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Friday Letters

Dear Friend

Thank you so much for being there for me always. You rock!



Dear Nose
Will you please stop the sniffling already?!?!



Dear Cough
Ummm..I have had enough already. Come on!



Dear Sunrise
You are beautiful. What a nice way to start my day.

Dear SAVERS
I love you for having 50% off on Labor Day. YES!!



Dear Tabitha
I am so excited to meet little Brody.
You look fantastic and are seriously the cutest little prego woman I have ever seen!!

 



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***COMING SOON***

Thankful Thursdays

What I'm Thankful For Today...

Inner peace

Friends that won't shake

For this blog and the readers who won't quit reading

A healing body

For the chance to start all over again, given to me everyday by loving God.

 An abundance of Kleenex in my house

The Lord placing me in the right place at the right time. 



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Meet & Mingle Blog Hop

What I'm Loving Right Now:Chevron

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Making Memories Through Scrapbooking

 I want to scrapbook because life is short, time goes by fast and I want to remember it.

I want to remember all the good times..the laughter, the fun and

I never want to forget the tough times and the challenges either.

I want to remember the big events and the celebrations and

the little every day moments that matter most.

I want to scrapbook because I don't want to forget for one second

how beautiful this world is and how very very lucky I am.

I want to scrapbook because I want my future children 

to know their Mom and know how much I truly love them.

I want to scrapbook because I want to tell my story..because 

if I don't....who will??

Here are a few pages I did for our wedding....

 

Tuesday Thoughts

Sweet & Salty

What You Need:

 *M&M's

*Square Pretzels

*Hershey's Kisses 

Instructions:

1. Place pretzels on a cookie sheet

2. Place kisses on top of each pretzel in the center

3. Bake @ 200 degrees for 8 minutes

4. Press M&M's into the melted kisses

5. Enjoy!

 

Show Off Saturday Link-Up

Have You Ever Wondered?

If you've ever wondered what the inside of a LDS Temple looks like, check out these photos. If you have any questions about the photos, what goes on in these sacred buildings or about my faith in general please feel free to email me (bostonksox@gmail.com) or visit www.mormon.org

Temples in Operations= 138 Worldwide

 


Brigham City Utah Temple 

Entry into the Brigham City Utah Temple

Grand hallway in the Brigham City Utah Temple 

Instruction room in the Brigham City Utah Temple

Instruction room in the Brigham City Utah Temple 

Celestial room in the Brigham City Utah Temple 

Bride's dressing room in the Brigham City Utah Temple

Sealing room in the Brigham City Utah Temple
 

Baptistry in the Brigham City Utah Temple 

Come back tomorrow to Link-Up!!

Today ONLY

The Book That Changed My Life

The Book of Mormon has changed my life more than I could have ever imagined. It is one of my most valued possessions. Every time I read it, I am overcome by the impact that it has had in my life and I feel closer to my Heavenly Father. I've had too many prayers answered through this book, too many important spiritual promptings while reading it, too many insights gleaned from its pages to see the Book of Mormon as anything other than the word of God.

I am so grateful for The Book of Mormon and for the beautiful truths it contains. Reading it has enhanced my understanding and appreciation for the Bible even more, and opened my heart to the idea that God speaks to, and loves, all the people on the earth. The Book of Mormon contains an ancient account of God's workings and teachings with the people who lived on the American continent and of Christ's visitation to them. It bears a powerful testimony that God loves all His children-- male, female, black, white, Jew, Gentile, righteous, wicked-- the same. His love is all encompassing and every time I read The Book of Mormon I feel that. Because of this book I better understand the nature of God and why I am here on the earth. I treasure that knowledge above all else.

 

For your free copy of The Book of Mormon, email me 

HERE

I will mail you a copy of the Book of Mormon along with a personalized letter.

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Thankful Thursdays

What I am thankful for today....

 

 

 

Date nights with my husband

I feel that we grow closer to each other

and our marriage is alot stronger because of date nights.

 

 

 

 

Blessings in the midst of trials

Sometimes its so hard to see blessings in the midst of a trial.

If you really look...they are there. God is good and is always faithful.

Layering Basics

Layer and accessorize.

By keeping a few staples in your wardrobe in a variety of solid colors and a basic enough form that it can be adapted for any occasion, you can mix and match all your accessories and pile on layers as needed to create completely different outfits. You’ll be able to make your wardrobe work for you in any situation without feeling like you’re wearing the same old thing over and over again.

To prove our point, we started with this cute but plain shirt and skirt.

 

And turned it into two completely different outfits—one clean and classy to wear to work and one fun and flirty for going out to lunch.

