Day 2

Read: John 15

Ponder: From whom do I get my strength> Am I abiding in Christ? How can I bring forth much fruit Lord? Can He call me a friend?

As a Saint you say, "I think I understand my duty, and I am doing very well." That may be so. You see the little twig: it is green; it flourishes and it is the very picture of life. It bears its part and proportion in the tree, and is connected with the stem, branches, and root. But could the tree live without it? Yes it could. It need not boast itself and get uplifted and say, 'How green I am! and how I flourish! and what a healthy position I am in! How well I am doing! and I am in my proper place and doing right.' But could you do without the root! No: you bear your proper part and position in the tree. Just so with this people. When they are doing their part when they are magnifying their calling, living there religion, and walking in obedience to the Spirit of the Lord, they have a portion of his Spirit given them to profit withal. And while they are humble, faithful, diligent, and observe the laws and commandments of God, they stand in their proper position on the tree: they are flourishing, the buds blossoms, leaves, and everything about them are all right, and they form a part and parcel of the tree...." (John Taylor, in Journal of Discourses, 6:108)

As I have ponder this today the thoughts of I am I truly doing what is asked of me am I really giving my 100% to my callings. My calling in the church as and Activity Days leader is so rewarding and so fun. I love it and I love the girls they bring a special spirit with them. I always feel a warm comforted feeling when they leave and all my hard work has made off. Just to see that the girls enjoy coming. Is worth it all. I am probably not the best leader and have the best ideas, but I try. My calling as a visiting teacher has been a huge blessing for me. I get excited every month when its time to go and go wether it the best time or not and I always so grateful that I made the time to see those ladies. I am so grateful for my partner she is great and I have learned so much from her. The ladies I visit are awesome I am grateful for them and the love that they show me.

But not only my church callings, but the calling I have as a mother to my children and a wife to my husband. Sometimes I feel like I am truly giving my all and and couldn't possible do one more thing then I realize that maybe that ONE more thing I could do or ONE more thing I could say. To take the time and read that one more book before bed. And to hold and love my children more. Would make a huge difference and the I think YES! I can these things are more important that I sometimes realize. And these little things are what's going to hold my family together in these trying times. Again I am so grateful to have been reminded of these things and to be able to re prioritize my life with the things that truly matter and are most important.

The "WALK" with Christ - DAY 1

Sunday in Relief Society each sister was given this little pack of papers with the note that says " As each of us participate in this "walk" may we build a sure foundation in christ so that we may be immovable in times of trial, strengthen each other and our families, and develop a strong sisterhood." The only way we think that we can really know another person is to walk in there shoes: think what they think. learn what they know, and what they would say. do what they would do.

I wasn't sure what this was all about so today when I open my first day and found this letter. Tears suddenly streamed down my cheeks. And I felt a like my prayers had been answered. I really can not explain how I felt. This is exactly what I needed at this point in my life. Regarding an earlier post of not know where I am at in life and how I was supposed to get my life in the right direction. So the next 14 days I want share with you each little message. And to write my feelings down for myself so I can look back and remember this. I am not very good at keeping a journal so this is close enough.

Day 1- Am I seeking Christ's Help?

Read:
Proverbs 3:5-6
Jacob 4:7
Ether 12:27

Ponder:
Am I seeking the Lord's help in all I think and do? How can He help me overcome my weaknesses?

Dear Friend,

I just had to send you a note to tell you how much I love you and care about you. I saw yesterday as you were walking with your friends. I waited all day hoping you would want to talk with me also. It hurt me, but I still love you because I am your friend.
I saw you fall asleep last night, and longed to touch your brow. So I spilled moon light on your pillow and your face. Again I waited, wanting to rush down so that we could talk. I have so many gifts for you, but you awakened late the next day and rushed off to school. My tears were in the rain.
Today you look sad, so alone. It makes my heart ache because I understand. My friends let me down and hurt me so many times too. But I love you. Oh, if you would only listen to me. I really love you. I try to tell you in the blue sky and green grass. I whisper in the leaves on the trees, and breathe it in the color of the flowers. I shout it to you in the mountain streams and give the birds love songs to sing, clothe you in warm sunshine and perfume the air with nature scents. My love for you is deeper than the oceans and bigger than the biggest want or need in your heart.
If only you knew how much I want to help you. I want you to meet my Father. He wants to help you too. My Father is that way, you know. Just call me, ask me, talk with me. Please, please don't forget me. I have so much to share with you. But I wont hassle you an further. You are free to call me. Its up to you. I'll wait because I love you.

Your Brother,
Christ


As I have pondered this it kinda put in to perspective for me that Christ really does love me and that he wants to help and be my friend. And that if I just ask he will help and comfort me. Prayer is kinda hard for me. Not really sure why, but maybe thats just what I need to do is pray a little more often and to ask for guidance because obviously I can not do this on my own. I do need help with the things I struggle with. Another thing that came to my mind is praying for others. If I don't pray for other that I know do not faithfully say prayers then how will they be blessed. I pray for my family often. But I am going to make it a point to pray for those people I know that need a little extra strength or comfort. I am so grateful for this one little piece of paper and the message it brought to me.

