As 2010 comes to an end and 2011 begins, I sit and listen to Elder Nelson about not giving up and to have Hope and Faith and to follow the spirit. As these two years combine and I sit here today, I pledge to myself that I will do my best and try harder to follow the sweet promptings of the Holy Ghost. It is God given to each one of his children for our benefit and for our good so that we will be a peace and have joy in this life.
I have many things that I'll be doing this next year and I'm soooo excited. I've started school again so I'll be doing that until God guides me in another direction. I anticipate to finish in November 2012.
I have plans to:
attend General Conference in April and October and have already requested the time off for that and am in the process if getting tickets.
attend the Manti Pageant in Utah in June and have that set up as well.
also lose 15 pounds by June so I need to get back on the running bug and back in the swimming pool.
need to at some time get home and visit the family but because I work and go to school, I have to squeeze them in since they don't come and visit me.
go on at least 1 date a month and NOT pay for any of it. So far, I'm doing great!
practice the piano 3 days a week so that I am better and that primary can be edified by the spirit of music. Those kids are rough yet sooooooooooo cute.
see a theatrical play at least 1 time a month as well. I have a ticket for Les Mis in June 2011 so I need to do more.
get a massage at least every 6 weeks so that I am calm and ready to work and for school so I'm not all stressed out.
stay out of Dr offices as much as I can this coming year. I spent way to much $$ at the Dr office this last summer and I just can't take it anymore.
Doing all the family history that I can since I can and I learned to embrace it and love it. I have many names that are waiting for my help and other Wicke family members and I can't wait.
I am going home now. Yahoo. The last day at work and I am blogging...well, what better way to end the year since this last year was an up and down year for me.
Love the Lord and be happy,
Karen Nihipali Wicke
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Best Christmas Present
I gave away a Book of Mormon this morning to a security guard that works on the same floor as myself. I typed up my testimony and put it in the front of the book and then marked 3 Nefi 10-11 and Moroni 10:3-5. These are sweet special chapters that I personally love and recommend anyone to read as they begin their quest of truth and beginning reading of the Book of Mormon.
I didn't sign my name in it, I just wanted him to know that I noticed that he reads the Bible on a daily basis and that I can see that he has great faith. He'll find truth and the gospel and when it is his turn and the Lord has prepared him enough for the missionaries, he'll run in to them and his life will change.
I am grateful for that opportunity that I had to do that. It was awesome writing out my testimony and awesome to leave it on the desk where I see him everyday.
Karen
I didn't sign my name in it, I just wanted him to know that I noticed that he reads the Bible on a daily basis and that I can see that he has great faith. He'll find truth and the gospel and when it is his turn and the Lord has prepared him enough for the missionaries, he'll run in to them and his life will change.
I am grateful for that opportunity that I had to do that. It was awesome writing out my testimony and awesome to leave it on the desk where I see him everyday.
Karen
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Wonderful Time of the Year
I enjoy this time of the year because it is a time that I focus more on the birth of the Savior and I know that is very sad so I need to work harder on remembering him even more throughout the rest of the year. None the less, it is also an wonderful time to forget about myself and focus on others.
At my ward Christmas party this last week, I sat with a family where the dad had just lost his job and they are waiting to hear back from a couple of places, however, in the meantime, they struggle like the rest of America at this time in history. I was talking to the little boy, about 7 years old who said that he LOVES Mac & Cheese and Top Ramen. I had to laugh because I thought, wow, wait until your 19, you won't like it so much anymore (the mission).
The next morning I found myself going from the Family History Center to Wal-Mart thinking to myself, I don't need anything at wal-mart, what am I doing here? I walked out with 10 boxes of Mac and Cheese and 10 things of Top Ramen and 2 packages of the wiener sausages that kids like because some have cheese and they are little. I really surprised myself, I went home, put it in a Santa Gift Bag and took it to church the next day and told them to not forget to take it home. I'm so grateful to have been able to sit by him and learn about him and what foods he likes and be able to help them out in a SMALL way. It was a pleasure and I was so happy to do it.
I'm going to be putting together cookie bags tonight and taking those out tonight too if I can find the time. I bought everything so I hope I have the time.
I still don't have my car back yet from the accident over Thanksgiving and it is getting old. I need to have it back so that I can at least do something over Christmas. I just called again hoping that they can give me some insight on it.
Well I need to wrap up work and get out of here, I have a million things to do.
Karen
At my ward Christmas party this last week, I sat with a family where the dad had just lost his job and they are waiting to hear back from a couple of places, however, in the meantime, they struggle like the rest of America at this time in history. I was talking to the little boy, about 7 years old who said that he LOVES Mac & Cheese and Top Ramen. I had to laugh because I thought, wow, wait until your 19, you won't like it so much anymore (the mission).
The next morning I found myself going from the Family History Center to Wal-Mart thinking to myself, I don't need anything at wal-mart, what am I doing here? I walked out with 10 boxes of Mac and Cheese and 10 things of Top Ramen and 2 packages of the wiener sausages that kids like because some have cheese and they are little. I really surprised myself, I went home, put it in a Santa Gift Bag and took it to church the next day and told them to not forget to take it home. I'm so grateful to have been able to sit by him and learn about him and what foods he likes and be able to help them out in a SMALL way. It was a pleasure and I was so happy to do it.
I'm going to be putting together cookie bags tonight and taking those out tonight too if I can find the time. I bought everything so I hope I have the time.
I still don't have my car back yet from the accident over Thanksgiving and it is getting old. I need to have it back so that I can at least do something over Christmas. I just called again hoping that they can give me some insight on it.
Well I need to wrap up work and get out of here, I have a million things to do.
Karen
Monday, December 20, 2010
Other December Pictures
My friend Gale and her fun desk w/ the Peanuts theme
OK, this is Brandt in his mask at the mess hall that he made for our team Christmas theme.
My sweet Kale, taking a break!
This is a home that is on the other side of the street, fun huh. I take Kale on his walk and we see this all of the time.
This is outside the Fulton home.
Kale again, chillin'
My nativity at home
Mesa Temple Lights Saturday 12/18 with Craig Bishop
Another picture of the Nativity at the Mesa Temple Lights
Another home by me with their house lookin' fancy.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Work and the Holidays
Here are just a few pictures of work and how we roll during the Christmas Season. Apparently there are TONS more so tomorrow I'll take pictures again.
Today it is raining also so when I get home I'll take pictures again and post them to prove that it does rain in December in Arizona.
This picture is direction toward Single Course and they did a beautiful job.
Hey, wait, that is me in the garage on my way to the Fulton Christmas party after I went and came home to change clothes and look better for a fancy party.
Oh look, back at work, this desk and scene is by me, I'm in my chair taking a picture. That is my Christmas tree and nativity.
Oh look, that is Dawn in the Coal Mine they created because Santa gives coal to bad kids :o)
Wow, another awesome picture of the nutcrackers of Terry O
Rockfeller Center Team Christmas, very pretty
Oh wait, my team again for Soldiers Christmas
Hollywood Christmas for another team. Each member did their own cartoon Christmas
Monday, December 13, 2010
Awesome Weeks Ahead
I have tons to do this next few weeks before the year ends and I'm so excited. I have had a couple of Christmas Parties that I attended and they were beautiful and wonderful and I was able to rub shoulders with the big wigs of Fulton Homes and received a book from Mary Lou Fulton at the Relief Society Christmas Gathering. That too was wonderful. I was able to talk to people that I normally would not have had I not gone so it was wonderful to do so.
I walked with Kale to the Porter home this last week too and spent time with their family for the First Presidency Devotional. That was fabulous.
I was able to attend the Phoenix Zoo Lights with friends and meeting new friends and it was wonderful. We had a great time and we had a late night "breakfast" at IHOP afterwards which was awesome.
This next week, I have a team project due for my school program so I'll be busy working on that. I have VTearchers coming over on Thur and my work team potluck on Thurs. I have the ward Christmas Party Friday night along with a Build-A-Bear Project at work in the afternoon for kids for Christmas, which I am soooo excited about. I haven't done one since I was a kid.
Saturday, I'll be working on homework, going to the stake family history center, going to the temple and visiting the temple lights and then later that night, I'll go to the dance!!! I'll be soooo tired. When will I have time to practice piano so that I don't sound like a goof in the middle of Sacrament Meeting and Sunday School when the senior primary sings for the ward? Oh well, 20 minutes every day should be enough, if I can find that 20 a day.
It is sooooo funny, I have found new friends at the dog park on McQueen and Ocotillo. I take Kale every day so that he can play with the other dogs and socialize. He loves it and can't wait to go. He jumps in the car and waits for me to change clothes or I just let him jump in and we go without me going in the house. It is hilarious. He mingles better with dogs that are the same size if not smaller than him. He runs around and plays with them and chases the dogs too. His favorite thing, just sniff around and see what else has been there. He'll just hang by himself which is cool with me, as long as he walks around.
I want to thank the Wicke family for inviting me to their home on Sunday and for their kindness. I had a great time and I'm so grateful that I was able to attend and enjoy myself with them. I pray that each one of them is happy and that they are blessed with all the desires of their hearts. They are great people and may God bless them.
When I go to the family history center this weekend, I'm going to check and see if I can find the link for Frederick W Wicke and Henriette Auguste Wicke (she is the sweet sister I went to the temple for already) and Frederick is the bold guy who I found originally that I need to link everyone too. I'm excited to see what I can find.
I love the Gospel and the peace that it brings. I know that my Heavenly Father loves me. I have been greatly blessed physically with health and temporal needs. I have a job, I have health, I have a great family & friends who are righteous and do good. I have a calling that I love and primary I love as well. There is a temple so close that I can go to anytime and I'm so grateful for that. I'm so grateful for the blessings of tithing.
I did tithing settlement already and my bishop asked me if I was a full tithe payer and I told him that I have to be or I wouldn't have anything that I do have. He just smiled because he knows. I know that through tithing, there are many blessings that come and I see them in my life all of the time.
I know that Joseph Smith, JR was called of God and that he saw God the Father and Jesus Christ. I know that the Book of Mormon is Another Testament of Jesus Christ. I read it every day and since I've finished it again this last November, I've changed my tactic in reading it and have added other Scripture to it as well. It is awesome and I'm grateful for it.
I know that Temple Blessings are NOT just for the married and are NOT just for those with families. I know that God created such a Heaven on Earth for ALL his Children in ALL living circumstances. It is fabulous.
Karen Wicke
I walked with Kale to the Porter home this last week too and spent time with their family for the First Presidency Devotional. That was fabulous.
I was able to attend the Phoenix Zoo Lights with friends and meeting new friends and it was wonderful. We had a great time and we had a late night "breakfast" at IHOP afterwards which was awesome.
This next week, I have a team project due for my school program so I'll be busy working on that. I have VTearchers coming over on Thur and my work team potluck on Thurs. I have the ward Christmas Party Friday night along with a Build-A-Bear Project at work in the afternoon for kids for Christmas, which I am soooo excited about. I haven't done one since I was a kid.
Saturday, I'll be working on homework, going to the stake family history center, going to the temple and visiting the temple lights and then later that night, I'll go to the dance!!! I'll be soooo tired. When will I have time to practice piano so that I don't sound like a goof in the middle of Sacrament Meeting and Sunday School when the senior primary sings for the ward? Oh well, 20 minutes every day should be enough, if I can find that 20 a day.
It is sooooo funny, I have found new friends at the dog park on McQueen and Ocotillo. I take Kale every day so that he can play with the other dogs and socialize. He loves it and can't wait to go. He jumps in the car and waits for me to change clothes or I just let him jump in and we go without me going in the house. It is hilarious. He mingles better with dogs that are the same size if not smaller than him. He runs around and plays with them and chases the dogs too. His favorite thing, just sniff around and see what else has been there. He'll just hang by himself which is cool with me, as long as he walks around.
I want to thank the Wicke family for inviting me to their home on Sunday and for their kindness. I had a great time and I'm so grateful that I was able to attend and enjoy myself with them. I pray that each one of them is happy and that they are blessed with all the desires of their hearts. They are great people and may God bless them.
When I go to the family history center this weekend, I'm going to check and see if I can find the link for Frederick W Wicke and Henriette Auguste Wicke (she is the sweet sister I went to the temple for already) and Frederick is the bold guy who I found originally that I need to link everyone too. I'm excited to see what I can find.
I love the Gospel and the peace that it brings. I know that my Heavenly Father loves me. I have been greatly blessed physically with health and temporal needs. I have a job, I have health, I have a great family & friends who are righteous and do good. I have a calling that I love and primary I love as well. There is a temple so close that I can go to anytime and I'm so grateful for that. I'm so grateful for the blessings of tithing.
I did tithing settlement already and my bishop asked me if I was a full tithe payer and I told him that I have to be or I wouldn't have anything that I do have. He just smiled because he knows. I know that through tithing, there are many blessings that come and I see them in my life all of the time.
I know that Joseph Smith, JR was called of God and that he saw God the Father and Jesus Christ. I know that the Book of Mormon is Another Testament of Jesus Christ. I read it every day and since I've finished it again this last November, I've changed my tactic in reading it and have added other Scripture to it as well. It is awesome and I'm grateful for it.
I know that Temple Blessings are NOT just for the married and are NOT just for those with families. I know that God created such a Heaven on Earth for ALL his Children in ALL living circumstances. It is fabulous.
Karen Wicke
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Can you believe this
OK, for any of you that live in Arizona, you'll know the Fulton Home story. Well, the Lord has moved me in to the ward where the Fulton Family lives. Ira and Mary Lou Fulton are the proud owner of a custom home and the owners of the developments and home builders.
I've linked their story this this piece.
I just have to say that I was invited to their annual Christmas Party (only because my name is on the ward list) and so duh, I went. I went in a pair of brown pants and a sweater and a coral shirt and when I got to the door, I saw what other people had on and I turned around, sped home (not getting a ticket) and quickly changed clothes and added more makeup on. Their house was beautiful and the people there were those from the landscapers to the sales team to the mayors and other fancy people that the Fulton's would know. I was in shock and in awe of the beauty and intricate design of the floors, the layout of the home, the elevator in the middle of the house, yes, the elevator.
I was in awe of the design of the back splash and the beauty and how it all matches and the curves of the walls and the crown molding and how it all goes together.
I stood in Brother Fulton's study and was in awe of the shelves and how the crown molding matched the curves of the flooring and the shelves. The study alone cost over $125K including labor. Can you believe it?
The bedrooms are beautiful and have balconies for each facing the front or the back of the home and each have their own custom walk in closets. The garage has custom cabinets and a flooring that doesn't allow the floors to get cold. Wow...I could live in the garage since it is about 1600 square feet; they wouldn't even know I lived there with them.
They are some of the most sweetest people and are so kind and giving. They have 3 children, 2 sons and one is in a wheelchair and he was hilarious while we were there. The house was free game as we ate and looked around and enjoyed ourselves with church members, with public figures and with their family members and while we were in one of the rooms, the son came in and said, "OK everyone who is in here, get out I've gotta go and you are not allowed" and he was cracking up while he said it so we knew that he needed to use the bathroom very quickly.
My uncle made a statement not to long ago that the Lord blesses those who share their money and he was referring to the Fulton's. That family has been extremely blessed because they SHARE their money. So my uncle Larry and I laughed about it and told one another that we need to start sharing what little money we have because then we'd have more.
I had a fabulous time with them, enjoying the professional pianist that was there and the food that was catered. I had a wonderful time and these are people that you want to rub shoulders with and be friends with, they have seriously been blessed by Heavenly Father.
I've linked their story this this piece.
I just have to say that I was invited to their annual Christmas Party (only because my name is on the ward list) and so duh, I went. I went in a pair of brown pants and a sweater and a coral shirt and when I got to the door, I saw what other people had on and I turned around, sped home (not getting a ticket) and quickly changed clothes and added more makeup on. Their house was beautiful and the people there were those from the landscapers to the sales team to the mayors and other fancy people that the Fulton's would know. I was in shock and in awe of the beauty and intricate design of the floors, the layout of the home, the elevator in the middle of the house, yes, the elevator.
I was in awe of the design of the back splash and the beauty and how it all matches and the curves of the walls and the crown molding and how it all goes together.
I stood in Brother Fulton's study and was in awe of the shelves and how the crown molding matched the curves of the flooring and the shelves. The study alone cost over $125K including labor. Can you believe it?
The bedrooms are beautiful and have balconies for each facing the front or the back of the home and each have their own custom walk in closets. The garage has custom cabinets and a flooring that doesn't allow the floors to get cold. Wow...I could live in the garage since it is about 1600 square feet; they wouldn't even know I lived there with them.
They are some of the most sweetest people and are so kind and giving. They have 3 children, 2 sons and one is in a wheelchair and he was hilarious while we were there. The house was free game as we ate and looked around and enjoyed ourselves with church members, with public figures and with their family members and while we were in one of the rooms, the son came in and said, "OK everyone who is in here, get out I've gotta go and you are not allowed" and he was cracking up while he said it so we knew that he needed to use the bathroom very quickly.
My uncle made a statement not to long ago that the Lord blesses those who share their money and he was referring to the Fulton's. That family has been extremely blessed because they SHARE their money. So my uncle Larry and I laughed about it and told one another that we need to start sharing what little money we have because then we'd have more.
I had a fabulous time with them, enjoying the professional pianist that was there and the food that was catered. I had a wonderful time and these are people that you want to rub shoulders with and be friends with, they have seriously been blessed by Heavenly Father.
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Results of Thanksgiving
Ever told by the spirit to seriously not do something but you go against those feelings anyways and do them and then there are drastic results that either kick your butt or impede you from further growth?
Well, that is pretty much what happened to me on my trip up to Ft. Collins, CO. I knew that I wanted to go and I knew that if I went there would be precautionary measures that I would need to take. 1, I should have taken more money. I had $21 on me and that is what got me home actually. 2, I should have drugged Kale up even more than I did because then he wouldn't have whined so much. 3, I should have driven 30 miles an hour instead of 55 on black ice because then I would have avoided the unavoidable. 4, I wish that I would have taken warmer clothes. It was tops 20 degrees the entire time I was there. Kale didn't even like the nippy cold. He wanted to spend most of his time with me in the house bundled up.
I met some sweet awesome people. Monique and Isaac are in Greeley, CO which is 45 min from Amiee and so we met in the middle and hung out for the afternoon. It was awesome and we got to reminisce.
I will tell you this, that I KNOW that there are angels in my midst just as Elder Holland testified of; whether they are real and physical like you and me or they are by spirit. I had angels (people) help me pull my car out of the ditch on Hwy 25 northbound right south of Santa Fe at 5 am in the dark, in the snow when I hit black ice and then again when I was coming through Payson on that mountain from Gallup, NM on the 40, 277 & 377 highways. I don't remember driving any of it or even knowing where I was going. There were 3 cars that went that entire way with me being in the middle, a red car in the front and a silver car behind me. As soon as I came to civilization, those angels (cars) were gone. No more to be seen. What a miracle. Like I said, I had $21 in cash on me because I couldn't find my debit card but God provided angels and the ability to get home from after going back to Hollbrook 3 times because I was so lost and delusional with still a half a tank of gas. Coincidence? I don't think so, miracles and was Gods hands in that? Oh yea.
I'll post the pictures later as I thought that I had them here with me at work. I'll do it later tonight.
I've been sick all weekend too so that doesn't help any, I have lost my voice and its hilarious trying to call people to work and to get stuff done especially for the car and trying to get it fixed. I have a rental car right now because the insurance company wants to have it fixed and likewise, me too.
I had someone in Ft Collins fix the alignment on it so that I could drive it back and I picked up off the ground what I could and what was broken and put it in the trunk so that it is all together with the car now. The insurance company wanted to give me a rental to drive back to Chandler and they wanted to tow the the Nissan back but because it was still drivable I declined that. I told them that if the alignment couldn't be fixed, I'd totally do that but since the shop was able to do it in a timely manner, it was fine.
I have a little silver Bug. Its cute. I'm not sure though if it eats gas or not, I'll know more about that later when I have to fill it up.
I need to get to work. I started school again and I'm now in the MAED/AET program and this first class, the instructor is anal so I'm not sure if I like her, the class or the program based on this one terrible start. I think that it is just her which is fine because then I don't have to worry about here ever again, well in 5 weeks I don't.
Well, that is pretty much what happened to me on my trip up to Ft. Collins, CO. I knew that I wanted to go and I knew that if I went there would be precautionary measures that I would need to take. 1, I should have taken more money. I had $21 on me and that is what got me home actually. 2, I should have drugged Kale up even more than I did because then he wouldn't have whined so much. 3, I should have driven 30 miles an hour instead of 55 on black ice because then I would have avoided the unavoidable. 4, I wish that I would have taken warmer clothes. It was tops 20 degrees the entire time I was there. Kale didn't even like the nippy cold. He wanted to spend most of his time with me in the house bundled up.
I met some sweet awesome people. Monique and Isaac are in Greeley, CO which is 45 min from Amiee and so we met in the middle and hung out for the afternoon. It was awesome and we got to reminisce.
I will tell you this, that I KNOW that there are angels in my midst just as Elder Holland testified of; whether they are real and physical like you and me or they are by spirit. I had angels (people) help me pull my car out of the ditch on Hwy 25 northbound right south of Santa Fe at 5 am in the dark, in the snow when I hit black ice and then again when I was coming through Payson on that mountain from Gallup, NM on the 40, 277 & 377 highways. I don't remember driving any of it or even knowing where I was going. There were 3 cars that went that entire way with me being in the middle, a red car in the front and a silver car behind me. As soon as I came to civilization, those angels (cars) were gone. No more to be seen. What a miracle. Like I said, I had $21 in cash on me because I couldn't find my debit card but God provided angels and the ability to get home from after going back to Hollbrook 3 times because I was so lost and delusional with still a half a tank of gas. Coincidence? I don't think so, miracles and was Gods hands in that? Oh yea.
I'll post the pictures later as I thought that I had them here with me at work. I'll do it later tonight.
I've been sick all weekend too so that doesn't help any, I have lost my voice and its hilarious trying to call people to work and to get stuff done especially for the car and trying to get it fixed. I have a rental car right now because the insurance company wants to have it fixed and likewise, me too.
I had someone in Ft Collins fix the alignment on it so that I could drive it back and I picked up off the ground what I could and what was broken and put it in the trunk so that it is all together with the car now. The insurance company wanted to give me a rental to drive back to Chandler and they wanted to tow the the Nissan back but because it was still drivable I declined that. I told them that if the alignment couldn't be fixed, I'd totally do that but since the shop was able to do it in a timely manner, it was fine.
I have a little silver Bug. Its cute. I'm not sure though if it eats gas or not, I'll know more about that later when I have to fill it up.
I need to get to work. I started school again and I'm now in the MAED/AET program and this first class, the instructor is anal so I'm not sure if I like her, the class or the program based on this one terrible start. I think that it is just her which is fine because then I don't have to worry about here ever again, well in 5 weeks I don't.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Thanksgiving
Even though I don't feel so well today, I'm still on my way to Colorado. I'm at work for another couple of hours and then I'll be on my way.
I have packed my bags and am waiting for time to go by. I even have some stuff that I'm giving to Amiee and Max that I hope they are able to use.
I'll send pictures and write more upon my return.
Karen
I have packed my bags and am waiting for time to go by. I even have some stuff that I'm giving to Amiee and Max that I hope they are able to use.
I'll send pictures and write more upon my return.
