I know that Arizona has been known to have some pretty hot weather, however, this winter it has been pretty cold. It has gotten to the point that even Nathan turned on the heater. Yes, you read correctly, Nathan turned on the heater. I would rather freeze and put on clothes and save the money and not use the heater. He got so cold a couple of months ago that he turned on the heater to 66 degrees and so when it hits that cold, it kicks on. The funny part about it, is that it is only 66 degrees and it blows cold air. Now, laugh at that.
Don't get me wrong, the weather has been cold, but it has been wonderful. The Lord knows that this desert needs water so has blessed the northern part of Arizona with A LOT of snow and the valley here with a lot of rain. It has been wonderful. Ka'le the dog, on the other hand probably doesn't think that it is wonderful because he won't go out and do his puppy business because 1, the ground is wet and 2, his paws will get wet...so, he'll hold it until I go and get drenched in the rain and go with him. What are moms for?
Nathan and I watched Dateline this week and watched the story about the single mother who had octuplets. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/29129331#29129331 is the link where you can watch what she had to say. I'll be the first to admit that I thought that she is a "quack" and selfish, however, watching the show, she is a little distorted but in the realm of things, she is following what the prophets say to do. Get married, have children and get an education. Her marriage failed prior to her having all of these babies, she started school when she only had a few children and then she kept having them and attending graduate school at the same time. Granted, she has to do this all on her own, BUT she is doing what the Lord has said, don't procrastinate your family for the goods of the world. Don't procrastinate your education either because you'll need it. Well, she now has 14 children and more than ever needs to have moral support rather than people hating her. I understand the $$ thing, I'm not blind to the financial side of her decision but it is a little to late to worry about it. Now is where she needs our help even more. A few of her children are special needs which means that she needs additional help and support. 8 babies at one time with 6 more that are all under the age of 6 at this point.
I know that if she were a member of the church, she would be advised by a bishop, stake president and the first presidency to do something else with the children as she is a single mom, I'll let you figure that out. I know that if she were a member of relief society, she would be well taken care of. Everyone would step up to the plate and assist her. That is the beauty of the gospel.
I also feel that she was given these children from the Lord for 2 purposes, 1- to bless her life and give these 14 mortals a body and 2- to give the rest of the world the opportunity to serve one another and bless the lives of others. Now, it is up to me and to us to work with her and not against her.
I'm not judging her. I can't judge her, that is not my place. People are so quick to judge and not help it is rediculous.
Nathan is doing awesome with schooling and just loving it. He is learning TONS and is so excited to see his own progression. We are looking for educational work for the summer as that will creep up on is quicker than we want to admit.
Work for me is going well. I still am in the top 5 and 3% of my division and that is nice. It has slowed down but I have built a pipeline and that is wonderful.
I am at work and need to get to work.
Karen
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