Deep Thoughts

It's true that sometimes, just when you think life couldn't get any worse, you learn about others' suffering and it puts things into perspective. This was not the case with our recently losing Jon. A day before Jon passed, I was telling a friend that my life was great. I have a wonderful husband, we are financially sound, our kids are healthy, my extended family was healthy, we have the knowledge of the gospel. I went on and on explaining to her that we have had such a long streak of blessings and that I was feeling that any day now something bad was going to happen. Like it was our turn. I know it doesn't work that way, but it sure felt awful when that something bad did happen.

A few days after we lost Jon, we learned that some of our dear friends lost a child in an accident. We were so saddened already and wondered how our hearts were going to handle even one more heartache.

My grandmother died not too long ago. I remember a conversation my mother had with her about dying. My grandmother basically believed that this life on earth was the end for her and that there was nothing left. That was it. I was burdened with the thought that she died with that belief. But overjoyed when I thought of the warm welcome she might have received from my dad and others that have gone before her. I dream of Jon and Dad joyfully reuniting with a loving hug. I hope that thought comforts my Jen.

I cannot express how thankful I am for the knowledge of our pre-existance, our purpose here on earth and what wonderful things we have to look forward to when we die. I look forward to the day when I too can be greeted with open arms! Yes, my heart is heavy. But thank goodness we have a loving Heavenly Father that is merciful and all knowing! Time heals and so does prayer. Thanks to all for your condolences and kind words.

Although I have faith that sad things happen for a reason, I'd still appreciate nothing more happening anytime soon.

Mike and I were very busy this weekend. I think I mentioned before that when the kids are off with their Mom, Mike and I find ourselves shopping and spending money. Good thing the kids are only gone every other weekend! So surely you are asking yourself, what did they buy? We bought another car! Let me explain.

Lately I've been reading up on investing. I can't get enough. I'm re-reading the book Automatic Millionaire and learning so much about saving and getting out of debt. I've always been a huge saver, but never investing. I read an interesting comment in the book that says if you are a natural born budgeter/saver then you will surely fall in love with a natural born shopper. Ain't that the stinkin' truth! So anyway, I've not been so happy with our Jeep payment. Mike was dying to own one and I gave in. But after some coaxing (ok, ok, I complained and nagged) Mike finally threw his hands up and asked what car I wanted. I grabbed the opportunity quickly and said, "A car that's paid off!" And that's exactly what I got. Mike and I bought another Honda Pilot (I loved our last one) but an older version and as soon as we sell the Jeep we will have one less car payment. Yahoo!!! I get giddy when I think about it. So we are on our way to increasing our net worth and possibly even investing soon.