So quiet
the gentle
sweetness
protecting
your tiny
body.
So soft
the touch
of your
tiny hands.
How distinct
your smal
lunique voice.
Amazing,
I know you
already.
-Marrianne Escebedo
Becca's new colors
13 years ago
Friday, December 26, 2008
Friends
When I think about the friends I've known
And all the ways to love they've shown
I realize I am not alone I was a boulder, a stone
Never giving anything to anyone
Always denying that flicker of hope
Wondering if it was all a show
Now I see things differently
I see things as they were meant to be
Where true friendship means more
Than just a knock outside your door
My friends believed in me
More than even I could see
I became something true
Someone that cares through and through
About the lives he touches
His negatives no longer his crutches
He gives because he has been there
Where you have nothing left but the air
He works his hands
For the betterment of man
Never tiring, never ceasing
Cause and effect have played their part
Almost succeeding in taking his heart
All these things that I've tried to become
I owe to my friends, every single one
For showing me the path I couldn't see
I try to thank them in my way to be
-Karl Ludwig
And all the ways to love they've shown
I realize I am not alone I was a boulder, a stone
Never giving anything to anyone
Always denying that flicker of hope
Wondering if it was all a show
Now I see things differently
I see things as they were meant to be
Where true friendship means more
Than just a knock outside your door
My friends believed in me
More than even I could see
I became something true
Someone that cares through and through
About the lives he touches
His negatives no longer his crutches
He gives because he has been there
Where you have nothing left but the air
He works his hands
For the betterment of man
Never tiring, never ceasing
Cause and effect have played their part
Almost succeeding in taking his heart
All these things that I've tried to become
I owe to my friends, every single one
For showing me the path I couldn't see
I try to thank them in my way to be
-Karl Ludwig
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Where Do We Go?
When the back is against the wall
When nothing keeps us standing tall
Except that will and power from within
When will we begin
To push back upon our bonds
To force ourselves to stand
To shout in defiance the tyranny
Of that singular fear of destiny
Becoming masters of our fate
Choosing for ourselves when to love or when to hate
Never falling for someone elses whim
Always bringing the truth deep within
-Karl Ludwig
When nothing keeps us standing tall
Except that will and power from within
When will we begin
To push back upon our bonds
To force ourselves to stand
To shout in defiance the tyranny
Of that singular fear of destiny
Becoming masters of our fate
Choosing for ourselves when to love or when to hate
Never falling for someone elses whim
Always bringing the truth deep within
-Karl Ludwig
Love
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world"
"Love is when you take the feelings, the romance and the attraction out of the relationship and find you still love the person."
"Love is when you take the feelings, the romance and the attraction out of the relationship and find you still love the person."
Salem takes it too seriously.
On Myfamily.com
The Good Wife's Guide
Post by Jessica Monson:
Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready, on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal (especially his favorite dish) is part of the warm welcome needed.Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you'll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking. He has just been with alot of work-weary people.Be a little more gay and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives.Gather up schoolbooks, toys, paper etc and then run a dustcloth over the tables.Over the cooler monthes of the year you should prepare and light a fire for him to unwind by. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift too. After all, catering for his comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction.Prepare the children. Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces (if they are small), comb their hair and, if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part. Minimize all niose. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quiet.Be happy to see him.Greet him with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please him. Listen to him. You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first- remember, his topics of conversation are more important than yours.Make the evening his. Never complain if he comes home late or goes out to dinner, or other places of entertainment without you. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure and his very real need to be at home and relax.Your goal: Try to make sure your home is a place of peace, order and tranquillity where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.Dont greet him with complaints or problems.Don't complain if he is home late for dinner or even if he stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through that day.Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or have him lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him.Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice.Don't ask him questions about his actions or question his judgement or integrity. Remember, he is the master of the house ans as such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness. You have no right to question him.A GOOD WIFE ALWAYS KNOWS HER PLACE
My reaction:
Just wondering: We guys are not infaliable and are often bullish brutes. If this were not so, then we might as well assume that being a man alone is enough to carry authority and righteousness. Many a time we become stubborn and thick-headed and we guys rarely think things out with full consideration on proper circumspection (even if that is what we should be doing)! Many a good woman and wife have the right to NOT gratiate their husband when ever the man insists on something his way. When they are not doing or requesting something right and which would drive away the Spirit or do harm or damage in any way- questioning him or refusing him is not a sin unto God-- for God would only have you do right and good continually. If a guy can have any success in helping you be and do any more good, it will only be in that he helps and ecourages you to gain and walk in the spirit and commandments of God- which you all know very well. Men can not set God's perameters and Laws- but he can help identify them, teach them, and be an example in them and bid others follow. You women in many ways can do the same! A man isn't rigteous to task you half to death in bending over backward to serve his every whim. I think it is wonderful that you women would have such a willing heart to serve, love,care and be at peace with him, and that is truely wonderful. I just know that there are crooked guys out there too that could take such a wonderful person like this- and grind them into the dust. Watchout by keeping yourselfs true to the will of God and not to lean upon the arm of flesh and of men! You girls have heads that sit on top of your own shoulers and were given to you of God!
