about her several times, including in these posts:
the time we pulled a prank on Husband,
the time she came over for Husband's birthday,
the time she dropped by on her way to work and we talked for way too long,
the time we spent New Year's Eve with her and the later she and I took a trip to Walmart and Jamba Juice because I wanted a smoothie,
and the time it was my birthday.
Anyways, now poor Ruth has the swine flu. She says it's just like the normal flu, but she's secluded herself for the past several days (since Friday, when she started feeling sick). I talked to her Sunday night, and she hadn't seen anybody except the doctor since Friday. She works at a group home for troubled teens, where the flue has been going around, and she was taking care of the sick ones, so of course she got it. She says it's contagious for about 7 days, so she's keeping herself away from others until at least this Friday, just to be on the safe side. The poor thing, she's about to go crazy from boredom and loneliness, and then her internet decided to not work so she doesn't even have that distraction! I know there's nothing I can do, but I wish there was, and I hope she'll get over it soon!
And I think that's about it for now. I can't think of anything else that I've been meaning to write about...
01 June 2009
Just some stuff
We made these the other day...YUM. Easy and delicious. That Pioneer Woman really knows what she's talking about.
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The singles' ward we serve in is having a Summer Olympics activity this weekend. We went to the Activities Committee meeting yesterday to help finish up the planning. (They're one of the committees that Husband oversees.)
Events include volleyball, dodgeball, foosball, jacks, jump rope, and a few others I don't remember right now. We'll attend at least most of it, and Husband says he's going to participate.
I say go for it, but I think I'll just watch. :)
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I have a test to take today.
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I think that's about it for today.
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The singles' ward we serve in is having a Summer Olympics activity this weekend. We went to the Activities Committee meeting yesterday to help finish up the planning. (They're one of the committees that Husband oversees.)
Events include volleyball, dodgeball, foosball, jacks, jump rope, and a few others I don't remember right now. We'll attend at least most of it, and Husband says he's going to participate.
I say go for it, but I think I'll just watch. :)
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I have a test to take today.
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I think that's about it for today.
07 April 2009
Conference
(For the not LDS readers of my blog, every six months we have what is called General Conference, and it was this weekend. It is a broadcast originating in Salt Lake, and we have the opportunity to hear talks about doctrine and receive counsel from our world-wide leaders.)
I'm currently working on writing a 7-page paper that is due in 5.5 hours (I've got almost 5 pages, which is 5 pages more than I had when I woke up this morning...yeah), so I don't have time at the moment to write anything really meaningful about the talks I enjoyed and the things I learned from Conference. But, I did want to share something that I read on another blog (just now while taking a quick break from writing) that sums up my feelings quite well. This comes from Emily at Light Refreshments Served:
"The conference as a whole seemed largely geared to helping us deal with change and loss and adversity, though never in a context of sadness but always of hope."
I think she got it exactly right.
I'm currently working on writing a 7-page paper that is due in 5.5 hours (I've got almost 5 pages, which is 5 pages more than I had when I woke up this morning...yeah), so I don't have time at the moment to write anything really meaningful about the talks I enjoyed and the things I learned from Conference. But, I did want to share something that I read on another blog (just now while taking a quick break from writing) that sums up my feelings quite well. This comes from Emily at Light Refreshments Served:
"The conference as a whole seemed largely geared to helping us deal with change and loss and adversity, though never in a context of sadness but always of hope."
I think she got it exactly right.
20 March 2009
12 March 2009
Yes, I'm alive
Umm...hi, everyone. [sheepish grin, hoping you will all forgive me someday]
So I took a break, but I've been intending to start writing again for several weeks, but I kept putting it off because I had other stuff to do...I'd do it "tomorrow" but tomorrow came and went again and again and again and now it's been over two months since I started my break, and I've only posted a couple of random things that don't really count. And that was a ridiculous run-on sentence, but the whole point was to say SORRY. I really didn't intend for it to be this long. Oops.
How about an update? No pictures because I am a slacker and the battery on my camera is dead, but hopefully I'll remedy that soon.
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1. I can't believe but this semester is less than 6 weeks from being over. It has flown by and I am so glad. I've enjoyed my classes this semester, for the most part. There has been one rather annoying project in one of those classes (thank goodness I have a good group) and some of my classes are rather poorly organized (which bugs me), but other than that, it hasn't been too bad. Busy, but not bad. I should probably take a look at all my syllabi and see which classes have a final paper I should start working on now...
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2. I'm not teaching in the nursery anymore. Now, I'm teaching marriage prep to all the engaged people in a singles ward. This seems random until I tell you that Husband is the 2nd counselor in the bishopric of that ward. He has been since the beginning of January.
Maybe I should define terms for readers who are not Mormon (so if you are Mormon, skip to the next paragraph). Hopefully I can explain it so it makes some sense. I sometimes tend to go into a lot of detail and get a little confusing, and I apologize in advance. In the LDS Church, each congregation is called a ward, and the leadership of the ward is made up of members of the ward (usually...student/singles wards are a little different) rather than a paid clergy. The person in charge of each ward is the Bishop, and he has two counselors to help him (the bishopric). I could go into more detail about the other organizations, but I won't. Anyways, Church policy is that the three members of the bishopric should be married (I don't know the reasoning), and members of singles wards (which includes most student wards) are not married. The bishop is chosen from the surrounding area and is typically middle-aged or older (more experience). Lately, many counselors for student/singles wards are young, married men. The bishop in normal wards usually serves for about 5 years, in student/singles wards for about 3 years, and young counselors for about 1 year. It sounds confusing, but it's actually quite efficient.
And that was really long and probably too detailed and confusing.
So anyways, we've been going to this singles ward (BYU 84th) ever since January. It's weird because we're around the same age as all these people, but we're supposed to set an example and it's just interesting, but they are great and we love them and we're really enjoying it, though it does mean that Husband is gone almost all day on Sundays. He doesn't get to sleep in anymore than he did in our own ward (which has an 8am meeting time) because even though the 84th doesn't meet until 9:25, he has meetings starting at 7:45 and then stays after until around 3 or 4, depending on the week. BUT, I get to sleep in! :)
The other counselor and his wife are also a young married couple. We got married last April, and they were a couple of months after in June. They're pretty fun. He is from Brazil and she is from Idaho. She and I are actually team-teaching the marriage prep class, so thank goodness I don't just have to teach it all by myself! There are quite a few people in our class, too (not unusual for BYU). I don't know the exact numbers but I'm pretty sure there are well over 20 engaged people in the ward. Most will be getting married just after this semester is over in either April or May.
I think that's all I have to say about that.
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3. I'm still working in the temple. It's still fabulous and my favorite part of my week. I have had so many wonderful experiences and been able to meet and work with so many incredible people. One sister that I work with is 94! She says she wants to make it to 10 years of working in the temple, so she's going to keep working until after she's 95. Every week she forgets that the week before she asked me if I have a boyfriend, so she asks again, and every week I tell her that, yes, I have a permanent boyfriend. She is so sweet!
This week I get to work twice...both starting at 6am! My normal shift is Friday 6-11, and I'm substituting for a sister who works the Saturday 6am...should be fun! And I mean that seriously, because I love working in the temple.
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4. My awesome husband just came home from playing basketball with some guys from the 84th ward. He brought me a Sprite. I love him.
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I'm trying to remember if there is anything else I need to include before I get to the last thing (which is the best so I've been saving it for last). I can't think of anything, but I feel like I'm forgetting something...I'll post it later if I am.
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So, the best for last...
5. Come September, we will [hopefully] be a family of three! I'm a few days past 15 weeks now, and I'm due 1 September (that's why I say hopefully...I'd rather not go two weeks late like my mom tended to do, but she admits she'd think it was hilarious if I did, after all I put her through).
