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Always - Movie Monday 4/17/17

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This is one of my all-time favorite movies. Richard Dreyfuss dies while fighting forest fires by airplane. The other characters spend the rest of the movie trying to cope with the situation. (I can relate!) Trying to find some sense of normalcy in my life has been my knight's  quest lately. Today I went to my home ward and had Easter. We tried so hard to make it fun and exciting like it used to be. (Even though it was hard work!) It was a great day with family! I know this stroke has been a life changing, teaching experience. But enough already! (Calgon, take me away!) I had dreams of walking upstairs just like nothing had ever happened. (I wish I could do something that normal!) But I must accept my new normal, and I can't let it suck me down into depression. I will strive to make my new normal better. Life has a way of working things out, although you can't wait around for it. You must go out and get it. Just like in the movie. Get off your duff and make a positive change...
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Weakness - Saying Saturday 4/15/17

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  I picked this quote, because I love Elder Eyring, and it hits close to home. Strokes leave you with major weakness! I need to keep up a poitive attitude and have faith to get better and keep advancing forward. There is guy here that suffered a stroke similar to me. He has been here for three years! He sleeps a lot, and is onery and pessimistic. He never leaves his room. (Mainly gave up!) This stroke ain't gonna beat me! I will be happy, kind, and will try my hardest everyday. I know my body is pretty weak right now, but through the power of the Lord I have grown stronger and will grow stronger. The other way to look at this quote is that we must be humble to progress through Christ. We must know that we are not the end all-be all and are weak, but through the Lord we can become stronger than we currently are. Just admitting that, means we are meek and humble. Having humility means we are free of pride and puffed-upedness.  (Not what I once pictured, as being a weakling.)...
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Frustration - Feelings Friday

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  There are times in our lives that we so get so hair-pulling, eye-rolling, screaming mad. It can happen because of irresponsible kids, stupid drivers, or annoying operators. (Just to name a few.) I will leave out the expletives. Before we loss it, we need to count to ten while thinking about what their situation might be. Look at these precious (yet annoying) children of God and think about how they are loved, too. It's kind of like the old wisdom "pray for those who persecute and despitefully use you." (Something like that.) What is their story? We don't know. But it is on us if we raise our stress level and blood pressure over their actions. Are we going to let others control our feelings? I feel frustration everyday. My right hand and foot won't do what it tell them! (My left hand is pretty nimble, but I can only do so much.) Aides are slow to help when I call. Food is not what I ordered. I could go on. But I try to look on the bright side. I understand that I...
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Pioneer Village - Throwback Thursday 4/13/17

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  Seven years ago, (could it be that long?) we decided to take the kids to Lagoon for two days and get a hotel. We bought season passes, since two days is about the same amount! It was practically empty so we had the place to ourselves. It was a fun little stay-cation. The kids bonded, and we figured out who likes and dislikes which ride! We decided to take pictures at Pioneer Village since we hadn't had a family picture in awhile! (That was a hoot.) Michelle didn't understand do a silly face.We hit the hotel pool at night. I'm happy we had our little adventure! Yee-hah!  
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Stand - Working Wednesday 4/12/17

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    I never imagined that standing could be such an exhausting task! Today I stood from the wheelchair, holding onto a bar, and with someone to balance me. I did this about 15 (or more) times in rapid succession. I did not know your knees and other leg muscles work so incredibly hard to get you vertical. (I took standing for granted.) The physical therapist did not help me stand, he just held my arm in case I fell. I use momentum by swinging my body, but there's a window in front of me. So I can't swing a lot! (No glass inflicted head wounds right now!) Then I stand while leaning forward over my feet. The very first action is the hardest. Once I can push through that, I'm home free. But it's dang hard. ("What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.") This action is a lot like squats! I take well deserved rests after every five. Sound effects are necessary to complete. The therapist said I sounded like Arnold Schwarzenegger so the next one I did I grunted, ...
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Pot Roast - Tasty Tidbits Tuesday 4/11/17

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  Pot Roast, to me, is what Sunday tastes like. Sometimes the kids complain, but they always want it on Sunday for dinner. I know everyone makes pot roast, however I thought I'd share how we do it. You get one of those bags that you cook meat in. (This is usually done as you're running out the door on Sunday morning.) We throw the frozen roast (beef or pork,) 2 lbs. mini carrots, a few sliced onions and your preference of small potatoes inside with a package of onion mix sprinkled all over. (Soup or dip, pretty much the same thing!) I buy the generic white package of onion soup mix that is cheap. You find it by the soups, it usually hidden. (Mushrooms or another vegetable would be good, but I have picky complainers at my house!) Take a steak knife and punch 3-4 holes in the plastic bag. It requires about 3 hours cooking at around 375 degrees. It depends on your stove. (I don't usually wait for a pre-heat, since I'm running out the door. ) When it's done cooking, tea...
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Forget Gump - Movie Monday

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              This movie is a staple at our house. It is always being quoted, but it has to be done in a slow, southern drawl (or its just not right!) Forrest was a simple, slow man (who loved Dr. Pepper,) but some things he said were extemely wise. The best quote was "Life is like a box of choc-o-lates, you never know what you're gonna get." Isn't that the truth? Life is always throwing us curveballs. (Take my life as a prime example!) We need to be adaptive, and take change well as it comes at us. Also, a good attitude will serve you well as you take on the ups and downs.      "I don't know if we have a destiny, or if we're floating accidental-like on a breeze, but I, I think it's both. Maybe they're happening at the same time." (I wish there was a sequel, where he meets the missionaries and learns the gospel.) Forrest needs to know there are no accidents. God puts us in the right place at the right time. We can affect other's liv...
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