Lessons Learned: A blog about my life

Sunday, June 10, 2007 At church today, Richard was ordained to be a High Priest. I was surprised. After he had been set apart, the old Bishop whom I had a while back pulled me aside. He said, “By the look on your face, I can see that this was unexpected. I want you to…

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 It’s my grandmother’s birthday today. Richard said, even though Skype is cheap, we can’t afford to put money towards it. I feel bad that I can’t call her to wish her a Happy Birthday. Who knows how much longer she will live? I am enjoying being home with Laila and Johny.…

Saturday, December 23, 2006 For the past couple of months, Jake has not been himself. He has been hiding and does not want to go for walks. He is eating less and less. He is licking his paws constantly. His paws are swollen and red. I am so worried about him! This morning, Laila and…

Monday, September 11, 2006 My Uncle Sonny knew how much I missed and loved Danish songs and music. He made it possible for me to get some of them on my computer. Even though I never seem to have time to sit by my computer and watch one of the movies, I could still hear…

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Richard, Laila, Johny and I drove all day to New Mexico. Jared has arranged for us to stay with a family he knows while we are there. We arrived in the evening. The family we are staying with is so kind and guest- free. When we arrived, they gave us something…

Wednesday, June 28, 2006 Laila, Johny, and I have been helping our Stake get ready for the trek. It’s only for the youth in our stake who are 12-18. I have been called to serve on the food committee on the trek. Johny does not want to be left home alone again. He will be…

Monday, May 29, 2006 Laila, Johny, and I went with Richard to his dad’s house to borrow his tiller. When we got there, his dad said he wouldn’t lend it to us after all. He said, “It shouldn’t cost that much to rent one.” I told him we were having a hard time making ends…

Monday, April 24, 2006 Sarah will be 18 next month. She has already packed her stuff and wants to move out right away. I told her she would have to wait until she was 18, since we were still responsible for her until then. I feel like I am watching her run into a burning…

Tuesday, April 4, 2006 Sarah didn’t want her guinea pig anymore, so she gave it to Laila. The guinea pigs have had two babies in the time we have had them. Four guinea pigs were a lot for Laila to take care of. Because of my allergies, I tried to talk Laila into getting rid…

Thursday, March 9, 2006 Johny reminds me so much of Jared when he was that age. Johny wants to win me in arm wrestling, so he works out with weights every day. When I see him working out, he gives me a great big smile because he knows someday, he will be able to beat…