Christmas is over

Been a long time since I have written on this site. I forget I need to keep up with things. We had a great time before Christmas as we went car shopping in the snow a good 4 - 6 inches of very wet snow infact. The Lawter's came and picked us up in the height of the storm and drove us over to the dealer so I could test getting in and out and how they fit the 6 footer of our family. As you can guess we easily turned the salespeoples heads in the showroom as Bethany wheeled me in. I guess lowman on the totem pole got us and he patiently took us around, wiping off the windows so we could see the details on the car.... Needless to say I was soaked by the time we got done. I found a great deal from my friend Steve in California and we drove down to San Diego to pick up our new 2005 Chevy Trailblazer.
The feeling of freedom is an amazing tonic for the homebound..... I could write a whole book on what it has been like the last two months and the areas of my life that have been affected. If it were not for my beautiful daughter I am sure I would be nuts now. She has made a difference in my life and I am truly grateful for her sacrifice.
Our Christmas was quiet and simple. We had wonderful gifts to open over the 12 days prior to Christmas from our Santa Sleighrider, bless their hearts for thinking of us an their generosity - it made a difference. We went and saw 'Marly & Me' and laughed and cried, what a cute movie.
I am doing better, just got released to stand up in my moonboot cast and start taking steps 'as tolerated' ....which means it hurts like you know what, but I step anyway. I am pretty sure the physical therapy is going to hurt more than anything, but it is so much better to be able to walk then not so no matter what - we are doing what is needed to get my life back....and that is exactly how it feels.

Secret Santa

So Saturday Night Mum and I are sitting home.
We had been watching Movies all Day.
We had watched Jurassic Park the night before and then when I woke and was cooking I put in Lost World and then Jurassic Park III, then we watched Get Smart and were watching Christmas Vacation.
We were both doing our own things, I was crocheting, mum was looking over house details, when she got a text from an unknown number.
it said "There are presents in your driveway, get some help to bring them in!" (I can't remember it exactly)
I blow it off as a spam text, thought that did not make much sense to me- just out of curiosity I peek out our front window to the driveway, and there was a plastic tub of presents! I do a double take, I then tell mum that I'm going to check it out- I walk out and sure enough the plastic tub is still there- I hadn't imagined it!

I stand for a moment a bit dumbfounded, and then proceed to pick up the presents- I falter- it was heavy! I look around surreptitiously I spot a white van on the corner- there is no one in it (or they were just ducking!) It is the only car parked on the street. I walk inside and present the presents to Mum- she's a bit shocked too. I go to look out the window again, the white van is gone. (;])
We look at the two presents on top of the plastic tub- they are addressed to us individually, with instructions "Open on Christmas" We look at the tub
An envelope is taped to it- with the words "Merry Christmas! To: Janine and Bethany- Open me First!"
The card inside says
"Presenting...
The 12 Days of Christmas.
On each day you will find a number and a small roll of paper.
The number indicated which day you open the gift.
On that day unroll the paper, read the prose,
then open your gift!
Begins today!
Merry Christmas!"


It was pretty cool.
We opened our first Present- It was a Yankee Candle, Red Apple Wreath, it smells amazing.
So we are really Excited!
I'll post pictures and the prose.
The presents are wrapped beautifully! and the little cards with the numbers & prose are equally exquisite.
Yesterday it was two scarfs (which was amusing because I was currently crocheting a scarf!) We wore them to church, and they kept us stylish and warm!
Today it was three Christmas books- which was wonderful because Mum and I had just been lamenting over the fact that our Christmas books are packed away in storage with all the commotion going on with our house.

Anyway we want to thank our secret Santa, it was a lovely surprise, and so nice- especially since getting around is harder than usual.
So

Thank You!!

Update

So, Mum is home now, she was released Nov 21.
and since then she's been in my care. (and Heavenly Fathers of course)
Let me tell you the first week and a bit- it was like having a baby.

we've had a lot of laughs.

Now she's progressed to a toddler. She can dress herself and do other things on her own.
It's been nice coming home from school and having her home. I just wish she didn't have to be in a wheelchair to do it.

We've had a lot of help from our ward- they've been amazing yet again.

