Thornton Mom

Elizabeth loves her little brother.  It is so fun to see them together. I just think the Lord is amazing.  He has a way of letting me know what I need to do and when I need to do it.  I went to the doctor yesterday and realized that I have gained about 40 lbs. in one year.  The doctor was FABULOUS!! He talked to me for a long time, even though I came in about a Ganglion Cyst on my wrist (which is nothing), we talked about many of the concerns I have with my health and my exercise routine.  It was just what I needed.  He got me thinking about training for a 5K.  Samantha is in Girls on the Run (which after just 3 meetings I am SO impressed) and will run a 5K in December.  Then this morning as I read my scriptures I read the words of Pres. Spencer W. Kimball as quoted in Drawing on the Powers of Heaven by Grant Von Harrison , he quotes: We do believe in setting goals.  We live by goals.  In athletics we always have a goal....

My husband and father-in-law NEVER think anything is too hot.  Well this one finally challenged their taste buds. Drawing on the Powers of Heaven , by Grant Von Harrison pg. 16--"If you are not realizing your desires, you are not desiring in faith with all your heart; consequently, the Lord cannot assist you in realizing your righteous desires.  Remember, you will receive according to your desires." For several months I have desired to get back in shape.  But I did not want to work for it.  I just wanted it to happen.  Now I feel that the Lord has helped change my heart.  I do desire "with all your heart" to get my body to where it should be.  Before I did not ask the Lord because I knew that my heart was not in it.  But now with His help I do have faith that I can overcome this weakness and make it a strength, I do desire it with all my heart. Last night I felt I had a breakthrough.  We have some ripe yummy avocados.  I have b...

My sweet John Derek fell asleep on the couch.  He slept for 3 hours in the middle of the day, even with all of us running around him.  I think he had a great weekend. Book of Mormon, 2 Nephi 32:9 "9  But behold, I say unto you that ye must pray always, and not faint; that ye must not perform any thing unto the Lord save in the first place ye shall pray unto the Father in the name of Christ, that he will consecrate thy performance unto thee, that thy performance may be for the welfare of thy soul." I do feel that this is an important step. In my quest for weight loss I prayed several times for help. Each time I felt the need to not worry that the time was not right. I would have patience for a while and then ask again. Finally the Lord helped me realize that the time was right. He wants what is best for me and He is here to help at the...

Our 4th of July consisted of sparklers and fireworks.  We were up at my in-law's Lake House and we had so much fun.  We played on the lake during the day and in the evening we let the kids do sparklers.  After putting them to bed Derek, Samantha, and I went out on the boat to see fireworks. I remember as a child going with my parents and grandparents to see fireworks in Salt Lake City.  My dad would always make a great effort to get us all there because he knew Mom loved fireworks.  (My husband has followed this tradition) We would usually end up at a park and lay on the grass and watch the fireworks as we listened to the radio play patriotic music.   At a young age I was taught the importance of our country and the blessing it was.  Patriotism was celebrated, honored, and expected.  What a great love I have for my country, my freedoms, my ancestors sacrifice, my religion, and my family.  I feel so blessed to be born into this gr...

I have two beautiful daughters.  They are smart and sweet and a joy to our family.  I don't know what I would do without them. Recently I took them both in for a physical.  I was aware that they are large for their age and knew that they were "out of shape or husky."  But I found out that one had gained 30 lbs. in the last year.  I was in shock.  How could I have let this happen? Blood work was requested for both of them.  After many tears and a lot of prayers the blood work was submitted.  Today I received a call that the other daughter has high cholesterol and extremely high triglycerides.  Again, how could I have let this happen? After the initial shock and the wondering, "what do we do now?" I was given peace from my Father in Heaven.  I was reminded that I have continually tried to help my family be healthy.  That we are human and don't always eat or exercise as much as we should but I have never given up.  I was rem...