2015 March 1-15 Potts

FAMILY
2- Missionaries to dinner.  FHE Marriage class with Joseph and Alicia
6- Most of the family went to Tiarra's play GUYS AND DOLLS.  We had a big ice cream buffet at our house afterward.
7- Trisha, Joseph and mom put together a MARVELOUS Birthday Breakfast Buffet at Trisha's house this morning.  We also surprised Richard with a HAPPY BIRTHDAY SONG.  Trisha did Heidis hair then Dan and I took the grandkids along with Tiarra's friend to DISNEY ON ICE. WE took Heidi shopping for her birthday.  She got a bag and things for her new computer.  At night we watched Heidi's kids and the other adults (except Joseph and Alicia) got together for a date.
8- Heidi and the girls went to church with us.  After lunch and a visit from Mom and Cindy E. Heidi and Jason took off.  At 5 we went to Trisha's for dinner.  Yum.  Aftter dinner we played a cell-phone/screen game called FIBBABLE.  It was lots of fun and Cindy made cheesecake that was divine.

DAN
10- Dan turned 61 this year.  He got a bow and fishing rod and holder and much more.  Here is my poem:

Your 61 is here at last
I truly hope you’ll have a blast
I hope my love you’ll greatly feel
As you eat your noon meal

From songs to texts the whole day through
Our family loves you, it is true
Then when the day comes to a close
I am so glad it's you I chose

14- Dan went running, worked with the Bishop for a while, took Richard out to lunch and a movie for his birthday then helped Alan and his girlfriend Heidi with their taxes!!! what a big day of service!!

15- 6:30 meeting, church, family dinner

PATRICIA
2- helped cindy at school.  Mostly copying and I did it wrong at first.  Meeting with Kerri.
3- Helping mom.  I was surprised to see Burton at mom's place but I had a good visit with them while I helped.  The roads were so bad that I wasn't able to visit my sister, Cindy.
4- Shopping with Trisha, prep. for RS with Kerri, Tiarras play with mom
5- Went to the doctors with Leah.  yay!!!  My toe is all better!!!!  yay!!
6- Yearly physical exam, visiting Cindy, lunch with Joseph (I made bisquits and gravy) one of his favorites, prepared for Hedi to arrive, Heidi's WELCOME HOME AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!  Tiarra's play then ice cream at our house afterwards.
9- helped Cindy, visited Darla, got groceries, met with Kerri to prepare for R.S., made dinner, FHE with J&A, Eli came over with knives.
10- Birthday surprises for Dan, helped mom at her house, visited my sister, RS dinner, Kerri and I present at RS about OH THE MANY HATS WE WEAR!!
11- Listened to Darlas radio interview, watched the boys when Trisha went shopping,
12=- skyped with Adiaha, dyed my hair, sang happy birthday to Tiffany, visit teaching, writers club meeting

I am thankful that I learned how to download AND FIND a song on my cell phone...yes!!!  I am thankful for honest people who turn in lost things, for my kind and generous husband as he joins me in taking special people out to shop and for dinner to celebrate their birthdays.  I am thankful when I find awesome pictures and I feel the warmth of captured memories (3 cheers for digidal photography), I am thankful that Dan and i worked on our budget together (something I have avoided in the past), for sweet memories of going to the prison to speak with Kerri.  I am thankful that my toe is feeling better and that I am not shaky like I was yesterday and once again for the closeness I feel with my Heavenly Father as we talk while I pedal on my stationary bike.

I am thankful for the marriage class we are taking.  It's a great reminder/refresher.  It also increases my gratitude for Dan.  I am thankful for ice cream cones, for thank you's at dinner time, for orange slices, for dishwashers, for mirrors so I can tell when my hair needs more attention, for a garage that keeps the car dry, for the chance to unexpectedly see my brother Burton and part of his  family and ice water

I am thankful for how it feels to see our grandchildren excell (Like Tiarra in her play), for a fire on cold mornings, ofrthe taste of oatmeal, for warm slippers, for days when I have less commitments, for the freedom of living prayer by prayer, for electric lights and cars that run and fingers that type and my mom who is still alive and can answer the phone and go places with me, for cell phones that capture memories and my washing machine.  Thank you Heavenly Father.

tender mercies.  I am so thankful that my toe is going to be alright.  Because I caught the problem early I didn't have to have surgery.  I am grateful Leah gave me a heads up and I got in to the doctors early.  Thanks Father.

tender mercy - After much frustration and pulling my hair out Heavenly Father patiently taught me how to do blogspot and Facebook Invites (along with Heidis patient help)  Thank You Father. 

