Monday, April 2, 2012

so much to do... even more to be grateful for.


We spent the past week partying in Vegas with Aaron's parents who came for Spring Break. Some of the fun included a trip to Spring Mountain Ranch (pictured above), Circus Circus, swimming!, staying up late talking, the boys having a "sleepover" with their grandparents, Krispie Kreme donuts, General Conference, Easter baskets, new clothes, playing with the baby, etc. There are lots of pictures to upload, but I am currently folding laundry and packing for our own Spring Break vacation! We are headed up north to see cousins....

This morning, I came across the most touching blog. It's a cousin of one of my friend's here in Vegas. She was living in WA with her husband and 2 year old son, who they waited 7 years to adopt. On her 31st birthday, her husband took their son on a short canoe ride on the lake outside their home and never came home. You can read about her story here.


Our struggles and trials are all so individual. But I don't believe we would trade them for any one else's. After reading this sweet blog, I feel such a desire to do more with what I've been given and be GRATEFUL for all that I have.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Janet, I just read that tragic story about the 2 year old and dad that died in the lake. What a sad, sad story. The wife and Mother seems to have such a great perspective but I am sure that she suffers greatly. My issues don't seem very difficult. Love, Nancy