Karen
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Phoenix Regional Singles Conference
I have had a fabulous time this weekend. I kicked off the weekend working until 3:30 on Friday, going to pick up the car (because I ride the train 1/2 to work) and then ran over to get my hair colored and on my way I got pulled over on the street that the lady lives on where I was going to get the ticket. Apparently I was going "36" in a "20". 1, I didn't even see the posted speed and 2 I wasn't watching how fast I was going I was just watching where I was to be and look for the house. Oh well, $188 dollar ticket, I know that sucks.
Thursday night I started off the Conference by attending the fireside on Thursday night with a 70 and his wife which was fabulous Friday night I went to Golfland with friends and played laser tag, a round of 18 hole golf, lost a ball, took a few pictures, hung out around the "water hole" and danced until at least 12:15 AM. I slept 8 hrs and then...
...I quickly cleaned the house, took Kale to the Dog Park and he had a blast. There had to be about 50 dogs at 8 am Saturday morning. It was awesome. He ran around and played and then got tired so we ran to the post office to pick up the "package" that came from Nathan indicating that the divorce was finalized and that we are not legally bound. I'm grateful that Nathan can feel free now.
I dressed and went to the Mesa Family History Center and was there for almost 3 hours when I came across a sweet, sacred name of Henriette Auguste Wicke born in August 1859 in Hawaii. I was granted to print the form and take her name to the temple where I was able to do her initiatory and endowment work. I cried the entire time, the spirit filled my heart and was definitely there for her work to be done and for me to have the privilege to do it. I believe that she is either the mother or an aunt of the kid that I found at Kalaupapa, Molokai Leprosy Colony. I'll connect the two shortly and I'll be well on my way to seal that family. I can't wait.
I'll go at least 1 day a week for a few hours a day to try to connect the Wicke line to the family that lived in Hawaii. I also found out from my aunt that the Nihipali family had the first missionary to go to the colony to do missionary work and was very successful. My dad also told me too that the Nihipali that went was originally name Nihimia, the name changed to Nihipali because he had to climb over the mountains to get to where he needed to go and the Nihi-Pali came because the mountain was the highest peak and nobody had done it before and it was very hard and dangerous. Oh the fun things we learn.
Saturday night was the big dance out at Falcon Field off of Greenfield in Mesa. It was located in a Hanger and it rocked. There were probably 2-3K people there and it was packed. It was so much fun and I met so many nice and awesome people. We laughed, we danced and we got to know one another. I wish I had pictures from that but I don't so just imagine if you can dancing with planes around and having that many people packed, it was fabulous up through 12:15 am when I left. I just got so tired and I had to get home.
I was set apart this morning to play piano in primary and I'm so excited. Brother Volk who set me apart said 3 things in that blessing that I'll never forget, 1 that by the power of discernment I'll find the right spouse (WTH, I'm not looking and I don't care). 2, that the talents that I have now will grow and flourish because of my willingness to play the piano and 3, my job will remain stable and that I should not worry. Wow. I have worried because of the economy, even though I was just given a 1% increase which is a TON based on where my salary is now and I have been concerned about what type of talents I really have and if I do where will I use them.
The weather has finally changed and I'm so grateful.
I'm off to a fireside to with Congressman Jeff Flake. Yahoo, his family settled Snowflake, AZ.
I love God and my Savior, Jesus Christ and I know that they love me.
Karen
Thursday night I started off the Conference by attending the fireside on Thursday night with a 70 and his wife which was fabulous Friday night I went to Golfland with friends and played laser tag, a round of 18 hole golf, lost a ball, took a few pictures, hung out around the "water hole" and danced until at least 12:15 AM. I slept 8 hrs and then...
...I quickly cleaned the house, took Kale to the Dog Park and he had a blast. There had to be about 50 dogs at 8 am Saturday morning. It was awesome. He ran around and played and then got tired so we ran to the post office to pick up the "package" that came from Nathan indicating that the divorce was finalized and that we are not legally bound. I'm grateful that Nathan can feel free now.
I dressed and went to the Mesa Family History Center and was there for almost 3 hours when I came across a sweet, sacred name of Henriette Auguste Wicke born in August 1859 in Hawaii. I was granted to print the form and take her name to the temple where I was able to do her initiatory and endowment work. I cried the entire time, the spirit filled my heart and was definitely there for her work to be done and for me to have the privilege to do it. I believe that she is either the mother or an aunt of the kid that I found at Kalaupapa, Molokai Leprosy Colony. I'll connect the two shortly and I'll be well on my way to seal that family. I can't wait.
I'll go at least 1 day a week for a few hours a day to try to connect the Wicke line to the family that lived in Hawaii. I also found out from my aunt that the Nihipali family had the first missionary to go to the colony to do missionary work and was very successful. My dad also told me too that the Nihipali that went was originally name Nihimia, the name changed to Nihipali because he had to climb over the mountains to get to where he needed to go and the Nihi-Pali came because the mountain was the highest peak and nobody had done it before and it was very hard and dangerous. Oh the fun things we learn.
Saturday night was the big dance out at Falcon Field off of Greenfield in Mesa. It was located in a Hanger and it rocked. There were probably 2-3K people there and it was packed. It was so much fun and I met so many nice and awesome people. We laughed, we danced and we got to know one another. I wish I had pictures from that but I don't so just imagine if you can dancing with planes around and having that many people packed, it was fabulous up through 12:15 am when I left. I just got so tired and I had to get home.
I was set apart this morning to play piano in primary and I'm so excited. Brother Volk who set me apart said 3 things in that blessing that I'll never forget, 1 that by the power of discernment I'll find the right spouse (WTH, I'm not looking and I don't care). 2, that the talents that I have now will grow and flourish because of my willingness to play the piano and 3, my job will remain stable and that I should not worry. Wow. I have worried because of the economy, even though I was just given a 1% increase which is a TON based on where my salary is now and I have been concerned about what type of talents I really have and if I do where will I use them.
The weather has finally changed and I'm so grateful.
I'm off to a fireside to with Congressman Jeff Flake. Yahoo, his family settled Snowflake, AZ.
I love God and my Savior, Jesus Christ and I know that they love me.
Karen
Friday, November 19, 2010
Written by a 90 year old
This is something we should all read at least once a week!!!!! Make sure you read to the end!!!!!!
Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio .
"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written.
My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you were loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come...
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."
Its estimated 93% won't forward this. If you are one of the 7% who will, forward this with the title '7%'.
I'm in the 7%. Friends are the family that we choose.
Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio .
"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written.
My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you were loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come...
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."
Its estimated 93% won't forward this. If you are one of the 7% who will, forward this with the title '7%'.
I'm in the 7%. Friends are the family that we choose.
What to Do When Wronged
What to Do When Wronged
Posted: 18 Nov 2010 11:00 PM PST
"If you feel you have been wronged—by anyone (a family member, a friend, another member of the Church, a Church leader, a business associate) or by anything (the death of a loved one, health problems, a financial reverse, abuse, addictions)—deal with the matter directly and with all the strength you have. 'Hold on thy way' (D&C 122:9); giving up is not an option. And without delay, turn to the Lord."
Donald L. Hallstrom, "Turn to the Lord," Ensign, May 2010, 80
Topics: Enduring to the End, Adversity, Forgiving Others
Posted: 18 Nov 2010 11:00 PM PST
"If you feel you have been wronged—by anyone (a family member, a friend, another member of the Church, a Church leader, a business associate) or by anything (the death of a loved one, health problems, a financial reverse, abuse, addictions)—deal with the matter directly and with all the strength you have. 'Hold on thy way' (D&C 122:9); giving up is not an option. And without delay, turn to the Lord."
Donald L. Hallstrom, "Turn to the Lord," Ensign, May 2010, 80
Topics: Enduring to the End, Adversity, Forgiving Others
Signs
Ever think or feel something that you need to do or not do and then a sign comes that you need to quickly do or not do it? Well, the scriptures call it the prompting of the Holy Ghost. A God given gift for each of his children to bless them, to give them comfort and to teach them truths. It has blessed me with peace and given my comfort in the most tremulous times in my life.
Moroni describes in chapter 8, verse 26 what the Holy Ghost is and what it does for us, as described below:
And the remission of sins bringeth a meekness, and lowliness of heart; and because of meekness and lowliness of heart cometh the visitation of the Holy Ghost, which Comforter filleth with hope and perfect love, which love endureth by diligence unto prayer, until the end shall come, when all the saints shall dwell with God.
I'm so grateful for the Holy Ghost and the mission it has and the divine peace that the Lord allows me to have as I go through this mortal life. I'm grateful for the love that he has for me as well.
I'm going to CO to visit friends for Thanksgiving Holiday and I can't wait. I've been debating and now I have made up my mind because some other things have too fallen in to place.
This weekend is the Phoenix Singles Regional Conference and I'm going so the divorce being finalized yesterday couldn't have come at a better time. I don't feel guilty and I don't feel bad about going at all
I love the Lord and I KNOW that he loves me.
Karen
Moroni describes in chapter 8, verse 26 what the Holy Ghost is and what it does for us, as described below:
And the remission of sins bringeth a meekness, and lowliness of heart; and because of meekness and lowliness of heart cometh the visitation of the Holy Ghost, which Comforter filleth with hope and perfect love, which love endureth by diligence unto prayer, until the end shall come, when all the saints shall dwell with God.
I'm so grateful for the Holy Ghost and the mission it has and the divine peace that the Lord allows me to have as I go through this mortal life. I'm grateful for the love that he has for me as well.
I'm going to CO to visit friends for Thanksgiving Holiday and I can't wait. I've been debating and now I have made up my mind because some other things have too fallen in to place.
This weekend is the Phoenix Singles Regional Conference and I'm going so the divorce being finalized yesterday couldn't have come at a better time. I don't feel guilty and I don't feel bad about going at all
I love the Lord and I KNOW that he loves me.
Karen
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Epiphany
I had an epiphany this morning as I was walking Kale and freezing at 4:30 this morning. As I was doing my morning walk, I thought to myself, how much my life in the past 4 months has been like JOB. I taught my primary kids a couple of weeks ago about JOB but thoughts that came to me this morning never even entered my mind.
I had a family as JOB did and his was taken from him, in my case, mine got up and walked away, however, we were both left alone.
I had temporal items, a house, bed, food, clothes and other temporal things as JOB did (even though he was much wealthier) and this summer, it was taken away from me as well.
I had great health and was running around doing yoga, water aerobics and other things and as JOB his health was taken away and he was left stricken with weakness and health problems.
What did JOB do? Who did he turn to? Where did he run? What was his attitude? I have to say that even though I too had nothing, had been to the cancer center, a spinal Dr and a foot Dr I have been blessed still with good health and nothing major has happened thus far.
To where did I turn when things hit the fan? I turned to the LORD. I like JOB was able to forgive, move on and repent of all of the things that I had done juts as Alma the Younger had done and fell to the earth and repented of his sins to remember them no more.
I have had priesthood blessings recently and am grateful for them and they have really edified and uplifted me and allowed me to look up and reach out to others.
The trials that I have had to endure through this last summer has really helped and humbled me to not think of just myself but to better myself, love myself and to love and serve others. I guess I was just to stinkin' prideful and selfish, but as Alma the Younger and as Job, I more forward being steadfast in Christ.
Just a thought so that I could remember this day and be reminded that the Savior, Atonement and the process of Repentance are real, they live and love me and these things are needed to return to live with Heavenly Father.
I had a family as JOB did and his was taken from him, in my case, mine got up and walked away, however, we were both left alone.
I had temporal items, a house, bed, food, clothes and other temporal things as JOB did (even though he was much wealthier) and this summer, it was taken away from me as well.
I had great health and was running around doing yoga, water aerobics and other things and as JOB his health was taken away and he was left stricken with weakness and health problems.
What did JOB do? Who did he turn to? Where did he run? What was his attitude? I have to say that even though I too had nothing, had been to the cancer center, a spinal Dr and a foot Dr I have been blessed still with good health and nothing major has happened thus far.
To where did I turn when things hit the fan? I turned to the LORD. I like JOB was able to forgive, move on and repent of all of the things that I had done juts as Alma the Younger had done and fell to the earth and repented of his sins to remember them no more.
I have had priesthood blessings recently and am grateful for them and they have really edified and uplifted me and allowed me to look up and reach out to others.
The trials that I have had to endure through this last summer has really helped and humbled me to not think of just myself but to better myself, love myself and to love and serve others. I guess I was just to stinkin' prideful and selfish, but as Alma the Younger and as Job, I more forward being steadfast in Christ.
Just a thought so that I could remember this day and be reminded that the Savior, Atonement and the process of Repentance are real, they live and love me and these things are needed to return to live with Heavenly Father.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Limitations
Ever wonder why we as humans put limitations on ourselves? I'm "only" a mother, a father, a sister, a brother, a daughter, a son, a teacher, a CEO, an elder, a primary teacher, the organist.
Ever wonder or think about that Moses too was an elder, Nefi was an elder, Joseph Smith, Jr was an elder and that there are millions of people who play the piano, good or bad.
Ever wonder why Heavenly Father has our modern day leaders remind us that we are better than what we think to ourselves every day? The prophet and apostles have to remind us every 6 months that we are loved, that Heaven Father loves us and that we are marvelous children of a living God and that Jesus Christ is our Savior.
Ever wonder why we put these limitations on ourselves and that we don't grow because of them? Alex Boye who is a member of Motab, expressed his thought on this today on the Mormon Channel and said that we put limitations on ourselves because we are human and that we believe every "goofy" thing we hear and that it is sad that there are people out there that feed each other on negative things that we as humans believe them. He said, "stop believing in these limitations, they are NOT Christlike and our loving Heavenly Father would never say these dirty things to us". Wow, that really brought to light what we do as brothers and sisters, friends and sons and daughters and spouses to be rude and negative about others and more especially, ourselves.
My goal from now on and continues to be, to look at the good of all things. I'm not one to gossip nor do I like to speak guile about others so I want to start now and again and apologize if I have to anyone and to try my best from this day forward to speak of sweet things. Motab sang Home is a Special Kind of Feeling right after his testimony and it was very tender.
I'm grateful for tender moments like this to remind me of what I can and need to do.
I had started a marathon training a couple of months ago and the doctor that is working with me and my feet told me not to, but I really need to get started again. I loved doing the running and taking Kale with me, so this week, I'm going to start it again despite what the Dr says because I wanna feel just a little more healthier. I'll talk to the Dr about it again in December when I speak to him again.
I'm supposed to go to Ft Collins, CO for Thanksgiving but I just got a call again from the Cancer Center of Arizona so I'm going back next week which is going to kill me. They never say why or what they want to check for soooooo, we'll see.
This week is the Phoenix Regional Singles Conference. I'm going to go with some friends and meet new friends and I'm totally excited.
Lunch is over so I need to get back to work.
The Lord lives and loves me.
Karen
Ever wonder or think about that Moses too was an elder, Nefi was an elder, Joseph Smith, Jr was an elder and that there are millions of people who play the piano, good or bad.
Ever wonder why Heavenly Father has our modern day leaders remind us that we are better than what we think to ourselves every day? The prophet and apostles have to remind us every 6 months that we are loved, that Heaven Father loves us and that we are marvelous children of a living God and that Jesus Christ is our Savior.
Ever wonder why we put these limitations on ourselves and that we don't grow because of them? Alex Boye who is a member of Motab, expressed his thought on this today on the Mormon Channel and said that we put limitations on ourselves because we are human and that we believe every "goofy" thing we hear and that it is sad that there are people out there that feed each other on negative things that we as humans believe them. He said, "stop believing in these limitations, they are NOT Christlike and our loving Heavenly Father would never say these dirty things to us". Wow, that really brought to light what we do as brothers and sisters, friends and sons and daughters and spouses to be rude and negative about others and more especially, ourselves.
My goal from now on and continues to be, to look at the good of all things. I'm not one to gossip nor do I like to speak guile about others so I want to start now and again and apologize if I have to anyone and to try my best from this day forward to speak of sweet things. Motab sang Home is a Special Kind of Feeling right after his testimony and it was very tender.
I'm grateful for tender moments like this to remind me of what I can and need to do.
I had started a marathon training a couple of months ago and the doctor that is working with me and my feet told me not to, but I really need to get started again. I loved doing the running and taking Kale with me, so this week, I'm going to start it again despite what the Dr says because I wanna feel just a little more healthier. I'll talk to the Dr about it again in December when I speak to him again.
I'm supposed to go to Ft Collins, CO for Thanksgiving but I just got a call again from the Cancer Center of Arizona so I'm going back next week which is going to kill me. They never say why or what they want to check for soooooo, we'll see.
This week is the Phoenix Regional Singles Conference. I'm going to go with some friends and meet new friends and I'm totally excited.
Lunch is over so I need to get back to work.
The Lord lives and loves me.
Karen
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Chandler West Stake Conference
Stake Conference has been wonderful so far. Saturday morning was the Gilbert Temple Ground Breaking, then we had the training with the new manual, then the adult session and then this morning we'll have conference via SLC, UT with the First Presidency. Yahoo.
The adult session was all about missionary work as kids and as adults single and couples. One speaker who spoke is the wife of my Bishop and her talk was fabulous and about her parents and in laws who have served a combined 6 senior missions. Yes, 6. That is fabulous.
Another speaker was a mission president of the California, Arcadia mission! I about fell off my chair, I served there too. Actually, I was able to speak to him and he took the place of President Steward my mission president. Yahoo, I got that much information from him as I talked to him. He seemed like he was 85 years old but who cares, he was wonderful and so in to missionary work. He was fabulous.
The stake presidency is awesome. They are so humble and they are so sweet that as each of them spoke you almost feel guilty for not being a part of the work because of their strong testimonies of each member a missionary whether being officially called, having friends/neighbors/family to be examples too and to even open our mouths just a little bit.
Fabulous!
I need to get ready to see the prophet again. The conference is being broadcast to all 3 buildings in the stake and it starts at 10 so I'm leaving here about 9:15 so I get a soft seat.
Karen
The adult session was all about missionary work as kids and as adults single and couples. One speaker who spoke is the wife of my Bishop and her talk was fabulous and about her parents and in laws who have served a combined 6 senior missions. Yes, 6. That is fabulous.
Another speaker was a mission president of the California, Arcadia mission! I about fell off my chair, I served there too. Actually, I was able to speak to him and he took the place of President Steward my mission president. Yahoo, I got that much information from him as I talked to him. He seemed like he was 85 years old but who cares, he was wonderful and so in to missionary work. He was fabulous.
The stake presidency is awesome. They are so humble and they are so sweet that as each of them spoke you almost feel guilty for not being a part of the work because of their strong testimonies of each member a missionary whether being officially called, having friends/neighbors/family to be examples too and to even open our mouths just a little bit.
Fabulous!
I need to get ready to see the prophet again. The conference is being broadcast to all 3 buildings in the stake and it starts at 10 so I'm leaving here about 9:15 so I get a soft seat.
Karen
Saturday, November 13, 2010
How Old Is Grandma?
Stay with this -- the answer is at the end. It will blow you away.
One evening a grandson was talking to his grandmother about current events.
The grandson asked his grandmother what she thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general.
The Grandmother replied, "Well, let me think a minute, I was born before:
Television
penicillin
polio shot
frozen food
Xerox
contact lenses
Frisbees
“the pill”
There were no:
credit cards
laser beams
ball-point pens
Man had not invented:
pantyhose
air conditioners
dishwashers
clothes dryers
clothes were hung out to dry in the fresh air
man hadn't yet walked on the moon
Grandfather and I got married first...and then lived together.
Every family had a father and a mother.
Until I was 25, I called every man older than me, “Sir".
And after I turned 25, I still called policemen and every man with a title, "Sir."
We were before gay-rights, computer-dating, dual careers, daycare centers, and group therapy.
Our lives were governed by the Ten Commandments, good judgment, and common sense.
We were taught to know the difference between right and wrong and to stand up and take responsibility for our actions. Serving your country was a privilege; living in this country was a bigger privilege...
We thought fast food was what people ate during Lent.
Having a meaningful relationship meant getting along with your cousins.
Draft dodgers were those who closed front doors as the evening breeze started.
Time-sharing meant time the family spent together in the evenings and weekends-not purchasing condominiums.
We never heard of:
FM radios,
tape decks,
CDs,
electric typewriters,
yogurt,
guys wearing earrings
We listened to Big Bands, Jack Benny, and the President's speeches on our radios.
And I don't ever remember any kid blowing his brains out listening to Tommy Dorsey.
If you saw anything with 'Made in Japan ' on it, it was junk
The term 'making out' referred to how you did on your school exam....
Pizza Hut, McDonald's, and instant coffee were unheard of.
We had 5 &10-cent stores where you could actually buy things for 5 and 10 cents.
Ice-cream cones, phone calls, rides on a streetcar, and a Pepsi were all a nickel.
And if you didn't want to splurge, you could spend your nickel on enough stamps to mail 1 letter and 2 postcards.
You could buy a new Chevy Coupe for $600…but who could afford one? Too bad, because gas was 11 cents a gallon.
In my day:
"grass" was mowed
"coke" was a cold drink
"pot" was something your mother cooked in
rock music" was your grandmother's lullaby
"Aids" were helpers in the Principal's office
"chip" meant a piece of wood,
"hardware" was found in a hardware store
"software" wasn't even a word.
We were the last generation to actually believe that a lady needed a husband to have a baby. No wonder people call us “old and confused" and say there is a generation gap. And how old do you think I am?
I bet you have this old lady in mind...you are in for a shock!
Read on to see -- pretty scary if you think about it and pretty sad at the same time.
Are you ready?
This woman would be only 59 years old.
One evening a grandson was talking to his grandmother about current events.
The grandson asked his grandmother what she thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general.
The Grandmother replied, "Well, let me think a minute, I was born before:
Television
penicillin
polio shot
frozen food
Xerox
contact lenses
Frisbees
“the pill”
There were no:
credit cards
laser beams
ball-point pens
Man had not invented:
pantyhose
air conditioners
dishwashers
clothes dryers
clothes were hung out to dry in the fresh air
man hadn't yet walked on the moon
Grandfather and I got married first...and then lived together.
Every family had a father and a mother.
Until I was 25, I called every man older than me, “Sir".
And after I turned 25, I still called policemen and every man with a title, "Sir."
We were before gay-rights, computer-dating, dual careers, daycare centers, and group therapy.
Our lives were governed by the Ten Commandments, good judgment, and common sense.
We were taught to know the difference between right and wrong and to stand up and take responsibility for our actions. Serving your country was a privilege; living in this country was a bigger privilege...
We thought fast food was what people ate during Lent.
Having a meaningful relationship meant getting along with your cousins.
Draft dodgers were those who closed front doors as the evening breeze started.
Time-sharing meant time the family spent together in the evenings and weekends-not purchasing condominiums.
We never heard of:
FM radios,
tape decks,
CDs,
electric typewriters,
yogurt,
guys wearing earrings
We listened to Big Bands, Jack Benny, and the President's speeches on our radios.
And I don't ever remember any kid blowing his brains out listening to Tommy Dorsey.
If you saw anything with 'Made in Japan ' on it, it was junk
The term 'making out' referred to how you did on your school exam....
Pizza Hut, McDonald's, and instant coffee were unheard of.
We had 5 &10-cent stores where you could actually buy things for 5 and 10 cents.
Ice-cream cones, phone calls, rides on a streetcar, and a Pepsi were all a nickel.
And if you didn't want to splurge, you could spend your nickel on enough stamps to mail 1 letter and 2 postcards.
You could buy a new Chevy Coupe for $600…but who could afford one? Too bad, because gas was 11 cents a gallon.
In my day:
"grass" was mowed
"coke" was a cold drink
"pot" was something your mother cooked in
rock music" was your grandmother's lullaby
"Aids" were helpers in the Principal's office
"chip" meant a piece of wood,
"hardware" was found in a hardware store
"software" wasn't even a word.
We were the last generation to actually believe that a lady needed a husband to have a baby. No wonder people call us “old and confused" and say there is a generation gap. And how old do you think I am?
I bet you have this old lady in mind...you are in for a shock!
Read on to see -- pretty scary if you think about it and pretty sad at the same time.
Are you ready?
This woman would be only 59 years old.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Italian Tomato Garden....hahahahahahahahahahaha!
An old Italian lived alone in New Jersey . He wanted to plant his annual tomato garden, but it was very difficult work as the ground was hard.
His only son, Vincent, who used to help him, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament:
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Dear Vincent,
I am feeling pretty sad, because it looks like I won't be able to plant my tomato garden this year. I'm just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. I know if you were here my troubles would be over. I know you would be happy to dig the plot for me, like in the old days.
Love, Papa
A few days later he received a letter from his son.
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Dear Pop,
Don't dig up that garden. That's where the bodies are buried.
Love,
Vinnie
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At 4 a.m. the next morning, FBI agents and local police arrived and dug up the entire area without finding any bodies. They apologized to the old man and left.
That same day the old man received another letter from his son.
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Dear Pop,
Go ahead and plant the tomatoes now. That's the best I could do under the circumstances.
Love you,
Vinnie
His only son, Vincent, who used to help him, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament:
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Dear Vincent,
I am feeling pretty sad, because it looks like I won't be able to plant my tomato garden this year. I'm just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. I know if you were here my troubles would be over. I know you would be happy to dig the plot for me, like in the old days.
Love, Papa
A few days later he received a letter from his son.
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Dear Pop,
Don't dig up that garden. That's where the bodies are buried.
Love,
Vinnie
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At 4 a.m. the next morning, FBI agents and local police arrived and dug up the entire area without finding any bodies. They apologized to the old man and left.
That same day the old man received another letter from his son.
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Dear Pop,
Go ahead and plant the tomatoes now. That's the best I could do under the circumstances.
Love you,
Vinnie
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Another family update
I found the possible father of the Wicke boy that I found at Kalaupapa. Well, I'd like to think that I did. This week I'll go back to the family history center to find out how to connect the one that I found. Ironically, I found the possible father on lds.org under the family search section, born in Germany in 1858 right about the same time that the boys father was born so I am very interested to see if this is the same man.
I'm so excited.
Karen
I'm so excited.
Karen
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
New service oppportunities
I was called late last Friday night to meet with a member of the bishopric again so I asked the executive secretary if I was in trouble and he said, "No, its a good thing. Be happy and see ya Sunday." Be happy and see ya Sunday I thought, is he crazy?
Oh well, so all day Saturday I panicked about what was happening because I was just asked to teach primary and I was just getting in the groove of things and I had only taught a lesson maybe 3 times because of the Holidays, the lack of kids the primary program and other fun things going on so that I didn't have to prepare a lesson. What the heck? What were they going to do release me, I technically hadn't done anything with the class yet.
Well, yes. Up and dressed bright and early Sunday morning I met with the counselor and they asked if they could move me from teaching primary to playing the piano because the sister who does a great job now can't do it anymore because of her 4 month old baby and how much time he is taking up. Seriously? For all of us teachers, we hold him while she plays and her hubby takes him the rest of the time and for real, she does a fantastic job and so does the chorister. They do GREAT and now there is little ole me.
I'm in primary still which I absolutely love but rather, playing the piano instead of teaching a lesson. I read and prepared for all of the lessons and learned a ton from the lessons, the kids in the class and from the guidance of the Holy Ghost. Love it!
I finally got the Ensign and 2 copies came of the conference edition, yahoo so one can stay at work and the other can stay at home. When I'm done with Pres Monson book, I'll start the Ensign.
I've been reading To The Rescue the autobiography of Thomas S Monson only while I am on the train going to work and only going home from work. I leave it in the car in the garage and start over the next day. I'm a little more than half way through and cry every time I open it because I have so much to learn and so much to do.
Another activity that I am soooooo excited about is finding the Wicke line and family from the Kalaupapa Leprosy Colony in Hawaii. I have found a young man that lived there and was born in Hawaii and possibly his parents who were also born in Hawaii. I'm going to make it a habit to go to the Mesa Family History Center every Friday afternoon to do a little more work on it to see what else I can find. I have found that he was 27 and that his parents were born in Hawaii and the missionaries at the center and I think that his grandparents were born in Germany (which I already know that the Wickes are German and stubborn) named Fred and Charlotte. This can be traced back already to 1893 for the boy in Hawaii on the colony and as far back as the 13th census with the grandparents. I'll find out more information this Friday when I go. I'm so excited and I'm going to see what I can do to have the work done for the men and I'll take Charlotte through the temple. I feel so connected to them and can't wait to have it done. I want to find the connecting link to all of the Wickes that live back east and in the south. That would be awesome. I have found a few Wicke websites that connect families together and its awesome to be a part of it. Given time, I'll do it.
For the rest of this 2010 year I have a busy schedule. I have a conference that I'll be attending the 18-21 Nov, Thanksgiving that I'll be doing in CO with the Finster family. I'm driving and then school starts on the 30th for the MAED/AET program which I am totally excited about and then I'm driving to WA/OR for Christmas.
With all of the changes, Kale is not being left out. He'll be joining me in all of the adventures.
I need to get back to work.
Have a great week.
Karen
Oh well, so all day Saturday I panicked about what was happening because I was just asked to teach primary and I was just getting in the groove of things and I had only taught a lesson maybe 3 times because of the Holidays, the lack of kids the primary program and other fun things going on so that I didn't have to prepare a lesson. What the heck? What were they going to do release me, I technically hadn't done anything with the class yet.
Well, yes. Up and dressed bright and early Sunday morning I met with the counselor and they asked if they could move me from teaching primary to playing the piano because the sister who does a great job now can't do it anymore because of her 4 month old baby and how much time he is taking up. Seriously? For all of us teachers, we hold him while she plays and her hubby takes him the rest of the time and for real, she does a fantastic job and so does the chorister. They do GREAT and now there is little ole me.
I'm in primary still which I absolutely love but rather, playing the piano instead of teaching a lesson. I read and prepared for all of the lessons and learned a ton from the lessons, the kids in the class and from the guidance of the Holy Ghost. Love it!
I finally got the Ensign and 2 copies came of the conference edition, yahoo so one can stay at work and the other can stay at home. When I'm done with Pres Monson book, I'll start the Ensign.
I've been reading To The Rescue the autobiography of Thomas S Monson only while I am on the train going to work and only going home from work. I leave it in the car in the garage and start over the next day. I'm a little more than half way through and cry every time I open it because I have so much to learn and so much to do.
Another activity that I am soooooo excited about is finding the Wicke line and family from the Kalaupapa Leprosy Colony in Hawaii. I have found a young man that lived there and was born in Hawaii and possibly his parents who were also born in Hawaii. I'm going to make it a habit to go to the Mesa Family History Center every Friday afternoon to do a little more work on it to see what else I can find. I have found that he was 27 and that his parents were born in Hawaii and the missionaries at the center and I think that his grandparents were born in Germany (which I already know that the Wickes are German and stubborn) named Fred and Charlotte. This can be traced back already to 1893 for the boy in Hawaii on the colony and as far back as the 13th census with the grandparents. I'll find out more information this Friday when I go. I'm so excited and I'm going to see what I can do to have the work done for the men and I'll take Charlotte through the temple. I feel so connected to them and can't wait to have it done. I want to find the connecting link to all of the Wickes that live back east and in the south. That would be awesome. I have found a few Wicke websites that connect families together and its awesome to be a part of it. Given time, I'll do it.
For the rest of this 2010 year I have a busy schedule. I have a conference that I'll be attending the 18-21 Nov, Thanksgiving that I'll be doing in CO with the Finster family. I'm driving and then school starts on the 30th for the MAED/AET program which I am totally excited about and then I'm driving to WA/OR for Christmas.
With all of the changes, Kale is not being left out. He'll be joining me in all of the adventures.
I need to get back to work.
Have a great week.
Karen
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Radio and Books
There are soooo many different things that one can learn by listening and reading.
For the past few weeks, I have been reading Pres. Monson bio which by the way, I only do on the way to work and on my way home while on the train so it is taking longer than the norm. I have been reading the scriptures and the manual for my primary class. Isn't it amazing how much everything is together and it all rolls together and how much I am sucked up in to the spirit while I try to align my life with the the Savior. Just a thought.
I listened to the Mormon channel all day today and caught sooooo many talks and stories about the spirit and how it touches people and how it moves people to do things that they never would have done had it not been for the spirit (which they now know) to have touched them to do something, go somewhere or pick up a book, pamphlet or read online. Elder Claudio RM Costa is awesome. If I could find a spouse like that, please give him my contact info (kids or no kids can be included with that package).
I football player Curtis Brown who knew what he wanted in life, only visiting BYU on a recruitment trip, joins the church. Why? The spirit touched him and his family was blessed from the beginning.
Brett Herbst a graduate from the "Y" starts his own company, see link below
http://www.themaize.com/story_main.html. Why? Because of the love of Gods green earth. People are loving what he does and now his love of Heavenly Father and agriculture, the super bowl committee is asking him to make the mazes. What? Yes, totally. I just heard him say that on the Mormon channel.
What we do in this life and the lives that we come in contact with are the things that Heavenly Father is talking about when he said, love thy neighbor as thyself.
Just a quick thought, gotta go to work.
Karen
For the past few weeks, I have been reading Pres. Monson bio which by the way, I only do on the way to work and on my way home while on the train so it is taking longer than the norm. I have been reading the scriptures and the manual for my primary class. Isn't it amazing how much everything is together and it all rolls together and how much I am sucked up in to the spirit while I try to align my life with the the Savior. Just a thought.
I listened to the Mormon channel all day today and caught sooooo many talks and stories about the spirit and how it touches people and how it moves people to do things that they never would have done had it not been for the spirit (which they now know) to have touched them to do something, go somewhere or pick up a book, pamphlet or read online. Elder Claudio RM Costa is awesome. If I could find a spouse like that, please give him my contact info (kids or no kids can be included with that package).
I football player Curtis Brown who knew what he wanted in life, only visiting BYU on a recruitment trip, joins the church. Why? The spirit touched him and his family was blessed from the beginning.
Brett Herbst a graduate from the "Y" starts his own company, see link below
http://www.themaize.com/story_main.html. Why? Because of the love of Gods green earth. People are loving what he does and now his love of Heavenly Father and agriculture, the super bowl committee is asking him to make the mazes. What? Yes, totally. I just heard him say that on the Mormon channel.
What we do in this life and the lives that we come in contact with are the things that Heavenly Father is talking about when he said, love thy neighbor as thyself.
Just a quick thought, gotta go to work.
Karen
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Vacation
I've taken a lot of vacation lately and I am not quite sure if it has been a good thing...in fact, it has be FABULOUS!
Kale in his infamous position and his pirate hat before the Halloween party
Mom and me at the house, who knows what day this was!
I know that it has been about a week or so since I posted stuff so to fill in the blanks of what has happened this last week, here goes, if I can remember and it isn't in any specific order.
I worked M-W and I am actually taking the train in to work now and its Awesome! It saves me about 15 miles a day in my car so saves gas and miles.