I took the test on Christmas Day, even though I was pretty sure a few days before. I thought it would be clever/cute or something, I don't know. A Christmas present.
Everything seems to be going well this time around. I've heard the heartbeat and I think I've felt it move a few times in the last couple of days.
I was pretty nauseous starting at 5 weeks and it lasted until about 12 weeks, which isn't too bad, really. I lost about 10 pounds because it was so difficult to eat anything. I've gained about half of that back, so even though people who don't know think that I've gained weight, I would like you all to know that I HAVEN'T. :)
I'm feeling good these days. I am optimistic for the future, and I am trusting that Heavenly Father is watching over us.
The ultrasound is scheduled for Wednesday 15 April, just after I pass the 20-week mark. That's less than 5 weeks away! I kind of wish it was earlier, but I also understand why the doctor wants to wait that long to do the one ultrasound my insurance covers. A bigger baby makes it easier to make sure everything is normal. I think Husband almost wants to go to the mall next week to find out what we're having (yes, you can do that in Provo...it's ridiculous).
Was that enough detail to satisfy everybody? Probably more than most of you needed....
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Love to all, I'll post again soon...
So I took a break, but I've been intending to start writing again for several weeks, but I kept putting it off because I had other stuff to do...I'd do it "tomorrow" but tomorrow came and went again and again and again and now it's been over two months since I started my break, and I've only posted a couple of random things that don't really count. And that was a ridiculous run-on sentence, but the whole point was to say SORRY. I really didn't intend for it to be this long. Oops.
How about an update? No pictures because I am a slacker and the battery on my camera is dead, but hopefully I'll remedy that soon.
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1. I can't believe but this semester is less than 6 weeks from being over. It has flown by and I am so glad. I've enjoyed my classes this semester, for the most part. There has been one rather annoying project in one of those classes (thank goodness I have a good group) and some of my classes are rather poorly organized (which bugs me), but other than that, it hasn't been too bad. Busy, but not bad. I should probably take a look at all my syllabi and see which classes have a final paper I should start working on now...
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2. I'm not teaching in the nursery anymore. Now, I'm teaching marriage prep to all the engaged people in a singles ward. This seems random until I tell you that Husband is the 2nd counselor in the bishopric of that ward. He has been since the beginning of January.
Maybe I should define terms for readers who are not Mormon (so if you are Mormon, skip to the next paragraph). Hopefully I can explain it so it makes some sense. I sometimes tend to go into a lot of detail and get a little confusing, and I apologize in advance. In the LDS Church, each congregation is called a ward, and the leadership of the ward is made up of members of the ward (usually...student/singles wards are a little different) rather than a paid clergy. The person in charge of each ward is the Bishop, and he has two counselors to help him (the bishopric). I could go into more detail about the other organizations, but I won't. Anyways, Church policy is that the three members of the bishopric should be married (I don't know the reasoning), and members of singles wards (which includes most student wards) are not married. The bishop is chosen from the surrounding area and is typically middle-aged or older (more experience). Lately, many counselors for student/singles wards are young, married men. The bishop in normal wards usually serves for about 5 years, in student/singles wards for about 3 years, and young counselors for about 1 year. It sounds confusing, but it's actually quite efficient.
And that was really long and probably too detailed and confusing.
So anyways, we've been going to this singles ward (BYU 84th) ever since January. It's weird because we're around the same age as all these people, but we're supposed to set an example and it's just interesting, but they are great and we love them and we're really enjoying it, though it does mean that Husband is gone almost all day on Sundays. He doesn't get to sleep in anymore than he did in our own ward (which has an 8am meeting time) because even though the 84th doesn't meet until 9:25, he has meetings starting at 7:45 and then stays after until around 3 or 4, depending on the week. BUT, I get to sleep in! :)
The other counselor and his wife are also a young married couple. We got married last April, and they were a couple of months after in June. They're pretty fun. He is from Brazil and she is from Idaho. She and I are actually team-teaching the marriage prep class, so thank goodness I don't just have to teach it all by myself! There are quite a few people in our class, too (not unusual for BYU). I don't know the exact numbers but I'm pretty sure there are well over 20 engaged people in the ward. Most will be getting married just after this semester is over in either April or May.
