Addiction!

Okay...I have to admit it.  I LOVE bookstores!  I could spend hours and hours brousing.  Brent enjoys looking at tools, me...I love books!  They are definately my downfall.  I thought after our kids were grown, I wouldn't "need" to purchase children's books any longer, but couldn't resist the two I purchased today.  I love how they have such wonderful messages.  I always have a list of "books to purchase," so today while I was shopping I just picked up a few on my list.  Now, I just have to decide which one to start reading first!

Dad's Headstone

Red Letter Day

Today was one of those days you'd call a Red Letter Day. It was the one year anniversary of my dad's death. On some days I can't believe it's been a year, other days it seems like it's been an eternity.

My dad was an AMAZING father and grandpa. I miss him horribly. However, I know that because of Jesus Christ and the sealing powers of the temple, I'll be with my dad again. The Gospel of Jesus Christ has brought me peace and understanding, and though it's been hard, there is always a continual hope and knowledge of things that can be.

I stopped by the cemetery on the way home and cleaned up the grass, old flowers and wreaths around Dad's headstone. I left a pretty fall bouquet of flowers. (I made the MISTAKE of putting all of the old flowers, etc. in my trunk to bring home and throw away because I couldn't see a garbage. NOW MY CAR STINKS SO BADLY!!) I have thought a lot about Dad today and have come to the conclusion that the best way to honor him is to try and be a little more like him. So, today I've decided to try and "visit" others more (sick, lonely, elderly) like Dad did. He always seemed to have time to do that, but I know he had the time because he chose to make time to do what was important.

I added this picture of Dad and Whitney because it's one that just reminds me of the "daily" Dad and Grandpa that I remember...loving, interested in his family, ever present and ever wanting to chat!