Thursday I picked up mom from the airport and spent the weekend with her. Friday we attended the Mesa Temple and it was awesome. Right after we went to the Mesa Family History Center and it was fabulous. We found some awesome information.
Now, to build on the reason why we went there is because I was watching TV and watched the Generation Project show in BYU TV. This particular show was on the leprosy colony in Hawaii called Kalaupapa. I looked it up to see if there was Nihipali family there and there wasn't, thank goodness, but found that there was a Wicke there and he was born there with parents who also were born there and lived there. This boy, Sudocie W Wicke died at age 27 in the colony and I am bound and determined to find his parents and do their work including any siblings.
I don't have anyone that can't tell me that I can't and nobody to distract me. This family has been waiting for years and I'm going to do it. I'm so grateful for this opportunity. I'm sooooo ecstatic.
OK, and then Saturday, we went to my ward Halloween party and it was hilarious. I stressed and slaved over 4 cans of chicken chipolte chili which came in 2nd place from Wal-Mart. The first place came from Costco. Next time I know to go there. We laughed so hard about it!
Sunday we attended church. I sang in the ward choir for ward conference and apparently got a lot of awesome reviews and the stake president gave kudos to having the spirit there as we sang Teach me the stories of Jesus.
The little old lady who lives next door brought over candy for me to pass out because she wasn't going to be there for the kiddos but needless to say, none came so the candy still sits in the bowl. It'll be trashed tonight as I clean.
Monday, I had 2 Dr appts and well, I'm OK with the iron. They upped it from 2 times a day to 3 and my feet aren't getting any better. Oh well, this is what happens when one gets old. I just laugh at myself and keep going.
This morning my mom left and I came to work. I need to hurry and go home now since I've been up since 4 and walked Kale twice but he didn't do his #2 chore so I am sure that he needs to go now.
I have someone coming to visit me tonight too and so I need to quickly clean house.
See a couple of pictures one with Mom and one with Kale dressed up as a pirate for Halloween who also went to the ward party (it was outside so I didn't mind taking him).
Kale in his infamous position and his pirate hat before the Halloween party
Mom and me at the house, who knows what day this was!I know that it has been about a week or so since I posted stuff so to fill in the blanks of what has happened this last week, here goes, if I can remember and it isn't in any specific order.
I worked M-W and I am actually taking the train in to work now and its Awesome! It saves me about 15 miles a day in my car so saves gas and miles.
Thursday I picked up mom from the airport and spent the weekend with her. Friday we attended the Mesa Temple and it was awesome. Right after we went to the Mesa Family History Center and it was fabulous. We found some awesome information.
Now, to build on the reason why we went there is because I was watching TV and watched the Generation Project show in BYU TV. This particular show was on the leprosy colony in Hawaii called Kalaupapa. I looked it up to see if there was Nihipali family there and there wasn't, thank goodness, but found that there was a Wicke there and he was born there with parents who also were born there and lived there. This boy, Sudocie W Wicke died at age 27 in the colony and I am bound and determined to find his parents and do their work including any siblings.
I don't have anyone that can't tell me that I can't and nobody to distract me. This family has been waiting for years and I'm going to do it. I'm so grateful for this opportunity. I'm sooooo ecstatic.
OK, and then Saturday, we went to my ward Halloween party and it was hilarious. I stressed and slaved over 4 cans of chicken chipolte chili which came in 2nd place from Wal-Mart. The first place came from Costco. Next time I know to go there. We laughed so hard about it!
Sunday we attended church. I sang in the ward choir for ward conference and apparently got a lot of awesome reviews and the stake president gave kudos to having the spirit there as we sang Teach me the stories of Jesus.
The little old lady who lives next door brought over candy for me to pass out because she wasn't going to be there for the kiddos but needless to say, none came so the candy still sits in the bowl. It'll be trashed tonight as I clean.
Monday, I had 2 Dr appts and well, I'm OK with the iron. They upped it from 2 times a day to 3 and my feet aren't getting any better. Oh well, this is what happens when one gets old. I just laugh at myself and keep going.
This morning my mom left and I came to work. I need to hurry and go home now since I've been up since 4 and walked Kale twice but he didn't do his #2 chore so I am sure that he needs to go now.
I have someone coming to visit me tonight too and so I need to quickly clean house.
See a couple of pictures one with Mom and one with Kale dressed up as a pirate for Halloween who also went to the ward party (it was outside so I didn't mind taking him).
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Town Meeting Continuation
I'm going to the town meeting tomorrow, yahoo. My division approved it for me to go. I'll take my camera and get some good pictures, hopefully.
We are having spiriti week at work so I am hoping that I can wear to the meeting what we are wearing as a team for team choice day and spirit week.
See ya on TV hopefully, that'll be awesome.
Karen
We are having spiriti week at work so I am hoping that I can wear to the meeting what we are wearing as a team for team choice day and spirit week.
See ya on TV hopefully, that'll be awesome.
Karen
Monday, October 25, 2010
Town Hall Meeting
Colleagues,
We are excited and honored to invite our Phoenix-based employees to participate in a town-hall meeting with the Honorable John McCain, United States Senator. Both Chas and I have had the opportunity to spend time with Senator McCain, and he continues to be a strong supporter of proprietary education.
We would like you to have that same opportunity, and Senator McCain graciously accepted our invitation to come and speak with you about issues facing our industry, our Country, and the world. We encourage you to join our host, Joe D’Amico and members of our staff at 2pm this Wednesday October 27th at the Downtown Sheraton (Transportation will be provided).
Very best regards,
Greg Cappelli, Co-CEO
Chas Edelstein, Co-CEO
Joe D’Amico, President and COO
I'll be attending this town hall meeting via my employer. I'm sooooo excited and when it is all said and done, I'll try to post pictures if I am allowed to take any.
Karen
We are excited and honored to invite our Phoenix-based employees to participate in a town-hall meeting with the Honorable John McCain, United States Senator. Both Chas and I have had the opportunity to spend time with Senator McCain, and he continues to be a strong supporter of proprietary education.
We would like you to have that same opportunity, and Senator McCain graciously accepted our invitation to come and speak with you about issues facing our industry, our Country, and the world. We encourage you to join our host, Joe D’Amico and members of our staff at 2pm this Wednesday October 27th at the Downtown Sheraton (Transportation will be provided).
Very best regards,
Greg Cappelli, Co-CEO
Chas Edelstein, Co-CEO
Joe D’Amico, President and COO
I'll be attending this town hall meeting via my employer. I'm sooooo excited and when it is all said and done, I'll try to post pictures if I am allowed to take any.
Karen
Friday, October 22, 2010
Now Let Us Rejoice
I get these awesome, sweet daily gems and today it is the following:
"We were singing a great song as the intermediate hymn, 'Now Let Us Rejoice,' written by W. W. Phelps (Hymns, no. 3). That was written following an incident in Independence, Missouri, where Brother Phelps was the editor of a little newspaper. He had a printing press, and the people who were unfriendly towards the Church decided to do away with it, and the mob broke in and burned the building and destroyed the printing press. They burned some 200 homes of the Saints in showing their displeasure over the people following this movement. In that despair W. W. Phelps wrote those words, 'Now let us rejoice in the day of salvation. No longer as strangers on earth need we roam,' bringing hope to the people and encouragement. With hope that those things will happen in our lives, we move on because of the truthfulness of what we are attempting to do."
David B. Haight, "Prophets Are Inspired," Ensign, Nov. 1996, 14
I know that this is to be true. We have trials in our lives and forget that Heavenly Fathers hands are in ALL things. Be strong, carry on and remember that through HOPE and faith, we'll be carried out of the trials that we thing are hideous and never going to end.Thursday, October 21, 2010
Sleepless Days
I can't seem to get up in the mornings and its crazy. I am feeling kind of tired and I'm weak some days so I just stay in bed until Kale is seriously jumping all over me to let him out. I do get up in the mornings and open the door and let him out but he won't go. He just stands there or eventually lays down and just hangs out and it isn't until he seriously has to go to the bathroom when he starts jumping all over the bed and throwing his ball around. I know he is throwing it around because I can hear it bouncing on the floor and the patter of his paws running after it.
I have gotten to work this week as late at 8:30 and for me, that sucks. I'm used to being here at 6. I'm going to go do the blood work that needs to be done and I have an appt with the Arizona Cancer Center again this next week, soooo, we'll see what they say.
I have an appt with the Spinal Dr again and also with the Podiatrist again to figure out what the heck is going on. I know that I have arthritis and I'm OK w/ that but dang it, to have both killing me where I can hardly walk or run, come on now.
Which brings me to my next area. I can't do the marathon training running until the Dr's say what I can and cannot do. I'm out of commission for at least another week. I can walk and I do that with Kale but for now, the running is on hold.
The weather is fabulous. I turned off the AC back in September and just leave the doors and windows open so when I come home the temp is perfecto! It has rained and it has been fabulous. Kale won't walk on the grass though so when he goes to do his doodies, he tippy toes on and tippy toes off. Then he takes off and runs down the sidewalk because his paws are now wet and he is trying to make them dry. It is hilarious!
I had a Pampered Chef party last week and my sweet neighbors came and it was hilarious. Everyone had a great time. I am having a PartyLite Party this Saturday and can't wait. I love that stuff and I need some new candles because Nathan left all my candles out in 100 degree weather and now these candles are nothing. What an idiot, who leaves the candles outside and doesn't say, "oh, I'm sorry, lets take those and put them inside so they don't melt." Oh well, don't even let me get started on more.
I think another reason that I am late to work too is that I am doing my own personal reading in the morning in the BOM and then I'll read a little bit of my lesson for Primary. I actually like it that way because then it is fresh in my mind during the day and I can remember the actual lesson.
I've been taking the train to work and it has been AWESOME! I drive half way and take the train the other half. Its great. I bought, To The Rescue about President Thomas S Monson and I read it on the train to and from work. I have laughed, I have cried, I have felt compassion for others around me, I have charity for those who need the Savior and I am getting all of this out of his book. Its wonderful. I think that when I'm done I'll go back and read Pres. Hinkley bio since I haven't done that.
My 2nd masters is due to begin mid November so I need to get ready for that too. I have looked over the readings for the first class and am a little bit afraid of it simple because it is something totally new to me yet not foreign. I'm excited at the same time and am soooo willing to learn something new. The program is Masters of Arts in Education/Adult Education Training. I'll be walking again in July 2012. Yahoo! Far, but not to far away. I'm going to throw myself a HUGE graduation/birthday party. I won't yet be 40 but who cares, nobody needs to know. I might even buy myself the Mercedes that I want. Oh yeah!!
I'm done with lunch so I need to get to work. I'll write more later.
Karen
I have gotten to work this week as late at 8:30 and for me, that sucks. I'm used to being here at 6. I'm going to go do the blood work that needs to be done and I have an appt with the Arizona Cancer Center again this next week, soooo, we'll see what they say.
I have an appt with the Spinal Dr again and also with the Podiatrist again to figure out what the heck is going on. I know that I have arthritis and I'm OK w/ that but dang it, to have both killing me where I can hardly walk or run, come on now.
Which brings me to my next area. I can't do the marathon training running until the Dr's say what I can and cannot do. I'm out of commission for at least another week. I can walk and I do that with Kale but for now, the running is on hold.
The weather is fabulous. I turned off the AC back in September and just leave the doors and windows open so when I come home the temp is perfecto! It has rained and it has been fabulous. Kale won't walk on the grass though so when he goes to do his doodies, he tippy toes on and tippy toes off. Then he takes off and runs down the sidewalk because his paws are now wet and he is trying to make them dry. It is hilarious!
I had a Pampered Chef party last week and my sweet neighbors came and it was hilarious. Everyone had a great time. I am having a PartyLite Party this Saturday and can't wait. I love that stuff and I need some new candles because Nathan left all my candles out in 100 degree weather and now these candles are nothing. What an idiot, who leaves the candles outside and doesn't say, "oh, I'm sorry, lets take those and put them inside so they don't melt." Oh well, don't even let me get started on more.
