tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post4261165356498116174..comments2024-03-25T17:55:06.688-06:00Comments on Thankful Me: Ten Things of Thankful: Empty Nest, Week #2Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-90423256526172116052014-08-02T21:09:12.982-06:002014-08-02T21:09:12.982-06:00Beautiful photos! Well, of the children - maybe no...Beautiful photos! Well, of the children - maybe not the dog pad one! But glad the dog is good for a laugh. Animals are pretty amusing.<br />Hooray for projects getting done!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-33096833172940307702014-07-29T18:02:19.695-06:002014-07-29T18:02:19.695-06:00What a fantastic post! That bunny is adorable! We ...What a fantastic post! That bunny is adorable! We have a bunch around here and the kids go gaga over them ever time!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09324818041311929440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-20086000740274616662014-07-29T14:35:40.599-06:002014-07-29T14:35:40.599-06:00I have one counselor, no teachers, or any other he...I have one counselor, no teachers, or any other helpers. Yes, I'm in a branch that is so small I call it a twig! We have 85 women on the rolls and on a really good day there are 15 sisters at church spread throughout RS, YW, and Primary. On not so good days we have 6. It is challenging, and I totally miss the church I knew both out west and in VA. Rozy Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019413665136390175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-42163318014316789212014-07-28T17:08:25.448-06:002014-07-28T17:08:25.448-06:00Are you a RS president without counselors or teach...Are you a RS president without counselors or teachers? Are you in a branch? I can't imagine trying to do everything by myself! Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-1244349805134031632014-07-28T15:57:05.846-06:002014-07-28T15:57:05.846-06:00What a compliment to you Kristi that the Lord call...What a compliment to you Kristi that the Lord called you to watch over his daughters! You'll be wonderful, I've no doubt. Lucky you, to have counselors! You probably even have a secretary and teachers! I have found being the RS President to be a real character building calling. The Lord is chipping away at my rough corners and stretching my soul. Sometimes it's painful, but often it is sweet. Prayers for your success.Rozy Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019413665136390175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-86851063999551569022014-07-28T08:45:13.056-06:002014-07-28T08:45:13.056-06:00I'll go check out your post. I won't look...I'll go check out your post. I won't look at Candy Crush, either, but, like you, Words with Friends is my only game. :-)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-69602818359158747512014-07-28T08:43:24.349-06:002014-07-28T08:43:24.349-06:00Thank you. I have the support of good women worki...Thank you. I have the support of good women working with me, so I think we'll survive. :-)<br /><br />Painting is much more fun than sanding! Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-67868722499515560852014-07-28T08:41:28.873-06:002014-07-28T08:41:28.873-06:00I will get a post prepared in the next week or two...I will get a post prepared in the next week or two to share the recipes. I've ordered some chicken breasts from Zaycon, too--delivery date is in October--so now I need to figure out meal plans for 80 pounds of chicken! Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-23892298983426486832014-07-28T08:39:03.997-06:002014-07-28T08:39:03.997-06:00I've ordered 80 pounds of chicken breast, too,...I've ordered 80 pounds of chicken breast, too, so now I have to gather another bunch of recipes for a big cooking session in October! Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-9837421832045342982014-07-28T08:37:37.032-06:002014-07-28T08:37:37.032-06:00I will definitely be careful; it is too easy to sp...I will definitely be careful; it is too easy to spend way too much time online! :-)<br /><br />Yes, the infographic comes from the church's website. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a world-wide church, and is organized on a global scale. So, yes, all congregations are organized in the same fashion, and all classes teach from the same manuals--and are usually on the same lesson, give or take a week. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-85814217808978869212014-07-28T06:13:27.133-06:002014-07-28T06:13:27.133-06:00Congratulations on your Relief Society Presicentcy...Congratulations on your Relief Society Presicentcy!! I get it's a big, big thing and I'm sure you'll do just great, like everything you do!! <br />I like painting too!! Not the sanding though, I try to let Henk do that. I love making things pretty again... Babies, bunnies and goofy dogs make the world a pretty place too, don't you think?! Have a great week. xxxBiancahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13124458364369038191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-9788114904001403022014-07-28T05:27:25.143-06:002014-07-28T05:27:25.143-06:00That baby bunny is adorable we have so many bunnie...That baby bunny is adorable we have so many bunnies too - what a wonderful week you had and Congratulations for Relief Society President - you will do well i'm sure of it. Please do share the recipes wow 40 lbs of chop meat- love to hear what you cooked and froze, nothing like coming home and having dinner semi-done.