Years ago there was an olympic ice skater named Dorothy Hammel. When she twirled her hair would follow perfectly and it was a wonderful look. Everyone wanted the Dorothy Hammel haircut - well at least I did. It was in my 30's that I had her haircut and I wore it for about 5 years.
Today, Dorothy walked into the shop. I said I loved her haircut and knew it was a Dorothy Hammel. She said she had that haircut for about 30 years - right. She is about my age and I was jealous that she could still have that haircut and look so cute. Jim came in and I told him to look at Kathy Hampton's hair. He also knew that it was Dorothy's hair. I had him take some pictures so that I can show them to Amy and perhaps she can cut mine like that again.
We had a nice visit with Kathy who is from San Diego county and has lived her for several years. Her husband is a carpenter and might make some furniture or refinish some for us. She used to have a shop like ours in California. She gave us some good ideas about having late-night Fridays with an outdoor market... might try that in the summer. She also said she had seen Jim and the Ash Creek guys last night at the HP Social and she works in the University Stake (for the married couples). It was so odd to meet someone that we had so many things in common with. I really liked her and hope to see her again.
I might also mention that we went to Hayli's shower tonight and had a fun time. I have so enjoyed my time with the NH ladies again. Even Doneva and I were laughing it up and Kay and Kacie Benson were there and it was fun to see them. I realized that as I was there, I had such a good time just like I did at Laurie's shower and the reason was that I was around friends that I love and trust. I am too old to try and meet people all over again and get comfortable with them. Dianna, Lynn, Pam, Luanna, Carolyn, and other NH people have won my trust long ago. I love them and I am so glad I got to spend time with them tonight. Perhaps that is something to consider as I plan for where we will be in the future.
Three things:
1. It was great to see another Dorothy Hammel and to know I like her right away.
2. It was so fun to laugh and enjoy with old friends in NH
3. when I got up this morning my blood pressure was good even without pills yesterday!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Well done...
Last night went so well. Sister cox was amazing in her portrayal of Esther. We couldn't have asked for anything better. It was a wonderful presentation - very inspirational and spiritual. The story of Esther is a great story but the way she tied it in to "For Such a Time as This" was amazing.
Everything that could have gone wrong with last night went wrong... the pictures were cut too small, had to put most of them together myself, we didn't have enough food, it rained and was windy... those might sound trivial but when we put them all together it makes me a nervous wreck... so most people didn't have a clue there were any problems - but I knew and I am grateful for the Lord's help in getting everything put together.
Three things:
1. I am glad last night is over
2. enjoyed Ash Creek's performance tonight at the HP Dinner
3. grateful for Psych... I enjoy the humor and the mystery ... I hear it is a called a comedrama... gotta love it!
Everything that could have gone wrong with last night went wrong... the pictures were cut too small, had to put most of them together myself, we didn't have enough food, it rained and was windy... those might sound trivial but when we put them all together it makes me a nervous wreck... so most people didn't have a clue there were any problems - but I knew and I am grateful for the Lord's help in getting everything put together.
Three things:
1. I am glad last night is over
2. enjoyed Ash Creek's performance tonight at the HP Dinner
3. grateful for Psych... I enjoy the humor and the mystery ... I hear it is a called a comedrama... gotta love it!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Almost ready...
Tomorrow is our Relief Society meeting for the Stake. I am glad that it is almost all together. We have had some complications and somethings go a little crazy but for the most part it has come together fairly well. last week a lady came in to the shop and got a basket from us for a multi-faith tea. She mentioned how they would have over 100 women at this tea and it was quite an undertaking. they do it once or twice a year and it is "so much work." I laughed a little to myself since we as a RS board do things like this much more often than that and we do it for a lot more women with a full meal and different activities each time. I am not bragging, I am just saying that it is interesting how we learn so many things in the church including how to organize and how to put together spiritual and other activities with confidence and ability.
I am grateful for the blessings of the gospel that have taught me so many things in my life. I have been in "authority" positions for most of my life. I have learned how to delegate and I know how to organize. I am not sure about what all of my talents are but I do know that I have many abilities and talents when it comes to leading organizations and helping people to also complete assignments.
I read John's blog about serving in the Elder's Quorum presidency. He mentioned how he was learning so much about service and was growing as he served this time in this Presidency. He was not happy about this calling in the beginning but now he knows that he has grown and is progressing in his current situation because of his service to the Lord. The Lord knew this is what he needs now... I feel the same way about the callings I have had. I am so grateful for the opportunities I have had to serve as well as my faith in knowing that the Lord's hand is in my life.
