We have been so busy busy. Just about right after Florida and the 4th of July...we went to Lake Powell...
thought of this little boy more than ever while there...
amazed at how well this little girl loved it and how much she still reminds me of Jonas...
Then we walked in the Children's Pioneer Days Parade with our cousins...
Spent some time working on our silly faces...
and of course our cute ones too.
Then getting to spend a whole 5 days without Mommy, while she was at Girls Camp in Heber Valley. Daddy and Nurse Teri held down the fort.
I was asked to help with our Young Women's camp and I went the whole time. Of course it was fun, but I missed my baby girl. We both got sick the first day apart from each other. One of those stupid colds. I'm pretty much better from it, but it's been a tough one on Maggie. Poor Teri and Daddy had to take care of her while I was gone, being sick too. But no better hands to be in. Hopefully she can get over this quickly and be back to her normal self.
Anyway...I will be more specific on our Lake Powell adventure later. I've just been loving the chance to not be getting ready for anything. I love, love going places, but this is the first time this whole summer where I have felt that I could do whatever I wanted.
3 comments:
I remember Jonas would get pretty tan in the summer but didn't remember him being such a brown boy! He and Maggie really look so much alike-cmake super cute boy and girl.
Oh Hi Maggie (and Lindsey!)
We've missed you on the blog! Welcome back! And I totally agree with Kellee about how tan that little Jonas is in that picture!
Thought of you (Jonas and Maggie) when I found this! :)
Jonas Coleman "A Very Brave Soul"
Not too long ago in Heaven, there was a little soul who took wonder in observing the world. He especially enjoyed the love he saw there and often expressed this joy with God. One day, however, the little soul was sad, for on this day he saw suffering in the world. He approached God and sadly asked, "Why do bad things happen? Why is there suffering in the world?"
God paused for a moment and replied, "Little soul, do not be sad, for the suffering you see unlocks the love in people's hearts."
The little soul was confused. "What do you mean?" He asked.
God replied, "Have you noticed the goodness and love that is the offspring of that suffering? Look at how people come together, drop their differences and show their love and compassion for those who suffer. All their other motivations disappear and they become motivated by love alone." The little soul began to understand and listened attentively as God continued, "The suffering soul unlocks the love in people's hearts much like the sun and the rain unlock the flower within the seed. I created everyone with endless love in their heart, but unfortunately most people keep it locked up and hardly share it with anyone. They are afraid to let their love shine freely because they are afraid of being hurt. But a suffering soul unlocks that love. I tell you this −it is the greatest miracle of all. Many souls have bravely chosen to go into the world and suffer−to unlock this love−to create this miracle−for the good of all humanity."
Just then the little soul got a wonderful idea and could hardly contain himself. With his wings fluttering, bouncing up and down, the little soul excitedly replied, "I am brave; let me go! I would like to go into the world and suffer so that I can unlock the goodness and love in people's hearts! I want to create that miracle!"
God smiled and said, "You are a brave soul, I know, and thus I will grant your request. But even though you are very brave, you will not be able to do this alone. I have known since the beginning of time that you would ask for this and so I have carefully selected many souls to care for you on your journey. Those souls will help you create your miracle; however, they will also share in your suffering. Two of these souls are most special and will care for you, help you and suffer along with you, far beyond the others. These people are your parents" God and the brave little soul shared a smile and then embraced.
In parting God said, "Do not forget, little soul that I will be with you always. Although you have agreed to bear the pain, you will do so through my strength. And if the time should come when you feel that you have suffered enough, just say the word, think the thought, and you will be healed." Thus at that moment the brave little soul was born into the world, and through his love and suffering and God's strength, he unlocked the goodness and love in people's hearts. For so many people dropped their differences and came together to show their love. Priorities became properly aligned. People gave from their hearts. Those that were always too busy found time. Many began new spiritual journeys−some regained lost faith−many came back to God. Parents hugged their children tighter. Friends and family grew closer. Old friends got together and new friendships were made. Distant family reunited, and every family spent more time together. Everyone prayed. Peace and love reigned. Lives changed forever. It was good. The world was a better place. The miracle had happened and God was pleased.
The world has been forever changed because Jonas is a part of it.
Love to you guys!
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