One Step Closer....

One Step Closer

Rachelle Mills - May 15,2010

One step closer to my Lord,
His words to me my sword.

To fight the battles of the day,
that old dragon, the devil slay.

One step closer to my Lord,
In His footsteps my life I trod.

From morning, noon, and night,
That His guidance, my pathways light.

One step closer to my Lord,
His life, His light, in each step border.

To start anew each day within,
My self, my heart, my submission bend.

One step closer to my Lord,
To grasp life, truth, and the faith accord.

To base my purpose to truth’s cause,
Obey His voice; heed His commands, His laws.

One step closer to my Lord,
All roots of sin, my selfish will ward.

That one day when He comes for me,
Face to face, my Lord, with Him I’ll be.

An Ordinary Day - May 17,2010

An ordinary day finds beauty within....If you have no say in it, enjoy what God has planned for you.

Family "Silverwood" Outing - May 16, 2010

Cherie's ASB got a group rate for a college outing to "Silverwood Theme Park" for every college student and their families 1/2 price. Our family never gone to a theme park before, decided to make this a family outing as Cherie choose to go with the college. Cherie rode with the college students in the carpool vans as Jared, mom, and I rode in our own vehicle. We actually saw some different Idaho country we had never seen before on the way.

Once we arrived at Silverwood, we walked through the gates and found a park map. Cherie and some of her college buddies tried to choose which ride to go on first which was hard for them to decide. As we followed the group down the pathway, my family was more engrossed with the flower beds, mother robin sitting on her nest, and the butterflies, unlike the rest of the group eyes focused on the towering wild rides ahead. Our family was not too excited in trying out the rides, but we tried the small ones. Jared, Mom, and Cherie tried at least the "Tremors" rollacoaster. I had simply no desire to go on anything wild and ridicules.

We each tried the many different small, and wet water rides....we decided the bumper cars, train ride and water rides were the best in the park. Thanks to a sweet brother, Cherie and I remained wet most of the day as he shot water at us from side guns on the water attractions. We spent a lovely time in a spaghetti restaurant all trimmed in Victorian style furnishings that thrilled us gals. We loved the old fashion pictures and tiny mirrors on the walls. Jared along with the rest of us, report the food was wonderful....but then who can say anything bad about spaghetti.

After the day, our family still decided that more simple things in life are a joy. The birds, flowering shrubs, trees, and flowers are more of a pleasure than any theme park could provide. Amidst the whole day....what matter most was having fun time together with family!

Quite Sabbath Together - May 15, 2010

After a crazy and busy week for all of us, we ended up spending our sabbath at home. So we slept in, instead of hiking Ambracombi Mt. like we wanted. Car problems always happen when one has other plans. It was nice to relax together, singing and playing sacred piano duets (which we haven't done in a long time), ate lunch out on the lawn for the first time this year, and then took turns reading an encouraging book out loud together. It was really nice to be together, but we all were disappointed about missing our hike.

"College Spring Fling"- May 10, 2010

Cherie' had so much fun preparing for the college "Spring Fling" to raise money for Haiti relief funds. The college ASB (Associate School Body) hired mom to sew them a special tablecloth with their name's function on it which turned out beautifully! The tablecloth was black with golden yellow lettering.It looked pretty sharp and professional!

Cherie said the "Spring Fling" was a hit outside on the patio with their potato bar, salads, and pasta meal, chalk drawing contest, raffle, and more. Cherie and her best college buddy Anna, won the chalk drawing contest with their drawing of a little man peeking over a brick wall. Also, Cherie signed up to run for ASB president this coming college year....you go for it Cherie! Your family is so proud of you!!!!

Cherie came home with a sunburn on her shoulders. Gotta watch it Cherie....No burning girl! Overall, Cherie reported they raised close to $600 with everything. It was a wonderful excuse to party for the college.