I am grateful for the blessings of the gospel that have taught me so many things in my life. I have been in "authority" positions for most of my life. I have learned how to delegate and I know how to organize. I am not sure about what all of my talents are but I do know that I have many abilities and talents when it comes to leading organizations and helping people to also complete assignments.
I read John's blog about serving in the Elder's Quorum presidency. He mentioned how he was learning so much about service and was growing as he served this time in this Presidency. He was not happy about this calling in the beginning but now he knows that he has grown and is progressing in his current situation because of his service to the Lord. The Lord knew this is what he needs now... I feel the same way about the callings I have had. I am so grateful for the opportunities I have had to serve as well as my faith in knowing that the Lord's hand is in my life.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Handbook of Instructions
Yesterday John and I went to the WW Broadcast which was a second instruction on the Handbook. It was enlightening as they taught that the Handbook is spiritual as well as instructional. That we can turn to the Handbook for guidance in our families as well as in our church callings. It is readily available and each member is encouraged to read it - immerse themselves in it. That is of course the 2nd Book - the first book is only for Bishops and Stake Presidents and up etc.
So I see I need to be more diligent in reading it. I wish there was a handbook of instructions for being a mom and a wife. I wish someone could just write down what I am to say at any given circumstance or problem. I want to tell John who he should date, I want to tell Dave what he should do about his finances, I want to tell Jim and Clorinda where they should move, I want to tell Jim how we should take another chance on building our business... and on and on. I don't know that I have the right answers and I know that the answers have got to come to them. Dave was just telling me about President Rau and how he told them in Ward Conference that they needed to develop their relationship with the Lord so that they could confidently receive revelation for their families. I know that many times I have received revelation and it has been good. I think the secret is that I do need to ponder and pray and have faith that He will answer my prayers. I also need to have patience and long suffering so that I can wait long enough to see things come to pass...
It makes me tired just to think about it. I wonder if Heaven will end up being a place with no problems... a place of peace. I doubt it - we'll just continue to grow and that means we'll have to make decisions etc. Perhaps there will be a good handbook there too.
So I see I need to be more diligent in reading it. I wish there was a handbook of instructions for being a mom and a wife. I wish someone could just write down what I am to say at any given circumstance or problem. I want to tell John who he should date, I want to tell Dave what he should do about his finances, I want to tell Jim and Clorinda where they should move, I want to tell Jim how we should take another chance on building our business... and on and on. I don't know that I have the right answers and I know that the answers have got to come to them. Dave was just telling me about President Rau and how he told them in Ward Conference that they needed to develop their relationship with the Lord so that they could confidently receive revelation for their families. I know that many times I have received revelation and it has been good. I think the secret is that I do need to ponder and pray and have faith that He will answer my prayers. I also need to have patience and long suffering so that I can wait long enough to see things come to pass...
It makes me tired just to think about it. I wonder if Heaven will end up being a place with no problems... a place of peace. I doubt it - we'll just continue to grow and that means we'll have to make decisions etc. Perhaps there will be a good handbook there too.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Psych!
Have I mentioned that I love Psych and it happens to be on Networks. I am watching Season One every night. It is so funny! I am watching it right now and enjoying it.
Had a good day at the store and sold some interesting things... two sweet stories:
1. One fellow came in and bought a basket for his sister for us to deliver on Monday. I thought it was so sweet.
2. Another fellow bought two baskets and then 2 large peanut butter cups.
3. Went to dinner and movie with Richard and Susan - always a pleasure.
Had a good day at the store and sold some interesting things... two sweet stories:
1. One fellow came in and bought a basket for his sister for us to deliver on Monday. I thought it was so sweet.
2. Another fellow bought two baskets and then 2 large peanut butter cups.
3. Went to dinner and movie with Richard and Susan - always a pleasure.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Moving Up
So the place across the street is for sale. The building is very large and the price is pretty low. We think we can put in a cafe, have a place to make fudge, cookies, sandwiches and then have a lot of room for consignment furniture as well as other items. Also want to use the space to make baskets and hopefully the ebook idea where we can sell things including baskets, fudge and items. don't know if it will come together but worth working on.
Three things:
1. I love watching Psych- got season one on Netflix... hilarious!
2. Going to make a mantel decoration for Julie Leigh and it excites me. I hope I can do what she likes!
3. Glad Amy has a date tonight with Brad... she's been wanting to meet him - hope it goes well.
4. John was teasing on his Blog about my taking colloidal silver and facing north. All these guys think its crazy and I'm crazy but I know that it got me through a lot of hard years...
Three things:
1. I love watching Psych- got season one on Netflix... hilarious!
2. Going to make a mantel decoration for Julie Leigh and it excites me. I hope I can do what she likes!
3. Glad Amy has a date tonight with Brad... she's been wanting to meet him - hope it goes well.
4. John was teasing on his Blog about my taking colloidal silver and facing north. All these guys think its crazy and I'm crazy but I know that it got me through a lot of hard years...
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Bad hair day
A cute lady came into the shop today wearing bright yellow pants and a bright yellow babushka. I remember the first day I met her she was a little gruff and I didn't really like her much although she gave us some good business. Over the last few months I have gotten to know her better. She has been suffering from cancer and a husband with alzheimers. One day I noticed that she was doing better - she told me she was doing so much better since she had "gotten rid of her husband." I must have looked a bit taken back and she explained that she had put her husband in a home. It had relieved a lot of her anxiety and she was feeling much better not having to take care of him and be sick too.
When she came in today she was only there for a few minutes to check things out. I thought she looked so cute and she said she felt well but was having a bad hair day. I loved the bright colors on her and felt like it made her look more alive. It is funny what we might think is a bad thing (her bad hair day) can actually come across to someone else as something a positive thing (her yellow babushka which brightened her face and put a bit of pep in her step.
I felt like crap most of today. I feel like coming off of my pills is very sensitive. I am either laughing, loud and out of control or I am on the verge of tears and can't think very well. Today I was angry with anyone who got in my way. I feel like my mind isn't working and then someone (Jim) tells me that my mind isn't working... I don't like that. Then Amy tells me that I am being ornery when I already know that I am being ornery... I try to use the computer and the telephone and neither one works for me - I just get more and more emotional... I truly hope that I get over these pills soon.
One thing that I do find while in this "state" is that I am a lot more sympathetic to what Clorinda and others go through. Not wanting to take the pills, taking the pills and not feeling like you are in control, trying to stop the pills and being emotional and /or depressed. It becomes such a cycle and when you know you are not meaning to be rude or unkind or stupid and yet realizing it can come across that way just makes you want to curl up and escape. Well such was my crappy day... I hop it doesn't go on much longer.
I want to be like Diane with her cute little hat who feels happier even though her problems have not totally gone away... she has learned how to deal with them and even smile once in a while.
When she came in today she was only there for a few minutes to check things out. I thought she looked so cute and she said she felt well but was having a bad hair day. I loved the bright colors on her and felt like it made her look more alive. It is funny what we might think is a bad thing (her bad hair day) can actually come across to someone else as something a positive thing (her yellow babushka which brightened her face and put a bit of pep in her step.
I felt like crap most of today. I feel like coming off of my pills is very sensitive. I am either laughing, loud and out of control or I am on the verge of tears and can't think very well. Today I was angry with anyone who got in my way. I feel like my mind isn't working and then someone (Jim) tells me that my mind isn't working... I don't like that. Then Amy tells me that I am being ornery when I already know that I am being ornery... I try to use the computer and the telephone and neither one works for me - I just get more and more emotional... I truly hope that I get over these pills soon.
One thing that I do find while in this "state" is that I am a lot more sympathetic to what Clorinda and others go through. Not wanting to take the pills, taking the pills and not feeling like you are in control, trying to stop the pills and being emotional and /or depressed. It becomes such a cycle and when you know you are not meaning to be rude or unkind or stupid and yet realizing it can come across that way just makes you want to curl up and escape. Well such was my crappy day... I hop it doesn't go on much longer.
I want to be like Diane with her cute little hat who feels happier even though her problems have not totally gone away... she has learned how to deal with them and even smile once in a while.
Blog Reader
I am such a faithful reader of John's blogs. Every night he writes and every day I try to read. The messages are always uplifting and informative to me. It also gives me a handle on what is going on with him and his kids. I worry about him but somehow the blog gives me comfort.
Sunday night he wrote about the painting of the Savior at Bethesda with the man who could not get to the waters in time to be the first because of his infirmity. And so for 38 years he has had a problem that he could not fix on his own. He says "I have not a man...: John relates this to VT-HTing. If I have the opportunity sometime, I would like to use this story in such a talk or lesson. Sometimes the Lord will send a miracle (such as he did with this man at Bethesda - take up thy bed and walk) and some times we will need a man... those VT and HT should be there to provide that help. The miracle still remains in the healing waters but those who are in need often require some assistance to find the water...
John talks about how he has always wanted to serve the Lord however he could and to be there in every instance. I know he is sincere and successful in that. I hope I can remember and follow his example.
Three Things:
1. Saw the building across the street today - it could work out very well for LBH Consignment Cafe. This sounds like a fun project and we are anxious to work on it. Favorite sandwiches (Hot Pastrami, Crab Salad, Chicken Salad, Pulled Pork, Pulled turkey, Caspers Hotdogs, Grilled 3 cheese, and perhaps Philly Steak) served with Potato chips, and a pickle. The plates will be mis-matched, the silverware - mismatched, the glasses mismatched etc. We will also have mismatched table and chairs, crazy things hanging on the walls, everything for sale and the rest of the "bakery" filled with consignment furniture etc. Things we can't fit in the LBH. Each area done in a nice looking grouping, fake walls to make things interesting, scattered rugs... etc.
2. Got word that the Crums are thinking to hold off on the house until they see if Twila really has an offer for them. That was a little disappointing but on the other hand, perhaps we will be just fine here where we are. I am not going to complain and I am going to be patient about this. We could use just that little extra room and then house was cute but perhaps not necessary.
3. I think Jim is finally understanding that we can close a couple of days a week at the LBH and be better off. We are thinking maybe to be open just W-S and then get other things done of M&T. Hoping we work that out - we'll see.
Sunday night he wrote about the painting of the Savior at Bethesda with the man who could not get to the waters in time to be the first because of his infirmity. And so for 38 years he has had a problem that he could not fix on his own. He says "I have not a man...: John relates this to VT-HTing. If I have the opportunity sometime, I would like to use this story in such a talk or lesson. Sometimes the Lord will send a miracle (such as he did with this man at Bethesda - take up thy bed and walk) and some times we will need a man... those VT and HT should be there to provide that help. The miracle still remains in the healing waters but those who are in need often require some assistance to find the water...
John talks about how he has always wanted to serve the Lord however he could and to be there in every instance. I know he is sincere and successful in that. I hope I can remember and follow his example.
Three Things:
1. Saw the building across the street today - it could work out very well for LBH Consignment Cafe. This sounds like a fun project and we are anxious to work on it. Favorite sandwiches (Hot Pastrami, Crab Salad, Chicken Salad, Pulled Pork, Pulled turkey, Caspers Hotdogs, Grilled 3 cheese, and perhaps Philly Steak) served with Potato chips, and a pickle. The plates will be mis-matched, the silverware - mismatched, the glasses mismatched etc. We will also have mismatched table and chairs, crazy things hanging on the walls, everything for sale and the rest of the "bakery" filled with consignment furniture etc. Things we can't fit in the LBH. Each area done in a nice looking grouping, fake walls to make things interesting, scattered rugs... etc.
2. Got word that the Crums are thinking to hold off on the house until they see if Twila really has an offer for them. That was a little disappointing but on the other hand, perhaps we will be just fine here where we are. I am not going to complain and I am going to be patient about this. We could use just that little extra room and then house was cute but perhaps not necessary.
3. I think Jim is finally understanding that we can close a couple of days a week at the LBH and be better off. We are thinking maybe to be open just W-S and then get other things done of M&T. Hoping we work that out - we'll see.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Am I Hyper?
Lately I am wondering if being of some of my medicine has created a monster inside of me. I have been to several evening activities and come away wondering why I did and said the things I did and said. Tonight we went to shower for Laurie Zwang and I was rolling with little jokes and laughter. I was having a good time but I wonder if some of my friends were thinking I was funny or just crazy. I may have to watch myself a bit - that is the same way I was the other night at board meeting and I hope that I didn't go to overboard there. It is a church meeting after - all.
I am starting to feel so much better than I have in a long time. It has just suddenly come upon me. I don't have any aches and I am slowly getting more energy. I am worried that I am putting on some weight however and hope that I can start to lose again soon. I don't like having my clothes feel tight.
John brought in furniture today and it was fabulous. I want to keep it all. Jim says I can't - it is here for us to sell but John did a great job on it and brought it right up to date. He has some more things to do for us as well and I am so pleased with how well he is doing it. I hope we can pay him what it is worth - meaning, I hope some people come in and buy it!
We also have some items to get at aunt B's tomorrow that Jim already purchased and we might also buy a car down in St. George. John needed a car so we gave him mine and now I need a car but one that I don't have to drive around much or use for a growing family. We found one on the inter-net but then we were glad when Jim figured out it was a scam. I was just watching a show on internet scams and it opened my eyes even more to what is going on out there and how easy it is to get scammed. Jim not only had this car situation in the last few days but also had someone use his credit card to buy things totaling almost a thousand dollars for somewhere in south Carolina.
