After years of working at computer companies as a Contract Administrator and a Program Manager, I decided to re-prioritize my life and quit working so many hours with too much stress. Now I work for myself as a residential cleaning lady and I love it! The name of my company is Sparkling Clean, although I work for myself and am the only employee.
I have been divorced for 15 years. I enjoy being single AND a mom to two wonderful sons. Jason who is 27 and Brady who is 17. I was a single mother when I married in the Salt Lake Temple, Jason who was 9 years old at the time was sealed to me for eternity. I was only married for a short 4 years. Joyfully, I had my youngest son Brady while I was married. My marriage was hard and a mistake, but I was blessed with a wonderful son through it. My children are the light of my life! I don't know if I will venture into a marriage again - time will tell. Of course I want the "Happily Every After" with a prince charming that will love and adore me (I'm not crazy). However, I will not re-marry until my children are grown. At this time in my life, I am very happy being a single mom.
I am not a "perfect" mom or person. I've had my ups and downs through life. I have a wayward son, who currently does not actively participate in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. However, I will never give up hope that he will return one day. I will always love and support him - but most of all pray for him. Please be loving and don't judge me or my family because we struggle and are NOT the perfect member of the church. Jason married Sharon September 18, 2011.
I've made a lot of mistakes in my life, I've repented and try to do my best going forward daily. I still make mistakes, but try to do better each day. My blog is about my crazy mixed up life as I try to parent my 2 son's as a single mom.
I am not a "perfect" mom or person. I've had my ups and downs through life. I have a wayward son, who currently does not actively participate in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. However, I will never give up hope that he will return one day. I will always love and support him - but most of all pray for him. Please be loving and don't judge me or my family because we struggle and are NOT the perfect member of the church. Jason married Sharon September 18, 2011.
I've made a lot of mistakes in my life, I've repented and try to do my best going forward daily. I still make mistakes, but try to do better each day. My blog is about my crazy mixed up life as I try to parent my 2 son's as a single mom.
I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) and I am a CTR 7 Primary teacher. As long as I am a Primary Teacher I will load lesson ideas .... this also lets my heritage know what kind of teacher I was. My hope is that through Motivational Mondays and Primary lesson plans, my children and family will understand how much the Gospel of Jesus Christ means to my life.
My favorite place to be is at home, I am a total home body. I enjoy cooking and baking. I love blogging my life history/journal. I like getting my hands dirty by working in the yard and flower beds. I love a clean home and love to decorate for each holiday. I am HAPPY Always!
My blog is my journal about what my life and what my family is doing. For me, it is a wonderful TOOL to leave pleasant memories for my children about my thoughts and feelings. I really don't want to be just a "date" and a "name" for my future generations. It makes me sad that my father died without leaving a journal or life history written by him. I won't do that for my own children and grandchildren. I want to leave a journal behind, so they will know me.
I print off blog books every 6 months. I enjoy stress free blogging for me and my family. I will always blog about my children and what is going on. I try not to offend any readers - but ultimately this is for my history and for me. I don't let the pressure of "who" is reading my blog influence "how" I tell my story.
My blog is my journal about what my life and what my family is doing. For me, it is a wonderful TOOL to leave pleasant memories for my children about my thoughts and feelings. I really don't want to be just a "date" and a "name" for my future generations. It makes me sad that my father died without leaving a journal or life history written by him. I won't do that for my own children and grandchildren. I want to leave a journal behind, so they will know me.
I print off blog books every 6 months. I enjoy stress free blogging for me and my family. I will always blog about my children and what is going on. I try not to offend any readers - but ultimately this is for my history and for me. I don't let the pressure of "who" is reading my blog influence "how" I tell my story.
My favorite Scripture is: "Oh, be wise, what can I say more" Jacob 6:12
Some of my favorite quotes:
"Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."
— Marjorie Pay Hinckley
--Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Follow Me", Ensign, May 2002
I believe the quote above came from Sheri Dew... Love it!
"To the women of today, who are old or young, may I suggest that you write, that you keep journals, that you express your thoughts. Writing is a great discipline. It is a tremendous education effort. It will assist you in various ways, and you will bless the lives of many ~ now and in the years to come, as you {share} some of your experiences and musings."
Gordon B.Hinckley
Gordon B.
"The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude to me is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, gift, or skill. It will make or break a company...a church...a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past...we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10 percent what happens to me and 90 percent how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our attitudes. "~ Charles Swindoll
Joyfully Living Within Our Means
If you don’t know how to save, no amount of money will ever be enough.
Being in control of your money will improve your health and your relationships. The difference between being financially fit and on the brink of bankruptcy amounts to
• Planning
• Delaying gratification
• Spending less than you make each month.
• Cutting expenses by becoming a wiser consumer.
• Living by the principle that a dollar saved is worth more than a dollar earned.
“If you teach your child to live on small means, you have left him a fortune.”
“Wealth lies not in the extent of possessions, but in fewness of wants.” Unknown
“Most people give up what they want most for what they want right now.” Unknown
“Pay the debt, and release thyself from bondage.” D. and C. 19:35
“As parents, we are responsible to cloth our children not decorate them”
“Sometimes the internet and playing games is a HUGE distraction.
Elder Bednar warns us against becoming so immersed in our virtual reality that we lose sight of actually reality…
I am trying to be more aware of the time I spend online and use it wisely, for example, reading the words of the prophet from a recent conference address and uplifting sites rather then playing games or endlessly browsing facebook / pinterest / blogs. I try to limit my "virtual reality" and live wisely.
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