Brother and Sister Henderson, brought us some coldstone last night. :]
amazing stuff something called afterdinner mint.
It was so sweet of them to think of us- and get us hooked too! (it's their favorite)

I keep meaning to post pictures I have some of Mum with the puppies from when she was in the hospital and pictures of all the flowers that were sent to her. Even the pictures from when my Deseret Book store closed!
Well I'll get to it after finals.
Oh yeah finals! yay.

Well I've got to go get mum up for church.
cheers everyone!
and Merry Christmas!

I'm Alive

First thank you to all friends and family who have reached out to us this past week. It makes the challenge easier to know that you are there. My adorable sweet pea has been an anchor to me through all of this. I could not have accomplished what has been done on my own and I have full confidence in her ability. She is such a blessing in my life. I am so grateful for all who have reached out to her, feeding her and talking with her.....it makes such a difference. I know this is a challenge for her and she is such a noble spirit and person I know this will give her more experience and refining and what means even more to me is that I know she will recognize the blessing.
Heavenly Father truly blessed me in this accident, it could have been so much worse! It was a shock and feeling of isolation as the car came crashing into me and the incredible pain I felt; but there in the crowd of people He sent an angel, someone I was acquainted with of whom I have great respect for. When I saw her face I felt comforted.
I didn't accept my position until yesterday and that is when it hit me. I am injured and it will be a struggle like I never dreamed of until today to get me back to normal. That is the goal and I am doing my best to make it happen.
Rehab is hard work, all kinds of little obstacles pop up and we will take them as they come. Your prayers are much appreciated. I work hard from 6:30 a.m. and have been going to bed at 7 pm so I can keep my strength up.
Please forgive me if I don't get right back to you. I will continue to post as I can. Love to all. Take care and thank you again. Janine

How She's doing.

I was so caught up in thanking you I forgot to say how things are.


Well when Rebbecca and I got there- she hadn't been moved to the rehab part of the hospital yet, 2 hours later she was moved.

She was a lot more chipper today. Maybe because she had someone else to talk too besides little old boring me. :]

She is ready to get better and get home- partly because she's going crazy and partly because she doesn't want the hospital bill to be $987,290.83, and She misses the little ones. They miss her too.

So she was moved from a single room to a room with a roommate!

I left her there with out portable DVD player and bunches of DVDs (some ours, some from Elsa who sweetly supplied us with DVDs and some frozen food for me, oh and kit-Kat's. which I have been craving.)

Anyway- I miss her, a lot.
I am really grateful that she didn't get seriously injured.
I don't know what I'd do without her- besides of course curl up in a corner for a week (that would be all the time she would let me :] hence my love for her.)

So that's all so far.

Here's to things looking up!

Sunday's at Church

So woke up this morning- glad that I had an extra hour of sleep because I needed it.

Got ready for church. Ate on accident, then I realized it was fast Sunday- but since I hadn't been eating much anyway, I figured since I ate already, I should just really eat. then maybe I wouldn't faint or get dizzy.

Anyway I go to church, feeling sad that she wasn't there.

[Something funny, people keep coming up to me asking me how I am, and how I am getting along without mum- I say "oh well it's lonely" (or something like that) they reply something to this extent "yeah now you have to do the dishes and the laundry, and keep the house clean..."
This amuses me because, 1. they are trying to lighten the mood. 2. because my mum has had me doing my own laundry since I was 12- laundry is not a new concept. I've been cooking by myself for at least as long as I've been doing laundry. Living in a single parent home- I've cleaned a lot. Actually just being in a single parent home has prepared me a bit. Mum was really the reason for it all anyway.
So it's not the fact that she's gone that's making me lonely and sad- it's WHY she's gone.]

Started leaking a bit.

Then Sis. Gutherie came up to me and asked where she was- I told her and she immediately asked how she was, and invited me to diner. ( Which I couldn't go to their house for, I was at the hospital- but they were so sweet to actually bring it to me! The food was great! I was grateful!)

Then Sis. Kanet asked me what she and the sisters could do to help.

Then multiple Sisters offered to give me rides home from the hospital.

Rebbecca took me to see mum, and stayed there a good 3 1/2 hours!

While we were at the hospital, Sis. Hoagland called and asked if I needed a ride home.

My ward is awesome.

I used to be against saying one ward was above the other- but I've got to say it, I've got the best ward ever. I am so grateful for our ward family and their willingness to help out. They are awesome.

My family is pretty amazing too.
My Aunt is so sweet- worried that I'm not getting food, she's sending some money to help.
My Grandmother calls to make sure I've doing okay.
Love them.

