Distractions

Recently I have had several great distractions to help me stay focused on positive things.

My wonderful sweetheart brought me flowers, daisies, of course, and one red rose. He included a card that said, "Just to remind you, the sun will shine again"


I welcomed a beautiful new little grand niece into the world! Welcome Oakley!
(This isn't really her - I
don't have a picture yet! And she
is tons cuter!)

I visited my sister, Rox, and we got wild and crazy playing "Rock Band". Beating those drums is an excellent way to alleviate stress!

Then we got ambitious and decided to sew new purses!


And today I had the opportunity to be reminded in several ways of the great love that Jesus Christ has for me.

Comments

Mel said…
What a sweet hubby you have! I love getting flowers to cheer me up.
January 12, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Jodi said…
Kudos to Kim! And to you as well for making purses! Wow! Let's see my birthday is Aug. 2nd! :o)
January 15, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Loraine said…
You and Roxanne look like you are having a ball! I'm so glad you have a sister to "distract" you. That's what family's are for.
Good job on the purses!
January 15, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Shauna said…
Hope you have a beautiful weekend! ♥ Hugs :)
January 17, 2009 at 1:25 PM
Shelley said…
Hi:

I just happened upon your website when I was doing a search for "A Walk with Christ" and I loved your description of the event your ward did in December. I am really looking at doing something really similar for Easter and wondered if your friend who put it on still has a copy of the script and notes she used to put it on. I live in Logan, UT...not sure where you are. Do you think you could get me this info? My name is Shelley and my email address is shelleybadger@gmail.com if you wouldn't mind letting me know. Thank you so much! Your blog is way fun!

Thanks a million!
January 17, 2009 at 3:24 PM
Chelsea said…
Been thinking about you. How are you doing?
January 21, 2009 at 7:05 PM
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