I am thankful for little arms around my neck, extra hugs and smiles...Heidi and family are here and they always make us feel so loved, appreciated and wonderful.  I am thankful for family gatherings, for daughters who will share with me, our son who does the final test and for everything inbetween... I feel so blessed.  Thank you Father.  p.s. I like straws too!

I am thankful for my prayer page because I can put worries on it and turn them over to my Father.  I am thankful that my hard boiled eggs turned out OK tonight.  I am thankful for a beautiful home and for the chance to prioritize.  I am thankful for my speaking partner, Kerri, and the opportunities we have to make a difference.  I am thankful for the chance to listen to scriptures and general conference on my cell phone.  I am thankful I got in and out of walmart in 40 minutes (that's a miracle.)  I am thankful that some things I don't have to worry about today! :)  Thanks Father.

I am thankful I could put my friends name at the temple, I am thankful that every once in a while things work when I call to trouble shoot, I am thankful for inspirational audiobooks and for breaks in my workday and for the chance to stare at my pine tree and feel humbled at the sight of my mountain brothers.  I am thankful I could celebrate my husband's 61st birthday today and I am thankful for chances to learn and grow.  I am thankful for hand Sanitizer (it works quickly) and for soft pillows.  Thanks Father for these things and more!!

I am grateful that when I hurt my wrist it wasn't that bad.  I am thankful I had a brace.  I am thankful I got to eat a costco hot dog and that I could gget my glasses adjusted.  While I waited I saw a box for old used glasses for the needy. What a blessing it is that glasses were invented!!Oh how thankful I am for my eyes, my hands, my ears and wisdom that comes from scriptures.  O am thankful for Trisha and her kindness in doing ad matches and sharing them with more than 100 people, thankful for how Heidi who is inspiring others tro do their family history, Cindy who loves and inspires her kindergarten students, Tiffany who blesses home buyers with her caring and expertise and Joseph who helps handicapped people by working on elevators that allow them to move up in the world!  We are so blessed with wonderful children.  Thanks Father.

Tender mercies.. The tender mercy I experienced this morning was when I made some homemade granola and wanted to take it to a brother in our ward who is 91 years old today. He doesn't hear very well and I thought that when I got to his house I would probably not be able to get a response at the front door.  I thought I would have to leave the granola on in a container by the front door. I was amazed when his son drove up to the house just minutes before I got there. His son answered the door and I was able to visit with our beloved neighbor and sing happy birthday to him. What a tender mercy, to be able to actually visit  him!

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NOT A PROBLEM FOR TODAY

I'm not sure where I learned this string of 5 words but it has been a mighty big help in my life!

For example:  Today I was working on my Facebook page and for promotional purposes I wanted to view the people who had "liked" my page.  I tried one button after the other until I began to get that "grrrr..." feeling.  That's when those 5 words came to mind: "NOT A PROBLEM FOR TODAY!"  I remembered that my son is much better at working with computers and programs than I am, so I moved my Facebook goal from todays list to tomorrows list. Relief caused my shoulders to relax, my forehead to uncrease and my breath to slow down.

My 26 year old son came home from work and said "I heard rumors today that 4 of us guys will be laid off.  Since I'm one of the newest employees, I bet I will get axed."  His shoulders drooped as we talked a little more about the situation.  He said "Sounds like we've got at least 3 weeks before anything happens."   I then reminded him of the "NOT A PROBLEM FOR TODAY" idea.  He decided that he had worried enough for that day.  He wrote "Brainstorm about new job" on tomorrows calendar and left with his shoulders up and head erect. 

Of course, this quote cannot be used in all situations.  Sometimes the problem must be dealt with today but more times than not, it can be successfully and efficiently be delayed.

So, there you have it.  5 words that can make a difference in your world today!

CINDY
Tiarra was in Guys and Dolls.  She was dynamite.  From dancing to singing to acting.  WoW!!