So to anyone who has helped us- from both my Mother and I- Thank you!!
We really appreciate it, and hope to be able to return our gratitude and the service to you.

How Things are Going

So, Mum is still in the Hospital.
I think if I posted pictures of her or even took pictures of her- she would be mighty annoyed at me. So, maybe later.

Let me just say without the moral support of the family I might just be in a corner crying. Our ward is pretty amazing too. They have been really really great about giving me lifts to the hospital.

Our Home Teachers especially, Brother Hoagland drove me all around on Thursday, to go to the Hospital, Car impound, mum's work.

It was a long day- from 10:30 to 4:30.

Then Friday, Roger dropped me off at the hospital, and I was going to take the bus to church for the ward Halloween party (Mum was insistent that I go), but then Sister Hoagland called and said she was going to be in the area around the hospital, and asked if I needed a ride.

Then on top of that she took me to her home and fed me some food (I have not been very good about feeding myself- I just forget. I know weird.) Then took me to the ward party.

Amazing.

Then later, after I was home and time and thinking again. My Grandmother, and Aunt called to check up on me- offer moral support.

Then Nancy called to take my mind off things and distract me- something she is a pro at.

I am so grateful, for the support I have had.

Car

Here's the car- it sucks

yeah small fender bender. okay.

Mum

So Last Night I got a call from Mum's phone- conversation goes as follows (italics are my thoughts)
MP (Mum's Phone): *calls*
Me: Hey Mum! What's Up?
MP: Hi this is so and so from the Fire Dept.
Me: Uh-oh Yes?
MP: Is this Bethany?
Me: Yes
MP: You mother was involved in a small fender-bender accident- she's alright.
Me: Small Fender-bender? Why is the Fire Dept. Talking to me then?
MP: We are taking her to .... Hospital
Me: She's Okay? if she was okay why is she going to the hospital, and a Small Fender Bender?
MP: Since she's had some back trauma in the past. She just wanted me to call and let you know so you wouldn't freak out.
Me: ... Hospital? Freak out? what's there to freak out about- she only got in a small fender-bender and the fire dept. is calling from her phone! There is nothing to freak out about!
MP: Yes. Alright then Good Night!
MP: *Click*

Okay I can't really remember the last bit, all I remember is that it ended fast.
anyway- not a small fender-bender, Car is totaled. Mum broke two bones in her leg, her ankle and her wrist. All on her Left side. She told the Guy to go easy on me.

All I can say is Thank goodness for Home Teachers and Ward Families-
I feel that I am in WAY over my head.
I might go crazy without their moral and car support.
:]
So, for the next few days I'm going to be pretty busy. Call (email me if you need my number) me if you want to send her something.
Or offer me more moral support- trust me I need it.

Sunday

So yesterday mum and I go to Church, we were a bit late so we just rush in find and find a spot.

It was the Primary program, love watching those little kids.
Mum pointed out one and said "That was Adam in primary." This little kid was squirming and didn't keep his arms folded etc. just a little rebel- almost as cute as Adam as a kid too. =]

Sacrament ends and as I am going to Sunday school and I see Divina! She was back from her mission to England! I knew she was coming back in September, but for three consecutive weeks mum and I were unable to make it- due to oversleeping and sickness. Anyway She's home!

Divina was Mum's visiting teacher- the best one she's ever had. Mum loves Divina and not undeservedly so, Divina is amazing.

anyway When I get out of Sunday School- Mum is coming towards me and she excitedly says, "Divina is Home!!" I nod, mum continues "She's speaking in Monte Bello ward today!" (Monte Bello is the Spanish-speaking ward in our stake- their Sacrament meeting takes place during the last hour of our three hour block.) "Lets go and listen!"
I look at her- "Mum, she's going to be speaking in Spanish."
"I know!"
"You won't understand it"
Reed pipes up saying "I'll translate!"
Mum says "You speak Portuguese."
"Well their close enough" -Reed

At any rate, Mum goes and sits in the Monte Bello ward's Sacrament and listens to Divina.

Love her. Even though she can't understand what Divina is saying, she loves and respects her enough to go and listen.
(Granted the Spirit has no language barrier.)

She's cute. We invited Divina for dinner next week.

Tag!

Crazy Eights...

