Occupation versus Vocation

Several years ago, I received the most incredible "prompting" to return to school and get my Nursing degree. There were so many obstacles in the way, but Tabb reassured me that he also felt it was the right thing to do. This August, it will be 4 years since my graduation. I can't believe all that has changed. I love working with babies and families. I admire a great deal the people I work with. Mostly, I'm humbled by the many opportunities for service that I come across each day. Heavenly Father is truly mindful of the needs of each of his children. It's amazing to work with people who do what they do because they love the people they serve.

Wow!!!

I hope you enjoy listening to the video clip of Susan Boyle. I can't watch it without tearing up!! It hits me on so many levels ...1) I want my children to see this and to understand that the talents that Heavenly Father has given us are beyond measure. 2) That there is greatness in people that you would never expect . 3) That it is never too late to pursue your dreams. 4) Never judge by appearance.

It might be easier just to go to Youtube and look up Susan Boyle. So what do you think of the clip?

Springtime in Raleigh

I'm a little slack in updating my blog. Finally, I can get outside without sneezing and wheezing! We spent a beautiful day swimming at the YMCA, looking at baby geese, eating burgers at Backyard Burgers Restaurant, attending a Church Primary Activity, and cleaning house. For the past several years, we've been members of the YMCA. It wasn't until today that I found out there was a spa, sauna, and steam room. Need I say more. While the kids swam, I went to the spa. I was all alone....oh what a perfect moment...until some old guy came in the water, sat right next to me (the spa is huge), and said nothing. My radar went off and I hurriedly left the spa. Dog gone it....I finally got a peaceful moment and some senior citizen decides to cozy up to me!!! Wait a minute....I'm staring to look good to the old guys....now I'm totally depressed!!!

Best get busy on tomorrow dinner and my Relief Society lesson. I'm going to replay Jeffrey Holland's talk on the last moments of the Savior's life as well as share some thoughts from a talk on Discipleship by James E. Faust. "One of the greatest blessings of life and eternity is to be counted as one of the devoted disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ."