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Thursday, March 11, 2010

Favorite Spot



I was reading in my new favorite spot this morning... Wait. I have to say something about my new favorite spot. I don't know why it's taken me so long to figure this out but I'm so glad that I did. I moved a comfy chair in my bedroom, on my side of the bed, with a lamp over head next to my nightstand with a stack of books and the current Ensign piled nicely on top and a window over my shoulder that lets in the warm morning sun. Doesn't that sound so perfect? I want to go to there right now.

I love my new morning routine. I've always gotten out of bed when John awakes to get ready for work. I've always ironed his clothes that he's going to wear to work that day. That's actually when I wake up. I know. It's so 50's. But I love to do it. I like to see my husband in nice, pressed clothes. I get myself ready for the day. Hang up or put away clothes and straighten up the bathroom and occasionally make my bed. Then I leave my room for the rest of the day. And I always have a hard time finding time to read my scriptures or the Ensign.

For some reason having my new spot makes it easy for me to read my scriptures and a little something from the Ensign and a "Did you think to pray" moment. So nice.


And this morning I read a short message about saying thank you.
Here's a quote, a glimpse of what I read: "Think of the things you are grateful for,” the speaker said. “Think of the people who have taught you, encouraged you, loved you, and made a positive difference in your life.” Then he said: “Now think back. Have you told them you are grateful for them and why? That is something we each can and should do. Tell them in person, by phone, in a note, or in a letter. We can start today. Let’s do it!”


I've already written lots of thank you notes these past few months to every person that's helped me and my family. There's been dozens. Many times a thank you note feels so inadequate in expressing my gratitude. I wish I could give everybody something like flowers to show how they brightened up our days. That's a good idea. I could do that.

I can't help myself. I'm going to have to make a list. I love making to do lists. If you need help or instruction on How to make a list, this will help you. This was a long list and most of it is checked off. My favorite: what to do a rainy day list . I don't always get everything checked off but if I write it here than I know I'll be diligent.

  1. Brother & Sister Kempton. {my long time best friend's parents}
  2. Dr. Muskett {Peter's peditrican that found the tumor}
  3. Dr. Horvath & Dr. Haigiat { Peter's oncologist}
  4. Dr. Sedorack {Peter's surgeon}
  5. Phyllis {ileostomy nurse}
  6. Brother Evans {a friend & doctor in the 4th ward}
  7. Dr. Nugyen {my surgeon}
  8. Doug & Kathy {my substitutes}

I better add stationary to my favorite spot.

Saturday, January 3, 2009

New Happy Year:)

A new year. Happy!
We used to have a contest in the Hallen Family this time every year. Who would be the one to come up with a great theme for the new year?
The rules: has to be inspiring and rhyme with the new year.
Past themes
Get it fixed in '96
A bit of Heaven in '97
Loose some weight in '98
I've been thinking up the rhyming new theme.
Should it be:
Save our dimes in '09
or
All fine in '09
Along those lines. I haven't even decided on my new year's resolutions yet. Am I too late? I know I should have one to loose weight. I pondered on this for a few minutes, maybe longer. Why is this so hard for me? All I need to do is loose 2 or 3 pounds a month and in a year...WOW. That really adds up. So put me down for that. Now an easy one... Rub lotion on my elbows everyday. My elbows are very dry and they always look dirty. Very annoying. I'll get back to you on the rest of my list.

Monday, September 29, 2008

Personal Progress


This is a little spot light on Meagan. What a girl! Between Grandma Kathy and I, she learned how to make a patch work quilt from the very beginning to the end. She did most of it herself until it was time to quilt. Then thanks to Grandma and yes, Grandpa Doug too, the quilt was finally finished. She's still trying to add up the hours it took to make this quilt. I think over 75 hours. Now her blue & brown themed room looks complete. She quilted her boyfriends name in one of the squares. Edward Cullen. Any Twilight lovers out there?