Music sooths the soul!

I love to listen to music, especially good uplifting music. One song that I believe has healing power is I Am A Child Of God. When Jacob was sick and in Primary Children's Medical Center he was so angry. In fact he was so angry that he didn't speak to anyone for 4 days. He was upset to be there, he was upset because they wouldn't let him eat anything, and he was upset because they wouldn't let him drink anything. He was in a lot of pain after his surgery and they kept making him get up and walk and he didn't like that at all! We would have to watch his heart rate and respiration rate for the pain meds because he wouldn't tell us he was in pain. He would just start to cry and refuse any pain meds so we would have to be sneaky about it. He was 4 1/2 when he had his surgery and he weighed 32lbs when he went into the hospital. 10 days later when he came out he weighed 28lbs. I think he went for 7 days without anything to eat or drink. I would have to hide my food and try to eat when he wasn't looking because I felt so guilty eating in front of him. I don't think he realized that I had eaten anything for about 5 or 6 days. I felt so blessed to be at Primary Children's because they will do a primary lesson with the kids and I hoped that would help him release some of his anger. Well it didn't work. He wouldn't even look at the 2 lovely ladies that came to teach him. They gave a good effort, then we decided it would be better if they just sang him some songs instead. They sang him 3 songs but I cannot remember what the first 2 were. The last song they same to him was I Am A Child Of God. This changed his whole demeanor! When they started singing this song, he turned his head toward them and listened to what they were singing. The feeling in the whole room changed. As soon as they left the room Jacob sat up and said, "Mommy can I color?" This made my heart rejoice! These were the first words he had spoken in several days. From this point on he did whatever it took to help himself get better. This song brought him comfort and reminded him of who he was and that he didn't have to go through this all alone! This song is still a favorite in our home and whenever I hear it I am reminded of this experience with Jacob. I sure love this kid and I am so thankful to Heavenly Father for sparing his life and letting him stay with us!



This was taken during his angry days.

This was taken after they sang I Am A Child Of God!
What a difference in attitude!

~Good music really does sooth the soul!!~

Archery Lesson

Over the last several years Jared has been teaching the kids archery. They have all had a fun time doing it. They have not practiced in about a year so last night Jared built a new backstop and they had fun reviewing and shooting their bows!

Review of proper stance and safety rules.

Robin Hood!

They are a pretty good shot!

John getting a little extra help. He hasn't shot since getting his bifocals and I think it affected his shot a little.

Jacob

Arrow mid air!

Isaac's target was broken so he used a fan. He thought that was great!

So happy!

They had so much fun and the evening was a success! Hopefully the neighbors don't think we are to crazy! To bad Morgyn wasn't here to enjoy it with us! O well, there's always next time!  

My Lord, My Light

Here is a poem I wrote about Jesus Christ a few months ago.

Jesus Christ, my Lord, my light,

I'll trust in him both day and night.

He is the Savior of us all,

To save the world from the fall.

He came to save us from our sin,

So Heavenly Father can say, "Enter in."

We came to earth, that was the plan,

Now we must do the best we can.

We must teach the children to pray,

and all the commandments to obey.

The Savior suffered for you and me,

And His example is best you see.

He healed the sick, the deaf, the blind,
We must keep all this in mind.

We must help others as He taught,
or enter His kingdom, we will not.

In the Garden of Gethsemane,
He bled from every pore for me.

Know that me earths journey has begun,
I must persevere until it's done.

Jesus Christ will help you see,
He loves us all so perfectly!

Summer Fun

Summertime can be so much fun! You know with all the

fighting

and the

crying.

But then we have all the
WATER FUN!

and don't forget the POPSICLES!

Hopefully the rest of the summer will bring more of these smiles, and less of the fighting and tears!

Grandpa Olson's Birthday Party!

On May 21st we went to Temple Square to celebrate Grandpa Olson's 90th birthday! We had a fun time and enjoyed great food with extended family.

Aunt Cleo



family



Dinner

Grandpa sang and danced for us all!

family

granddaughters singing

Aunt Tonia

Here is a picture of us all with Grandpa.

By the time this picture was taken, the kids were done! They were tired and worn out.
I hope you enjoy the pictures!