Philosophical thoughts........sort of........

I've made this statement before so it isn't new but my new theme is: "Come what may, and love it" taken from a giant among men who has passed on to the next life but left me with an incredible gift. In our church twice a year we are blessed with being able to sit for an entire weekend at the feet so to speak of living apostles of our Savior Jesus Christ and partake of their wisdom and counsel. Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin gave this talk and considering where I was at in my life at the time, (flat on my back in bed after having brushed with death itself) this talk really hit and sank home.

Since hearing this talk and trying to take it to heart my life has changed for the better. Being forced to slow down, taking each day, and moment at a time will do that to a person.

We see and hear the saying, "Live, Laugh, Love".......something to the effect of that and I used to think, "well ya, that would be nice but I'm in a bit of a hurry here. Got kids to feed, places to take them, things for them to do"! Well, when you're forced to put on the breaks, stop, and take stock of the price of each and every move you are going to make that day all of a sudden things I thought were important aren't so much anymore. Many things became too expensive time and health wise.

So, my apologises if you come over and things are looking shabby 'round here. It may just be that I had the option to buy a clean kitchen that day or a day spent reading with my kids........looking at the mess.....you know which one I chose to spend my energy on.


Live like there's no tomorrow. Sing like no one is listening. Dance like no one is watching. Laugh like you've never heard the joke. Love like you've never been hurt.