Wow!!  I haven't been on here for a while that is for sure.  Life has been constantly moving forward and seems to be moving faster and faster these days.  Brody and I are doing great and we are loving life.  A lot has happened in the last year since I posted. 

Last summer Brody finally got his wish and broke a bone.  He went fishing with our "Adopted" family the Wilberg's and while hiking around the lake fell and broke his arm.  He was so brave and didn't even cry once.  He was quite excited at first, but soon learned it wasn't as fun as he thought it was going to be.  He was so grateful to get his cast off before starting Kindergarten.

We both worked hard and had great years in school.  Brody won two awards in the creative arts project in school.  He worked hard and with the help of Grandma Bell they won.  The theme was on love.  The theme he chose was "Love is Many Things...Love is family.  I love dogs.  Dogs are special.  I love to paint colors.  I love Freckles.  My Dad had freckles all over him.  I wished I did too.  I only have a few.  I love to play Legos and make stuff.  I love to ride go carts."  He made a collage with pictures of all these things and made a go cart out of Legos.  I am so proud of him.    Brody is so glad to be out for the summer and so am I.  At least until I go back on June 25th.  I was accepted into the nursing program at USU Eastern, where I have been attending the last two years.  I am so excited and can't wait to start. 

Brody finally was able to talk me into letting him get a motorcycle.  I have to admit his dad had a little influence on me.  He paid for most of it himself by working hard and saving for it.  He is just like his dad on it!!  Wild and crazy as ever!!!  I am sure we will end up with more broken bones.  Good thing I am going to be a nurse. 

I have started dating a little again and am trying to be social.  It is definately not easy, but I know I need to do it.  Wayne has been nudging me for quite a while to do so, and I have avoided it like the plague!  I am so grateful for my amazing family and friends and their support.  They are always being encouraging and help me so much with Brody. 

Words can never fully express my gratitude for my Heavenly Father.  He is always aware of us and our needs.  He is constantly blessing us with everything we need and more.  He truly loves all of his children. 

I am so grateful for my brother Jesus Christ.  For his unfailing love for me.  He not only has shown me the way to live my life, but has made it possible for me to be forgiven for my imperfections.  He has truly become my best friend.  Even more so these past few years.  At times he is the only one who can offer me comfort and understanding because he has not only suffered and atoned for my sins, but has experienced everything I have gone through and ever will go through in this mortal existence.  He is the only one that knows how it feels to walk in my shoes and at many times has carried me when I have not had the strength to do so.  I love him and encourage everyone to come unto him so you too can have this relationship with him.  He is always there just waiting for us to let him in. 

I am so grateful for my sweet Wayne.  For his unfailing love for Brody and I.  For his great example to me and our son.  I know he is working so hard to help the work along on the other side of the veil.  We miss him everyday, but feel his sweet spirit and know he is always watching out for us. 

I am so grateful for the endless hours of service that are provided to us everyday.  For the amazing support of our family and friends.  For the kindness and love that I feel constantly.  I am so grateful for the angels in my life.  Thank you for all you do for us!! We love you more than you will ever know!!