Thornton Mom

Sometimes I forget how therapeutic it is for me to write this blog.  I get turned around in the winds of life and loose sight of what gives me the help I need.  I sometimes justify why I am too busy to read scriptures, and that listening is good enough.  But then as I sit and write I hear the Lord speak to me, through the words in my mind.  I am energized, brightened, and given peace. It is amazing to me that we human beings so quickly forget what makes us truly happy.  The words of the Lord, exercise and fresh air, healthy nourishing foods, being in the company of loved ones.  I find myself too often thinking that watching one of my favorite movies, or eating chocolate, or just having a few minutes alone will bring me peace.  But the truth is that being with my husband, reading to my children, reading the scriptures, writing in my journal, exercising regularly, and eating God made food is what nourishes my soul and body. In this video, the woman s...

 Derek and I have been married for 15 years.  We thought this was pretty significant and decided to go to Ashville, NC and see the Biltmore House.  Thursday we drove down to the mountains and took a hike to Little Bradly Falls. The forecast for all three days was rain.  But when we arrived at the trail head the rain stopped.  We were not exactly sure where the trail head was since it is not marked.  We parked our car where we thought the trail was and changed shoes to begin our hike.  We were then joined by 3 young people who directed us to another trail head that was the falls.  We felt blessed to know which trail was the correct one.  We began our hike.  It was beautiful.  The trees were gorgeous and it felt so good to be out in nature. We had to cross a river which tested our balance, on one crossing Derek slipped on a rock and landed on his back.  We were so grateful that he had his back pack on which protected his...