Today I enjoyed the reaction on Cajun Baby's face when he saw Grandma get off the school bus to come and visit him. From the moment she walked in the door until the moment she left, he was the most delightful baby. He giggled, ducked his head shyly, and babbled away at her.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Another Day, Another Chance to Enjoy...
Posted by Stephanette at 7:57 PM 0 Deep Thoughts
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Enjoying Abounds
Today I enjoyed my baby boy waving good-bye to me as I headed to the store and waving hello to me as I went in to feed him after his nap. Isn't that sweet?
Posted by Stephanette at 8:40 PM 2 Deep Thoughts
Monday, December 07, 2009
Sunday, December 06, 2009
My Important Lesson...
And, finally, in all of living have much of fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured. ~Gordon B. Hinckley
My question to myself tonight is:
Wouldn't it be a tragedy if all I remember of the first year of my baby's life was enduring to get to the next one?
I was flipping through the channels the other day when I saw a program on MTV about being 16 and Pregnant. It was a reunion show and they had different teenage moms on the stage sharing their experiences. One of them answered the interviewer that she had to give up everything and in a nine months process became an adult with responsibilities that she wasn't mature enough to understand without the support of a mature and loving husband. I thought she was very eloquent and showed a point of view that I could relate to as a first time mom - even if I was almost 28, not sixteen.
The difference is that I chose to become a mother. I wanted to become a mom. I willingly gave up my entire routine to be blessed enough to have my son. What a privilege and honor that Heavenly Father trusted me enough to lend me this little boy for our earthly lives. I understand that the trade off of those sacrifices are amazing and wonderful things.
So, right now when the days are long, but the stages are so very short
I will find the energy and effort to enjoy, not just endure.
Oh, and I will laugh when my son baptizes my phone for the second time in bath water...and it ceases to exist as we knew it.
But only after he calls half a dozen people randomly. I had a great conversation with a guy from high school after I picked up the phone only to realize there was someone on the line.
Slightly awkward.
Note to self...I need to make sure my next phone has a key lock - and is relatively water proof.
Posted by Stephanette at 11:35 PM 3 Deep Thoughts
Monday, November 23, 2009
Number 1 Reason it is Hard to Live in your Hometown...
Most of the people that surround me, family included, remember me as a much younger person.
Posted by Stephanette at 9:06 PM 2 Deep Thoughts
Saturday, November 21, 2009
My Day of Prayer
Since last night, I've watched my email for updates on a woman that I've barely had the chance to speak with. She's fighting for her life and has been battling the cancer that is threatening her yet again for the past seven years. She has a devoted husband and two daughters and a son. I've watched one of my best friends as she has grown and gained knowledge and confidence under this wonderful woman's influence. In the past month, I've felt fortunate to get to know her through emails, text messages, and stories that others have told me. I slept last night thinking of her and woke praying for her. I called one of our church's temples and had her family's names put on a prayer role, so that they can feel the strength and love of prayers regularly throughout the day.
"No earthly authority can separate us from direct access to our Creator. There can never be a mechanical or electronic failure when we pray. There is no limit on the number of times or how long we can pray each day. There is no quota of how many needs we wish to pray for in each prayer. We do not need to go through secretaries or make an appointment to reach the throne of grace. He is reachable at any time and any place."
--James E. Faust, "The Lifeline of Prayer", Ensign, May 2002, 59
Posted by Stephanette at 8:17 PM 2 Deep Thoughts
Thursday, November 19, 2009
I'm a Little Afraid..
Posted by Stephanette at 11:28 AM 3 Deep Thoughts