The Good Wife's Guide
Post by Jessica Monson:
Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready, on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal (especially his favorite dish) is part of the warm welcome needed.Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you'll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking. He has just been with alot of work-weary people.Be a little more gay and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives.Gather up schoolbooks, toys, paper etc and then run a dustcloth over the tables.Over the cooler monthes of the year you should prepare and light a fire for him to unwind by. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift too. After all, catering for his comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction.Prepare the children. Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces (if they are small), comb their hair and, if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part. Minimize all niose. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quiet.Be happy to see him.Greet him with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please him. Listen to him. You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first- remember, his topics of conversation are more important than yours.Make the evening his. Never complain if he comes home late or goes out to dinner, or other places of entertainment without you. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure and his very real need to be at home and relax.Your goal: Try to make sure your home is a place of peace, order and tranquillity where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.Dont greet him with complaints or problems.Don't complain if he is home late for dinner or even if he stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through that day.Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or have him lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him.Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice.Don't ask him questions about his actions or question his judgement or integrity. Remember, he is the master of the house ans as such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness. You have no right to question him.A GOOD WIFE ALWAYS KNOWS HER PLACE
My reaction:
Just wondering: We guys are not infaliable and are often bullish brutes. If this were not so, then we might as well assume that being a man alone is enough to carry authority and righteousness. Many a time we become stubborn and thick-headed and we guys rarely think things out with full consideration on proper circumspection (even if that is what we should be doing)! Many a good woman and wife have the right to NOT gratiate their husband when ever the man insists on something his way. When they are not doing or requesting something right and which would drive away the Spirit or do harm or damage in any way- questioning him or refusing him is not a sin unto God-- for God would only have you do right and good continually. If a guy can have any success in helping you be and do any more good, it will only be in that he helps and ecourages you to gain and walk in the spirit and commandments of God- which you all know very well. Men can not set God's perameters and Laws- but he can help identify them, teach them, and be an example in them and bid others follow. You women in many ways can do the same! A man isn't rigteous to task you half to death in bending over backward to serve his every whim. I think it is wonderful that you women would have such a willing heart to serve, love,care and be at peace with him, and that is truely wonderful. I just know that there are crooked guys out there too that could take such a wonderful person like this- and grind them into the dust. Watchout by keeping yourselfs true to the will of God and not to lean upon the arm of flesh and of men! You girls have heads that sit on top of your own shoulers and were given to you of God!
Family in Brief
I am Salem Thompson. Parents are Brooks and Bonnie Thompson. We all all VERY blonde and blue eyed.
Sister Katherine 26, married, mother or two, and a Medical Doctor in womens specials, pediatrics, and anesthesiology;
Sister Auralee 21 married, mother of one and due for another in the next month and is half way through college.
Brother Brooks 19 , single and is also at UVU to be a commercial/private airplain pilot; and is an amazing dancer of all types.
Sister Mercy 17 - very beautiful- she is a regional gold medal winner of theatrics, excellent dancer, and she plays the piano. She's a friend magnet too.
Brother Christian 15 an amazing gentleman and is an interstate regional gold medal winner of theatrics, dancer, and plays the trumpet and doues amazing pencil art work.
Brother David, 13 does piano and straight A student at school.
Sisters Galilee 7, Grace 5, and Spring 2- kind, gentle and cute 24-7.
Sister Katherine 26, married, mother or two, and a Medical Doctor in womens specials, pediatrics, and anesthesiology;
Sister Auralee 21 married, mother of one and due for another in the next month and is half way through college.
Brother Brooks 19 , single and is also at UVU to be a commercial/private airplain pilot; and is an amazing dancer of all types.
Sister Mercy 17 - very beautiful- she is a regional gold medal winner of theatrics, excellent dancer, and she plays the piano. She's a friend magnet too.
Brother Christian 15 an amazing gentleman and is an interstate regional gold medal winner of theatrics, dancer, and plays the trumpet and doues amazing pencil art work.
Brother David, 13 does piano and straight A student at school.
Sisters Galilee 7, Grace 5, and Spring 2- kind, gentle and cute 24-7.
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