Being Healthy - Body and Mind

So last week Patrick started going for walks. Not long ones, just around the block - maybe 1 mile - 1 1/2 miles. It's amazing how good you feel after doing just that though! We went a few time last week, and once so far this week. On the nights that he works late and comes home exhausted, I go to the little fitness center and lift weights or whatever.

I'm hoping to lose some weight while doing this....

but if not at least we're beginning to live a happier life style together!

As far as mind goes, I started school again yesterday.

 I'm taking 15 credits this semester. That on top of working full time is hard work.

 However, my goal this semester is all A's! I need to get my dang GPA up!

I figure, it's 16 weeks. 16! 16 is not a big number at all when you think about it. I'll just take it one week at a time, one assignment at a time. I'll kick each and every assignment's butt and master these subjects!!!

With lots and lots to prayer. :D

life.

I haven't posted anything about what we've been up to for a while, so I would give you the readers digest version:

Patrick's shoulder is healing well.

We're both currently working more than ever.

Patrick's going to be transferring to the Fiesta mall in the next couple months and be manager.

I'm starting school again on Monday.

We're preparing to go on a vacation to Utah over Labor Day weekend. (So excited!)

Ya..that's pretty much it. Because I'm starting school life's going to be crazy hectic. But, I'm going to try to write more on the blog, since it's a form of journaling (is that a word?) and we're supposed to do it. :)

A while back we inherited a table and chair set from my moms aunt. The chairs had these blue pads on them that we didn't think were too attractive. So, we went to the store, bought some fabric, and a few months late the pads are finally recovered! Having never done any sort of surface recovering at all, and having no help at all I think they turned out pretty darn swell! See for yourself!
Before, they were this color:

This is the after results:

tithing

i just want to take a moment and share what wonderful blessings our Heavenly Father has given us. i strongly believe that he has given us these blessings because we pay our tithing.

you can go here to learn more about tithing.

first, our brother in law recently started working for state farm. he gave us a quote for car insurance and renters insurance. turns out by switching to that company we end up saving about $30/month. well, i called our old ins. companies to tell them that we were going to be cancelling services with them. long story short they mailed us a check for almost the exact amount that we will owe for car ins this month. the point? we don't have to come up with that money this month! which means more extra money for paying for surgery bills!!

next, while they are not as big, we both have reliable jobs that pays enough to support our needs. the things that we can't afford we have wonderful family who help us with what they can.

I can't say enough wonderful things about the principle of tithing. it really isn't that difficult to give 10% of what we earn to the Lord, when he gave us everything we have.

Cowgur Creations

Alright...so for those of you who don't know, I have FINALLY started my hair accessory shop!! I am so excited about this and hope it goes well!
To check out what is available please go the shop's blog at cowgurcreations1.blogspot.com .
((((((Just a heads up, if you become an offical follower there will be great benefits in the future!)))))))
Also, please check out the shop itself at cowgurcreations.etsy.com

Here's a very small preview...

:D

What's goin on?

All I'm going to say is that tonight I had a job interview. I think it went well. I don't want to say anything else in case I jinx it. So please.....though you don't know any details, please keep your fingers crossed for me!! :D

By the way...Patrick's shoulder is healing well. He still hasn't gone to physical therapy that stubborn little butt head ;) But I guess if he is gaining motion (and he is...quickly), and is in less and less pain everyday then I won't fight him too much about therapy. Is that being a bad wife? Or a good one? Hmmm... I'll go with good!

Member Missionaries

This morning we went to my friend's ward for his homecoming talk. The topics for all of the speakers was missionary work, specifially that of the members of the church.

As i was pondering the things that were said I realized that I am lacking in my part of sharing the gospel with those around me. I decided to go onto the church website and read some talks by modern day prophets on this topic.

While doing this I came across this quote by Erich W. Kopischke, of the seventy:

"Missionaries and members must speak one language. We must become one in our efforts to proclaim the gospel. It will better enable us to become tools in the hand of the Lord, for He said, “And even so will I gather mine elect from the four quarters of the earth, even as many as will believe in me, and hearken unto my voice." "

I want to be a part of those elect people and I want others to learn about this wonderful gospel so that they can be there with me.