Family

Last night I talked with Cheyla for about an hour. This morning I was able to chat with Daniel for a bit. Tonight, it was good conversation with Mom, Dad, and Uncle Steven.

I love the conversations I have with my family. We laugh, we tease, we cry, we push each other to see a different point of view, we are family.

Family is what's right in my world today.

Is there something right everyday?

Yes, I can find something right about everyday. It is a matter of what you are looking for...

Today I told my story to a group of women at a fundraising event for People Helping People. It is always great to see women supporting each other and those who are less fortunate.

People of Faith

Life without Limits was a presentation tonight - hosted by 60 evangelical churches on the Wasatch Front - Nick Vujicic spoke about treading water versus being able to walk on water in your relationship with God.

I love to see and feel the faith of others. I love that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints allowed this event to take place at the Tabernacle. I was impressed with the number of people in attendance and the number of volunteers that were directing people or ushering.

Faith, developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and our Father in Heaven. These are things that are right in the world today.

September 11th

Just to say "September 11th" conjures up images that are forever etched in the minds of all Americans. It was 8 years ago today and it is one of the dates that you remember where you were and what you were doing when you first heard about the terrorist attacks.

I was working at Waterford School, in the Dining Hall. I didn't believe it at first, like many others, but as the initial shock began to wear thin, I knew that the world would be forever changed.

Time has passed, life has gone on---

I look at the patriotism celebrated across the country on this day. I ponder the Healing Field of flags in Sandy. I see flags posted in front yards throughout the neighborhood. So, today I celebrate the people - firefighters, police men and women, members of the military, the everyday heros that stepped up at the moment they were needed.

To everyone around me I say, "these people are what's right in the world".

The power of a memory

Today I met with Special Agent Michael Price as a part of the ongoing investigation into Jeremy's death. As I pondered what to celebrate in this situation, I had to look long and hard. I waited. I thought. I prayed.

Then there it was - the memory of Jeremy jumping onto Dad's back as Dad searched the grass for a pair of lost earrings as the 4th of July party was wrapping up. It was classic Jeremy.

I cried as I reminisced with Dad about those moments, but they were happy tears. Or perhaps bittersweet tears. I love him, I miss him, but I am better off for having him in my life even if he is gone now.

I love you, Jeremy. I will celebrate your life and until we meet again, may God bless you where you are.

National Geographic

I went to a seminar last night. It ended with a presentation titled "Celebrate what's right in the world". I was inspired to do the same in my world, so this is the first post of what's right in my world.

Family - my family, specifically my parents. They are the best example of what is right in my world. They are supportive and understanding, willing to help anyone and everyone out.