One step at a time......: Life is about the moments.......

Jocelyn's first Sparklers!!!

Life is not about the number of breaths you take; but about the moments that take your breath away! By the time most people begin understanding that statement. It's often very late in the game. There is too much in life which we all take for granted. This past weekend for instance. In Utah we celebrate the 24th of July as the day our state was settled. Several weeks ago I began helping with the planning of a Summer BBQ and social for the Single Hearts group. As I was planning this I thought to myself; what a better time to have all my children come down for a visit. Seth, Jamii and their kids could come, Zach, and Ethan as well. I wish Jared could but he is unable to at the moment. Anyway as the planning progressed we decided it would be fun to have the kids come down for the Summer BBQ and 24th celebration on Saturday, and stay through Sunday and go fishing for the day as well. I was very excited as you might imagine. We don't all get together all that often.

No one can eat as much as AJ!!

Jocelyn and AJ with Grandma at the park July 24th 2010

So the day of the party came, and Jamii, Seth, and the kids came to visit. But Zach was more concerned about what the people he lives with had planned; than spending time with his family. And Ethan was more worried about his girlfriend; than taking some time out of his life to spend it with his family. I hope someday my boys get it! But for now I was very disappointed. But in the end we had one of the best times; and one of the best weekends I think I have ever had with my daughter and her family. I have to grateful to God for her family in my life. She didn't always treat me well; and we have had our arguments, and long moments of silence. But, she is growing into a very loving mother, wife, and of course daughter. So my weekend was a success!

I just have one thing to say to my boys whom I love despite their selfishness.