8 Favorite TV shows...

1. The Andy Griffith Show
2. Pushing Daisies
3. Ugly Betty
4. The Office
5. Life with Derek (a guilty pleasure.)

6. LOST
7. Gilmore Girls (Not on anymore but I still loved it!)
8. ......... Nada I guess.

8 Favorite Restaurants...


1. Guadalahara (sp??)

2. Claim Jumper

3. PF Changs
4. Sweet Tomatoes

5. The Social House (only went there once and it was ridiculously overpriced and I wasn't paying- but it was excellent Sushi!
6. Bajia Fresh
7. Lone Star
8. ... Wow I really don't get out much.


8 things that happened yesterday...


1. Got Dressed
2. Went to Church
3. Made Brownies (no ingredients for frosting... :[)

4. Watched Corny Movie (LDS Pride and Prejudice)
5. Cleaned the Kitchen
6. Played Rummikub with Mum (she won both times.) 

7. Read 

8. Went to bed early



8 things to look forward to...


1. Mid Term Results.
2. Thanksgiving Weekend (No Work!)
3. Getting Paid
4. Institute!!!!
5. Reading Leven Thumps (Just got it!)
6. Waiting for Fablehaven 4 "Secrets of the Dragon Santuary" very impatiently
7. Cooler weather!
8. Wearing my awesome new wardrobe.

8 things I love about Fall...


1. Apple Cinnamon Salt City Candles
2. Feeling of a new begining 

3. Hot Chocolate!
4. Leaves Changing Color
5. Harvest Festival in the Ward

6. Cooler Weather
7. Jeans and boots 

8. Books I have a craving for books durning Fall

8 things on my wishlist...


1. Uniting my Fam.
2. Finish the freaking house.
3. Ipod, Macbook
4. Someone to run and win the presidential election that I actually LIKE.
7. Better economy
6. Decision on what I want to do for a living
7. Visit New Zealand, Australia, Norway, Historical New England (both US and LDS), Nauvoo (again), Japan, The Seven Wonders, Europe
8. Live the Mormon Dream (Ha ha!)

8 People-
1. Mum
2. Karrae
3. Moser (Shannon I guess...)
4. Alexa
5. Ari
6. Nancy
7. Jeff Lord
8. Katie (Compton!)

Gravestone

My dad went back to heaven this year, though he had been ill a very longtime he was stubborn and not ready to go. But when he decided it was time, we couldn't do anything to keep him with us even for a short while. I know he has gone back to Heavenly Father and that we will be together again. Families are eternal. My brother commissioned the perfect headstone. If any of you know, my dad was a greaser and has an awesome truck that was like another member of the family. It is resting in the garage. When it goes to heaven it will be white :). Thanks so much to Freddie who made this tombstone possible and going the extra mile to make it right. I love you.

Another batch!

Some more pictures, Mum and I on the topAdam, Myself and Ben on the bottom! We were showing off the quilt mum made Ben for his High School Graduation.
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Professional Picture of the three of us. Siblings for eternity! Look at Ben and his sly grin!

Dad and I, Love this one.
Mum and I at Manti- she made me that Dress, It was my favorite Cinderella Dress.
Left to Right- Ari (Step-sis), Cathy (Step-Mom), Dad, Me & Adam- I love how Ari is looking Directly into the Camera. ;]
Last of All: me in Utah- My Fifth Birthday- I got the watermelon chair (mum made it for me). I don't fit in it as well as I did then... :]

Then me cleaning beets.

Good times.

In commemoration of Adams Birthday- here are some lovely pictures. I found these while hunting for pictures. Such a treasure! I love these- Ben and Adam at their truest!

Not to mention my adorable mum. <3>

I just wish I could've physically been there to grow up with my brothers when they were really young! Like in these pictures.

of course that would mean that by now I would be in my late twenties....

So pro's and con's

anyway I'll probably post some more pics as I find and scan them.

