Lessons Learned: A blog about my life

Monday, August 30, 1999 Beth, our mom, and I have permanent residence. Bill Clinton has changed the laws. We have to apply every 10 years to stay in the country. So much for permanent residency! Beth and I have applied to become American citizens. We have to memorize answers to 137 questions. It’s nerve-racking since…

Wednesday, June 16, 1999 This month it’s been a year since I got my calling for the YW righting committee. This evening, during our usual monthly meeting, we were told that our hard work had finally paid off. Then we were each handed a pamphlet. This pamphlet was to be made available to all the…

Saturday, January 2, 1999 K talked from a very early age. I was by myself when K came up to me and asked, “Auntie, can I ask you a question?” I said, “Sure, K.” Then she said, “Why did Daddy leave?” Her question caught me off guard. I answered, “Hmm. You’d better ask your mom…

Saturday, September 26, 1998 My calling has not been easy! I am still tending. In the afternoon, when the children go down for a nap, I read and work on the assignments that I have been given. As soon as the daycare kids go home, Beth takes care of my children, makes dinner, and does…

Saturday, December 27, 1997 At the beginning of this month, Beth, her husband, and their 18-month-old baby girl moved into our basement. I love having them here!Saturday, May 9, 1998 Beth had another baby girl 2 months ago. While they have been living here, Beth tried to tend the neighbor’s child. It didn’t last long.…

Monday, June 30, 1997 When Richard got home from work, I told him that we needed to talk. In our talk, I let him know that I could no longer stay married if I didn’t know what money was coming in and going out. Richard let me see the bank account and all our bills.…

Sunday, April 20, 1997 The Bishop called both Richard and me into his office after church. Jared watched Sarah, Laila, and Johny while we were in the meeting. The Bishop wanted to give me a calling to serve in the primary. I told the Bishop that I had a child with special needs and, therefore,…

Tuesday, May 21, 1996 Mom called because she and Sander were upset with me. They found out that I have been writing to Bent Ramsdahl in Canada. Mom told me I was only doing it to get his money, and that she and Sander had decided I needed to stop having contact with him. Mom…

Wednesday, January 10, 1996 When I went to the class to learn more about Laila, I asked the teacher how I should handle bringing Laila out in public. The teacher gave me some cards to hand to people. On the card it said, “You have witnessed a situation that can be hard to understand. I…

Sunday, August 20, 1995 Jared and Sarah aren’t happy that we have sold our home. We have lived there for 7 years. It’s the only home they have known. They miss their school and friends. I hope they will settle in soon! I have tried to assure them that they will love our new house…