Ten Great Tips for 2012/Impact

Got this email from my parents

1. Stay out of trouble.

2. Aim for greater heights.

3. Stay focused on your job.

4. Exercise to maintain good health.

5. Practice team work.

6. Rely on your trusted partner to watch your back. Take your time trusting others.

7. Save for rainy days.

8. Rest and relax .

9. Always take time to smile.

AND
10.. Realize that nothing is impossible.
 

Love this.

Yesterday I went to see The Vow screening with Brandon. WOW! I loved the movie. Loved it. It was something I needed to see. It was one of those movies that if you are feeling sorry for yourself it REALLY makes you think.

I had seen the trailer of if and wasn’t sure what it would be. Powerful. It is based on a true story. It is about a couple that get in an accident……… You will just have to see it. After the accident Leo (Channing Tatum) is talking and says:

That Moment of Impact is what defines who you become.

I could feel that tingly feeling you get when you REALLY get something. As I was thinking back on my life, it is those defining moments of impact that has made me who I am.

I remember the night my Best Friend died when I was 15, and the moment my parents told me she was gone. Impact.

The day a friend’s mom wouldn’t let her hang out with me because she thought I was a bad influence. Impact.

The day I came home from work and found out Grandma Onida had passed away. Impact.

The day I went to the doctor and he told me my 18 week fetus had died. Impact.

The day my daughter came home and told me the kids at school were picking on her. Impact.

The day(s) the doctor informed us of cancer. Impact.

The moment they told me it was an aneurism. Impact.

The phone call we got after JP’s cancer surgery that his father had passed away. Impact.

The day the decision was made that we accept a job in Utah. Impact.

The day I prayed about if I should marry JP and had the most amazing experience. Impact

The moment I saw my 3 babies take their first breath. Impact.

So many things have impacted my life. Some good, some bad. So many decisions on how to deal with the impact. I have really struggled with this move……blah blah blah. But I really didn’t think it would be this hard. Still facing medical challenges, but I don’t have the support system. I kinda feel like I died. I can read all about friends from home on facebook, but I feel I have lost that support, I know I still have it,  but it is so hard being so far away.   Soooooooooo, as I watched this movie, I tried to decide how this impact will affect me. If I keep going and thinking the way I am, I may just become bitter. I am a strong person. I have used the impacts in my life to become stronger. My P blessing says I will be made strong through the trials in my life. But this one had bitten me in the butt. :}

I am grateful that I have memory of these impacts. I am glad I feel the happy tug at my heart or the pain from the hurt. I am grateful for friends and family that have stood by me through these impacts. I am grateful to be alive to experience these impacts. And even thought more Impacts  terrify my, I will try to remain faithful and strong.

 

 

Life’s all about moments of impact….and how they change our lives forever.

Some family fun: Last weekend we went to Island Park to go snowmobiling. My kids went. Derek and Sydni had to work. Oh man, no one can make me laugh like my kids can.

Stacy, Nicole and Ryan

Tom, Craig and Joyce

 

It was snowy and the trails were bumpy, but oh it was heaven. So fun.

One last thing. Our new Bishop asked us to be Mission Presidents for a 2 week activity for our youth. Our mission in New Zealand. We will get out 8 companionships at the MTC on Sunday.
They will all come to our [mission home] next Wednesday for dinner. We will teach them fro Preach My Gospel on how to teach a missionary lesson. Then they will go out and teach. Oh it will be such an amazing experience.

And I will post remodel pics soon of my kitchen and craft room. Love you!