More catch up....Our Family Baptisms

This summer we had the opportunity to make a public profession of our inward commitment to Christ. We did that together as a family in the Provo River. We would love to share it with you!

Click on the link HERE

THE Year of 5 Surgeries!

So 4 days after we returned home from Mexico with the kids,

I had a back fusion of L5 S1 (the lower back)

Then about 3 months later Tyler had a granuloma cut out of his tongue.

Then the next week GT had his gall bladder removed,

followed by the 1st of Samanthas 2 surgeries on her legs.

So we just got home last night from the last surgery. We did spent Thanksgiving at Primary Children's Hospital. Their cafeteria leaves a LOT to be desired. But we got to be with family and it worked out better for Sami not to miss so much school if we did it over the holiday. So it made for a very memorable Thanksgiving!

This was 8 weeks ago when she had the Right leg done.

She did so much better the second time, she has almost had NO pain if you can believe it. Such a blessing, we had a lot to be greatful for!!

SO...I think we are done for the year. We have a lot of healing to do!

Playing catch up!

SO this summer we took the kids to Mexico because we knew our summer would be very boring as we waited for everyone to heal. But Mexico was very therapeutic for what was to come.

Our Newest Project

So we embarked on a new journey in October. (Hence the blog that did not change until now)  We have had a lot of friends from church and neighbors who have lost jobs. And it was weighing very heavy on GT's heart.  With the events over the last year GT knew he could not raise overhead at the dealership, so he followed what could only be considered divine inspiration, and we have started a new business. 

The name is RiverView Financial of Utah, and we started from this building, which was a blank slate. We painted the walls cleaned the carpet and furnished it from my basement. We have created brochures, logos, and a website. www.riverview-financial.com

And this last week we hired 4 salesmen, and an appointment setter. I am now training people in sales, which I do not know how to do myself.

  How do I get myself into these predicaments which require so much FAITH to get thru a day!!!

OK.....so what exactly do we do?  We have a two fold business. We are a Christian collection agency, and we teach other business owners how to create a loan portfolio for themselves. We also do all the receivables for the loan portfolios as well.  So we are busy, and when we are not sure what to do next, we pray.  And one day at time we have learned a lot, but mostly just how to listen. Because once again, we had NO idea just how much work this task would be or even what was involved. But God gave us the strength and the know how.

We are not done by far, but we are not fearful because God is faithful. 

I will try to not take so long in between blogs. It just takes time, and that is the ONLY thing I can never get back. Do you have any idea how many good books there are!

I might be insane!

As if life was not exciting enough, we decided to throw something else into the mix. PUPPIES! Yes and not just one puppy, but two. 

It all started last year when we had just moved into out new house and on a whim I decided Sabrina needed a puppy. (she had only been asking for the last 2 years) GT was conveniently out of town, but upon his return the puppy found its way back to whence it came. The only way GT could remain in good favor with Sabrina however was to promise someday for a puppy again. His promise was as soon as we had a fence and grass he would get her a puppy. Well you guessed it....we now have a fence and grass. 

 So why 2?  Because one alone whines, two snuggle quietly.  One alone tears things apart, two tease each other and chase Austin.  One pees anywhere, inside or out; two smell each other outside and it reinforces the behavior.  And then they mate and we get more!!!  I know you are jealous, you want one now too huh.  Oh I almost forgot......They are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.  The bigger one is a boy his name is Rocco, our little girl is LunnaBelle.

What I HATE most...

I have been very puzzled and frankly troubled by the amount of hurt and Gossip going around lately. And with all the very influential TV shows now (IE. Gossip Girl, The hills, Sunset Tan etc) I am scared. I cannot figure out if people do not have enough hurt in their own lives that they need to create hurt for someone else, or if people just do not have a heart. Can we not see that Gossip does not lift people up to be better people because we are so consumed with tearing people down. And why does making someone else look bad make us look better, or justify us because someone else is stumbling. 

I look forward to the day when I turn on the TV and am inspired, not depressed by the news.  When people no longer thrive on stories of addicted stars just struggling to get by, but instead yearn for uplifting and empowering examples of everyday people with such love that they are influencing and changing the world around them. 

Can you imagine what the world would be like if every ones response to conflict was LOVE first anger Never, and the Gossip you heard left you with goose bumps and a smile.

One person CAN change the world, anyone up for the challenge?

Call me Crazy

Let me first start by saying , I know what month it is and I know October is not yet arrived. But here is the crazy part. I was walking thru TJ MaXX last week and they had all there Halloween decor out. So naturally I had to buy something. But when I got home I had forgotten what I had bought the year before. So the kids and I pulled everything out and before we knew it we had the whole place decked out for Halloween. It is actually fun though because I love this holiday, and I love changing things up. So here is the house.......Enjoy