Vote according to the dictates of your own conscience?

This is a statement which in some way or another is sent out in a press release to each branch or ward throughout the world near elections. This year the First Presidency has sent out a new letter. We should all hear it in the near future from the pulpet in Sacrament meeting. If you don't you can read it at the lds.org website search First Presidency Issues Letter on Political Participation...under the gospel library...date 22 Sep 2008. What part of the statement do many people not understand? Is someone lesser or wrong if they believe one person is better than another just because they are from one political party or another? I am just mixed up sometimes about the thoughts of people. Just to let you know we have many members in the LDS church who are registered democrats...we have probably more who are registered republicans. I am going to follow the prophet and vote according to my own conscience (voting for the person I believe will do the best for our country and people.) We need to vote and give others the right to vote and not feel judged if those votes differ. Sometimes I may vote republican and sometimes it may be democrat. So no more judging jokes according to what I or anyone else votes please. I believe we need to be grateful for those who will do their duty and vote...whatever the vote is... I remember many a time when my parents went to vote...they never missed...they would say they had to go cancel each others vote out. One would usually vote once way and the other the opposite. They were a good example of the importance of voting tho. They didn't hate each other or make mean jokes about the other because of their votes either. Thank you very much mom and dad for the great example.

Sadness...

You know in this life there are things people need and things people want. I don't know if I need a child...however, I want one of my very own. I want to be able to have a say as to how they are raised and I know they would be loved and not taken advantage of in any way. I would say I am sorry if I messed up...because I would mess up. Cause, I am not perfect. If I could choose qualities in a child of mine...I would choose a child like Timi Grant. She isn't perfect either. She is a kid...dang is she a kid. I love her so much. She has taught me so much in this life about love, gratitude, patience and strength. I want the best for her. I want so badly for her to be happy. She is going through a hard time right now and I am suffering with her. I want it all to turn out so well. How do you make life the way you want it to be for those you love. Isn't it horrible to see those you love suffer?

I am grateful if I couldn't have a child I was blessed with Denise as my sister to have Timi as my niece. Thanks for everything Timi. You are loved so much and forever.

Meine Seester

Denise is my very favorite little sister. She is a sweetie. She works VERY hard and tries to do her best at everything. She is VERY talented. She can crochet up a storm and has made numerous beautiful things...table linens, afghans, pillows, clothes and a VERY beautiful tablecloth she gave to us. I am so proud to have her as a sister. She is SOO funny. I laugh really hard when I talk to her. I can not believe it has been so many years since this picture was taken. She was and is a beautiful person. Thanks, Denise, for being a HUGE part of my life. You are appreciated. Moochies kiddo! To all of you who are reading about Denise for the first time...if you have the chance...this is a person who can enrich your life. Take a chance.

Cracked Claus

Yesterday I received a late birthday present from my sister Shawna and her three beautiful little girls - Grace (5), Martha (2) and Clara (5 months). As I opened the box and carefully unwrapped the tissue paper, there was the beautiful Santa ornament with a heart. I collect Santas of all sorts. As I looked at the ornament I noticed a small open crack at the top of the heart. As I read the card that she had attached, I discovered that our little Martha had to hold it when they bought it and of course being 2 she dropped it. So, I have a cracked santa! I love him. That crack is special to me. Grace picked out the Santa with the heart because they love me and Martha added her own special touch. That cracked my heart!