HEIDI
3- Heidi and Jason only had their home on a market a few days when they received 2 offers!!  Although they are offering full price they want 3 months to close so Heidi and Jason are still looking for just the right buyer... still it is exciting that they have had so much activity so soon.  They attribute part of this to the staging.
How could I ask for more in my girl?
from her shoes to her blondie curl
She's one of 4 daughters, a joy to behold
A diamond, a ruby, a pearl

She's given us 5 incredible grands
She is bringing them up with much love
She and her hubby live life with much prayer
and they feel Link's great love from above.

She's putting God first and her family next
Her writing and church work come too
Her cooking and cleaning and gardening thumb
find a place and their trip to the zoo.

This poem could keep going on and on
but I need to head out pretty soon
So dear Heidi, I wish you a great, happy day
I will see you at my house at noon!!
Love,
mom
TIFFANY
TRISHA
JOSEPH
14- Joseph and Alicia went to Wendover for her Grandma's bday!  They got home at 4 am.

JOSEPH
JOSIE

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Notes from Brad Wilcox
- Jesus doesn't make up the difference.  He makes ALL the difference.
-He doesn't meet us half way.  He is with us ALL the way
- He isn't at the finish line cheering us on.  He is with

If we are already "saved" then why be so busy DOING?
     We can thank Him for his gift (story of a mom who pays for piano lessons in full. The child doesn't repay her with money.  He thanks her by practicing.)
     We cannot earn our way to heaven...we LEARN our way to heaven
     We serve so we can become heavenly ...so we will feel comfortable in heaven.  HEAVEN WILL NOT BE HEAVEN WITHOUT THOSE WHO WILL NOT BE HEAVENLY
     We ARE SAVED BY GRACE...we are changed by grace

Jesus made an investment in us
When I go to heaven I used to think Jesus would be standing there with a clipboard and say "Sorry about that Brad, you are 2 points shy"  Now I realize that it will be more like Jesus begging us to use His atonement to be changed and stay and feel at home

If he did not require practice we could not feel comfortable in heaven.

We do not tell a piano player that he is not worthy to be a pianist.  We do not tell a sinner that he is not worthy to be heavenly

Grace is our constant energy source.  It is the finishers touch
Grace shall be as your day
Grace is the presence of God's power
God's grace is sufficient for each of us.

Elder James J. Hamula      General Conference October 2014
"By the power of the resurrection all of us will be restored to the presence of God.  That reality presents to us the fundamental question of our lives.  The fundamental question facing all of us is not whether we will live but with whom we will live after we die.  While everyone of us will return to the presence of God not everyone of us will remain with Him. "

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Dr. Lund

If you are a complaining person you feel like a child in your relationship

No such things as constructive criticism

February 15-31 2015 Potts Newsletter

Potts Newsletter Feb. 15 -31

FAMILY

16- FHE with Joseph and Alicia.  We listened to the marriage tape by John Lund about love language.
 

DAN

20- Dan and I took Cindy out for her bday to Applebees, Barnes and Noble and Deseret book.  It was a nice evening

21- Dan and I enjoyed going to the NEWLY WEDS elders quorum party.  We even had the privilege of taking 3 of the widows in the ward with us. 

22- Dan spoke at New beginnings

25- Dan gave his blood

26- Dan and Doug went to a U of U game

27- We went to dinner with Alan and Heidi.  Mimis restaurant. 

28- We took Mike and Cindy out to dinner to thank Mike for his hard work on our electrical problem. Afterwards we watched the U of U basketball game.  We were so sad when they lost

PATRICIA

17- I took Cindy out to breakfast for her birthday, visited Darla and then got groceries.  Kerri and I spoke at the Prison for the men tonight

20- I learned about podcast, putting videos in power points, picked up the van  from having it in for repair. 

21- I tried to go to the temple with Tiarra but I learned that My recommend was expired!  We came back home and slept then went to the Relief Society Conference.  We both took the quick-meals class then i went to the organizational class and the luncheon.  It was a lovely morning. 

