Thanks and Giving

Since I will be slaving away in the kitchen tomorrow, I figured I'd better write my Thanksgiving post today.

I love Thanksgiving.

The food

The family

The laughs

The food

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Football

..and the food :]

But most importantly, I love the reason behind the holiday. Too often we get wrapped up in the world and don't stop and think about what we are really thankful for. It's too bad there is only one holiday to celebrate God's great gifts (other than Christmas, of course).

This year has particularly been one I've thought long and hard about all the blessings I receive and why. I look at all the good and positive in my life and wonder if there has been some kind of mistake. The life I have should belong to a better believer.

I'm thankful because I have been given much, whether I think I deserve it or not. God works in mysterious ways, and His blessings are life changing. He knows why He does the things He does. My goal this year is to do more thanking, and more giving. Not just once a year, but everyday.

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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Enjoy this day of gluttony

I know I will

In Five Years.....

............... I still learn new things about you daily

You still make me giggle

You're still my Best Friend

You still put up with my whinning

and my hard head, and my stubborness

You still sing to me

You still wanna hold my hand, tight

in public, in the car, on the couch

You still open the car door for me

My Grandma's still think the world revolves around you

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You STILL love me like you did from day one.

Happy 5 Year Anniversary Scott

Love, Maren

For Tyler

(This is Hil and Tyler on their wedding day- Aug. 22, 2009)

I feel like I'm beginning to sound like a broken record.. But yet again, there will be another benefit for a friend on mine. As mentioned below, my best friend's husband was involved in a really serious wreck 3 weeks ago. As of today, he is still in the ICU in critical condition at the University Hospital in UT. He is on continuous dialysis because his kidney still won't function on its own, has had a bacterial infection, and pneumonia. He is still hooked up to a breathing tube and is still fully sedated. Since they had to remove the 2 main insulin producers in his body (half of his spleen and his pancreas), Tyler will more than likely be a full diabetic the rest of his life as well. The prognosis is good, but slow to show any major changes.

Tomorrow - Tuesday, November 10 there will be a benefit dinner and auction from 6pm-9pm for Hilairy and Tyler at the Royal Hotel in Lava Hot Springs, where Hilairy works. It is 10$ a plate and everything raised will help with Tyler's mounting ICU bills.

Please come if you are able.
And as a perk, the Royal has freakin
amazing pizza :]

The Month Of November

I saw this "Give Thanks" on my friend Stephanie's blog and thought it would be a fun thing to do...! I grabbed the button from South Breeze Farm and copied it to my sidebar where I will write something I am thankful for each day of the month. I am 3 days behind, but added them all at once..

November, particularly Thanksgiving Day, is a month we really sit and think what we are the most thankful for. This gives an opportunity to really look at all our blessings and focus on what is important as we go through the hustle and bustle of life. A little reminder helps us put into perspective all that we have been given!

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Now it's your turn to "Give Thanks"!

More Rough News

On Friday night, my BFF Hilairy's husband Tyler (the wedding I just did the planning for) got in a major wreck around Freedom, WY. He and his friend were out hunting, when the friend missed a turn and the vehicle they were in rolled. Tyler was ejected out of the truck. He was Life Flighted to the University of Utah in critical condition. He had to have his left kidney, his spleen and half of his pancrease removed, his neck is fractured and he will have to have facial surgery to repair the damage. As of last night, his right kidney is not working properly and they are doing their best to try and make it strong. He has been fully sedated to check for more internal bleeding/injuries and to make sure there is no spinal cord damage. This is not the way to spend your 'newlywed stage' of marriage. She is a full time student at ISU and is worried she will have to withdrawl from this semester to stay at her husbands side.

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Please keep Hilairy and Tyler in your prayers.

Best of luck to you both. We love you lots!

About Me

I totally stole this post from my friend Amanda :] I thought it looked fun, and I needed something to blog about, so why not myself!

A to Z - All About Me



A: Addiction: Purses

B: Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, bacon or one of Scott's waffles

C: Chocolate or Chips: Usually chips

D: Dessert or Appetizers: Appetizers, LOVE LOVE chips and salsa

E: Essential Items: Blackberry, Debit Card

F: Favorite Color: Black to wear. and my fav color in general... uh, green

G: Gummy Bears or Gummy Worms: Bears

H: Hometown: Pocatello

I: Indulgence: Shoot.... probably uh, coconut M&Ms!

J: January or July: Both! I love the winter, and I love July nights!

K: Kids: Probably never the way we are going....

L: Life isn't complete without: Faith, Friends, and most importantly Family

M: Most exciting memory: When Scott said we could get Diesel!

N: Number of Brothers and Sisters: Zero

O: Oranges or Apples: Apples

P: Phobias or Fears: Never getting married, failure

Q: Quote: "There is never a crowd on the extra mile." -Unknown

R: Reading: Hate it-blame it on hours and hours of textbook reading

S: Summer or Spring: Spring, love the flowers and colors!

T: Toughest Day: April 2, 2008, the day I lost my Grandma Hazel.

U: Unknown Fact About Me: I am boarderline OCD

V: Vacation I want to go on: Close: Mnt. Rushmore.. Far away: Bora Bora

W: Walking or Running: Walk. My knees gave out on running long, long looong ago

X: X-Ray or Ultrasound: Had both.

Y: Your favorite food: Chicken, any kind!

Z: Zoo or Bowling: Bowling. I love to bowl, I suck at it, but its so fun!

Now it is YOUR turn! :]

For Skyelar

Last week my friend, Britney Edmonds, had her 7 month old daughter, Skye, diagnosed with cancer. She has already had one operation, with many more to come. She will also start chemotherapy next week at Primary Children's Hospital in SLC.

To help with the cost and travel, Britney's friends and family have put

together a fund-raiser; a dinner, silent auction, and raffle.

It will be held on Friday, November 6th at the Inkom Elementary School.It begins with food being served at 6:30-8:30 and the raffle and auction will run until 8:30 that evening as well, prizes will be awarded that night at 9pm.

There will be games for the children, The Dance Factory will be performing,

and there will be a few singing/musical numbers too.

We are accepting any kind of donation the public is willing to give to help out this sweet little girl and her family. If you would be interested in helping in any way, please let me know. My number is 547-7270.

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Keep Skyelar in your prayers.