The facts of life

I haven't updated in a really long time, so maybe I should update. Life has been difficult, but what's new? My life isn't nearly as difficult as others, so I'm grateful for that. Anyway, in order to prevent airing my dirty laundry I'll just stick to the few facts of my life.

Fact 1 - I adore my family!
I sent my "baby" brother off to college a few weeks ago. That not so little Chaddy-poo just grows up so fast! He's at BYU Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho. The coldest place I've ever been to. The wind bites your face off in the winter. I wish him luck! But I'm super proud of him. He was so excited and is doing very well.
Emma (my mini-me) has started Middle School and her life is full of the drama contained therein. She's driving my Mom crazy, so I always remind her of how I was and that she can handle it when she calls me at her wits end. Ah, the armpit of life.
Megan and Craig are in love, that's all that needs to be said there. You can infer the rest ;)
Jer, Shawna, Abbie, Isaac and Carolyn are doing well. Shawna has had some health problems for the last while, but it's on it's way to being resolved and she will be healthier shortly. You'll have to ask her for details if you know her and don't already know what's going on.
Dad is healthy and a bit happier, which is very good :) I love my Daddy. When I went to help move Chad to "Iceburg" my Daddy bought me a bunch of groceries. My parents take wonderfull care of me. Mom texts me every day to remind me to take my happy pill, which helps more than I can say.
I couldn't survive if it wasn't for my family.


Fact 2 - I love the Gospel
I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and I love it. The knowledge that the gospel brings blesses my life every day. I know that I have a Father in Heaven who knows me personally and who is aware of the challenges I face. I know that my loving Father in Heaven sent his Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to atone for our sins and to live a mortal life so he knows how to succor us when we need succoring. I know that my loving Father in Heaven has restored His Gospel through Joseph Smith, with the same Priesthood that existed from the beginning. That Priesthood and the saving Ordinances performed through that power bless my life every day. I know that we have a prophet today, President Thomas S. Monson, who holds all the keys of the Priesthood and the authority of directing the Lord's church on the earth today. I am excited to listen to his words, and the words of the apostles in the upcoming General Conference. I know when I listen to their counsel my life is enriched. I know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God, and that when I study it and apply the principles contained in it, as well as the Bible, I become a better person. I know that Heavenly Father hears my prayers and answers them in His time and in His way. I know that my family is sealed for eternity because of the authority of the Priesthood Ordinances performed in the Temple of God. I know that I will have my very own eternal family when the time is right.

Fact 3 - Work, we've all got to do it
Work is going well. If you didn't already know (which most of you probably already do) I work at Little Giant Ladder Systems in Springville, Utah (www.littlegiantladdersystems.com) as the assistant to the COO and, recently I added responsibilities in Human Resources. I love working for the COO (Doug Wing). He's the best boss ever. The Human Resources department is packed with stress and isn't a whole lot of fun, but I am grateful to have more responsibility. I've always got a million and one things to do, so all and all, work is good.

Fact 4 - My Friends are amazing.
That's all I need to say about that.

So there is my update.