A Friend Like That

I have been thinking recently about the friends that I have. Its amazing over the years how some come and go and some are lifelong. I have always hoped that my kids would have just at least one great friend that would be there for them through thick and thin. Who would help them be strong with peer pressure and back them up when others seemed to be against them.

Well, my little Emilio has found just that. His best bud is Bryce.The funny thing about the two of them is that they are so different and so alike. Bryce is a farm boy with cows and everything. Emilio is far from that. They are pretty much inseparable. Last year they were in different school classes but they both received the "peacemaker" award on the same day at the same assembly. Which totally describes them. They are easy going and are both a little quiet and sensitive.

I'm so glad he has such a good friend. Sometimes I think....if a little break dancing Hispanic boy and a little Blonde farm boy can see through each others differences and still be that good of friends. Why can't all of us all?

Sure gonna miss that calling

Some of the Young Women stopped by this week and gave me a flowerpot with cute flower cookies and a Thank you note. It was so sweet.


Girls Camp 2008


Girls Camp 2008


Girls Camp 2008. Trying on wardrobe for our skit. It was on modesty cant you tell?


Girls Camp 2008

I have read a lot of posts lately about people getting called to the Young Women's in their ward. So I thought I would comment on my experience in YW.

I was released from being the First Counselor in our Young Women's last month. I sure miss it. I knew it was time but I was a little sad and afraid. I do have to say that I feel a little relief when Tuesday rolls around and I'm not running like a crazy lady making sure we have everything for Mutual. My testimony has always been the strongest when I am serving with the youth. It is a very hard calling, it requires you to be away from your family a lot but it is also so rewarding. There is nothing like seeing good kids in your ward doing good things. It really gives you hope in such a crazy world.

It has helped me understand my older kids too. I had so many great experiences from Youth Conferences, Girls Camp, Baptisms and most of all just sharing testimony's and conversations with the youth. They have strengthened me so much.I only wish I had been that strong in my teens. I was also able to get my Young Women's Medallion. I had always regretted not getting it in my youth. I'm so glad I still got it. I'm always amazed at how great those kids are. I hope I get the opportunity to serve with them again.