My Tribute to Gordon B. Hinkley

I was sitting here with my daughter thinking about strong, powerful, and amazing people. One man came to mind-Gordon B. Hinkley. I truly think he was a very special man. A very nice man. A very caring man. A man who not only dedicated so much of himself to the people in the church he presided over but to the people all over the world.
When I looked at Gordon B. Hinkley, I got a feeling a comfort and I had a great amount of respect for him.
Neal and I had the greatest privilege of seeing President Hinkley when we visited SC (I think it was Greenville, not sure). I went because I new it was going to be a once in a life time chance to see him. And I loved him so much, I just had to go. I remember seeing him and his wife and they just looked so sweet and kind. Gordon B. Hinkley was a true to character individual. What he said, he lived by. He was not a judgemental man. I can't imagine one ugly, mean, or hurtful word ever coming out of his mouth. He truly lived, as best as he could, humble in the image of Christ. What a wonderful man and example he was and still is to me. There will always be one special place saved in my heart just for him.

July 4th videos

Happy 4th of July!!!!

This year our 4th of July was spent at home and the pool. When we came home from the pool we put up our tent that the Galloway's gave us. And Neal grilled hot dogs. We all really enjoyed ourselves as we ate our dinner in the tent. Afterwards, Lilly and Trev played out in the yard and then we lit sparklers.

When the sun went down, we went to our neighbor's house, where they did a mini-fireworks extravaganza. It was a bunch of fun for everyone.

We hope everyone had as much fun as we did.

A New Place to Explore

A week or so ago Heather told me about this free water playground for the children to go to. So, today I decided to take the kiddos out there. We met up with Aunt Heather and Wrenn and a couple of other friends and family. I didn't get to take pics but this little place was pretty cool. I will have to take a picture next time we go. Anyway, Trevor had a blast and Lilly enjoyed it as well. We ended up leaving early after children continually making fun of Lilly. I don't mean to upset anyone but this is our life that I am documenting and I will include happy and sad moments of our lives. As I watched Lilly play by herself, I began to cry (thank God for sunglasses). No one wanted to play with her. Then I watched children point and stare and say things to their friends about our Lilly. It tore me up. I saw this little boy point at Lilly and say "Hey look! He is bald" I was so hurt and angry. My instinct (and I followed my instinct) was to go up to this little boy and grab his arm, I got down to his level and looked him in the eye and I said in a stern, gruff voice "That was mean to say, don't ever do that again! Do you understand me?" And he replied in a quiet voice "Yes." The rest of the time that little fella was there, he just stood there and didn't enjoy his play time. I think I shocked him. Lilly didn't hear him or see him but later she came to me and asked to leave because of children pointing and laughing. She said one little girl defended her and told the other children to leave her alone and that they weren't being nice. Bless that child's parents.
There aren't too many people who get to witness their child being picked on, but let me tell you, it is the most difficult thing that I have ever had to endure in my entire life-bar none!!!! My heart aches and I wish that I could erase this horrible day from my memory and from Lilly's.
I have seen Lilly (with hair) as this courageous, outgoing, friendly child and the Lilly I know now, has become shy, but sometimes confident (she chose to go bald today) but for the most part keeps to herself in public situations.
I don't really ask for prayers. I guess I just try to get through stuff without asking for prayers but I don't think I can get through this without some prayers for all of us. So, please remember us in your prayers and please pray for people who don't have time to instill values, love, and acceptance into their children.