Just Read

Footsteps in the sand is the best way to sum up my learning for this term. If I have learned anything is that I need the Lord more than anything else. This past week I was told I was Anemic from the doctor. I have never felt so scared in my life; and I had no idea what it was and I didn’t no anyone who has had it before. I have never felt so alone. Then the other day I was going through some of my old journals and I came across the following quote:
Footsteps In The Sand
One night a man had a dream.
He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD.
Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.
For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand:
one belonging to him, and the other to the LORD.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him
he looked back, at the footprints in the sand.
He noticed that many times along the path of his life
there was only one set of footprints.
He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times of his life.
This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it:
"LORD, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you'd walk with me all the way.
But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life
there is only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me."
The LORD replied:
"My son, My precious child, I love you and I would never leave you,
During your times of trial and suffering,
when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
Author unknown
This was the most comforting thing that has happened to me. I then went through all the main points from lessons and I realized that even the prophets of old have moments like this. And even if we do not have the same problems and trials we still need the Lords help.
When I was diagnosed I felt like my world had ended and yet if I have really learned anything this term it’s that we fall to be lifted. And that we need these moments in life to know what it’s like to be free of them. I am really grateful to my “family” here at BYU-Idaho for being so understanding and helping. And also for the book of mormon class to be able to start off my weeks.
And I am so grateful for the Atonement and what it has done for me and I know it will help me with my future trials.

White Glove

So today is our "white glove" inspection where pretty much you have to clean every nook and cranny. So just for fun here are some photos of before and after in our room. BEFORE!!!





AND AFTER

THE NUCLEUS

So today we had to do a science project we had to make a creative Nucleus model so we went to my dorm and here are our results:

11-10-08

So I just realized I have no pictures of Sam. Period so I'm going to try and get some on here of her eventually. Well I'm in need of help I had to write a letter to the editor and I'm going to post it on here I want you guys to tell me what you think, Please take into consideration the fact that I wrote this before the election.

Tiffany Gibbons
Why Yes on Prop 8

With the gay marriage act that was passed on November 18, 2003 the definition of family was changed forever. Gay marriage would now be taught for a normal occurrence in schools and could no longer legally be looked down upon in or by society. With this change in culture the true nature of what a family could and should be was ruined.
After this change two years later in 2006 Catholic Charities USA ended it’s adoption work in Massachusetts after more then 100 years of service because the anti-discrimination laws required children to be placed in same sex homes.
Also All families had and have been effected when this law was passed in Massachusetts and even more will be effected if Proposition 8 fails. The California Teachers Association Opposes Prop. 8. They state that: Prop. 8 has nothing to do with schools; And that it takes away fundamental rights. Have these teachers investigated what has happened in Massachusetts? If so they how can they say it will not effect schools, and school districts? If prop 8 fails then same sex marriage will be allowed to taught to children of all ages.
Mrs. Parker was shocked, to say the least, when her five year old son brought home a diversity book bag that carried a book called “Who‘s in a Family” this book introduces children to same sex households. Mrs. Parker and her husband went to the school and requested a notice for when teachers within the school could broach the gay marriage topic with their child, and asked for an option to opt out when these things had been planned on being discussed. The administration came forward and said that this was not a parent notification issue; because the fact that same sex marriage was legal. Also at this time it became required to keep your children in school. “it is our sacred duty as parents to guide our child .” When the administration denied parents these rights they took on the parenting role for themselves. When Mr. Parker tried to fight their decision he was thrown in jail for a short period of time.
How far will this be taken in California? Parents should have the right to what their children are being taught and schools should not have the right to take that away. Can we let a law fail that will help us keep the moral definition of a family in tact. And if it does fail why should we have to lower are values for that of the states. Just like the Parker family all families will have to put their children through similar experiences. We need to stand up for what we believe in. For the sake of our children if this proposition fails then what state will next try and take on gay marriage. This started in Massachusetts but now being debated in Cali and will start happening one state at a time; but if we do not allow this to pass again who can say that the other states are not next. We need to stop this from spreading and stop it now and not later.

References:
Mr. and Mrs. Parker full video at: www.jeremiahfilms.com/BlogWatch/SameSex/Marriage/

So please tell me what you all think I really need advice back on this because I have to present it to my class. Also if you wish you may edit PUNCTUATION ONLY please. I don't think i will be able to do with twelve or more different edits. Again Thank YOU!

Hey everyone,
So anyways I had all these plans to update yesterday, sunday, however I had to fullfil my calling and do some of my geneology work. I was planning on only being there an hour however before I realized it I had already spent 2 and 1/2 hours in the lab. GO ME!! :) I feel like I've barely made a dent but it is a start. Oh well classes are ok as of right now but... Sadly I have to go to a study lab I'll finish eventually. LOVE YA!!! And see the majority of you on thanksgiving, sorry Debbie and Rob.

Alababma Judge

Some of you may be wondering what Judge Roy Moore has been doing since he was removed from the bench for refusing to remove the Ten Commandments from his courtroom wall.. Please read the poem he wrote. It's below his picture.