It is a little scary when you think about it. We use our credit cards now for everything. Think we are watching John's kids tomorrow night while he goes on a date (I hope). If not, at least he can have a night out by himself or with friends. We'll see what happens. Might take the kids to see the new cartoon about "Rapunzel" that is out - it is supposed to be quite good and we have a couple of free coupons.
so, I am headed to bed. I have a hard time lately settling down to sleep. Once I am out though I seem to stay asleep. I am excited to have Amber start to work on Saturday and Mondays. I have so much bookwork to do and want to have time to spend doing things myself as well - perhaps that will settle me down a bit and I can get the things done I want to without getting anxious about them.
Three things:
1. Had fun with friends at Laurie Zwangs wedding shower
2. Made 10 cute "glass" baskets for Andy Springer to take around
3. I am delighted with John's recreations of the old furniture - it looks as good as new and I know we'll make some money off of them. Yeah!
I am starting to feel so much better than I have in a long time. It has just suddenly come upon me. I don't have any aches and I am slowly getting more energy. I am worried that I am putting on some weight however and hope that I can start to lose again soon. I don't like having my clothes feel tight.
John brought in furniture today and it was fabulous. I want to keep it all. Jim says I can't - it is here for us to sell but John did a great job on it and brought it right up to date. He has some more things to do for us as well and I am so pleased with how well he is doing it. I hope we can pay him what it is worth - meaning, I hope some people come in and buy it!
We also have some items to get at aunt B's tomorrow that Jim already purchased and we might also buy a car down in St. George. John needed a car so we gave him mine and now I need a car but one that I don't have to drive around much or use for a growing family. We found one on the inter-net but then we were glad when Jim figured out it was a scam. I was just watching a show on internet scams and it opened my eyes even more to what is going on out there and how easy it is to get scammed. Jim not only had this car situation in the last few days but also had someone use his credit card to buy things totaling almost a thousand dollars for somewhere in south Carolina.
It is a little scary when you think about it. We use our credit cards now for everything. Think we are watching John's kids tomorrow night while he goes on a date (I hope). If not, at least he can have a night out by himself or with friends. We'll see what happens. Might take the kids to see the new cartoon about "Rapunzel" that is out - it is supposed to be quite good and we have a couple of free coupons.
so, I am headed to bed. I have a hard time lately settling down to sleep. Once I am out though I seem to stay asleep. I am excited to have Amber start to work on Saturday and Mondays. I have so much bookwork to do and want to have time to spend doing things myself as well - perhaps that will settle me down a bit and I can get the things done I want to without getting anxious about them.
Three things:
1. Had fun with friends at Laurie Zwangs wedding shower
2. Made 10 cute "glass" baskets for Andy Springer to take around
3. I am delighted with John's recreations of the old furniture - it looks as good as new and I know we'll make some money off of them. Yeah!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
It's Freezing Out There!
It has been freezing all day and tonight when we went to Home Depot at 8:45 pm I noticed that the truck temperature read 8 degrees... that is darn cold, especially when the wind is blowing. Yesterday, leaving John's house I ran in to Jack and Natty and Andy coming home from Jay's house. They had been there while John was working at the LBH. I couldn't help but noticed how forlorn Jack looked. He looked like he was so cold and miserable and then Andy asked if I was coming to their house. I had to say no... I thought I was going to the church to help with FHE. By the time I got to the church I knew I needed to go back and take care of those little cold kids... John said he needed to go shopping and I know taking the John Fontano kids shopping can be a difficult thing, so I decided to volunteer myself to watch the kids while John went to Walmart.
It was a good decision and a prompting by the spirit I believe. Not that the kids needed me particularly but I think they needed their grandma and John needed a break. It was a fun night. We just read a book or two, played Mario Brothers on the Wii and put on PJ's... a typical night for them - something reminiscent of many nights I spent when I had kids at home. A good time for me.
Tonight my RS presidency came over and we had a nice visit. I remember the days when I have visited as a RS president and no one ever asks you about yourself they just tell you about themselves... tonight that was how it went here... I didn't really realize it until after I was seeing them out that I had just talked and talked about myself and although I had asked a few questions about them, I really didn't ask enough questions and I felt bad. Mostly I felt bad because I used to think I could be dying and yet visiting with a bunch of women for RS none of them would ever ask or ever know. I hope none of these three women were dying or having a bad day because I didn't ask them! Their names were Janet Poulson who is the President, Linda Kenney (who I have known for a long time) and Amy Thorley something who looked to be about 25. Cute girl. so that is good and I appreciated them coming out in this freezing weather to visit with me. It may have been freezing out there but it was warmed in here by their visit (even if I wasn't considerate enough to check on them) - perhaps next time I'll remember to ask.
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