Words With Friends

This Sunday as I was leaving church, I had an exchange with our Bishop (clergy) that left me feeling so optimistic, I just have to blog about it--in hopes that it may help you feel optimistic, too.

 You see, this summer has been a real Mountain-Top and Valley summer for our family. We've had some of the best times (Mountain-Tops), but also faced some real hardships (Valleys). 

 And I think it's safe to say as for me and mine, we prefer the Mountain-Top experiences. Ha.

 So, moving on ... my point!

 As I was leaving church Sunday, probably looking a little less than my perky self, our Bishop came up to me and simply said, "We'll get through this."

 We'll get through this.

 And that was it.

 That was all that needed to be said. 

 Those four little words gave me such relief.

 You see, he's right: we aren't alone in our troubles. Our friends and family are here to help us journey through. And although things may  not be perfect, we will get through them. Meaning, these troubles will pass (and new ones will come--hahahaha).

 Anyway, I share this with you not to worry you or make you curious about my Valleys. (They're just normal life Valleys.) But I do want to share these words of encouragement in case you're in a Valley in your life.

 So remember, 

 We'll Get Through This

 *****

 PS: Here are some of our "Summer Mountain-Top Experiences" (I tend not to photograph the Valleys. LOL.):

Canoeing on the lake near our home.

Getting slime at the County Fair
(for a dollar--carpet-cleaning costs not included).

Doing cartwheels in the splash pads.

Teenagers and temporary hair-dye.


A visit to a museum and realizing that outdoor art exhibits ROCK. 


Swimming. A lot.

Teenagers working their first full-time job!

More swimming!

A trip through Provo Canyon (*Bridal Veil Falls).


Scout Camp.

Provo Canyon.
(Which really is beautiful. Wow.)

Visits--and flowers--from small friends


Provo Canyon.

Climbing up the falls.

These amazing cupcake cookies from
The SweetTooth Fairy.

Swimming!

And going to see Alex Boye's great fireside
(Mormon-speak for inspirational "event"--music, speech, etc.).
He sings in the MoTab Choir and is from the UK. Love  him!

(All of our kiddos went, but we didn't all get through photo line at the same rate. LOL!)


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