February Facebook

This month was a good month.  I'm amazed and delighted at all of things we learned, and accomplished.  Thank you God for loving and appreciating me.

It feels better for me to be a positive person.  So glad I didn't dwell on the negative's.  It's a learning process, and I'm getting there.

February 1, 2013

The past is gone, the future uncertain. Today is now and I face it head on.

February 2, 2013:

I trust the process of life.

"It's always February 2nd and there's nothing I can do about it." Phil Conners
I could choose another day to live over and over. Who’s with me?

 

February 3, 2013:

"There's no need to miss someone from your past. There's a reason they didn't make it to your future.
- Anonymous
I have been struggling with memories with people from my past. I miss them, and wish that I could fix it all. I like this quote. It's okay to let them go. I'm letting go.

 

February 4, 2013:

"Letting go doesn't mean giving up, but rather accepting that there are things that cannot be.
- Anonymous"

Matt has a job interview today. I'm trusting God. If this is the job meant for Matt it will happen.

 

February 5, 2013:

I'm so glad I came across this. I really love this quote! Don't know who said it, but I love it. It is so very true.

It is said that all you are seeking is also seeking you,
that if you lie still, sit still, it will find you. 
It has been waiting for you a long time. 
Once it is here, don't move away. 
Rest. 
See what happens next.

 

February 6, 2013:

Today, I practice patience, for I know that there is time for everything to come to fruition. The goals I have set, the desires I intend, will all come in time. Patience is required to see these things through. ~ Pamela J. Leavey
I am as patient as a turtle.
I am certain the outcome will be for my highest good, therefore I can wait without anxiety.
Good things are coming. I just know it! I am patient.

 

February 7, 2013:

‎"Of all the beautiful truths pertaining to the soul which have been restored and brought to light in this age, none is more gladdening or fruitful of divine promise and confidence than this - that man is the master of thought, the molder of character, and maker and shaper of condition, environment, and destiny." 
-James Allen As a Man Thinketh

The thoughts you think are important. Think positive!

 

2nd job interview this week for Matt is in just a few minutes. I'm letting go of all expectations. I'm letting go of the outcome. I know God has this. We've got to trust him. He will carry Matt through this, and I. I love my Heavenly Father, and I'm so very grateful for his wisdom and kindness, his love and appreciation for us. I love and appreciate him so very much.

 

February 8, 2013:

Even though I have anxiety I deeply and completely love and accept myself. I'm letting it go.

 

February 9, 2013:

Making yummy white chili and cornbread for our ward chili cook-off. I love soup and cornbread, yummy!

 

My cornbread won yummiest! My chili almost won. That's okay. I'm thankful for the people who voted for mine. I had a couple of people come up to me and ask me if they could have a copy of my recipe. That really made my day along with seeing that my chili and cornbread were completely gone. What a major compliment, makes me feel so good! =

 

February 10, 2013:

"I know that everyday is only a stepping stone on my pathway."
-Louise Hay Affirmation
This is such a good thing to say to yourself, or think. This is so true, especially right now in my life.

 

We really need to invest in a snow blower. I’m so thankful for my other neighbor. He snow blowed our sidewalk and driveway gutter area. It's amazing how much quicker a snow blower is. He was done with his driveway, sidewalk, our sidewalk, and our driveway gutter area by the time I was done with my driveway. He started the same time as me. I want a big red snow blower that is easy to maneuver, that will get the job done quick and nice. That would be a huge blessing in my life, and I would be so grateful for it.

 

February 11, 2013:

Waiting is so hard; it's the hardest part of all.
I need to remember these two things:
1. Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour. 
-Ovid 
2. My Life is full of little miracles popping up out of the blue.
-Louise Hay Affirmation

 

February 14, 2013:

‎"Not what he wishes and prays for does a man get, but what he justly earns. His wishes and prayers are only gratified and answered when they harmonize with his thoughts and actions." - James Allen

 

February 16, 2013:

I got rid of a bunch of my baby stuff. It was hard, lot's of tears. I feel like I'm throwing a part of my life away. I still don't know if I'm going to have anymore babies. I feel like this is the direction I need to go. Maybe by getting rid of stuff it will open more space for better things, and I’ll have that answer of yes or no on more kids. 
Any you pregnant ladies around me feel free to come and check out what I have before I take it to the DI

 

I'm hosting Bunco tonight. I'm so excited! I can't wait to give the prizes out. I hope everyone likes what I did. Also I had the perfect thing for Matt and the girls to go do for a daddy daughter date. The Utah State women’s gymnastics meet tonight. I just got a phone call from him not too long ago saying that it wasn't tonight. They parked walked up to the Huntsman Center and the doors were locked, and the lights were off. They were a week early. I'm such a ditz! I guess they are going to see a dollar movie at the Valley Fair Mall. I'm sure the girls will still be thrilled and have fun!

 

February 17, 2013:

I now create a wonderful new job.
-Louise Hay Affirmation

It's very fitting for our circumstances right now. =

 

February 18, 2013:

I am glad to be alive! I'm thankful to be alive. Go look at yourself in the mirror and say that. Really look deep into your eyes and say it. Afterwards take a deep breath. Your body likes to hear those words come out of your mouth. Say it every morning. I think it feels wonderful! If you've never done this go try it, and see how you feel.

 

February 20, 2013:

Every test in our life makes us bitter or better, every problem comes to break us or make us. The choice is ours whether we become Victim or Victor.
I love this quote! Right now Matt and I are going through a huge test. I think its making us better. We won't let the problems break us; we will let them make us. We will not be Victims, we will be the Victors. God has something great in store for us. I can't wait to see what it is!

