I have fallen off the face of the blog world this summer. I have been so busy it was just too overwhelming but I am re-committing myself strictly for your entertainment. I know you all count on me to make you feel better about your life! ;)
The last couple of months I have had the unique opportunity of being a visiting teacher to a girl who had terminal cancer. I knew when I was called to visit her that she would likely not live long.
This guy, Fat Cyclist, has been an amazing force in the fight against cancer. His wife passed away tonight. Send up your prayers. I don't know how you can ever really be prepared for something like that.
I took this from a post of a good friend of mine. She went through breast cancer this last year.
"I am most grateful for my Savior. I don't recall a single time when I felt alone or that I couldn't get through this. I have felt his arms surround me with love and strength. There where times I felt as if I couldn't or didn't want to get it and somehow I managed. I also believe our Heavenly Father works through each of you, it seems like you guys knew when I needed some dinner or someone to take Broc or just a ear to listen to. I know that our Heavenly Father hears and answers our prayers. I know he love me, even with all my faults. He knows what I need and when I need it.
I guess the bottom line is I am thankful that I had to go through this because it has brought so many wonderful, kind and loving people in my life, it has strengthened my marriage and my love for Broc, it has brought me closer to my family, and it has also strengthened my testimony. And for all those things I would gladly go through shots, surgery, chemo, hair loss, boob loss, throwing up, all of it to have what I have now."
She is a true inspiration to me as are so many others that are fighting cancer in some form. I love you Tracy!
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As you may have heard we are showing sheep in the Weber County Fair again this year. Last year we brought home 2 blue ribbons and hope to get 3 this year. Its a great experience for the kids( you know... character building) and they really do enjoy it, most of the time.
A big part of the fair is the auction at the end. Each kid is supposed to find a buyer or 'booster' for their animal. We have not had any luck thus far finding a buyer for any of our sheep. Maybe the economy, maybe bad timing or maybe its just fate that you happen to be reading this blog right now! The purchase of the sheep is a tax write off and goes to support our child, the 4H program and the fair. If you would be interested as a person (or business) then please let us know.
If buying a sheep is not exactly your style, but you would still love to support Tyson, Jaden and Corbin you can be a 'booster' also. A booster is someone who donates anywhere from $5 - $500 (or anything in between). Sometimes enough booster can be more beneficial than the buyer. If you would like to be a booster please email us, call us or even comment below.
We really appreciate your help and sorry for hitting you with a sales pitch on the blog. We wouldn't do it if we weren't so worried about not having a buyer lined up. The fair starts next week!
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