Thoughts on Adams birthday

I have been thinking much about birthdays. Today is Adams 30th birthday, where does the time go, and where was I while it was rolling by? I know I was there, for I remember being a young mom and felt that the crying babies and endless laundry would never end. I wasn't paying good enough attention because it did end in a blink of an eye.
Just yesterday my little toddler was sitting in the chair with his beautiful happy face sporting a huge pair of sunglasses. He was pulling down the tv on himselft, giving him those evenly placed scars from the knobs; and he was shredding his arm from bike riding on the hill. He was in scouts and playing with Suzie. His heart was so big and loving.
I witnessed and partook in the events. Cradled his head and held his heart while he poured out the tears and poured out mine to God for him and we kept on going. In a moment it is all over, he is grown and I missed so much of it. I missed his adolescant time, I never thought that would happen but it did, and I have missed his young adult days and now his is a man, with a plan and all I can do is pay tribute to what he is making of himself for he has harnessed that strength in him, his spirit and he is becoming that which he desires and I am proud of him. I love him, my little son. Happy birthday Adam, I love you. Mum..... And as usual, I forgot to mail his card.

Socialism!

So being the red-blooded meat eating American I am, I like freedom- in fact that is to light.

I Love Freedom!

So that fact being said-

So yes, I am anti- socialism.

I like Freedom!

Strange thought, I realize- and I also realize that anyone reading this blog already pretty much knows my views.

Also to the people who say:

yes He is- but Socialism doesn't work WITHOUT him.

It is not doable-especially with such a large country.

And technically- Jesus is for a Theocracy.

In my English class we were required to set up our own Utopia-

I was increasingly frustrated with this project- because Utopia cannot exist unless the people are of one heart and one mind. Otherwise the natural, carnal man corrupts.

And when will mankind be of one heart and one mind? The Millennium.

We can't do Utopia by ourselves.

We can do the best we can- but taking away people freedoms is not the way to go.

It just depresses me to think of what the founding fathers must think of the state of the union now.

The country is the frog, and I think we are cooking- slowly becoming accustomed to having our personal freedoms stripped away.

Frankly that scares me.

I am a wuss

So mum gets home and, I've been sick- so I've just been home, being sick.

she wants to watch a movie

"how bout something for Halloween?" (prepare for Halloween :])


so she puts in "What Lies Beneath"

I haven't watched it before, when I think of a scary flick, I want to watch something like "The Others" or "Signs"

I'm pretty much a wimp.

We watched "I am Legend" on mute, with subtitles.

OK mainly that was my doing.


Did I mention that I'm a wuss?

and when I scream- I scream.

you can ask mum.


So that movie was freaky, I only screamed once when Harrison Ford opened his eyes.
if you've seen the movie, you know when I'm talking about.


So in short,

I am a wuss.

Though strangely I do enjoy a thriller.

Adjusting.

I'm adjusting to life without Deseret Book.

It's easy and Hard.



miss it- today Justin called me about something he didn't want to ask John, Marc or even Al. :]

it was nice for that moment to relive.


Here is the pen I used to sign the paper, that I knew I was being "let go" :'[
:]



it has hard however cuase I was on the bus to my new job.



which is fab.



I basically do a bunch of office stuff, work for mum, but I have to act like she's not my mum.

hard, cause it's kind of hardwired in the noggin.





We're Peanut butter and Jam for heaven's sake! (hence the song on our playlist!)

Just Finished this excellent book

available at your local Deseret Book.

sorry hard habit to break. :]

The after I finished it I was angry at Chris Stewart

a day later I thought it was the best way to end it ever.

If you haven't read this series get it! It is awesome!

Here is some pictures

I took of our adorable dogs while watching Conference.

(which was awesome gotta love those GA's :])

Petals was having fun with her bow,

that she got when she went to the groomers. :]

Brilla's pretty easy to photograph- just pet her.

or lay out your hand like you will pet her :]

It's been a While.

Since either Mum or Myself have blogged.

Well let me give you an idea of what I do all day- when I'm not at work.

Books yay- not really fun ones.

Reading-

can you see my confusion?

Then of course there is the lovely bathroom that's nearly finished!

just need hot water-

can you see our not so subtle tribute to the Plan of Happiness?

yeah so that's really all that's going on- My store closed on Friday- I'll post som pictures of that fun event!

I just have some paperwork to finish and then I work at the Green Valley store for Ladies Night- then I'm done with Deseret Book for now.

I'll miss it tons though.

I already do- with the exception of all this extra time to myself I'm getting!

Well, I'm off to Math.

I don't wanna!

so I'm currently going through a phase were I despise cooking.

I can't even stand making sandwiches.

or a smoothie!

that is how pathetic it is.


I will of course- because unfortunately eating is something that we mere mortals must do to survive.

ugh.


I'll snap out of it at some point.

maybe when I get hungry enough.

