OCT 25, 2008
We had our ups and downs this week. But I’m not on the rollercoaster anymore – remember I jumped off! Everyone is back in school now which is good for all of us!! Except it was hard to get everyone up after the UEA vacation. Jeremy tried to fake sick on Tuesday, but I told him to quit faking it, get up and go and he did! That was pretty funny! I really wasn’t sure if he was sick:) I have really enjoyed cleaning my house this week. I am doing fall cleaning and going through every drawer, cupboard, and closet in my home. I put a lot of Jay’s pictures away and in his closet because it was too overwhelming to have so much of it all over my home. The gym is where I have so much support. I have so many friends there that tell me to keep being strong. Today when I was crying, Rachelle read me my favorite fairytale, Cinderella, while Melissa held me. Melissa asked if I needed her to sleep with me and I cried more. My 2 cute angels sent to comfort me! I am also grateful for a loving bishop and his wife that drop everything to come over at a moments notice. I CAN DO HARD THINGS! This is my motto this week. We have our hard times, but we will survive and be stronger. I am surprised that we still have 4 living frogs and 1 lizard. We almost lost one behind the filing cabinet while Nati had one in the office for a few minutes, so I don’t know what the poor animals are going through when I’m not looking! 🙂
Nate and Tara Gardner
” Sometimes God calms the storm… Sometimes he lets the storm rage and calms His child.”
Although our trial this past year with my husband fighting cancer is not at the same level of your pain and loss, I know that through the hard times there were angels helping us through! I am glad you have your sweet girls! “With God all things are possible” What comfort that is!
Keep the Faith, Continue to be strong!
Our prayers are with you and your family!
Alissa
I feel the spirit just reading your blog. It reminds me of why I look up to you and love you so much. Heavenly Father has so much faith in you to expect so much from you in your earthly life. I know he has great blessings and happiness in store for you and your beautiful children. Keep being strong my cute friend. You are a rock! Jay was right. I love you and I’m here for you and so are so many others, as you already know.