At the Office: Clean and Classy

1. Downeast Basics: Short Sleeve Crew, White; $12.99.

2. Target: Women’s Mossimo Black Piper-Heeled Sandal, Black; $29.99.

3. Downeast Basics: Drawing Parallels Skirt, Tiger Lily; $36.99.

4. Old Navy: Women’s Triple-Strand Beaded Necklace, Black; $15.94.

5. H&M: 4-pack Earrings (1 shown); $3.95.

6. Gap: Classic Two-Button Blazer, Black; $98.00. 7. H&M: Bag; $19.95.

 

Out to Lunch: Fun and Flirty

1. Old Navy: Women’s Floral Gauze Scarf, Green Goddess; $14.94.

2. Gap: Braided Wooden Sandals, Rain Slicker Yellow; $70.99.

3. Shabby Apple: Botanical Belle Earrings; $23.00.

 4. Downeast Basics: Drawing Parallels Skirt, Tiger Lily; $36.99.

 5. Downeast Basics: Short Sleeve Crew, White; $12.99.

6. Target: LPLP Linea Pelle Large Crossbody, Yellow; $19.99.

To get started on reinventing your wardrobe, make sure you’ve got the basics: solid colors, versatile styles, etc. Then start building with some of these layering essentials:

-Cardigans and blazers
-Scarves
-Necklaces, earrings, and bracelets
-Tights, leggings, and socks
-Interesting hair pieces
-Shoes
-Bags

**Article from http://ldsliving.com/story/69311-lifestyle-modest-fashion-layering-basics

Tuesday Thoughts

We all fear change. The uncertain and unknown can make us feel anxious and worried, even when the change can be good and needed.

As I read other blogs,  I've realized we are all going through changes, some more than others..... and that's okay.

 Changes and trials are meant to teach us, help us grow and develop patience, and draw us closer to God.

"It all works out. Don't worry. I say that to myself every morning. It will all work out. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us. He will not forsake us...if we will put our trust in Him, if we will prayer to Him, if we will live worthy of His blessings, He will hear our prayers"
-Utah South Regional Conference


“Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward.”
-C.S. Lewis

 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." 
-Philippians 4:6

“When sore trials come upon us, it’s time to deepen our faith in God, to work hard, and to serve others. Then He will heal our broken hearts. He will bestow upon us personal peace and comfort. Those great gifts will not be destroyed, even by death.” 

-Russell M. Nelson

“Sometimes, in spite of all we do to ‘make weak things become strong,’ the Lord, in His infinite wisdom, does not take away our weakness. The Apostle Paul struggled throughout his life with ‘a thorn in the flesh,’ which he said served to humble him ‘lest [he] should be exalted above measure’ (2 Corinthians 12:7). Three times Paul asked the Lord to take away his weakness, and three times the Lord declined to do so. The Lord then explained that His grace was sufficient for Paul and that, in fact, His strength was actually ‘made perfect in weakness.’ Then Paul wrote, ‘Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.’ …

“Like Paul, we can find positive meaning in weaknesses that are not taken away. Surely nothing is quite as humbling as having a weakness that we cannot overcome but must continue to struggle with throughout our life. Such a weakness teaches us, in a very personal way, that after all we can do we must rely on the grace of Christ to make up the difference.

“As we humbly submit our will to the Lord’s, we find that our weaknesses can indeed become sources of strength if we put our trust in Him.”

-Anne C. Pingree,“Making Weak Things Become Strong,” Ensign

“Be assured that there is a safe harbor. You can find peace amidst the storms that threaten you. Your Heavenly Father—who knows when even a sparrow falls—knows of your heartache and suffering. He loves you and wants the best for you. Never doubt this. While He allows all of us to make choices that may not always be for our own or even others’ well-being, and while He does not always intervene in the course of events, He has promised the faithful peace even in their trials and tribulations.”

-Joseph B. Wirthlin

I hope these quotes and scriptures will inspire you to press forward and trust in Him.

Is there anything you are going through right now?  Anything that seems too hard?

I would be so happy to help you.

 I know I might not know you well or anything, but I am here to listen, offer any advice and pray for you.

Please feel free to contact me.

bostonksox@gmail.com


Have a great day!!

Friday Letters

Dear God.
I love you with all my heart.
Thank you for turning a rough situation into some beautiful.

Dear Craigslist
Thank you for helping me find the perfect violin!


Dear Hubby
Thank you for my violin. I love you!


Dear Kandee Johnson.
Thank you for these inspirational words.
I felt it on my heart like there is someone out there that needed to hear this today.
FYI I love your blog and watching your video tutorials. You rock!!

"Don't worry if heartache and pain have tried to steal the very breath from your life, the beat from your heart, the "normal" from your world...sometimes we have to make a "new normal", we have to grow our strength...and sometimes our hearts grow bigger in the process- and all our pain grows a much bigger heart that we can show more love and compassion to others"

Dear Tecumseh. Thank you for this amazing poem.



