A couple of days ago I was sharing some of the funny stories I remembered of my children with my children. They each wanted to hear about something funny they did so we cracked out my journal. I'm not that great at writing in it as is evident by the fact that I started it in 2003 and well it's the same journal in 2012. I found myself getting caught up in the memories I had recorded as I read some funny experience here or there. It's amazing how we forget so much until a few words can bring a memory rushing back. One such entry was about one of my sons. One night while my husband was helping him with nightly prayers this son who would have been about two at the time informed his father that his car was going to say prayers with them. Now this car was one of those cheap replicas of a Cars movie car so it had eyes on the windshield. Anyhow when my husband said "ok say Dear Heavenly Father" and my son leaned down to the car and said "Say Dear Heavenly Father car". Then a pause. Then my son looked down and very aghast said "NO Eyes Car" and covered the cars eyes for the rest of the prayer. After reading this entry in my journal I couldn't help but laugh again. I remembered the night it happened all over again and I thought how could I have forgot that. I'm glad for the constant advice from my Father-in-law who reminds me to "write that down" when I tell him a funny experience with the kids. It's blessed my life to be able to go back and remember and hopefully one day it will help them remember happy memories about me too.

Something I've wanted to do

 I've had this blog on my mind for several months. It's something I've wanted to do for myself and of course those I can help. I've been a little nervous to share some of my deepest thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences because like most people I don't take criticism well and having a completely public blog can open one up to public opinion. As a disclaimer if you feel like you want to post something mean spirited... Well just Don't. I will delete any comments that I feel are uncivil or morally wayward. You all have had your fair warning so don't wine to me about it :).
So Why Now? What spurred me on to start this blog. Well about two months ago I had a colonoscopy at the ripe old age of 30. It was one of the many tests I've gone through in the last few months to find the cause of some abdominal pain I've been having. The first doctor I went to had almost brushed me off with some lame excuse of scar tissue, but finally agreed that we should at least do some tests. After a CT I was sent off to my Ob/gyn with the thought that some swelling they saw might be related to my female organs. She in turn did a full exam and an ultrasound and then said everything really looked great especially considering the number of children I've had and having multiples. Then she asked what I thought I needed. For some time in the back of my mind I knew I needed a colonoscopy. After discussing my concerns with her she sent me on to a Gastroenterologist. So it was with great hope that I went into this test thinking it might be my last, but alas the source of my pain was not found. They did however find two polyps. One was just your regular run of the mill ugly bag of clear liquid.(We all have baggage somewhere. I happen to carry mine in my gut) The other was something a little more conspicuous. So the Doctor sent the polyp of for testing. A week later I get a message in the mail detailing the findings. The polyp was found to be benign, but if left it is the type of polyp that may have turned cancerous. WOW! Just think, if I had not  followed through with the feelings I was having I may have found myself with colon cancer in few years.
I feel so blessed to have felt those promptings the I attributed to the Holy Spirit the spurred me on to get these test. I know that I am greatly needed by my family right now so my Father in Heaven saw fit to preserve my life for a few more years. In my gratitude for this opportunity I would like to share what I know to be true with all of Gods children. So it is will great courage...and probably some hyperbole when speaking of parenting experiences...That I start this blog. May it strengthen Your faith, your family, and perhaps add a little fun to your life.