<br />Your granddaughters are adorable and getting big. Enjoy the week! <br />:)Marisa Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09818816716586417433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-90421968745003595902014-07-28T01:05:08.576-06:002014-07-28T01:05:08.576-06:00Cute bunny. I love how you brought home all that m...Cute bunny. I love how you brought home all that meat and then made meals to freeze. I should try that. Then I could get most of my cooking done in one afternoon. Sounding better every word I write. #3 sounded like the perfect day to me. I think we should all have more days like that day. :-)Linda Atwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12938166854117489339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-77326005066122172422014-07-27T22:43:22.066-06:002014-07-27T22:43:22.066-06:00Look at you! New phone. I find that having social...Look at you! New phone. I find that having social media on there can be helpful, but sometimes that can make it addicting so be careful :) I learned something new about the history of your church. That diagram you showed looks like an official one from the main website. Do all the churches of Latter-Day Saints have their hierarchies and set ups like this? I think this might be the first time I've heard of what it is like before. Great list of thankfuls. Your babies are so adorable!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-24583664831627095962014-07-27T21:50:46.760-06:002014-07-27T21:50:46.760-06:00I don't even know how many years I had my old ...I don't even know how many years I had my old phone--since at least 2005, I think. <br /><br />James is a great book. I like the theme of "Faith without works is dead," as well as the verses that say, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering." As we put faith into action, God blesses and guides us.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-34599605591696836732014-07-27T21:40:59.196-06:002014-07-27T21:40:59.196-06:00It's hard to know what to say. I got both cong...It's hard to know what to say. I got both congrats and condolences today. :-) Thanks for your vote of confidence, though. I know I will learn a lot in this calling, and I'm glad for the chance to serve.<br /><br />They grow up fast, don't they? Youngest granddaughter even has teeth now!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-33610334195348638362014-07-27T21:31:24.584-06:002014-07-27T21:31:24.584-06:00Sweet baby bunny love him. And your number 8 made ...Sweet baby bunny love him. And your number 8 made me laugh. I finally had my phone's screen fixed this week after not having one for a couple of weeks. I was enjoying the unplugged life, but everyone (family members) were getting a little tired of not being able to get in touch with me. And I'm slowly going through a study of James. Your post made me think of a key theme in the book. "Faith without works is dead." Service does flow from a grateful heart. Glad you took on the responsibility. Know you'll do great. Jamie Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464973297373372882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-13911310102530646492014-07-27T21:12:50.716-06:002014-07-27T21:12:50.716-06:00Oh my goodness! Relief Society President is a big...Oh my goodness! Relief Society President is a big job! Congrats, I think. :) I have no doubt you will be a wonderful leader. Your way of kindly encouraging others will come in very handy. <br /><br />I'm glad your second week without a child at home has gone well. The day with your granddaughters had to help. They are getting so big. Could have sworn that baby was just born a few weeks ago! Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-81289784695321123142014-07-27T21:02:45.662-06:002014-07-27T21:02:45.662-06:00Oh, the church is definitely very organized! You ...Oh, the church is definitely very organized! You can attend any ward, anywhere in the world, and the organization is the same. You'll even have the same Sunday School lesson. I've been to church services in England and Japan, and knew exactly what to expect. <br /><br />I have good women as counselors, so I think things will be OK. <br /><br />Thanks for the app suggestion. I'll have to check it out. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-74124700772461983062014-07-27T20:56:09.776-06:002014-07-27T20:56:09.776-06:00Fortunately, we haven't noticed bunny destruct...Fortunately, we haven't noticed bunny destruction here yet. I think the owls and hawks in the area help keep the bunny population under control. <br /><br />Drexel keeps me entertained, that's for sure!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-24119319284466442332014-07-27T18:53:42.276-06:002014-07-27T18:53:42.276-06:00The governmental set up is really impressive... He...The governmental set up is really impressive... Here I was thinking it was like a committee head or something... this is a big job indeed! But good for you and them! Bunnies... awww, Drexel... even better! one of my favorite apps is photogrid. Its free and allows you to take photos and collage them... kinda fun.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13864898827831713032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-53726843678944784352014-07-27T18:32:09.797-06:002014-07-27T18:32:09.797-06:00Lots of small bunnies in my neighborhood. . .cute,...Lots of small bunnies in my neighborhood. . .cute, but oh so destructive.<br /><br />How fun that Drexel has a sense of humor. Maybe he is just airing out his bedding every day.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296050573667055406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-41657123635217218272014-07-27T18:03:57.259-06:002014-07-27T18:03:57.259-06:00Me, too! Hard not to, with such cuteness!Me, too! Hard not to, with such cuteness!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-57356553324937385252014-07-27T17:46:51.108-06:002014-07-27T17:46:51.108-06:00A baby bunny and grandchildren sure make for a hap...A baby bunny and grandchildren sure make for a happy week! Made me smile!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765055414561998856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-75394781900428865412014-07-27T17:41:10.928-06:002014-07-27T17:41:10.928-06:00I'm always good for a laugh, particularly with...I'm always good for a laugh, particularly with home "improvement" projects. When we paint, I'm the one to do the big surfaces, then John goes along behind me and makes sure the edges are nice. I'm like you; I want to see the results right away!<br /><br />The bunny is adorable. <br /><br />Thanks. Yes, it will be time-consuming, but I'm looking forward to getting to know better the women of the congregation. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.com