Tuesday, May 27, 2014

A Calm and Serene Place

When others become combative, confrontational, disrespectful, rude, loud or out of control- I must remember that their is wisdom in choosing to measure my few words carefully and then quieting myself after. In this case silence truly can prove to be golden. When possible, I try to calmly remove myself from a chaotic environment then wait at least 30- 40 min. before returning. This allows time for anger or a negative energy cycle to subside. If I pray for calm peace and contentment to return for both myself and others and still myself,  I begin to see and understand things more clearly.

Monday, May 26, 2014

A Memorial Day Tradition


This is how the Larsen's celebrate the morning of Memorial Day...  The older I get the more I appreciate and love this tradition.  We visit the Salt Lake City Cemetery and the graves of those family members who have passed on before us.  We all bring bagels or fruit or something to eat as we spread out on blankets and visit and reminisce with Nan and Pop about their parents and hear some of the sweet memories they have from these wonderful grandparents who have forever filled our lives with love!  Above are top row: Brad, Lexi, Landri, Quinn,  Tyler, Colton, Tracy (me), Caleb, Matt, Miguel and Mikayla.  In Front: Cola (Nan) and Alton (Pop).  We are sitting in front of Nan's parents grave stone, Bessie and Samuel Paul Memmott.

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Mothers Day


This year I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity I have to be a mother in this life.  I have been so very blessed with wonderful children!  This is my 3rd child Colton.  He is a very loving and supportive part of my life right now.  When Matt needs to travel Colton is my protector, my buffer (when his younger siblings get out of hand) and a great friend who listens to my detailed stories and menial parts of my everyday goings on.  I am truly grateful for this sweet son and the compassion, love and happiness he adds to my every day!!!!

My Sweet Mother



Here are a couple of fun pictures of me and my sweet Mom, Sandra Davis.  She is a wonderful example to me.  Her disposition is always one of cheerful sweetness.  Most often when you see my Mom she will be smiling and offer words of kindness.  This Mothers Day I was happy to get her to come up on Saturday and have a brunch with me and my family. As of late my Mom has not been doing well and it makes you very grateful for the precious time we have left here on earth with one another.  I hope that I will be able to honor and serve her the rest of the days of her life here!  Love you lots Mom!!!!