I think another reason that I am late to work too is that I am doing my own personal reading in the morning in the BOM and then I'll read a little bit of my lesson for Primary. I actually like it that way because then it is fresh in my mind during the day and I can remember the actual lesson.
I've been taking the train to work and it has been AWESOME! I drive half way and take the train the other half. Its great. I bought, To The Rescue about President Thomas S Monson and I read it on the train to and from work. I have laughed, I have cried, I have felt compassion for others around me, I have charity for those who need the Savior and I am getting all of this out of his book. Its wonderful. I think that when I'm done I'll go back and read Pres. Hinkley bio since I haven't done that.
My 2nd masters is due to begin mid November so I need to get ready for that too. I have looked over the readings for the first class and am a little bit afraid of it simple because it is something totally new to me yet not foreign. I'm excited at the same time and am soooo willing to learn something new. The program is Masters of Arts in Education/Adult Education Training. I'll be walking again in July 2012. Yahoo! Far, but not to far away. I'm going to throw myself a HUGE graduation/birthday party. I won't yet be 40 but who cares, nobody needs to know. I might even buy myself the Mercedes that I want. Oh yeah!!
I'm done with lunch so I need to get to work. I'll write more later.
Karen
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
New Family Member
Well, I wasn't expecting a new addition to the family until Halloween but since this is Gods work, he came about 10 days early. I have a new nephew born to Steven and Janell this morning, 1 hr after she arrived at the hospital in Vancouver, WA. Kona Scott Kamalolo Nihipali 6 lbs, 5 oz and 19" long.
I don't have pictures since my family is digitally impaired so I'll post them later.
Yahoo. He belongs to a brother Aukai and sister, Kali'i.
Sweetness!
Karen
I don't have pictures since my family is digitally impaired so I'll post them later.
Yahoo. He belongs to a brother Aukai and sister, Kali'i.
Sweetness!
Karen
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Change
Ever gone anywhere and didn't know what to expect and listen to speakers and feel like they were talking directly to you? Ever been touched by the spirit and taught so effectively that if you do anything wrong from that point on, you'll wish you'd die right then and there?
Ever been humbled and taught so much that whatever has happened in your life up to that point is gone and will never bother you again? Ever had the atonement work through the Savior and have you blessed right away and taught right away that you are a child of God?
I attended Time Out For Women this weekend and am just getting home. I learned a few things over the weekend, not in any specific order.
Not only members of the church have promptings of the spirit to teach, edify and uplift and I love them for following those sweet promptings to teach me.
Doctrine & Covenants 52:16, He that speaketh, whose spirit is contrite,whose language is meek and edifieth, the same is of God if he obey mine ordinances.
Even though I have gone through trials, issues and have been alone, betrayed, neglected, sad, frustrated, hated and despised, my Savior has been there and KNOWS exactly what these feelings are like and knows EXACTLY what to do and how to comfort me.
S-Succor
A-Atone
V-Virtuous
I-Infinite
O-Offerer
R-Resurrecter
I have the ability to change my attitude from Poor Me to Wow, What a Hopeful Me. From this day forward I am setting a goal for myself that if I ever feel bad for myself again, I owe myself $1 to the bank which cannot and will NOT be spent which means, no shopping, no movies, no frozen yogurt or treats!
There are angels that are around me, helping me, guiding me and pushing me along the path that Heavenly Father has created for me. There are pumps and uphill battles along the way which hurt, cause traction, crying, frustration and soreness. Sheri Dew said on Friday evening that there is nothing wrong with an emotional reaction to the trials in ones life. Wow, really? It's OK to cry, get totally irritated, yell and then drop to my knees pleading for help, peace and long suffering.
I know that Jesus Christ is Hopeful for me so that I'll be better and do better and do my best. I don't have to do it all in one day NOR do I have to kill myself.
How often do I feel broken? How often do I remember that the Atonement works for me as well as the next son and daughter of God and that is an awesome thought and reminder. The Savior will heal me when my heart is broken. The Lord will speak to me through personal revelation, through prophets, through scriptures, through service to others, through neighbors, through talks of church leaders and through babes.
Do I want to do good? Do I see things as Jesus sees does? How do I measure my progress? Do I use the world to do it by measuring my weight, the size of my shoes, the amount of $$ I make, the house that I live in. Does the Savior measure me by how I live my life or where I live my life and who I touch, serve and love? July Beck Spring 2010 Conf Talk and Elder Oaks Conf Talk Fall 2000.
What am I doing to be a holy woman? Here is the challenge: For 3 days, pick 1 activity during that day and ask yourself, what would a Holy Woman do during this activity, what is the outcome, what did you do, what did you learn and how do you feel now?
Who have I influenced for the Good or Bad? Who has influenced me? Do I need to repent for something that was done or not done?
Doubt not, fear not.
I'm grateful that I was counted worthy to be a pioneer. Not in the literal scents, but in a personal scents. I have had my trials, issues, challenges, illnesses and stresses just as much as a pioneer has that I could deal with. I am a pioneer in my own life. I have had to do things in this life that will leave a legacy. I have had to do things in this life that will edify others and have done things in this life that are shameful.
Those that spoke this weekend for me to learn, to be edified and to be changed are in order:
Virginia Hinckley Pearce
Dallyn Vail Bayles, who is a performer with Phantom, who performed at least 3-4 times throughout the night.
Wendy Watson Nelson, wife to Elder Russell M Nelson
Sheri Dew, need we say who this is
Deann Flynn, TV Host and hilarious
Mercy River, trio music group who broke away from Jenny Phillips. They performed at least 4-5 times throughout the day.
Brad Wilcox, awesome. Love myself, I am the one making choices and through the Savior, I'll make it.
Mariama Kallon, who said to watch the movie, Blood Diamond and you'll know the entire store except for her conversion. Served her mission on Temple Square. Her story is awesome and can be found on a DVD provided ONLY by TOFW.
Amanda Dickson, who is not a member but brought the spirit with her and testified of loving LOVE.
Merrillee Boyack, Cancer survivor
This has been my weekend. Edified and uplifted is EXACTLY how I feel.
Love the Gospel and Love the LORD.
Ever been humbled and taught so much that whatever has happened in your life up to that point is gone and will never bother you again? Ever had the atonement work through the Savior and have you blessed right away and taught right away that you are a child of God?
I attended Time Out For Women this weekend and am just getting home. I learned a few things over the weekend, not in any specific order.
Not only members of the church have promptings of the spirit to teach, edify and uplift and I love them for following those sweet promptings to teach me.
Doctrine & Covenants 52:16, He that speaketh, whose spirit is contrite,whose language is meek and edifieth, the same is of God if he obey mine ordinances.
Even though I have gone through trials, issues and have been alone, betrayed, neglected, sad, frustrated, hated and despised, my Savior has been there and KNOWS exactly what these feelings are like and knows EXACTLY what to do and how to comfort me.
S-Succor
A-Atone
V-Virtuous
I-Infinite
O-Offerer
R-Resurrecter
I have the ability to change my attitude from Poor Me to Wow, What a Hopeful Me. From this day forward I am setting a goal for myself that if I ever feel bad for myself again, I owe myself $1 to the bank which cannot and will NOT be spent which means, no shopping, no movies, no frozen yogurt or treats!
There are angels that are around me, helping me, guiding me and pushing me along the path that Heavenly Father has created for me. There are pumps and uphill battles along the way which hurt, cause traction, crying, frustration and soreness. Sheri Dew said on Friday evening that there is nothing wrong with an emotional reaction to the trials in ones life. Wow, really? It's OK to cry, get totally irritated, yell and then drop to my knees pleading for help, peace and long suffering.
I know that Jesus Christ is Hopeful for me so that I'll be better and do better and do my best. I don't have to do it all in one day NOR do I have to kill myself.
How often do I feel broken? How often do I remember that the Atonement works for me as well as the next son and daughter of God and that is an awesome thought and reminder. The Savior will heal me when my heart is broken. The Lord will speak to me through personal revelation, through prophets, through scriptures, through service to others, through neighbors, through talks of church leaders and through babes.
Do I want to do good? Do I see things as Jesus sees does? How do I measure my progress? Do I use the world to do it by measuring my weight, the size of my shoes, the amount of $$ I make, the house that I live in. Does the Savior measure me by how I live my life or where I live my life and who I touch, serve and love? July Beck Spring 2010 Conf Talk and Elder Oaks Conf Talk Fall 2000.
What am I doing to be a holy woman? Here is the challenge: For 3 days, pick 1 activity during that day and ask yourself, what would a Holy Woman do during this activity, what is the outcome, what did you do, what did you learn and how do you feel now?
Who have I influenced for the Good or Bad? Who has influenced me? Do I need to repent for something that was done or not done?
Doubt not, fear not.
I'm grateful that I was counted worthy to be a pioneer. Not in the literal scents, but in a personal scents. I have had my trials, issues, challenges, illnesses and stresses just as much as a pioneer has that I could deal with. I am a pioneer in my own life. I have had to do things in this life that will leave a legacy. I have had to do things in this life that will edify others and have done things in this life that are shameful.
Those that spoke this weekend for me to learn, to be edified and to be changed are in order:
Virginia Hinckley Pearce
Dallyn Vail Bayles, who is a performer with Phantom, who performed at least 3-4 times throughout the night.
Wendy Watson Nelson, wife to Elder Russell M Nelson
Sheri Dew, need we say who this is
Deann Flynn, TV Host and hilarious
Mercy River, trio music group who broke away from Jenny Phillips. They performed at least 4-5 times throughout the day.
Brad Wilcox, awesome. Love myself, I am the one making choices and through the Savior, I'll make it.
Mariama Kallon, who said to watch the movie, Blood Diamond and you'll know the entire store except for her conversion. Served her mission on Temple Square. Her story is awesome and can be found on a DVD provided ONLY by TOFW.
Amanda Dickson, who is not a member but brought the spirit with her and testified of loving LOVE.
Merrillee Boyack, Cancer survivor
This has been my weekend. Edified and uplifted is EXACTLY how I feel.
Love the Gospel and Love the LORD.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Family Court Case Update
From what I can gather on the website for Family Court Cases, Nathan has begun the paperwork again because I didn't respond to his first attempt to end the marriage, well; I did, but it was returned to me because I paid to much in the court fees and the court system didn't want to write a refund check so they just mailed the forms back to me. So, instead, I'm just letting it go and having him pay all of the fees for this dissolution and letting him take care of it all since this was a decision that he made and something that kicked me in the gut. He has not contacted me and I'm grateful for that because I know that I would be rude and mean and that I would probably say some hateful things, so instead I'm taking it out on running with the dog. I have been prompted by the spirit to just let Nathan go through this and spend all of his time and money and effort and for me to not bother with it. This was a choice that he made and so therefore, he is going to pay for it all. I'm just giving everyone the heads up that I think that it'll be within the next 30 days that everything will be settled because it is 61 days from the date that I received the original paperwork. I just happened to see on the open court case site that he began his 2nd portion. This type of information is open to the public. May Heavenly Father bless him with peace and may I continue to grow and follow the Savior. Am I crying, yes but am I totally flustered, no and do I feel alone, absolutely not. Heavenly Father has given me so much from when this all began that all I can do is be grateful for it all and move on. The atonement is real and it works when one is in tune with the promptings of the spirit and trying to follow the commandments.
Case Information Update
This kicked me in the gut today and at the same time, I'm totally OK with it. Nathan, may you be at peace with whatever it is you think you have to do or are getting out of this entire thing. I am clueless and the more I'm clueless, the better. I have no judgement on you, that comes from above and wow, may you be at peace.
