Temples

I really enjoy watching the Mormon ads on YouTube. They are very inspiring and uplifting. This link below on the Temples has really hit me hard. I know that one day I will be worthy to go to the temple and to receive numerous blessings. It makes it seem so much more worth it to go through everything I have gone through, to see this light at the end of the tunnel.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLXYxmaHWQs



Here is the Seattle Temple

I hope everyone will take a minute to reflect on their blessings this holiday season and for the blessing of a temple recommend.



The San Diego Temple is one of my favorites ever!!





~Michelle~

My Nasal Surgery and Recovery

I had my surgery on November 10, 2009. It was miserable having the stints in my nose for a week after. Extremely painful because of their size and the fact that it is a foreign object placed in my body. So, what did the doctor take out? My doctor took out an air pocket, shaved down both my turbinates and fixed my deviated septum. Below I am posting some pictures, don't worry they aren't graphic!!!!

They are just pictures of me-I can tell a difference under my eyes and my nose. I am still in a lot of pain. It is supposed to take a month or so to completely heal. Once this happens I will feel so much better. Which will be nice considering the months upon months of nothing but pain.

This week makes the first week back at work since the surgery. It has been rough because I still can't blow my nose, there is a lot of drainage and if I have to sneeze, I have to do it with my mouth open. UGH. LOL.

Ok, so here are the pictures.
















~Michelle~

It's on, like DONKEY KONG!(Thanks for the spelling correction Mom)

Fiona vs Moonlight~ The fight is on!!!!!

They both vie for my attention and are constantly fighting for my complete attention.


Here are the latest pictures of them both. While I was taking the pictures they were at their usual antics!


Here is the Queen of the castle. Little Miss Fiona. The blanket she is laying on is one of my favorite felt blankets. Which I might add, both my pets, love to lay on my favorite most comfortable blankets.




Moonlight being herself. Whining all day, incessantly... Ugh.



Fiona is ready to box in this pic. They love to be hyper for me all day! I am too old for this. :0)



Last but not least... ME!!! As usual, I am smiling even though things are difficult!












~Michelle~

In remembrance of Shirley Nye

My Grandma Shirley left this world on October 13, 1995 and though it has been 14 years, it still feels like yesterday that I was talking to her and visiting her for holidays in Tucson, AZ. My Aunt, Jen, just sent me old pictures. Here are some of them.

Here is Grandma and my older brother in 1982 according to Jen. Considering I was young, I will talk her word for it. :o)



This is a pic of my Grandma and me when I was 2 years old. My Grandma had many talents. She was an artist, she painted beautiful, exquisite landscape pictures of the desert and many other things. She was a great cook, loving Mother, Sister, Grandma, Wife, and daughter.
I miss her everyday but I know that one day I will see both her and my Grandpa again and that makes me happy. I am happy that they are now together in Heaven.

Here is a picture of my grandparents


I will forever remember you as the lovely, artistic, warm person that you were Grandma. You are always in my heart and I love you!


Michelle









~Michelle~

Trials and Blessings; School and Work

There is much work to be done. I can't exactly remember where I have heard that before. I live this daily and I always seem to be exhausted no matter what happens.
I read Meredith's blog and she suggested this site to read, which is why I am reposting the suggestion: http://amylovesdamon.blogspot.com/

I wanted to make a list of my many blessings:

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
My Redeemer and Savior, Jesus Christ


My Family
My Mom and Dad
Good friends that are here for me, even though they are miles away.
My puppy, Fiona


I wanted to say my thanks to have a fantastic parental unit! My Mom is great and is always believing in me.

I am thankful for that because what kid doesn't want to have their parent's approval and faith??

My Dad- he has always had a wonderful sense of humor and has always been able to bring my life back into perspective which I love. Especially in times of need and when I feel like everything is in vain.


This is the most recent pic of my Father that I have. It was at my little sister, Sarah's graduation from Seattle University. I am so proud of her, even though she will probably be mad that I posted this pic.

I am grateful for the roof over my head, the food to eat, the job I have-even though I despise my work environment...

I am thankful for okay days when my illness is in check and I am at a happy medium.

I am super thankful for education and for the ability to learn new things and better myself on a daily basis.

My faith- if you are lacking in faith, one should read this scripture: "And as I have said concerning faith- Faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if you have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true" (Alma 32:21). This scripture has gotten me through some of the toughest times in my life. It has helped me to know that one way or the other, if I am faithful and keep the commandments and be all I can be, that Heavenly Father will always be there.

My loving Heavenly Father

Joseph Smith- I admire the prophet for bringing the restored gospel into this world. With all he went through to translate the Book of Mormon and to baptise and organize our church, I stand in awe of Joseph Smith daily.


My blessings outweigh my trials, although when I am going through the major trials, it is hard to see this. School is difficult because of the out of pocket expenses and trying to figure this out and not lose my mind in the process.
I dread going to work on a daily basis, but, I also know that if I continue to work hard with my studies and graduate in April, that I can get a new job and be happier.

Right now my trial is getting healthy. Having the surgery on my sinuses so that I can feel better and not so grumpy/cranky will be a major blessing. More updates on this after my appointment on 10/26.

It is my hope that all my readers will look at their lives and list off all their blessings. "Count your blessings, name them one by one... Count your blessings, see what God has done"(Church Hymn)!







~Michelle~

Some new things in life

1.I have a new appreciation for the show called "Weeds"... I find it hilarious. Even though I do not agree with smoking or selling pot.

2.Let's see.. I just had my twenty ninth birthday and I feel so completely lost in some ways and completely sound in others. School is going and work is never ending and I still feel the need to be more productive, to have more goals. I do not know why I overload myself with work or goals. It is almost as if I want to set myself up for failure sometimes.

But, I keep pushing and pushing. I am relentless like that.


Some scary news is that I am going in for a consult because my doctor thinks that I need surgery on my sinuses. I have chronic sinus infections and the antibiotics are not working. Right now I am on steroids and they are making me so sick but I have to take them until I can get the surgery.

Life has a way of crumbling all at once. It is my faith that is holding me strong. It is the pure love of Christ that is helping through my tough times.






~Michelle~

The lives of Michelle, Fiona and Moonlight!

These are the kids and I am in there somewhere... I hate uploading pics and not knowing what order they are in until I post. Ugh...









~Michelle~