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Monday, August 11, 2008

Did You See It??

If you didn't watch the Olympics last night, you missed out! I watched one of the most exciting events I have ever witnessed, and I'm really surprised I didn't wake the kids up with my cheering! I did wake Brandon up, but I'm sure he isn't mad at me... 'cause he got to see this!

So, the French relay team decides to talk smack and say that they're going to "smash" the American team, which made this victory even more sweet! There were 4 teams that were way ahead of the World Record line the whole time... it was amazing! The last leg was Jason Lezak, and it really looked like it was impossible for him to beat the French team. They were quite a bit ahead, but no... he closed the gap... they were even... he BARELY pulled ahead and WON!!! They beat the World Record by about 4 seconds! I was screaming at this point, and seriously almost crying. It was so awesome! I still get excited about it!! So, if you missed it, read This article for the full story... and then, go have a good cry since you were silly enough to go to bed instead of watching the Olympics! ;) GO USA!!!!

10 comments:

Marci said...: i always cry when i see things like that on the olympics...i think of those kids and how hard they work to be there and then to see them win a medal...it's too much for my little heart. i wish i would've saw it...we've been away from the tv for so long i forgot they were even happening right now!; 1:13 PM
Jason said...: Our TV is broken.; 1:15 PM
Marci said...: nice quote by mark twain you psycho!!!! i love your quotes.; 1:16 PM
Annalee Kelly said...: Last night was AWESOME!! Joseph was screaming and clapping and he scared the kids! (He served his mission in France and had no baptisms, so he REALLY liked the sweet victory over the Frenchies:); 2:54 PM
Amy said...: I am one of the losers that went to bed. My husband told me all about the race though. Yay for the USA! It is nice to stick that in the French's faces!; 7:09 PM
jen said...: My hubby and I sat up in bed and were doing all we could do to not wake our kids with our screams! It was AWESOME!!; 9:41 PM
Vicki said...: I saw that! It was SO awesome! I was just sitting there watching it and thinking "Oh, USA will probably win silver or bronze", but then near the end when he started catching up, I started getting excited, then USA came up 1st and I was so excited! Yay for USA and for Michael Phelps winning more gold! Olympics are exciting and I'm excited for the women's gymnastics team competition tonight... go USA!!!; 6:12 AM
Brenda said...: I was at a baseball game. You did want an update on where everyone was at that moment, didn't you?; 10:25 AM
Lisa said...: LOVED that. our house was erupting! i was so inspired that i took caroline down to the rec center to see about joining the swimming team there.; 7:18 PM
Melissa said...: I watched it! I love cheering for a team that ends up winning, it's just more exciting! I love the summer olympics (swimming, diving, gymnastics). :D; 4:33 PM

To Do Today

* Embrace this day with an enthusiastic welcome, no matter how it looks. The covenant with God to which you are true enables you to become enlightened by him, and nothing is impossible for you.
* When you are physically sick, tired, or in despair, steer your thoughts away from yourself and direct them, in gratitude and love, toward God.
* In your life there have to be challenges. They will either bring you closer to God and therefore make you stronger, or they can destroy you. But you make the decision of which road you take.
* First and foremost, you are a spirit child of God. If you neglect to feed your spirit, you will reap unhappiness. Don't permit anything to detract you from this awareness.
* You cannot communicate with God unless you have first sacrificed your self-oriented natural man and have brought yourself into the lower levels of meekness, to become acceptable for the Light of Christ.
* Put all frustrations, hurt feelings, and grumblings into the perspective of your eternal hope. Light will flow into your soul.
* Pause to ponder the suffering Christ felt in the Garden of Gethsemane. In the awareness of the depth of gratitude for him, you appreciate every opportunity to show your love for him by diligently serving in his Church.
* God knows that you are not perfect. As you suffer about your imperfections, he will give you comfort and suggestions of where to improve.
* God knows better than you what you need. He always attempts to speak to you. Listen, and follow the uncomfortable suggestions that he makes to us--everything will fall into its place.
* Avoid any fear like your worst enemy, but magnify your fear about the consequences of sin.
* When you cannot love someone, look into that person's eyes long enough to find the hidden rudiments of the child of God in him.
* Never judge anyone. When you accept this, you will be freed. In the case of your own children or subordinates, where you have the responsibility to judge, help them to become their own judges.
* If someone hurts you so much that your feelings seem to choke you, forgive and you will be free again.
* Avoid at all cost any pessimistic, negative, or criticizing thoughts. If you cannot cut them out, they will do you harm. On the road toward salvation, let questions arise but never doubts. If something is wrong, God will give you clarity but never doubts.
* Avoid rush and haste and uncontrolled words. Divine light develops in places of peace and quiet. Be aware of that as you enter places of worship.
* Be not so much concerned about what you do, but do what you do with all your heart, might, and strength. In thoroughness is satisfaction.
* You want to be good and to do good. That is commendable. But the greatest achievement that can be reached in our lives is to be under the complete influence of the Holy Ghost. Then he will teach us what is really good and necessary to do.
* The pain of sacrifice lasts only one moment. It is the fear of the pain of sacrifice that makes you hesitate to do it.
* Be grateful for every opportunity to serve. It helps you more than those you serve.
* And finally, when you are compelled to give up something or when things that are dear to you are withdrawn from you, know that this is your lesson to be learned right now. But know also that, as you are learning this lesson, God wants to give you something better.

from "Unleashing the Dormant Spirit by F. Enzio Busche