 

February 21, 2013:

Life is good and so it is!
-Louise Hay Affirmation

It sure is!

 

Tax refund deposited today! Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas, and Happy Hanukkah to the Matthew Layton Family!!!

 

February 22, 2013:

 This was really good.  Have to share it:

SON: "Daddy, may I ask you a question?"
DAD: "Yeah sure, what is it?"
SON: "Daddy, how much do you make an hour?"
DAD: "That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?"
SON: "I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?"
DAD: "If you must know, I make $100 an hour."
SON: "Oh! (With his head down).
SON: "Daddy, may I please borrow $50?"
The father was furious.
DAD: "If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I work hard everyday for such this childish behavior."

The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.
The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money?
After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to think:
Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $ 50 and he really didn't ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door.

DAD: "Are you asleep, son?"

SON: "No daddy, I'm awake".
DAD: "I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier. It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here's the $50 you asked for."

The little boy sat straight up, smiling.
SON: "Oh, thank you daddy!"
Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills. The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father.

DAD: "Why do you want more money if you already have some?"

SON: "Because I didn't have enough, but now I do.

"Daddy, I have $100 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you."
The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness. It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts. Do remember to share that $100 worth of your time with someone you love? If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of days. But the family and friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into work than to our family.

Some things are more important.

 

Working together is part of the purpose of life. I love the people I work with

 

February 23, 2013:

Matt was hired today! He has been without a job for almost 6 weeks. I'm full of mixed emotions right now. I'm happy and so very grateful that he has a job again. I'm just not thrilled about how far it is, and that it is grave shift. Thinking about grave shift feels me with dread. I hate it. I need to make a list of pros and cons, and a gratitude list, think it will make me feel better. Matt is taking the job, but he is going to keep looking for a better one. He starts school in a couple of weeks. I'm going to imagine the right door opening for the job Matt desires most. I know he will be led to it, and that it will open. That feels me with excitement and joy, and comforts me. I can't wait to see what is behind that door! I'm thinking positive thoughts. I really am grateful, just needed to rant a little.

 

"Feed your FAITH and your Doubts will starve to death." -Unknown
I'm so glad I found this little quote on pinterest.  It makes me feel better.

 

February 24, 2013:

It was nice to relax yesterday. Looking forward to come home after church and doing the same thing. I worked so hard at my Mom's house all week long. I had an opportunity to make some money to deep clean her house. Deep cleaning meaning washing walls, base boards, blinds, heat vents, cupboards, windows, and doing all of the regular cleaning as well. It took me about 17 hours to do the whole thing. I need to do the same at my house. Yuck! It would be so nice to be able to say some magic words and have the house be clean all of the time. I am grateful for the opportunity to help my Mom out, and make some extra money. I love my Momma! I like to see her be happy, and be so grateful that it was done. It is so nice to sit in a freshly cleaned home. =)

 

February 25, 2013:

Patience is being at peace with the process of life.
-Louise Hay Affirmation
I am so trying to be patient

 

I really like this season of Biggest Loser. I really liked tonight’s episode. I loved the theme this week: Face your biggest fear. It makes me want to face my biggest fear! I love being motivated, and inspired by those around me. =)

 

 

February 26, 2013:

Matt starts his new job today! I'm so grateful. He is on swing shift. He works 5 p.m. - midnight. The best part is he works Mon-Fri! He hasn't had normal weekends in about 3 years. I'm glad it's not graves. He would have been working midnight -7 a.m. I'm so glad they let him choose. Swing in this case is better than graves. It's one step closer to day shift. He has to drive about an hour to get to work, which is yucky. It will work for now. His job that we are waiting for to come is coming. We are getting there slow and steady. God is answering our prayers. I'm so grateful. It was nice to have Matt come home yesterday from his training happy. He said he felt like he fit right in. I'm so happy for him! I love my hubby!
Thank you to all of you who knew our situation, and have kept our family in your prayers and thoughts. Love you all!

 

McKenzie just kicked over from her back band! It was her first time. I'm so proud of her. Madisynn almost has her splits. I'm proud of her too. It has been so much fun watching my girl’s progress in their gymnastics skills, over the past 5 months. They are so happy and excited, and it makes me happy!

 

February 27, 2013:

I'm getting my piano today!!! So excited! I have been dreaming about this moment for a long time. I can't wait to start playing it and brushing up my piano skills. So many people have inspired me. My little Brother Quinn plays amazing, he inspires me. It amazes me that he can learn a piano piece quickly and memorize it. He also plays by ear too. One of my friends husbands Dave Jones is an awesome piano player and just happens to be one of our ward organists. He played the accompaniment for a quartet singing O Holy night during Sacrament for Christmas. He was so into the music. It was amazing! The group sang it beautifully as well. Dave totally inspires me. I would love to play like Jon Schmidt. His music is amazing, and makes me feel so good. I love watching you tube videos of the piano guys and seeing them jam out as they are playing. It totally gets me dreaming. Dreaming is good!

 

February 28, 2013:

I am at ease speaking in front of others. I have confidence in myself.
-Louise Hay Affirmation
I really struggle with speaking in front of others. I struggle even more when it's a large group of people. I don't like the attention on me. My voice gets all shaky, I speak quicker. I feel like I’m going to puke, or pass out. I don't like it. That's why I try to avoid giving talks, prayers, sharing my testimony, and sharing any comments that I might have. I even struggle with it in my primary class. I want to be a better public speaker. It would be so nice to be able to talk, pray, share my testimony, and comment with ease, and confidence. Repeating this affirmation is a good place to start. I know it will help me.