"So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion;respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.

Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, even a stranger, when in a lonely place. Show respect to all people and grovel to none.

When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself. Abuse no one and no thing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of its vision.
...

When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home."

Made Me Smile

This video made me smile the whole time! I love the Missionaries.

Thankful Thursdays

What I am thankful for today....

Arizona sunsets

Sorrow that turns to joy in the morning

Peace that passes all understanding

Love that endures all things through hope

What are you thankful for today?



I Feel Inspired Today By..

I adore both of these lovely ladies.
They are beautiful both inside and out.
The light of Christ radiates off their faces.
Thank you Ashley and Nichelle for your honesty, inspiration and
wearing your heart on your sleeves.
I appreciate you.

When I was in elementary school my friends turned on a movie that I knew I shouldn't be watching. I look back now and laugh, it was some dumb Stephen King movie, but back then I knew it didn't make me feel good to watch it. So I told my friends that I was going to have my mom come and pick me up from the sleep over because I didn't want to watch the movie, and that was that. However, after I said something, two of the other girls said something too. It was like a huge sigh of relief that they weren't the only ones feeling that way, but in fact, the majority of us were. We ended up watching a different movie and everything was all flowers and butterflies.

In high school there was a boy who was extremely over weight and really shy. He didn't have a lot of friends,  but every time I passed him or saw him I would say hi and yell his name. He'd smile, and I didn't think anything of it. I didn't care if I was with my friends or not, I thought he was pretty cool. One time his mom saw mine at a school activity and she told her how much it meant to her son that I always said hi to him. I had learned my lesson in 6th grade when a bunch of my friends were in earshot of a girl and were loudly making fun of her, and I didn't speak up to say anything. I sat there in silence and embarrassment that I was a coward because I didn't want to be the next one they picked on. But it taught me that it always feels better to be the one who is nice, than the one who sits and says nothing at all.

Last week while we were in Mexico I found out that our condos have water zumba now. Oh. My. Gosh. I felt like I had just won the lottery. I ran down there the morning of zumba all geared and ready to go. The problem was, I was the only one there. Well, me and the pro latin zumba teacher. Shoot. I'm going to look like the biggest doofus on the face of the planet! No white girl can look cool next to this lady! Let alone a white girl with no zumba talent! Other people would walk by, but were too shy to join. So I jumped in the pool by myself and got over the fact that I was the only one. As time went on, and people saw how much fun we were having, they started to join us. The more people that came, the more comfortable people felt doing aqua zumba. They didn't have to be embarrassed because no one could possibly look as crazy as the guera in the front.

But that's how things go. Sometimes you have to take the potential brunt of embarrassment and feelings of discomfort in order to be a leader. Sometimes, like in the stories above, being a leader can be done in the most simplest of ways. Other times, it's more difficult. Like making a social change, or being at the forefront of any kind of change for that matter. But the world needs leaders, so that more people will gain courage when they see you stepping onto the battle field. All it takes is one person to inspire an entire population of people. But it has to start somewhere.

So let it start with you.


Visit Ashley's blog HERE

I have days where I just feel like I'm failing at life.

Where I don't understand what I am doing wrong.

I just feel horrible about myself.

I never feel like I am enough.

I feel like I'll never be pretty enough, or smart enough, or talented enough.

That I will always be lacking.

I couldn't finish school because of my accident.

I don't feel like I can date, because of my foot.

People notice the wrap around my leg, and instead of asking me about it,

they give me stares of disapproval.

People often give me backwards compliments like, You actually look good with red hair.

Making me feel like it's wrong to have red hair.

Make up, clothes, styles are made for people who have tan skin, skinny bodies and no freckles.

Cute shoes are made for people with perfect feet.

I can't buy whatever shoes I want. I miss that. 

I miss not being scared to let someone into my life.

I feel so broken.

I've had my heart ripped out, stomped on, and then drowned.

I don't feel like I'm date-able.

I know it may seem silly, but I feel like no one will want a "one legged" girlfriend.

I am so scared guys are just thinking I'm not enough.

They go for girls who haven't been scarred by the turmoils of life. 

Making me feel it's wrong I've had struggles to overcome.

I just feel alone.

I'm sick of being treated this way.

Like I don't matter.

But, I know that I do matter.

I know that my Heavenly Father loves me.

I know that my insecurities and just that, insecurities. 

I have a hard time telling myself that it's okay that I'm me. 

That I have imperfections.

And my imperfections are what make me, me. 

It's good to be me. 

Broken parts, heart and all.

Visit Nichelle's blog HERE