Callico Mountains

Orange flames coupled with bright sunny yellow.
Evergreen contrasts the rim.
Setting rays from the west adding crimson,
Dramatic skyline sketches heaven's grin.

Stunning temperatures conflicting;
Hot on one side, cold, the reverse.
A morning mist slides heavily down the slopes
Moist heavy air depositing.

Short-lived season of wonder,
Magical transformation to be sure.
Promise of approaching winter splendor
And following seasons fresh and pure.

Not My Doggie!

I happened to look at the blinking light on our phone that signifies waiting messages. I was confused when I heard a police officer asking David to come out of the house and threatening that it is against the law to not respond to a police officer!
I retreived the phone number and called the officer back. It was a woman this time, and she insisted that we had a large dog that we would not put on a leash, that David or our son, refused to give her our address information, and that she would be right over.
It was all a misunderstanding, of course. We had been at church and that's why we didn't answer the door when she was knocking on it. She had the wrong address.
By entering our back yard, she was able to determine which house it was, and went to discuss things with the correct family.

It left me thinking, though. I am glad that I can be found doing the right things at the right times.

After church, we stopped by a neighbor's house with flowers, card and balloon in hands. Last night, I had noticed a fire truck parked in front of their house. Dave and I went over there to find Frank's wife being taken care of by paramedics. She had fallen down the stairs and knocked herself out as she hit her chin. She was out cold when he found her. Frank was a nervous wreck. She was in a lot of pain, and he was so worried. Dave drove him to the hospital as I followed in our car.
Thank the Lord; Kate will be alright, nothing is broken.

Body Language

I just watched a very interesting program about body language. They took clips from public interviews with politicians, criminals, and others. They also recorded and digitalized micro-expressions to create thousands of examples to study.
Body language includes the posture, movements, facial tension and expression, vocal pitch and rhythm, eye movement, and a myriad of other factors. I found it to be very interesting.

Then, as I often do, I tried to think of a way that this principle relates to a spiritual truth.

Since the eyes are the windows to the soul, I have always understood the connection between the two, but when you now add the entire bodily package, you get a more plush understanding.

The body demonstrates or communicates thoughts and feelings from within. It reveals its secrets outwardly.

Interestingly enough, our actions are outward signs of inward conviction, strength, faith, love, belief, or desire.

Some say it is a right brain / left brain struggle and that the physical side of our intellect adheres itself to the left brain, while the spiritual side of our intellect finds favor and freedom when the right side is dominating. There could be some truth to this. Emotions and the dream state seem to be connected to the spiritual side. Also it is difficult to understand spiritual concepts when we intellectualize them with our mere mortal understanding.

It is during those times when I see or sense things beyond the physical, that I feel the most alive. I love the feelings of enlightenment and expansion! I will try to notice times when my outward actions, or body languange, can communicate the good things I feel within and share that with others.

Just What I Needed to Hear!

Every spring and every fall I find myself glued to a TV screen listening intently with my ears and with my soul for instruction... What is the "To Do List" the Lord has for me for the next 6 months?

It is also a time for me to practice the principle of "Return and Report" about how things went with my previous list...

My personal instructions and messages are just that, personal; but here are a few gems and inspirational tidbits I enjoyed that I thought I'd share:

Str. Thompson - I didn't keep my testimony during those difficult times, my testimony kept me.


Jose' Alonso - Service... do the right thing at the right time without delay.


Boyd K. Packer -- Take the advice from an old crow... The youth are being raised in enemy territory. Listen to the voice of the Spirit and you will not be led astray.


Pres. Uchtdorf -- Compared to God we are nothing, but to God we are everything!

He... the most powerful being in the universe is your Father. He sees you as who and what you can and will become with His help.

Always retain in your rememberance His work and glory.


Niel A. Anderson -- Motherhood is not a hobby, it is a calling.

Ian S. Arden -- Time is never for sale, but has immeasurable value.

I say, "Time is the great equalizer!"


Carl B. cook -- Look up to God and live! Releasing burdens to Christ is like releasing a hellium balloon... Feel the joy!


Todd Christofferson -- Not only abandon sin, but commit to obedience. Repentance requires the burning of bridges in every direction except the one true path.


Pres. Eyring - Drink often and deeply from the pages of the Book of Mormon.


Robert D. Hales - Wait upon the Lord through tests and trials.


Tad Callister - The Book of Mormon re-enthrones the revelatory nature of God.


Elaine Dalton - Be a guardian of virtue.


Russell M. Nelson - Children of the Covenant
Dallin H. Oaks - What Think Ye of Christ?
Randall K. Bennett - The Gift of Choice

You can't make eternal choices without there being eternal consequences.


Pres. Monson - Keep the gospel at our cores, and the love of the Savior in our hearts.

Promise that as communicate daily with Father, He will answer.
Heavenly Father is mindful of each of us.