Family Book

In addition to reading the Book Of Mormon we are also reading a chapter book as a family. It's "Charlie's Monument" By Blaine Yorgeson. It's an incrediable book. I first red it at about Rick's age. We've deceided anyone who can get a copy should. Hint I bought mom's copy 28 years ago, and she still has not read it. So we've challenged her to read it, upon it's return. As we have been reading these items we realize there are some real things we want to keep close to our hearts. So we've made a family treasure Chest of simple truths. In it we have a slip that erads "God never makes a mistake." I guess I should explain that Charlie is disabled. We have Rocks that say " Love, Hope, Charity, Faith, Forgiveness, Random acts of kindness, Gratitude" We will continue to add Rocks as Charlie added Rocks to his monument, because each rock signifies a quality we want to add to ourselves or celebrate the fact that we already have it. In this book we are also learning the importance of random acts of kindness. And how those simple acts have touched our lives just as much as anyone elses. We have challenged ourselves to look for those moments we can add happiness to everyones world. I can't tell you how to explain the simple joys a mother feels watching her children grow physically, spiritually, and mentally. Some of you know the trials we have met in the last 5 years and they have been numerous, but there is finally a calming and a growth from all 5 of us. I can say I feel truley blessed to have these four boys in my life, and the gospel. It's amazing the strength we can gain from one another. Iknow the gospel is true and that Monson is a true prohet in these latter days. I know as we have continued to study the scriptures the simple and plain truths become so apparent more and more each day. I am grateful for my parents who add so much to me and the boy's lives. I am actually quite thankful for each of my brother and sisters. We may not agree on all subjects but each one of you add so much to my life. I can't imagine where I would be if just one were missing. Although I've lost contact with some off and on, no the times we've shared mean so much to me. Once again I thank Heavenly Father for the blessings he's given me and for showing me who I can become. Okay I suppose this entry is becoming long. Lest we forget the boys have learned the second article of Faith. "We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression" Eddie Ray is especially proud of himself. Those are big words!