The following is a poem written by Judge Roy Moore from Alabama . Judge Moore was sued by the ACLU for displaying the Ten Commandments in his courtroom foyer. He has been stripped of his judgeship and now they are trying to strip his right to practice law in Alabama ! The judge's poem sums it up quite well.


America the beautiful,
or so you used to be.
Land of the Pilgrims' pride;
I'm glad they'll never see.

Babies piled in dumpsters,
Abortion on demand,
Oh, sweet land of liberty;
your house is on the sand.

Our children wander aimlessly
poisoned by cocaine
choosing to indulge their lusts,
when God has said abstain

From sea to shining sea,
our Nation turns away
From the teaching of God's love
and a need to always pray

We've kept God in our
temples,how callous we have grown.
When earth is but His footstool,
and Heaven is His throne.

We've voted in a government
that's rotting at the core,
Appointing Godless Judges;
who throw reason out the door,


Too soft to place a killer
in a well deserved tomb,
But brave enough to kill a baby
before he leaves the womb.

You think that God's not
angry,that our land's a moral slum?
How much longer will He wait
before His judgment comes?

How are we to face our God,
from Whom we cannot hide?
What then is left for us to do,
but stem this evil tide?

If we who are His children,
will humbly turn and pray;
Seek His holy face
and mend our evil way:

Then God will hear from Heaven;
and forgive us of our sins,
He'll heal our sickly land
and those who live within.

But, America the Beautiful,
If you don't - then you will see,
A sad but Holy God
withdraw His hand from Thee.

~~Judge Roy Moore~~


This says it all. May we all forward this message and offer our prayers for Judge Moore to be blessed and for America to wake up and realize what we need to do to keep OUR America the Beautiful.

Pass this on and let's lift Judge Moore up in Prayer.He has stood firm and needs our support.


IN GOD WE TRUST!

Bowser and Mr. Phish

I can't remember if I've told you yet but I have two pet fish. They are both male betta's so they need seperate swim/play area's but they are a joy to have, since mom and dad wouldn't let me get one when I was still at home I had to go to plan B. The first one I got dosen't have a name so we've been calling him Mr. Phish until we can find out a good name. My new one is now Bowser I don't know why but Me and My FRIEND, sorry just emphasizing that, (DON'T SAY A WORD KATIE!) :). Anyways me and Matt bought some Ben and Jerry's the other day and it reminded my that they have Phish Ice cream so that's how I got his name. I had to take the pictures with my cell phone so you can't see their colors really well.
Mr. Phish is mostly blue.
However Bowser is dark red in the middle it's head is black red. And it's fin ends are blue and red stripped. ;)

10-12-08

Hey Everyone,
Well mom came up us friday and left yesterday but as much fun as it was I'm still not home sick, thank heavens. If you haven't checked Stephen and Noels blog yet you should do so soon. I am the only one home right now as two of my roommates are in Utah and the other is with her mom somewhere.
I'm having a lot of fun up here and so far the weather hasn't been to bad. Only it did start snowing around fivep.m. yesterday and still hasn't stopped it hasn't been that cold. For those who do not know I received a calling last sunday. I am a family history consultant. And even though I'm not a hundred percent sure what I am supposed to be doing I enjoy doing our own family history and I'm learning interesting things from it.
Well I'm going to make something to eat. And yes mom I will use the cans you gave me. Well love and miss you all
Tiffany

Temple

HUMING BIRD

Aubry

Megan
Aubry's Cousin

Here are the pictures of the temple and my room mates. Sorry i didn't update on sunday school has decided to be mean and i've had little time to sleep and eat between classes, work, and prework (homework only you do it before you have class.)

We, well I, got a pet fish for our dorm it is a male beta and he is really colorful I love him. I'm considering buying one when I get home from school. I'm contemplating on posting all my papers on here and I want to know your guys' oppinions.

Well class starts in five minutes so I'll try and add more later.

pictures

WELL WHILE TRYING TO DOWNLOAD THE PICTURES I DELETED THEM ALL SOMEHOW SO QUICKLY RETOOK SOME AND I'LL TAKE THE TEMPLE ONES AGAIN.

OUR BACKYARD





















LIVING ROOM















OUTSIDE OUR DORM

















TWO UP: OUR HALLWAY ONE UP: MY STUDY DESK
BELOW: MY BED'S REFLECTION IN A MIRROR.
THIS IS OUR KITCHEN.

week 1

I'm still working on trying to get the pictures posted. And one i figure it out i have some awsome photos of the temple to show you. So far all but one of my classes are going fine. My favorite is book of mormon probably because all we do is talk about what we read, which is around three chapters a night. For those of you who don''t know i have a custodial position on campus from four am to seven am and that alone is very taxing. one of my co workers namve fabrisio say i won't last the month. I've told him i would and i will. I really enjoy the job.

I always new college life was different but it seriously is just that different. I have non stop homework and i did the math for require hours here it is:

16 credits = 48 hours of in/out of class study

56 hours of sleep, eight hours a night.

3 hours of church a week

15 hours of work

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122 total

hours in a week = 168

hours of free time = 46hours

As i said my schedule is hetic. I didn't include inspection, random, cleaning time, laundry time, etc.

Well it getting closer to the time that my class starts I'll probably blog once a week. on fridays.