Getting Here

Why did I jump on the blogging bandwagon?  I had to think long and hard as to why I wanted to blog…..Well…it’s time for me to get my thoughts out and have them make some sort of sense.
A little about me. I’m 55, a widow with 3 grown children, a found Birthdaughter, and 1 very darling granddaughter. My husband of 30 1/2 years past away of heart disease at the age of 53 in February of 2007. He had his first heart attack and triple bypass at age 30. That began my life at age 26 as a semi-caretaker and homemaker. Our babies was in 1st grade, kindergarten and 8 months old. The year was 1984.
Some of the things I like to do, include quilting, sewing, mending, crochet, knit, cooking, reading, machine embroidery, hand embroidery, etc etc.
My oldest brother, Mike, said to me one day, that life is like chapters in a book. Growing up was one chapter, life with Dan was another chapter, and as my life progresses, more chapters are read/added to the book of my life. So as I turned to what I call my mourning time chapter, I laid down 99.5% of  everything.
Have I mentioned what else was going on in my life at that time?? My Mom passed away 6 1/2 months before my husband did, and in Jan 2007, my oldest Daughter, was told she had cervical cancer at age 30.
 Can you tell where this going? I was a total basketcase….. until My Heavenly Father stepped in.  He has the power to give you peace, joy and happiness. all you have to do is ask. He doesn't say life will be easy, but, He does say that he will be there with you.
So with this “new chapter” of my life,  It's about being a Latter Day Saint and who I am now. Have a good day everyone, and remember, enjoy your life.