Halloween was so fun, even though Al missed it. He said he was dressed up as a trucker..ha. I had a fun night with the neighbors, a roaring fire, cute costumes, yummy food and great conversation. We shared lots of laughter. The weather was perfect long sleeve shirt weather.
I had a physical this week and for being 55, I'm doing ok. I love that I lost 32 pounds, my blood pressure is down and I've got more energy. And my size 8 pants were loose and baggy today-yeah. This fall has been amazing-I've looked for unusual leaves to put in my kitchen window, which is clean thanks to Al's help. The sun almost every morning warms up our bedroom and kicks starts my day. I've had new experiences at work, made new friends, planned a relief society party and finished reading and color marking my Book of Mormon. I love my scriptures-they give me joy, comfort, strength and hope. I get to talk in sacrament meeting this month on service...something I need to work on.
I've sung lots-with a not great voice, but at least I enjoy it, danced around the house while cleaning, got my Ellie groomed and she's so cute and smells so good. I've seen all my sisters and Kim and love that we are close. I went to Colorado in my bug, alone to visit the Thompson's and Tran's and had a blast. I went on some crazy, get me sick rides with the kids, picked out pumpkins, talked to my daughters and felt so much love. Clarissa paid me a very high compliment that really touched my heart. We were at Al's parents and she said I'd sacrifice my body for my grandkids. That meant lots and I would. I love my Al and our family so deeply sometimes it hurts.
Life is wonderful even on bad days...I love the Lord and my Savior with all my heart and appreciate all they do to guide and protect me and my loved ones. I really love the Campbell Connection Blog and how it keeps us in touch with each other through word and pictures. Thanks nieces and sisters.
To anyone who reads this, know that I appreciate all I have been given. Vic
2 comments:
HELLO SIS:
WHAT A GREAT WAY TO END THE DAY BY READING YOUR POSTS. IT GIVES ME ALOT OF COURAGE AND STRENGHTH TO CONTINUE ON IN MY LIFE. I FELT LAST NIGHT THAT THE WORLD WAS CLOSING IN ON ME AND THAT I NEEDED SOMETHING BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHAT. I WENT AT 9:30 PM TO GET MY MAIL AND THEIR WAS THE CONFERENCE ENSIGN. I CRAWLED INTO BED AND READ 2 TALKS THAT TOTALLY ANSWERED MY PRAYERS. I AM SO WORRIED ABOUT SOME OF MY KIDS AND I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE GONE THIS ROUTE ON OCCASION WITH YOURS. I REALIZED THAT I ASKED HEAVENLY FATHER FOR THINGS AND PROTECTION FOR MY KIDS AND THEN DIDN'T HAVE THE FAITH TO LET HIM WORK HIS MIRACLES. I AM TRYING SO HARD TO BE A GOOD MOTHER, WIFE, AND GRAMMIE AND I REALIZE I NEED ALSO TO TAKE CARE OF ME. I AM SO GRATEFUL THAT MY HEAVENLY FATHER LOVES ME JUST THE WAY I AM AND THAT HE KNOWS ALSO THAT I CAN DO BETTER IN MY LIFE. THAT LETS MY TESTIMONY GROW MORE EACH DAY AS I REALIZE MY LIMITS AND ALSO THAT I HAVE MANY STRENGHTHS THAT I CAN USE IN DEALING WITH SO MUCH.
AS I WAS LOOKING FOR PICTURES OF MASON AS A BABY TONIGHT FOR DIANA
I OPENED A PAGE IN MY SCRAPBOOK AND THERE WAS PAGES DONE ON A FUNERAL. AS I LOOKED AND READ CLOSER I FOUND THAT I WAS READING MY THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS FOR MY DEAR MOTHER. KAREN RAMSEY WAS HOLDING MY HAND AS I WAS LOOKING AT MOM'S FLOWERS AT THE CEMETARY. I BROKE OUT IN TEARS AND REAlIZED THAT I HAVE MISSED MY MOTHER FOR A VERY LONG TIME. I WASN'T CLOSE TO HER WHEN SHE PASSED AWAY, I LET ALOT OF ANGER BUILT UP AND I'VE NEVER LET MYSELF TALK MUCH ABOUT IT. I THINK THAT I AM GOING TO GO TALK TO SOMEONE AND LET IT GO FINALLY. IT WILL HELP ME IN MOVING FORWARD IN MY LIFE.
SORRY THIS IS SO LONG BUT I NEEDED A PLACE TO TALK. THANKS FOR BEING MY SISTER AND KNOW I HAVE LEARNED TO APPRECIATE YOU AND ALSO LOVE YOU DEARLY EACH TIME WE'RE TOGETHER. GOD BLESS YOU SISTER
XOXO & MANY HUGS
DEBBIE
Hi Vicky(fuzzy)! I was reading Clarissa's blog and saw your comment. I wanted to tell you Hi! You look great! Haven't changed a bit! Thank you for all you did for me growing up, I know I was a pain in the butt :). You never gave up on me :). Love you , Jen
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