Our Special Event

We are so lucky to have been Invited to the Vintage Pig Trunk show. Hope you all will come see us. Seriously EVERYONE is invite so wether you know anyone or not come and meet us. I would love to meet all of you. Its going to be tonz of fun and there will be tonz of great things. Finish up your christmas shopping in one place!!! So grab your girlfriends and come have a girls night out. ITs going to be way fun.


If you need direction send me an email and will give them to you.

Find these Great People On Facbook

Miss Izzie Lu
Vintage Pig


FYI Vintage Pig is doing a giveaway on there face book page once they reach 150 fans hope on over there and become a fan for your chance to win!!!!!

Hope to see everyone there And you never know we might even be having a Special Event Sale that you wont want to miss!!! *WINK*WINK*

IDEAS!!!

So I have been looking around at different blogs to do some advertising for my Etsy shop. And some of these people are seriously crazy they are wanting like $100.00 to $500.00 to advertise on there blog. Ok who can AFFORD that seriously. Ok well I cant. I dont even always sale things in a month. So I have been thinking that I would do some advertising for people one my BLOG for FREE. Thats Right for FREE!!!! I am wanting to start December 1st and want to do a different one each day. Crazy I know but what a great way to get some sales and to get your names out there. So if you are interested leave me a comment and I will be in touch with you. IF you want me to feature your shop or website. I am asking you to do a giveaway and post on your blog with a link back to the give away, and to send me what you want the add if you will" to say. Like your website, face-book, or etsy or whatever. I know I dont have alot of traffic on my blog but, starting out small is always great. And having different people everyday will bring tonz more traffic. Yeah I hope everyone will enjoy.

The give a ways will take place over on my other blog.

Unique Boutique!! Sneak PEEK!

We will be at the Unique Boutique Craft Fair this Saturday from 9-5 @ Bonneville High School. We have been working extremely hard to get some pretty great things. We actually have so much that it wont all fit in our booth! (SIGH) We will be taking custom orders. So if you are looking for something special for Christmas. Be sure to order soon!!! We will take picture frame and shelf orders whenever. They will require 50% up front and they will take 2 weeks. You pick the color and the finish that you would like!!!! Who wouldn't want a super cute picture frame or shelf for Christmas!!!! OR maybe a matching set!!!! I think its a great idea. I would totally love that!!!! HINT HINT!!! :) Hope to meet some of you!!


HERE ARE SOME SNEAK PEEKS OF SOME OF THE THINGS THAT WE WILL HAVE!!! EVERYTHING IN ARE BOOTH WILL BE FOR SALE!!!

Check out The new Frame That VIntage Restorations has!!!

LIfe TAKE WHAT YOU WILL!!!

I have been pondering along time about posting this but I am going to and sorry if it may offend someone. This is my life and what I an struggling with and thats that.

Lately I have totally been struggling with many different things. But what I have really been struggling with is my life in general nothing seems right!! I can not seem to get in control of it. It controls me and I just can not take it anymore. We had an enrichment meeting a couple weeks ago it was on organizing you life your things and everything like that. I seriously went home and cried my little head off. I thought I need to go and listen and maybe get some great ideas but no I went home and felt like CRAP because well my house is totally out of control and my priorities are all messed up and My kids run wild and well the list goes on and on!!!! Holy Cow I am only 24 and I feel like a haggard old lady. Sometimes I wonder I am only 24 and I already have so much stress and so many problems what am I going to be like when I am 40. Its a scary thought for me. I watch all these Moms that live around me and ask myself they all seem to live the orderly structured care free lives. Ok you are not suppose to envy people but right now heck yeah I envy everyone of them. HOW THE HECK DO THEY DO IT!! Most days I seriously have no energy to get my butt out of bed! To cook my family breakfast or to even get the kids dressed most days. I have no clue were to even began to start!!! I feel like I am always yelling at my kids and at Aaron. Hr probably is thinking what did I marry. Seriously.

Another thing for those of you who dont know I haven't always been active in the church and now I am. I know this is going to sound really bad but sometimes I wonder if life would just be easier to not be. Most of the time I feel like its pressure for me to be doing all these glorious things that I cant do. I try and I try and I almost feel like I am let down. ( Does that make sense ) I really hate going to church and hearing all these people tell these great stories how they had revelations or whatever. Ok people not everyone is that lucky! Maybe I am doing something wrong but man would that great man above give a girl a break.

I have never been this way. I have always been the one in control. I used to drive Aaron crazy when we first got married because I could not go to bed with out the pillows on the couch just right or if there was a glass in the sink. Financially I new where every penny went. And know who cares, but thats my point I do care and its driving me totally crazy. I feel totally physically mentally and spiritual lost. I have no clue where to began to start!!!!!!!!

So I guess the reason I wanted to post this was to here if anyone had any great Ideas to help me out!!! I need a change in my life for myself and my family. They really are the ones suffering. I SERIOUSLY NEED HELP.