Full of updates

Wow! This week has definitely had it's ups and downs.
Jason was called to Elders Quorum secretary and was set apart today. He has been in primary every since we were married pretty much. It's going to be a BIG stretch for him because he hates, despises, fears the telephone...well guess what the secretary does. He has to call people to make sure they got their home teaching done, make appointments, etc. Oh, will this be good for him.
Jason also sold his first painting ever! They put their paintings up at the university he works and someone emailed Jason and wanted to buy it! No, we're not millionaires - or thousandaires. But, how about $75-aires!

In other, not so happy new, my really good friend gave birth to her little baby daughter, Chloe, this last week. She wasn't due until October, but somehow managed to live about 30 minutes before returning to her Father in Heaven. My friend and her husband were able to bless her before she died, so that does give them some comfort. They are such a strong family and I am amazed at how well they are doing. Tomorrow will be hard, they have to meet with the funeral home and get a spot at the cemetary. I could never imagine having to do this - how hard. They will be having graveside services later on this week.
My friend's brother also has a child that is a little over 1 week old that is struggling to survive. She was also born premature and is in the local children's hospital.
Please, pray for this family - they are struggling so much right now and could use all the prayers available to them.

More than ever, I love Jenna and am so thankful for her blessing in my life. She is not always easy, but she brings so many smiles to my face and makes me laugh all the time. She is learning and growing and is healthy. I couldn't ask for anything more. I will never understand why it is that I have been so blessed to not have such trials as others. I am blessed to have a Heavenly Father who loves me so much - that he knows what I can and cannot handle. He and His son, Jesus Christ, are my rocks, they comfort me, they carry my load. I am grateful to know that no matter what happens, I will have my family forever - that if anything were to ever happen that I will be able to live as a family again with them. No matter what, I know this and am eternally grateful for this. I love all my friends and am grateful for you. Your thoughts and prayers are always so wonderful - they comfort me. I wish I could repay each of you for your kindness. I hope by reading this you will know how much you mean to me and how much I love my Heavenly Father and his son, my brother, Jesus Christ.