GET A GRIP.....

I am finding out this life of CD-19 is starting to get to me......all I want to do is sleep!  ,,,,and eat!  I am realizing how much other people in your life matter.....even people i don't know at the grocery store are nice to just see and wonder if they are having the same struggle I am.  So many helpful hints on how to beat stress......Sniff vetiver oil.....deep sniffs of this earthy essential oil can calm your brain as effectively as Xanax....it promps the release of focus-enhancing brain waves......OR sipping 24 oz of iced paasion flower tea daily could sooth stress and anxiety as effectively as taking a perscription med like Valium......It releases an anxiety ending hormome called GABA.....OR just sit and feel sorry for yourself hoping for a phone call and some exciting mail.....or another Dr. Phil re-run?

NEW TOY......

Pam and Rob's new toy.......I can hardly wait to see it.....They took it out to a  camp ground by Vernal last weekend to break it in......They are both so busy ......Pam will be off to Seattle to stay with Nicci for two weeks on Sunday and after that Rob is off to California for Amazon training for three weeks....before they know it .....it will be Christmas and they will have to store it till next year!  I think they are missing their cabin.....but a perfect retirement project......

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY.....

Happy Anniversary to Alex and Ashlyn.....two years ago today we saw them married in the Christenson's backyard with reception in the garage......They have come a long ways in two years......even with set backs like their house burning down....Ashlyn finished her nursing degree and Alex always busy.  Here they are last weekend in Lake Powell with the family living it up??? Looks fun.....but scary.

FREEDOM.......

BE KIND.....That was one of mother's favorite lessons as I was growing up....and she walked the talk......I always felt you were a hypocrite if you were nice to someone you didn't like....but she always said....."it doesn't  hurt to be kind".....and as I grew older I realized what she meant...you never know what another person is going through in life and why be mean and maker it worse for them?

"There are so many great choices we can make every day.....Today take a step.....any size you decide....maybe toward a dream you have...or it could be a step back from a past choice that did not work out.  Today you can make a move.....big or small.....forward or backwrd.....but take a step that boosts your well-being.  Today be happy ....be kind and good and rceive  the happinss you deserve in life.

IT IS OFFICIAL.......

SCOTTY COOK.....My youngest grandchild after being set aside for his mission..... a few days ago.....I can even see his badge.....He is so happy to finally be beginning his mission...even though the first six weeks are in Karrie's basement...the new MTC....Studying and starting a new life for the next two years....then of to FORT COLLINS, COLORADO...(so happy it isn't Brazil)....I am so proud of you.....and will miss you!

HAPPY 24th OF JULY......

This 24th of July......No parades....fireworks......Rodeo or celebration....because of the Viris!

To most of the country......this day is no different than most 24 of July.....but to the LDS in  Utah it is a big day for us and has been for many years....We looked forward to it more than the Fourth. Families get together for picnics and parties.....and out come the sparklers!  But today is a bright sunny day with a light breeze.....some people are out of town with family...Rob and Pam were going to try out their new "Mobile Home".....heading for Heber I think....Sher;s gang are in Lake Powell....and Libby and Brayden  are suppose move back in the basement.   They spent March, April and May in Page helping Darren.....and when Bray went back to work in June they moved up to the Christenson's cabin in Park City so to be closer to Brayden's work....but back to Grandma's for school for Libby in August.....and Bray commute.....like Will and Liz and many more.

DE-STRESS

Day by day I feel more stressed......Knowing I am on the counting days of life.....and so far it has been good and I do hope it continues with all this viris stuff and Biden and Trump election.  If Biden is elected I would move to another country.....only I am to old to move......so please God hear our prayers and let Trump win in November......
Guess the kids are moving down from the cabin this weekend....so roommates again. Libby's brother is moving in next week.....try and find a job in Orem before school starts....here for a couple of weeks.....Here we are the middle of summer ....and yes, it has been in the 90,s most the month and rained a little today.....I was going to the store....no milk etc.....but almost Dr Phil time so .....tomorrow!  Art...crafts.....music.....hobby,,,reading.....or work in the garden.....Got to keep trying....Seems life is about being "NEEDED".......And when you find your not needed any more ....life gets pretty dull an quiet.