23-hearing aid appt., podiatrist appt (antibiotics for infection), marriage class, dinner with Cafe Rio take out food for Joseph and Alicia's bdays/

24- I woke up way to early and went to walmart and decided to accept my foot problem and take care of it.  Next I spent some Link-time working on Kalli and Tiarra's books.  After that I watched the boys for Trisha while she shopped (although she took Caden.)  I went to get my wig.  I followed the GPS and found it took me about 15 miles out of the way to the wrong location (there must be someone who conditions wigs living in Daybreak) Grrr... 2 detours today, my double battery is dying, I didn't rest my foot like I should have and the house is a mess and dinner isn't started. sigh...  At night i went for my temple recommend with the Stake. 

25 - I went to moms today and we ended up recording a story onto family search then I recorded mom doing a facebook recording to tell the world about it!!  Awesome.  Vicisted Cindy Todd next.

26- Trisha's Christmas gift came to play today!  She paid for household help.  I worked with her and we organized kitchen cupboards. She also bought one of my books.  At night I got lost while taking Redwood Road to the Prison to speak with Kerri.

28- took flowers to arla for her bay, dinner with Alan and Heidi

28- I made Dan Eggs Benedict for breakfast

Tender Mercy. Yesterday I went to visit my neighbor, Bonnie Stephens. She told me that Valentines Day was her best day ever.  She lost her husband a few years ago so each of her adult children determined that they would help fill in the gap.  They either wished her a Happy Valentines Day or visited her or sent flowers.  One daughter even paid to have a quartet come to her home and sing "Let me call you Sweetheart!"  What joy!  This brought tears to her eyes and she has been glowing ever since!  For those of you who are musically inclined.. this is a perfect way to make someone's day!!

You wouldn't believe what just happened to Cindy and I. It is Cindy's birthday and we went out to breakfast. A kind gentleman across the way noticed us and paid for our whole breakfast! Wow what a way to start the day!

I am grateful for Joseph's dinners, for my hammock and the weather to enjoy it, for sweet cards, for calls with dear friends, for the way Facebook allows me to "catch up" on the life of a friend, for my dog Divit and the way she comes up to me and wants a pet, for pictures of past memories that I would otherwise forget and for Amazon because it sure saves me on errands and helps me to help others as well. Thanks Heavenly Father. 

I am thankful that it is Althea's birthday today.  She was my sister-in-law, my friend, my confidant.  I'm grateful for the many talks we had, for the way she understood me, for the live roses that she gave me at mothers day (still with us), for her wisdom and advice, for the way she danced with our kids and grandkids, for her generosity and for the chance to have a part in her life before she passed away.  We love you and miss you Althea!

I am thankful for fluffy clouds, for a store nearby when I forgot an ingredient to a recipe, for texting, for the chance to pull over and nap when I get too tired, for Tiarra's sweet smile and "Thank you Grandma", for a dear daughter who called to share an answer to her prayer (thankf Father), for memories in past journals, for the clock who can be my friend, for the chance to learn at a women's conference, for how fun it is to lick the bowl and for a great handy man who comes to fix things.  WE are so very blessed.  Thanks Father. (and for ginger ale when my tummy needs attention)

I am grateful for Netflix while grandma takes a nap, for slippers, for the chance to go back to bed when I wake up too early in the morning, for trishas advice about shipping, for the chance to pray for each one of our children and for my Heavenly Father who listens to my worries and texting to sit for peace and understanding

I am thankful for hot baths, for Trisha's generous household help gift, for the sounds of Enya, for EFT, for speaking opportunities, for sweet friends, for Cannon's emails and his testimony, for new attitudes generated from accepting the way things are and the unexpected snow.

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CINDY

17- I had breakfast with Cindy at the Black Bear.  You wouldn't believe what just happened to Cindy and I. It is Cindy's birthday and we went out to breakfast. A kind gentleman across the way noticed us and paid for our whole breakfast! Wow what a way to start the day!

\27- Kalli won a business contest with a team.  She is now working on going to Florida to compete again. 

HEIDI

Busy getting ready to put their house on the Market

TIFFANY

Busy getting ready for the Parade of Homes

TRISHA

Cooking, being a mom and wife and going on another trip to Bear Lake with the Simons

JOSEPH

22- for Joseph's Birthday Alicia took him to Park City the night before, I decorated the stairs and made his choice of lunches and gave him an ice cream banana split with candles (Cindy Helped). Trisha did a video for him on facebook and all in all I think he felt loved. :)

JOSIE

Josie is working and putting time into her Masters Program