Prayers please

We as a family need your prayers. There are too many questions and not enough answers. Our little boy will be stillborn today. Our hearts are aching and we will come home from the hospital empty. Right now prayers and names in temples is the best way you can help. Our sweet Shelby and Jacob are really struggling as we are also. I know my Heavenly Father loves us all. He is aware of even the sparrow and he will take care of me and my little family.

Reunions

Tis the season of reunions. We have enjoyed spending time with family at reunions. Our first reunion was with Derrek's extended family for his Grandma and Grandpa Clayson's 100th birthday celebration. (of course they were not there but a lot of fun anyway) We then had the Andrus family reunion followed by my large Rushton Family reunion. Shelby and Jacob are growing up so much. They are very obedient and helpful. These are just a few of the pictures of some of the fun.

Happy Anniversary

Thirteen years ago today Derrek and I were married in the Logan Temple. I am so grateful for this day. We were able to take the weekend to go to Manti to the temple and a little bed and breakfast. It was so relaxing and enjoyable. (Thank you Grandmas and Grandpa's) I have been reflecting all weekend on my wonderful husband and the wonderful 13 years we have shared together. Here is my little list of the things I am most grateful for in our marriage
1. Families Can be together Forever-- I find comfort in this song/statement I enjoy spending time with my husband and children and find my greatest happiness in them
2. I get to be married to my best friend. It is so nice to talk to him daily about whatever. It is one of the things I missed the most during his absence.
3. I get to share my children 's triumphs and tragedies with someone who cares about them as much as I do.
4. I have a supportive husband who tries to help me be better today than I was yesterday. When I make mistakes he is there to let me know I am OK and we will be better tomorrow.
5. We truly work as a team to make our family better. We make decisions together and take the credit or the fall for all decisions equally.
6. Every night I have someone to visit with and be there for me and with me.
7. We can dream and plan and prepare together. It is fun to have goals and aspirations.


That is all for now. I hope we have many many more years of happiness. I love being married to Derrek. He makes all things better for me. I am grateful for the deployment when he was gone. It strengthened our resolve to be together and it helped me not be critical of little things. Every day I am so glad to have my husband walk through the door. Late or not I am just glad to have him in our house. Happy Anniversary Derrek-- You're my home forever.