Friday Favorites-one of Natalie's favorite memories

So one of my good friends just passed away and I was thinking of a favorite memory of hers that she shared with me and how much I would love to see it.

She traveled on business to Washington DC (probably sometime in the early 80's) and had arrived late at night and was so tired she went right to sleep at her hotel.

  When she opened the window in her hotel room in the morning, she was surprised by the beautiful pink blossoms. It was Spring and the cherry blossoms were in full splendor.  Her favorite color is pink and I think because she wasn't expecting it, the impact was unforgettable.

I bet she just stared out the window for a long while.  That's what I would do.  Then I would have to get out there and walk under them and smell their wonderful fragrance.

Thursday Tips & Tricks-PVC indoor playhouse

Isn't this a fantastic idea?  Indoor playhouse made of PVC pipes…just add sheets.

I think my husband and son-in-law could figure out how to make one of these…

Wacky Wednesday-I'm a recovering people pleaser...

Tuesday miTunes-Because We Believe by Andrea Bocelli

I like this video on Youtube because it has the translation from the Italian parts to the song.  I like the lyrics even more than I did before.  it was originally sung at the 2006 closing ceremonies of the Olympics, but I think of it as a pep talk for our lives on earth.  Especially the part that says "we were born to shine…all of here because we believe."  We were spirits in heaven who believed in Jesus Christ  and that he would fulfill the Father's plan and provide the way for us to succeed here.  Those who did not believe did not get to come to earth, but were cast out of heaven, along with Lucifer.  I like that it says "there are those who believe in you" and for us not to give up.  I know there are angels watching over us and cheering us on in our challenges and triumphs.  And I know that through Jesus Christ, we WILL win.

Monday messages-God's Greatest creation

We are His greatest creation.  We are amazing.   The tiny miraculous workings inside us bear testimony that we must have been created by Him.  He loves us and wants us to be happy in this life.  He wants us to have immortality and Eternal life.  When we are separated from our body awaiting the resurrection, we will long for our body again.  Then when we are resurrected and have a perfected body, we will appreciate this great gift even more.

Sunday Blessings-a New Day

I am so grateful for each new day.  It is a chance to start fresh.  When the sun comes up, it reminds me that the day can be anything I make of it.  Even if yesterday was sad, annoying, depressing, hard, exhausting or whatever.  Today is what I make of it.  What a great blessing we have to be able to rest from our cares at night and see things clearer and brighter and happier.  Even if clouds block the sun, I can still make it a good day.  I am so thankful to Heavenly Father for a 24 hour day and the faith that tomorrow I will have another.

Saturday Quotes-Time is more valuable than money