Huge July BlowUp!

I guess it really isn't a fitting title, it actually sounds more like a sales ad slogan. There has just already been so much that has happened in July that it blows my mind! First the bad. Our good friend Ben got in a motorcycle accident. He cut an antelope in half. Rather impressive if he wouldn't have suffered so much damage from the stunt. He was in the twist west of Vernal, a place where you never see antelope. All in all he is lucky. Two-weeks later he is still in the hospital with broken ribs and a head injury that puts him on an emotional roller coaster. Now it isn't a secret that Ben and I have never been close, he is more Blaine's friend, and we have our difference's of opinion. But if you want to have a heated conversation about gun control, politics, or the state of our nation, he is the one to have it with. He is an amazing writer and a truly loyal friend. We are all praying he will get better fast so that he can come home soon!

Second, the good news. My sister Karen can't have a baby. She is unable to have children of her own accord. So unlike me that can get pregnant at the drop of a hat, she has gone through a constant struggle of knowing there is something out there she can't do, no matter how hard she tries. So she filled her life with travel with her husband and a really successful career in real estate. She owns two ReMax offices and was always right near the top of the list of selling agents. She outwardly appeared to have it all, but deep inside she knew something was missing. She knew she wanted to be a mother. So, they started looking at adoption. She has had so many ups and downs in the process, and it seemed heart ache after heart ache. But still she continued on. And finally this month, she recieved a call from her social worker saying a birth mother had chosen her to adopt her baby. This is such a spiritual experience I won't go into all the details here. But know that this little tiny girl was sent to this earth to be Karen and Darren's baby. She just took a different route to get to them. She is so tiny and precious and has a head full of dark hair. She has forever changed the life of my sister. And I sit in awe of the wonderful plan of our Heavenly Father and how he can take the mistake of one young woman and use it to bless some one else. I am humbled and grateful for selfless people who know when to give their child more than they themselves could.

And on that note I will end this blog for today. I hope you all had a great 4th of July and remembered how lucky we are to live in this wonderful nation.

Sherbet

Executive. . . . It does have a nice ring. . . . .

In June, I helped promote my first team mate to District Manager! Way to go Shanae! This makes me Executive District Manager! I am not sure what cool incentives this holds for me other than a cooler title, but I am excited none the less. I have to add in here, the momentum is slowing a little, but still going great! I love that this business will be the key to getting out of debt faster. It is just amazing!

On a sad note, Blaine will no longer be teaching. It just doesn't pay enough, and working 3 jobs just isn't working out. He will start with Western Petroleum in a couple weeks and will have a significant pay raise. It will be nice and maybe we can get ahead and get our own house.

Happy July 4th in a few days! May it be full of candy from parades, BBQ's of good food and much time spent with friends and family!