Today

Today, I got up at 5:30 and went to the gym.  Now that my back is feeling better, my goal is to go at least 3 times a week.  One day down, two more to go. 

After I got home I watched as the new health care bill was signed into law.  I remember mumbling under my breath something about a pack of lies as I listened to the speeches proclaiming what the new bill was supposed to do for us.

After school, the boys played outside while Tabetha did her latch hook, and the little girls rode bikes around and around the kitchen table. 

Next, I had a nap with Mya and then I spent the afternoon reading and dreaming of warm weather, warm tropical weather.

Later, I talked to BFF Amy on the phone.  It seemed like ages since we talked last. I'm sure it had been at least a week. (sigh) I really miss that girl.

On my way home from dropping the kids off at Scouts and Young Women's activities,  I listened to a talk entitled Be of Good Cheer by Thomas S. Monson, president of the LDS church, and I was reminded of all the wonderful things God has blessed me with.  He gave the talk at the April 2009 conference, and every time I hear the story he tells it makes me cry, and I mean really cry.  So, have a tissue ready if you listen to it.  (Listen here, he is the last speaker in the Sunday morning session, or read it here.)  Who could help but feel greatful for all they have after listening to that. 

(Even with a new health care bill.)