Monday, October 6, 2008
I'm just saying
So for some reason I have this thing in my head that I have to have some awesome photo, video, or vacation (as shown in a few posts down) to talk about in order to post. It is more fun to look at pics than read a full paragraph of someones views on politics, sports, reality tv, (my fav) or what happened to them at the park the other day, I mean seriously is life really that AWESOME!! Not mine! Now don't get me wrong I am very happy with life and my husband and little Kai but does anyone else out there struggle too? It sure doesn't seem like it, so this is the thought I had. All of you know I am a member of the LDS church and this past weekend we listened to general conference, I found it very inspiring, President Monson's talk on finding "joy in the journey" was specially inspiring for me. I just recently read a post on a blog I stalk that brought up the story of that cute couple in AZ that got in a plane crash and have severe burns all over their bodies. She linked the blog to her post and I was able to read all the compassionate things people were doing for their family while they are fighting for there lifes in the burn unit at a hospital in AZ. Her purpose for the post was to say life is hard but there are always others in more need and then simply said something like this, "and to all my friends who know me well, no I am not depressed I am just trying to find joy in the journey." How profound that statement is to me and ironic that just a few months later our Prophet said that same thing in his closing talk Sunday session. I figure I must need to hear this. So now I will try to not care as much and really the biggest thing I think I learned is to just be happy with your life where it is and everything else will work out. So to all of you who are already there I am happy for you and to all of you who are in the same grind as me lets find joy together... I need help! Love you all and hope nobody thinks I am crazy now I think this is as personal as I have got on my blog and of course I had to end with a rockin awesome picture...aren't they "special"
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I loved this message! Thanks for sharing it! NOBODY has the perfect life and i think it is so wonderful that someone can be honest and say.. "geez i had a really hard day today or oh my heck i could just scream!!!" I have these moments and i embrace these moments because they are real and they make me appreciate the easier times that come! Thanks for posting that! President Monsons closing talk was my fave and it made me realize i get so caught up in the negative that i dont always remember the positive. Life is hard but worth it! If it was always easy it would be BORING! Have a great day! Leesa
Kalli you are amazing and I really just love ya!! I enjoyed President Monsons talk so much. I have been so worried lately about so many things and it really made me breathe in a breath of fresh air. What an uplifting talk that was.
I would love to see you post more often to see how you guy's are doing and see your little kai. Talk to you soon.
Amen sister! I have days that I feel like all I do is yell at my little kiddos, and sometimes feel like I am an awful mom. But when I sit back and realize that life is too short to think about our short comings. We need to realize what we have and that we just need to enjoy it and things go a little better! Sorry if that makes no sense. That is why I don't blog about what I am thinking! LOL
Okay first I'll start off by saying that I love the picture. Kai is such a doll!!! I miss the cute little chunk. We definitely need to get together. Anyway, I know what you mean about being caught in a grind. Pres. Monsons talk was exactly what I needed to hear cause I am always thinking about "when I have time do to this" or "when I can do that". It was very uplifting for me to hear what he said. I don't think your crazy, I love what you wrote, and I totally agree!!! Love ya tons and I hope we can get together soon. I'll call ya!
I loved Pres Monson's talk too. It seems like he always knows just what to say.
It was so good to talk to you today. I have missed you. You are such a great friend.
Let's get together. Love ya...
That talk by President Monson was just what I needed too! I also have been reading about that girl Nie Nie and her sweet little family. What a sad situation and what a positive outlook she has! Kalli keep up the posting because I love it when you post. It's funny because I always think that everyone else has such exciting lives too. But I'm addicted to posting pictures so I just end up posting everyday things which end up being my favorite posts to look back on.
Hey Girl! Yes, I am showing TONS. I think I even grew more over this past weekend!!!! HA. Oh well. He is sure growing. I have been STARVING lately, so hopefully he is getting enough food. It seems I eat and then 30 minutes later my stomach is growling. I LOVED conference. It seemed like every single talk, every single story seemed to say to me that life really is good. No matter all of the bad in my life, that I am doing great and just to keep pluggin away. Karl gave me a blessing the other day and he seemed to say the same things. Heavenly Father always does recognize how hard we are trying. Even though we may feel like we are {always} falling short, we are just doing our best. I love ya Kalli. I can't wait to see you in a few weeks, but I wish we could do lunch or something before then? I just miss ya. Maybe we could take Jess out to lunch or something, just close to here so she is not late to work, but that would be fun?!? What do you think?
It's about time you resurfaced!
I was wondering where you went!
So I agree... most blog's don't show any negative parts of life. Mine is one of them!
I know 1st hand life isn't perfect, even when other's think it is! We all have our problems & trials! And my #1 goal in life besides being a good mom is to be content!
The world has taught us to be so vague & materialistic when none of it is REALLY what matter's!
You're a sweetheart & I'm right there with ya girl!
xOxOxO
What a great story to learn from. I do try to live that way, I have just never put it in words.
Ohhhh Kalli...you are so dang cute. I actually cried through his talk. I thought it was perfect. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
so swim lessons are rapidly approaching us again! you wanna teach both morning and afternoon???? did i mention we are short again( big surprise) oh and korbin now says,,, doggie, ball, ma ma, ba ba... and ahhhhhhhh (up) ..
i think it is time for number two.... i miss my baby..
Kalli... I think most people are BIG LIARS on their blogs.. they know everyone from highschool/college/old wards are reading it and they want everyone to think they have a perfect life! HA HA HA!!! I am being serious though. I loved that talk too and cried during the whole thing. Love ya!
Oh kalli...I love the pic. But more importantly thanks for opening up. I think we all struggle from time to time. Sometimes I have a hard time realizing how blessed I am when times are tough. I am glad to know I am not alone. You are such a great wife, mother, daughter, & friend. I am so lucky to have you. Thanks for all you do in looking out and caring for others. You are very compassionate and thoughtful. I have always appreciated that about you. I have so much to learn from you. Thank you for being you, i love ya kal!
Your post got me thinkin. It reminded me of a quote on the wall at the NICU.
"Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful."
That was my favorite talk too! Thanks for sharing what you did, you are amazing! I'm trying to live my days being happy with what i'm doing at the moment. Joy in the Journey! Thanks Kalli!
KALLI! I love you. I loved your post. I feel the same way at times. That talk was AWESOME!
I LOVE that picture! SOOO CUTE!
I am right there with you girl! Life is to shorty to not live it to the fullest and make the most of what you have.
Hmm... I have no idea what you're talking about. My life actually is perfect. Kidding of course. There's a funny blog called "seriouslysoblessed.blogspot.com" and it's this LDS girl that one day randomly made a fake blog about her "perfect life, perfect husband, perfect kids, perfect body, etc" to make fun of the people (in a lighthearted way) on here who always talk about how perfect their life is. I love reading it, cause it's so true that everyone writes only the happy parts.
When am I home? THe qustion is When am I NOT HOME? haha!
No joke!
So you can come over whenever you'd like!
Don't get your hopes up... my house isn't some mansion!
xOxOxO
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