I just feel bad for Mum!

Vindicated

Though the store is closing and ultimately I am out of a job- it is a relief and kind of a twisted joy to tell customers "No."

To say
"Sorry Ma'am I cannot transfer anything"
"I'm sorry I guess we're out of that."
"Sorry we are not imprinting anymore"
"The store is closing so we don't have much."
or "No"

Basically it's nice not to have to be a kiss up.

especially to those few, who are jerks- the passive-aggressive ones particularly.

It feels good to be able to subtextually say-

"I don't have to please your every whim ha!
I don't have to answer to you!
I don't even care if you talk to my boss about how horrible I am- because in about 2 months (or less) I won't work here anymore! ha!"



It's nice to get the last laugh.

Just can't help it

I can't help being the dork I am.

I love The Andy Griffith Show-

I have all 8 seasons on DVD and sometimes I'll say

"I'm craving Andy, or Mayberry or Barney Fife."

I particularly like the first 5 seasons which are in Black and White.

I Love the Show!

I got interested when John Bytheway mentioned it in his talk on CD

"Turn of the TV and get a Life! "

John Bytheway did the Best impression of Barney I have EVER heard!

Anyway I love the SHow because it' s in a simpler time, Hotel rooms were $7!!!

I love the Shows when Andy is guiding Opie- He really is a great dad!

Or when Andy is cleaning up Barney's Mess and then Credits Barney.

Anyway the Show is fabulous.

You should watch it.

Wow

So With School things are getting really really busy!

This is My Schedule

Mondays- Guitar and Math (2 hours long!!) Work
Tuesdays- English & History - Off go to Institute
Wednesdays- Guitar & Math-Work
Thursdays- English & History - Work
Fridays- Piano (3 Hours!!) -Work
Saturday- Work half day

Never again will I take a Friday Class. I have no time to study except, Saturday & Tuesday.
With the store Closing work is getting busy too.
While in one of my previous blogs I complained about the customers knowing that the store is closing and them being rude.
I am glad that it is out in the open. I can be completely honest with people.
And We are happier! (we being the employees of Deseret Book Bonanza) We are in better moods- we're sad about the store closing, but we are happy that we can tell everyone.
so that's all- off to study!!!

Music playlist

so I thought that I would briefly explain our music playlist

It is a combination of songs that both of us listen to either separately or together.

a lot of it is stuff we both listen to.

-though if I had my way Landslide by the Dixie Chicks would not be on here (the most overplayed song on the radio in it's time! *rolls eyes and gags* maybe I would like it more if I hadn't heard it fifteen times in a 2 hour period)
-The Earl Song however is a camp thing for me, my first Girls camp ever we listened to that song every half hour- and sang at the top of our lungs! so I can't help but love it.
-strangely Mum wanted the Green Day song, I don't know where that came from- but apparently she likes it! The same goes for the Goo Goo Dolls song Iris.

(I remember when I was listening to that song when it was popular on the radio- she asked me who sang the song and I replied "The Goo Goo Dolls" Mum- "The Goo Goo Dolls? what kind of name is THAT?" :])

But the stuff we both Like for instance; Michael Buble, Josh Groban, John Mayer, Keane, Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband, Kenneth Cope, Barry Manilow

Then those random songs.

Grandma's Featherbed is classic- we love that song!
I keep thinking of songs/ artists I need to add. Like The Beach Boys, Michael McLean and Randy Travis

Anyway the playlist is basically a combination of our lives!
I will probably keep adding to it as I find and think of songs.

Canning Zucchini Relish at midnight

Up late canning zuchinni relish:
Is it worth it? Cost $2.72 per quart.
Flavor? Better than any pickle relish around.
Time? Lost sleep because I had to do it after institute tonight and I am still processing and cooking - tomorrow no good as I have my graphic design class.
Why? - Because I can and it is a tradition, part of my culture a blending of past generations of women who magnified their abilities and at the same time created something worthwhile, artistic (it is beautiful) and easy to share. And art that I share with my daughter and create a memory that will continue on. I hope to teach Bethany that there is nothing she can't do or attempt. Build confidence.
Value - priceless

DB Bonanza Closing

my Deseret Book Store is closing.

The reasons being
1. The Lease is up
2. The Demographics of the Area no longer support a store.
If there suddenly is an explosion of LDS members living on the East side- a Deseret Book will open. So tell your friends!

