Perspective

Since the first part of August I have been hearing:
"You've done your share, things can't get worse."
Then something else would happen.
Sometime comical some heartbreaking!
Then today a dear friend posted this:

After fiery plane crash, a sister is held even closer

I remember hearing about this on the news.
That was another family and I had my own problems.
Then I found out, I knew people related to them.
A little closer to home....
Things can always get worse...
Sometimes we all need to be carried....
We all need prayers...
We all need family...
Our understanding is limited...
Heavenly Father's understanding is eternal...
Thanks Ann for helping me to think about my Perspective!

Emma's Baptism

Emma's very special day was last Saturday. She was able to be baptized by her dad.






Ms. Schroeder is Emma's school teacher. She said she felt honored to be invited to such a special day.





Even the boys made it through the day. Thank-you to all the friends who came to be our family. I know family would have loved to have been here if it would have been possible.

Wow!!

So, today as I was taking a nap and my phone kept ringing and I didn't answer. When I get up I have a message from a friend who moved a couple year ago. I love hearing from friends. Another message is from our asthma/immunology doctor for Reuben. I just saw him last week and Reuben had a great visit. I call him back, he left for a satellite office. He calls me back within a few minutes. What does he want?? He just wanted to know if I was okay and if Lloyd was okay. He wanted to let me know he knows we are good parents who want the best for our kids. The media will do there thing but it doesn't change his opinion of us. If either Lloyd or I need to talk to please call or come in because he would like to do whatever he can to help us. Finally, he will call back in a couple months to check on us. WOW!! There really are great people out there.

Media Links...not for feel good reading

Judge orders father in Ypsilanti Township Taser incident to stand trial
Father Stunned By Taser Will Stand Trial
Father Stunned With Taser

Losing the Battle to Win the War

We had our pre-trial hearing today. Two things had to be proved: 1 That a crime (resisting, obstructing or assaulting a police officer) was committed and 2 That Lloyd was potentially the person who committed the crime. This does not have to be without a doubt and what the police officer says could be enough. The police officer involved was the only witness called today. Based on her testimony the judge ruled to "bound" Lloyd over. This means we will go to pre-trial on Nov. 19 at 1:00 p.m. Our lawyer was able to cross-examine the police officer and we feel there were some inaccuracies in the testimony when compared with the police cruzer video and the police report. Also, Ann Arbor News, was there today with a camera. I'm assuming a story will be running in tomorrows paper.

More Media...

I guess this is our 15 minutes of fame... I only wish it were for something else.
I laughed when I read this one... I don't even know who this is
A Single Stupid Coercive Premise
I didn't see the media on Wednesday but apparently they still found out
Hearing delayed for father who was Tasered by deputy

Gratitude

So many blessings...... (In no specific order)
Family
A dad that does bedtime
A house to live in
Innocence of a baby
Food to eat
Relief Society
Friends who care
Prayers
Bed to sleep in
Clean Laundry
Healthy Kids
Scriptures
Formula
Marriage
Extended Family
Smiles of kids
Cars that run
Gospel
Employment
Telephones
Internet
Education
Repentance
Life &
Hugs
Just thought I would share a few of our blessings on my mind this morning.