"Throughout our lives, we must deal with change. Some changes are welcome; some are not. There are changes in our lives which are sudden, such as the unexpected passing of a loved one, an unforeseen illness, the loss of a possession we treasure. But most of the changes take place subtly and slowly. Day by day, minute by minute, second by second we went from where we were to where we are now. The lives of all of us, of course, go through similar alterations and changes. The difference between the changes in my life and the changes in yours is only in the details. Time never stands still; it must steadily march on, and with the marching come the changes. This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and nonexistent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now. Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family. One day each of us will run out of tomorrows. " Thomas S. Monson

January 17, 2016

My Heart Is Full...

I have struggled the past year or so....every since we found out our last little one would be another little boy.
I have felt so guilty thinking that God made a mistake for giving us four little boys...UNTIL the past month...the past few days.

I realize God DOESN'T MAKE MISTAKES. EVER.
He BLESSED us with four of the most PRECIOUS little ones. I am so BLESSED. WE are so blessed.

I thought my whole life that I would marry and we would have two boys and two girls. I was so wrong.
Am I a little sad I didnt get to have a little girl, yes. but I am SO HAPPY with my boys and I wouldnt want it any other way now.
I believe that you four little boys needed Daddy and I...you chose to come to us, and God knew we needed you and blessed us with you.
I am so thankful that I can have faith in Gods plan...this life is his plan and our responsibility is to work hard enough to return back to his side.
Mine and Dads job is to guide you back to him and be able to be all together for all eternity!

I want to know that if something ever happens that I will always have my husband and ALL my boys in this life and the next.
Iam excited to see you each grow and become men of God and I hope that we can teach you enough to fill your hearts with the gospel so that you will always
turn to your Heavenly Father. Please stay close to him.

Please know that I love each of you so much. More then my own life and I would do anything and everything for you.
I will love you all fiercely, instinctively, and without effort.

Im so PROUD to be your mommy!
I love you to the moon and back!

good advice!

Be very careful if you make a woman cry, because God counts her tears. The woman came out of a man's rib, not from his feet to be walked on, not from his head to be superior, but from his side to be equal! Under the arm to be protected, & next to the heart to be loved.

brothers forever

brothers forever

the haslem family