Honestly I've worked in the store for Two years; it was 2 years on August 15. And Since then the store has been slowly dying. There are days where I go for almost three hours without a customer. And when someone does come in they buy an Ensign.

It really is the Best for the Store. I know it and I feel it. (That doesn't mean I'm not sad!)


The Purpose of Deseret Book is to make a profit and provide a return for the Church.

Our store is no longer doing that.

And hey you think it's bad?

There are three other locations in the Valley- so you might have to drive another 20 minutes to another store. I'm losing my job here.

Not that my boss didn't offer me a job at the Green Valley/Anthem Store. but without transportation it's difficult, and they already have a full staff and Three people with Full-Time. So it would be pretty useless.

On Friday my boss posted a sign saying that we are closing. Lots of people walked right by it- and anyone who did mention it, they were nice about it.


On Sat. the rudest people came in, and when they asked about it and talked about it- it was like they were blaming ME for the store closing.

There was this one customer who came in, in a huff. she saw the sign then she goes up to Sariah and asks for Black Economy Scriptures (those are the most popular when Seminary is starting) Sariah tells her we sold out- she asks that if she brought a set in would we imprint them for her. Sariah tells her no, that John doesn't allow that anymore (it's actually a corporate thing). exasperated the lady exclaims "Well no wonder you guys are closing!" She walks out angrily- still in a huff and yells "Great now my kid won't have his name on his scriptures!”


Customers like that make me want to beat them with a rubber duck.


Though admittedly she was angry when she walked in- it seemed like she had a rough day- and she wanted to take it out on everyone else.

So that night- I was in a funk. I finally started crying about my store. It was just a few tears but it felt good to get them out. With the Sahara and Centennial poaching on stuff in our store and john taking half the store to Green Valley, and the customers having the nerve to blame ME for the store closing- It finally felt real, and it is happening.

I met Alexa in my store- we've had SO many good times- and she left the store in my hands when she went to BYU. It's been a part of my life for 2 years. I've nurtured it and cared for it- and now it's being taken from me.

I'm sorry I failed you Alexa. I did what I could.

Sunday wasn't so bad when I mentioned it to people in my ward- they understand that it's me who suffers. They think of me as a person.

That I am grateful for.

My First

This is my first blog....ever!
Since it has taken me several hours to get this much done I need to quit and go hang towel racks in the 'new' bathroom and see if I can get the ceiling fan to work. Have a great Labor Day everyone. We got steaks and homework waiting for us today. BTW I must say I have a beautiful daughter and some really cute babies! Love to all. j9

ARGH!

It's not paying the school tution that hurts- it's paying for the books.

I just spent $297.25 on books for Three classes.

Three. classes.


one of Hugh Nibleys huge books is cheaper than $100!


I love school but hate buying books.


The good news is that I have an A-Mah-zing english Professor.
Well- maybe I shouldn't speak so soon.
so far however the class looks like it will be fun- which will balance out my History Professors aversion to technology and the phone. He won't take student e-mails or phonecalls.

seriously.

anway that's all.

Everything I am

I owe to my mother.


I love her. she's pretty darn amazing.

I don't know where I'd be what I'd be like without her.

We always have such a good time. even just working on the house (which is an ongoing project) I just can't help but have a good time- mostly.


We're not the best when it comes to planning FHE, however we always have random spiritual disscussions. We also try to take institute classes together.

I'm really going to miss her in Idaho.

:]

Fall 2008

First day is done! yay!

I successfully was able to add the Math 97 class- which is a relief- I didn't want to wait until next semester to take it.

part of me actually enjoys math- maybe it's because I've started from the begining again- and I understand it better.

Second post!

First day of Fall term tomorrow.

fitting because I haven't post on here since the first day of summer term.
I am taking Guitar, Math, Piano, English and History this Semester.

That should be interesting.
Basically I'm just testing myself- seeing how I'll fare up at BYU-I.

Which is being planned for Fall of 2009.

I need to get up to 30 credits before I can transfer without taking the ACT or SAT.
And I'd rather take some credits down here first rather than at the much harder school.

plus yay for the Millenium!
So that's about it.

The first one

Well this is my first blog, on blogspot, rather fitting as it is my first day of the summer term!
I'm taking a Math Class and a Harry Potter english class- and I'm ready to go!