Sweet & Sassy Natty

My darling friend (and former roommate - I was her favorite - right Kourt?) Kourtney has a darling sister-in-law named Natalie. She has been diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma - a rare juvenile bone cancer. I know just from talking to Kourtney that she has dealt with a lot during her life, along with her family and friends. I've never met her, but she seems like a great example of how we should all look at this life. I'm grateful for her example and Kourtney's for doing all they can do be loving and kind.

They are having a benefit concert for her on August 6, 2010 at 7:00 pm at Barker Park in North Ogden. Brooke White from American Idol will be there. Sounds like a fun time to me.

Check out Natalie's blog for more information.
http://www.sweetandsassyasnatty.blogspot.com/

Answered Prayers

The following two quotes were answers to my prayers yesterday. I'm posting them mostly for my remembering purposes, but also thought some of you might enjoy reading them too. 

• When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place or drop out of our lives. Our love of the Lord will govern the claims for our affection, the demands on our time, the interests we pursue, and the order of our priorities. …  
• “May God bless us to put [him] first and, as a result, reap peace in this life and eternal life with a fulness of joy in the life to come."
  President Ezra Taft Benson
  
  
  Hymn #30 - Come, Come Ye Saints - This song was written by Tom's great, great, great, really great? grandfather and was just what I needed to hear yesterday. All is well, all is well.
  Listen here. 
  Come, come ye saints
  No toil nor labor fear
  But with joy, wend your way
  Though hard to you,
  This journey may appear,
  Grace shall be as your day,
  Tis better far for us to strive
  Our useless cares from us to drive
  Do this and joy, your hearts will swell
  All is well! All is well!
  
  Why should we mourn?
  Or think our lot is hard?
  Tis not so, all is bright
  Why we think to earn a great reward?
  If we now shun the fight
  Gird up your loins
  Fresh courage take
  Our god will never us forsake
  And soon we'll have this tale to tell
  All is well! All is well!
  
  We'll find the place
  Which God for us prepared
  Far away, in the West
  Where none shall come
  To hurt of make afraid
  There the saints, will be blessed
  We'll make the air, with music ring,
  Shout praises to, our god and king,
  Above the rest these words we'll tell
  All is well! All is well! 

Pocket Post

Dear Books,
Thanks for sitting on my shelf and trying to inspire me to read you. Sometimes I just go watch TV, but it's not because I don't like you.

Dear Things I Have To Do,
You're kind of a lot to handle. Maybe we can compromise? I'll pay attention to you sometimes...but mostly you should just take care of yourselves. Deal?

Dear Graceful Envelope Contest,
I am going to enter you, even though the deadline has passed.

Dear Pie Pops,
Hello, I don't think we've met! I'm excited to get to know you.

Dear Wardrobe Refashion,
Let's get going! I am in need of a little makeover and you will fit in quite well with my other friends, Mr. Budget and Miss Crafty-Pants.

Dear Food Co-op,
You're the bomb.

Teaser

We've been sketching daily (well mostly Tom has).
We've been getting new red shoes and taking pictures of them when we're bored (well I guess that's mostly me).
We've been sketch dining. Join us next time.
We've been making paper flowers.
We've been checking out the beach in San Francisco.
Our lives are pretty sweet.

Two Nifty Websites

http://www.etsy.com/shop/snapcrafty?page=2 - this is stuff I didn't know I needed.
http://www.assemblyoftext.com/letter_writing_club - I would like to start a letter writing club. Anyone else?

Pocket Post

Dear work,
I'm glad I have you in my life. Sometimes I complain about you. Mostly behind your back. I still like you though. Let's hang out still.

Dear DI,
How fun are you to visit?! Today I found a little flower dish, a darling kleenex box, and a travel bag that makes we want to pack up my stuff and just drive.

Dear Banana Cream Pie,
Thanks for being in my fridge.

Dear Man vs. Wild,
You should really consider not jumping off cliffs while you are trying to teach people how to survive. It goes against all common sense. Maybe you should try watching Survivor Man. He knows how to do it.

Dear One Sketch Daily,
You're cool.Wish I could do that.

Dear Spring,
Welcome back almost! When you come to stay - we should have a party.

Sincerely,
Megan D.

March thoughts

I'm loving that it's March. March rocks. March is a hopeful month - there is still going to be snow and rain of course - but there is also hope that there won't be. I like that. March is my birthday month. I still love my birthday - I try to make it last for a long time. For example, I ask Tom if he will bring me a drink of water or some popcorn and always pair the question with "It's my birthday". Works like a charm, although I think he's catching on. Dang. March makes me feel like planting gardens in potholes. Anyone else want to join me? March makes me feel like crafting, sewing and basically creating. It's just that hopeful, happy feeling. Did anyone see this video? It's the best. Hope your March is going well.

P.S. My flowers are going to be famous - Check them out on TV this Friday (3/5) on Studio 5 at 11:00 am. Don't worry I won't let it get to their little flower heads.