I think that's all I have to say about that.
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3. I'm still working in the temple. It's still fabulous and my favorite part of my week. I have had so many wonderful experiences and been able to meet and work with so many incredible people. One sister that I work with is 94! She says she wants to make it to 10 years of working in the temple, so she's going to keep working until after she's 95. Every week she forgets that the week before she asked me if I have a boyfriend, so she asks again, and every week I tell her that, yes, I have a permanent boyfriend. She is so sweet!
This week I get to work twice...both starting at 6am! My normal shift is Friday 6-11, and I'm substituting for a sister who works the Saturday 6am...should be fun! And I mean that seriously, because I love working in the temple.
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4. My awesome husband just came home from playing basketball with some guys from the 84th ward. He brought me a Sprite. I love him.
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I'm trying to remember if there is anything else I need to include before I get to the last thing (which is the best so I've been saving it for last). I can't think of anything, but I feel like I'm forgetting something...I'll post it later if I am.
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So, the best for last...
5. Come September, we will [hopefully] be a family of three! I'm a few days past 15 weeks now, and I'm due 1 September (that's why I say hopefully...I'd rather not go two weeks late like my mom tended to do, but she admits she'd think it was hilarious if I did, after all I put her through).
I took the test on Christmas Day, even though I was pretty sure a few days before. I thought it would be clever/cute or something, I don't know. A Christmas present.
Everything seems to be going well this time around. I've heard the heartbeat and I think I've felt it move a few times in the last couple of days.
I was pretty nauseous starting at 5 weeks and it lasted until about 12 weeks, which isn't too bad, really. I lost about 10 pounds because it was so difficult to eat anything. I've gained about half of that back, so even though people who don't know think that I've gained weight, I would like you all to know that I HAVEN'T. :)
I'm feeling good these days. I am optimistic for the future, and I am trusting that Heavenly Father is watching over us.
The ultrasound is scheduled for Wednesday 15 April, just after I pass the 20-week mark. That's less than 5 weeks away! I kind of wish it was earlier, but I also understand why the doctor wants to wait that long to do the one ultrasound my insurance covers. A bigger baby makes it easier to make sure everything is normal. I think Husband almost wants to go to the mall next week to find out what we're having (yes, you can do that in Provo...it's ridiculous).
Was that enough detail to satisfy everybody? Probably more than most of you needed....
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Love to all, I'll post again soon...
22 December 2008
Christmas
Tomorrow we are leaving to go home to NC for a week for the holidays. We're pretty excited that we get to see our families!
I'm sitting here reading blogs and listening to Christmas music (Rejoice and Be Merry! from last year's Concert on Temple Square -- we got to go this year because one of our friends is in the Orchestra, and it was amazing, I'll have to get the CD when it comes out), but I really should be cleaning the apartment and packing for our trip. Our flight leaves at 7:10 AM tomorrow!
Hopefully I'll get it done...
I'm sitting here reading blogs and listening to Christmas music (Rejoice and Be Merry! from last year's Concert on Temple Square -- we got to go this year because one of our friends is in the Orchestra, and it was amazing, I'll have to get the CD when it comes out), but I really should be cleaning the apartment and packing for our trip. Our flight leaves at 7:10 AM tomorrow!
Hopefully I'll get it done...
09 December 2008
Joy to Everyone
An early Christmas present.
Go here. Watch the video. Read the story. It's beautiful. You won't regret it.
And pass on the joy.
Go here. Watch the video. Read the story. It's beautiful. You won't regret it.
And pass on the joy.
16 October 2008
Yes, Another Post Tonight
You can't say I didn't warn you.
