delightful and enduring. sounds good to me!

"We have a great responsibility to our husbands. I know it is hard to believe, but almost before you can turn around the children will be gone and you will be alone with him. You had better be sure that you are developing the kind of love and friendship that will be delightful and enduring. Let the children learn from your attitude that he is important. Encourage him. Be kind. It is a rough world, and he, like everyone else, is fighting to survive. Be cheerful. Don't be a whiner." -Marjorie Pay Hinckley

I love this woman! There are a few apples all of us can draw from this great quote! Happy Friday!

Race Time

So.....I think it's about time!!! You can have a random running race - I think this would be best. We did this just the other day and I think it was maybe 150 yards, but WOW! Do you know how far 150 yards is when you are trying to beat your wife????

We were walking on our way back to the house from our oldest's soccer game and did this. I tell you what; I was huffing and puffing like crazy when we got back to our driveway......and worst of all - I LOST!!!

Totally random - but A LOT of fun! Good luck and let us know who wins - it's not about being humble, it is about who gets bragging rights til' the next random race.

Reverence is Love

Well, I was inspired by a line from a primary song. It said "reverence is love". (It seems I listen to primary songs all day, everyday.)

I was reading in Ephesians and my thought was solidified when I read the last verse in chapter 5.

Wives are counseled to reverence their husbands. Well, reverence is love but I like the word. It implies something more. To me when I think of reverence, I don't think sarcastic, critical or rude belong in the same attitude. I think of respect, admiration, and appreciation.

I remembered a talk from by President Hinckley that goes along with this.

"I am asking that we stop seeking out the storms and problems of life, and enjoy more fully the sunlight. I am suggesting that as we go through life we concentrate on the positive. I am asking that we look a little deeper for the good, that we halt the sounds of insult and sarcasm, that we more generously compliment virtue and effort. I am not asking that all criticism be silenced. Growth comes of correction. Strength comes of repentance. Wise is the man who can acknowledge mistakes pointed out by others and change his course of action."

For me it is good to keep these things in mind, it helps my attitude. So, food for thought.