Case Information
Case Number:
S-0200-DO-201000869
Title:
In Re the Marriage of: NATHAN
Category:
Civil
Court:
Cochise County Superior
Filing Date:
09/08/2010
Judge:
CHARLES A. IRWIN
Disposition Date:
KAREN L WICKE RESPONDENT - RT1
Date of Birth: 07/1973
NATHANIEL A WICKE PETITIONER - PE1
Date of Birth: 10/1973
Case Activity
Date
Description
Party
10/04/2010
APPLICATION: FOR DEFAULT
PE1
10/04/2010
AFFIDAVIT: AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
RT1
09/08/2010
SUMMONS: SUMMONS
PE1
09/08/2010
INJUNCTION: Preliminary Injunction
PE1
09/08/2010
Petition: Dissolution of Marriage
PE1
09/08/2010
MISCELLANEOUS: SENSITIVE DATA SHEET
PE1
Case Information
Case Number:
S-0200-DO-201000869
Title:
In Re the Marriage of: NATHAN
Category:
Civil
Court:
Cochise County Superior
Filing Date:
09/08/2010
Judge:
CHARLES A. IRWIN
Disposition Date:
KAREN L WICKE RESPONDENT - RT1
Date of Birth: 07/1973
NATHANIEL A WICKE PETITIONER - PE1
Date of Birth: 10/1973
Case Activity
Date
Description
Party
10/04/2010
APPLICATION: FOR DEFAULT
PE1
10/04/2010
AFFIDAVIT: AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
RT1
09/08/2010
SUMMONS: SUMMONS
PE1
09/08/2010
INJUNCTION: Preliminary Injunction
PE1
09/08/2010
Petition: Dissolution of Marriage
PE1
09/08/2010
MISCELLANEOUS: SENSITIVE DATA SHEET
PE1
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Even more pictures still...
Me again at the park during lunch. We are on our way back to the conference center for the afternoon session.
Yeah, who do you see in this pic...sweetness!
Everyone, if you can see them, it was dark and they are dark, so its like adding black on black or rather brown on brown =D
Melissa Harris Mendji and Me...sweet...it was awesome to be able to see her again.Yahoo, there is more
Isn't this one cute. I love it. Everyone looks so peaceful and edified. This is between Sunday morning and afternoon sessions. This is at the Brigham Young Park on the Southeast corner.
Sharon and I at dinner at the Olive Garden =D...poor girl was sooooooo tired and her ankle was totally gross.
So sweet, Tiffany and I waiting for Melissa for the Sunday morning session of GC.
Me and my new boots that I specifically bought for GC. This was the first time wearing them and my legs were sweating something terrible because it was 85 degrees and HOT.
Finally, I found
more pictures. Here are a few more from General Conference. Yahoo!
This was taken after the Sunday Afternoon Session on our way down.
This is the sign for Iosepa, it was a wonderful place.
Waiting for Sharon and our entrance to Olive Garden where everyone was falling asleep inside the restaurant in their food because they were sooooooooo stinkin' tired. Cute picture though despite that everyone was up for almost 24 hrs at this point and totally excited that they had just arrived to UT.
This is everyone trying to pretend that they weren't tired. We all were sooooooo sleepy.Enjoy.
Karen
Holidays
I love Holidays. I like to decorate for them all, I enjoy the festivities of them all and think that most of them are just flat out hilarious!
It is hilarious to watch grown ups dress up in provocative and unrealistic things and to watch sweet little kids to wear awesome super hero and princess costumes. I remember having an awesome time as kids dressing up as cowboys and Indians using paper bags and feathers and having white sheets for ghosts. That saved tons of money =D
OK, and the best one yet was to see Santa Claus at the elementary school, oh wait, dang it, was that really him or was it my imagination on December 1st, even though he drops of presents on the 25th.
The other hilarious and most awesome one is Easter. Who dresses up as a bunny and runs around with kids and chases them as they pick up eggs either real ones or ones that are full of candy.
Another awesome one I LOVE is the 4th of July. I think that others will beg to differ. I am partial to this holiday because it doubles up for me as a birthday. I want it to be a birthday and not a freakin' party for the entire neighborhood and the nation. I want a party just for me on that date with cake and ice cream and presents. For as old as I am, I want it, want it, want it and who knows if it is ever going to happen. If I want fireworks, I'll go and do it myself, but if I want to do something for my birthday that is different then the rest of the nation, dang it, I want to do it.
This last year, I had to make my own dinner because 1, I volunteered and I didn't mind and 2 nobody else would have been able to do it. I made my own Chinese food and it was the bomb and everyone who ate it can say that it was and did say so. I bought myself my own birthday present because nobody even cared that it was the birthday for little ole me and then I used the item once and when I went to Cedar City last week, I gave it to my cousin because I figured she'd use it way more than me and I bought myself a better one.
On a more serious note, Spring and Winter are the most important times of the year though. These are the times that we remember the birth of the Savior and his death and Resurrection. The star, the manger, the cross and the garden are all awesome, infinite items that we need to keep in the back of our heads as we remember symbols and the reason for his life and for his infinite love for each one of us. If he had not been born, we would not be and if he had not died and resurrected, we would not be able to return to a loving Heavenly Father. Through him, we are and by him, we will be.
For the next month at church I'm going to teach my class I am a Child of God in Spanish. I think that they'd love that and I'm going to see if we can get them to sing it in Sacrament Meeting and bring the spirit in to the meeting. I know that they'll do a fantastic job.
It is hilarious to watch grown ups dress up in provocative and unrealistic things and to watch sweet little kids to wear awesome super hero and princess costumes. I remember having an awesome time as kids dressing up as cowboys and Indians using paper bags and feathers and having white sheets for ghosts. That saved tons of money =D
OK, and the best one yet was to see Santa Claus at the elementary school, oh wait, dang it, was that really him or was it my imagination on December 1st, even though he drops of presents on the 25th.
The other hilarious and most awesome one is Easter. Who dresses up as a bunny and runs around with kids and chases them as they pick up eggs either real ones or ones that are full of candy.
Another awesome one I LOVE is the 4th of July. I think that others will beg to differ. I am partial to this holiday because it doubles up for me as a birthday. I want it to be a birthday and not a freakin' party for the entire neighborhood and the nation. I want a party just for me on that date with cake and ice cream and presents. For as old as I am, I want it, want it, want it and who knows if it is ever going to happen. If I want fireworks, I'll go and do it myself, but if I want to do something for my birthday that is different then the rest of the nation, dang it, I want to do it.
This last year, I had to make my own dinner because 1, I volunteered and I didn't mind and 2 nobody else would have been able to do it. I made my own Chinese food and it was the bomb and everyone who ate it can say that it was and did say so. I bought myself my own birthday present because nobody even cared that it was the birthday for little ole me and then I used the item once and when I went to Cedar City last week, I gave it to my cousin because I figured she'd use it way more than me and I bought myself a better one.
On a more serious note, Spring and Winter are the most important times of the year though. These are the times that we remember the birth of the Savior and his death and Resurrection. The star, the manger, the cross and the garden are all awesome, infinite items that we need to keep in the back of our heads as we remember symbols and the reason for his life and for his infinite love for each one of us. If he had not been born, we would not be and if he had not died and resurrected, we would not be able to return to a loving Heavenly Father. Through him, we are and by him, we will be.
For the next month at church I'm going to teach my class I am a Child of God in Spanish. I think that they'd love that and I'm going to see if we can get them to sing it in Sacrament Meeting and bring the spirit in to the meeting. I know that they'll do a fantastic job.
Friday, October 08, 2010
OMG...I can't help it, I'm dying!
Fatal overdose in Detroit!
This came from Kenji via email...Horrible, Just Horrible =D
I'm cracking up!!!
Hilarious
Aunt Kelly sent this to me. I have been cracking up since I've read through it.
#2 of #3
Husband Store
A store that sells new husbands has opened in New York City , where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates:
You may visit this store ONLY ONCE! There are six floors and the value of the products increase as the shopper ascends the flights. The shopper may choose any item from a particular floor, or may choose to go up to the next floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the building!
So, a woman goes to the Husband Store to find a husband. On the first floor the sign on the door reads:
Floor 1 - These men Have Jobs
She is intrigued, but continues to the second floor, where the sign reads:
Floor 2 - These men Have Jobs and Love Kids.
'That's nice,' she thinks, 'but I want more.'
So she continues upward. The third floor sign reads:
Floor 3 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, and are Extremely Good Looking.
'Wow,' she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going.
She goes to the fourth floor and the sign reads:
Floor 4 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Good Looking and Help With Housework.
'Oh, mercy me!' she exclaims, 'I can hardly stand it!'
Still, she goes to the fifth floor and the sign reads:
Floor 5 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Gorgeous, Help with Housework, and Have a Strong Romantic Streak.
She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the sixth floor, where the sign reads:
Floor 6 - You are visitor 31,456,012 to this floor. There are no men on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please. Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store.
PLEASE NOTE:
To avoid gender bias charges, the store's owner opened a New Wives store just across the street.
The first floor has wives that love sex.
The second floor has wives that love sex and have money and like beer
The third, fourth, fifth and sixth floors have never been visited.
#2 of #3
Husband Store
A store that sells new husbands has opened in New York City , where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates:
You may visit this store ONLY ONCE! There are six floors and the value of the products increase as the shopper ascends the flights. The shopper may choose any item from a particular floor, or may choose to go up to the next floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the building!
So, a woman goes to the Husband Store to find a husband. On the first floor the sign on the door reads:
Floor 1 - These men Have Jobs
She is intrigued, but continues to the second floor, where the sign reads:
Floor 2 - These men Have Jobs and Love Kids.
'That's nice,' she thinks, 'but I want more.'
So she continues upward. The third floor sign reads:
Floor 3 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, and are Extremely Good Looking.
'Wow,' she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going.
She goes to the fourth floor and the sign reads:
Floor 4 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Good Looking and Help With Housework.
'Oh, mercy me!' she exclaims, 'I can hardly stand it!'
Still, she goes to the fifth floor and the sign reads:
Floor 5 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Gorgeous, Help with Housework, and Have a Strong Romantic Streak.
She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the sixth floor, where the sign reads:
Floor 6 - You are visitor 31,456,012 to this floor. There are no men on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please. Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store.
PLEASE NOTE:
To avoid gender bias charges, the store's owner opened a New Wives store just across the street.
The first floor has wives that love sex.
The second floor has wives that love sex and have money and like beer
The third, fourth, fifth and sixth floors have never been visited.
get ready to laugh
I'm going to post 3 of the most hilarious things that I've read all week. Get ready to laugh and if you have to go to the bathroom, I suggest that you do it now.
This is 1 of 3
Woman mistakenly glues eye shut
PHOENIX - A Valley woman made a big mistake when reaching for her eye drops.
Irmgerd Holm told 3TV she was only doing what she does every night:
"I see the bottle on my bar in the bedroom and I grabbed it and as I was putting the drop in I realized it was Super Glue."
She said it burned and her eyes were glued "instantly."
The station reports Holm's attempts to wash it off were unsuccessful and she ended up at a hospital where doctors cut her eye.
She told the station that doctors told her she's not alone in the mistake she made.
"Well, apparently, I'm not the only one who this is happening to."
Holm says with her eyesight issues, she's not surprised she made the mistake.
This is 1 of 3
Woman mistakenly glues eye shut
PHOENIX - A Valley woman made a big mistake when reaching for her eye drops.
Irmgerd Holm told 3TV she was only doing what she does every night:
"I see the bottle on my bar in the bedroom and I grabbed it and as I was putting the drop in I realized it was Super Glue."
She said it burned and her eyes were glued "instantly."
The station reports Holm's attempts to wash it off were unsuccessful and she ended up at a hospital where doctors cut her eye.
She told the station that doctors told her she's not alone in the mistake she made.
"Well, apparently, I'm not the only one who this is happening to."
Holm says with her eyesight issues, she's not surprised she made the mistake.
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