So just a moment ago in my last post, I mentioned that today wasn't the best day ever. I had some assignments that were not going well, and some panic issues, etc. So that was fun. And really, this whole week has been extremely stressful.
That is why this post is going to be about things that have made me happy this week. Look for the silver lining, you know. This, my friends, is what it's all about.
1) A letter from my missionary brother.
2) A husband who will do laundry and make dinner while I am doing homework...without even being asked!
3) A teacher who was unexpectedly understanding and kind. I think this might have had something to do with the fact that I was sobbing and shaking uncontrollably. (Let's just say that I do NOT do well in debate situations.) But hey, all's well that ends well.
4) Friends who will listen to me and comfort me even when I'm being irrational and just a little bit crazy.
5) Random flowers from an anonymous sender (not my husband). I think I know who it was, because she's the same person that I'm specifically talking about in #4 (although there are a lot of people who also fit this description).
6) Blogs of people I don't even know that remind me to look for the good in everything. (I just realized that I have 115 blogs on my Google Reader...that's a lot)
7) I won a contest! I correctly guessed what day would be the first official, measurable snow in Alaska where Scribbit lives. (You should read her. She is awesome.) Anyways, my awesome prize came in the mail on Monday and absolutely made my day! Such a simple little thing, but it really made me happy. Scribbit, if you happen to read this, thank you. He's such a sweet little guy :) and you can't even imagine how perfect the timing was! Also, you have really pretty handwriting (and I am very random). Anyways, I'm posting pictures of the coolest contest prize ever.
He is a Plaja Pet. (The link is to a giveaway Scribbit did last month, not to the contest. You can find the link to the contest here, and here is where she says that I won...along with three others. Way to go, us! The announcement of winners is at the bottom, but you should really read the story at the top of the post first, because it's amazing.)
Here he is:
Magnetic head.
Magnetic tail.
I'm thinking I'm going to have to get a couple more at some point, because I think it would be so much fun to rearrange the parts! Does that make me weird/disturbed? (Don't answer that.)
So just a moment ago in my last post, I mentioned that today wasn't the best day ever. I had some assignments that were not going well, and some panic issues, etc. So that was fun. And really, this whole week has been extremely stressful.
That is why this post is going to be about things that have made me happy this week. Look for the silver lining, you know. This, my friends, is what it's all about.
1) A letter from my missionary brother.
2) A husband who will do laundry and make dinner while I am doing homework...without even being asked!
3) A teacher who was unexpectedly understanding and kind. I think this might have had something to do with the fact that I was sobbing and shaking uncontrollably. (Let's just say that I do NOT do well in debate situations.) But hey, all's well that ends well.
4) Friends who will listen to me and comfort me even when I'm being irrational and just a little bit crazy.
5) Random flowers from an anonymous sender (not my husband). I think I know who it was, because she's the same person that I'm specifically talking about in #4 (although there are a lot of people who also fit this description).
6) Blogs of people I don't even know that remind me to look for the good in everything. (I just realized that I have 115 blogs on my Google Reader...that's a lot)
7) I won a contest! I correctly guessed what day would be the first official, measurable snow in Alaska where Scribbit lives. (You should read her. She is awesome.) Anyways, my awesome prize came in the mail on Monday and absolutely made my day! Such a simple little thing, but it really made me happy. Scribbit, if you happen to read this, thank you. He's such a sweet little guy :) and you can't even imagine how perfect the timing was! Also, you have really pretty handwriting (and I am very random). Anyways, I'm posting pictures of the coolest contest prize ever.
He is a Plaja Pet. (The link is to a giveaway Scribbit did last month, not to the contest. You can find the link to the contest here, and here is where she says that I won...along with three others. Way to go, us! The announcement of winners is at the bottom, but you should really read the story at the top of the post first, because it's amazing.)
Here he is:
Magnetic head.
Magnetic tail.
I'm thinking I'm going to have to get a couple more at some point, because I think it would be so much fun to rearrange the parts! Does that make me weird/disturbed? (Don't answer that.)
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