Friday, September 7, 2012

Memoirs

I have always loved reading books particularly those of a non-fiction nature.
I love reading true stories because of the principles and lessons taught.
Recently I've discovered how much I LOVE reading memoirs. A memoir is "a
record of events based on the writer's personal knowledge". I have  read four
memoirs recently. I love reading how other REAL people have overcome difficulties
and tragedies in their personal lives. I love how they share what they've learned in a very
intimate way. One day I might even write a memoir of my own because my life has
been full of tragedy (not just from the divorce), and I have gained a wealth of knowledge
because of it.

Hilary Weeks wrote a song about this concept and it's called "Beautiful Heartbreak". 
Here are the words to the chorus of the song :
"Every fear, every doubt, all the pain I went through
Was the price that I paid to see this view
And now that I'm here I would never trade
The grace that I feel and the faith that I find
Through the bittersweet tears and the sleepless nights
I used to pray he'd take it all away
But instead it became
A BEAUTIFUL HEARTBREAK"

The following are the inspiring memoirs I've read:




 
If you think your life has been hard, immerse yourself in one of these
memoirs and you will be in good company!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Family, Friends, and Fun - Pictures

I just wanted to have a post this time to share pictures of family, friends, and fun.

Sundance 9/2/12

Andrew
Sundance 9/2/12

Isaac & I
Sundance 9/2/12

Sundance 9/2/12

Sundance 9/2/12
 

Beautiful scenery
A wonderful scenic walk

Stop and smell the forest...you can get high off the mountain air.

Beautiful! It proved to be a relaxing time after our Sunday dinner.

Kata

Birthday celebration at Olive Garden.
A single mom friend I met at Aspen Grove.
There were like 9 ladies there to celebrate her birthday. It was so fun.

Molly our hero from Tennessee

Josh and Andrew having fun with Clarke cousins at the "hobo" Zoo.

Mason - training to be a Marine like his dad.
 Look at what a natural he is holding the gun.

Man down...

Cub Scout Day Camp! My missionary trainer's son and my son.
"Buds"

Josh and his cute SB friend. He was so hot he decided to pour water on himself. 

Dear sweet A. and her adorable little guy