Boys, Hollie and Miriah, Aunt Lori shared this today on face book. I wanted you all to see it and feel of her testimony.  Make sure you are wearing your life jackets.

(So Miracles happen ever day)- I am officially posting something on Face Book-In attempt to reach out to all my family and friends, To all of you who are praying for us, crying for us and crying with us ...Thank-you...Thank -you for all the prayers, letters, cards, flowers, food and tears.
Today during sacrament I was re- reading some notes I had written in preparation for girls camp-(last summer) Little did I know then that They would be offering a gentle reminder to me about how important the Savior is in our lives...and where our true strength comes from.

Notes:
Studies repeatedly show that 90% or ( 9 out of 10) people who drown while boating were not wearing a life jacket. Most of the time there were life jackets available on the boat but when trouble happens it is too late to get them on.
Likewise:
It is Foolish to go out into the water without a life jacket, but it is even more foolish to try to sail the sea of life without the Savior.

Reflection:
So it seems that we (the Lund's) have been hit by the storm of a life time- waters are rougher than usual, aftermath unknown and an emotional tsunami is directly in our path - this storm is guaranteed to toss my family to and fro for awhile. Yet- We know in the end that we are going to be alright. - How grateful I am; that my children and I have on our spiritual life jackets -and that we can ride out this storm, on the sea of life, with our Savior.
How grateful I am; for family and friends that Love us so much-How proud I am of my children whose Courage and Bravery through this storm has inspired me to be a better person and a better mom.

Busy Week, Hawaii, Cincinnati, Football...

Some people think that to be strong is to never feel pain.  In reality, the strongest people are the ones who feel it, understand it, and accept it.

Braxton and family, this week was much like any other week.  Busy, Busy, Busy,  Starting the week with dad going to Cincinnati to look at new mill equipment.  Here are a few of the pictures. 

 The view from his Hotel

Lone Peak won Bingham 26-9.  Our defense is really good. Preston Lewis has had an amazing year.  This week they will play Herriman again for the Championship

 Bronson and Dad after the game.

 Some of the pictures from the Beach Bums in Hawaii

 Hollie got to spend the day with Kim and Lance going to the Dole plantation.

 They also took her to the Pearl Harbor Memorial.

 Brady swimming with the turtles.

 We got to keep the little boys for a couple of days.  We went to school and had lunch with Miriah.  She was such great help, she totally took care of them while they were with us.  Some day she is going to be the best mother.

More pictures from Hawaii.  Sleeping when you can grap a few minutes

 The boys took Hollie paddle boarding.

 They also went to the the Dole plantation.

 Beautiful views.

 On Veterans day, Miriahs class went to the Cemetery.  they told the story of the statue to Mr. Ockey's class.  Then Miriah told me about it, I could not believe how much of the story she remembered and the details of it.  She is smart

 Hollie took some pictures of Brady and Crystal in Hawaii,  They are Beautiful.  Only 8 weeks to go before the wedding.

Uncle Cole got a big MOOSE.

 Says he is going to hang it above his bed.  We all laughed.  So glad he shared the pictures with us.

We had the girls day at Aunt Collette's.  It was really fun, we ate and made Christmas Gifts.  Matie brought her new baby.  Miriah was in heaven.  Bristol is beautiful.

 Coming home from Hawaii,  They are one tired bunch.  They had to spend the night in the San Diego Airport.

 Every time she fell asleep Brady was taking pictures of her.  She says he thought it was so funny.

 I forgot to take a picture when I picked them up.  Hollie is so tan.  They really had a good time and she can't wait to go back.  She thinks our whole family needs to go.

 Basketball has started for Brody and they are in California all week, their first game was on Saturday, They lost.  he got to play some.  Miriah and I have been sewing a little bit, she is so funny.  I asked her one day after school if she wanted to go to the movie? and her reply was, "No I just want to go sew"  She is doing well in school and is progressing in piano and dance.  She really wants to sing.  I need to get her in singing lessons I guess.  She was so sad when she didn't get one of the singing parts for the program.

Britton is going to be busy this week, basketball has doubled their practices and he has one for soccer to get ready for St. George, plus we got to do his science project.  Hope we get everything done.

President Uchtdorf gave a talk back in 2009 called Two Principles for the Economy.  he says, that he has seen enough ups and downs throughout his life.  He knows winter will surely give way to the warmth and hope of a new spring.  he is optimistic about the future.  We much remain steadfast in hope, work with all our strength, and trust in God.  He shares a story of when he was 11 and his family is living in the attic of a farmhouse near Frankfurt Germany.  They were refugees for the second time in a period of only a few years,  Now as he looks back on the hard and difficult time he can see that it was a time of great personal growth.  His family bonded together through hard work.  It wasn't easy, but the work kept them from dwelling too much on the difficulties of their circumstances.  Although their circumstance didn't change overnight, it did change. " That's the thing about work.  If we simply keep at it-steady and constant- things certainly will improve.  How the lord Loves the laborer!  He doesn't expect us to work harder than we are able.  He doesn't compare our efforts to those of others.  Our heavenly Father asks only that we do the best we can- that we work according to our full capacity, however great or small that may be.  Work is an antidote for anxiety, an ointment for sorrow, and a doorway to possibility. What ever our circumstances in life, let us do the best we can and cultivate a reputation for excellence in all that we do.  When your wagon gets stuck in the mud, God is much more likely to assist the man who gets out to push than the man who merely raises his voice in prayer.  Pres Monson put it this way, "It is not enough to want to make the effort and to say we'll make the effort...It's in the doing, not just  in the thinking that we accomplish our goals.  Work can be ennobling and fulfilling."

Love you all and I hope you have a great week  Work hard, Trust God and Pray Always.

Todd's Funeral, Championship Game, Stake Conference, Hollie in Hawaii

Yesterday was Stake Conference, it was a once in life time road show stake conference.  We were lucky that the stake center and our building are a cross the street from each other.  In our building they could not get the video transmitter to work, at about 10:15 we are started to sing and people were baring their testimonies.  When the first councilor came over and was going to conduct the meeting when Pres. Anderson came running in.  So he gave his talk first, he was funny and apologetic but I guess there were like 28 other Stake Conferences in the area going at the same time.  The theme for the conference has been "Individuals and Families are Blessed and the Work of Salvation is Strengthened by ministering through the Ward Council," with a focus on the Sabbath Day and keeping it holy.  

Several of the message were about how God is in charge.  One of the ladies said, that covenant hearts are drawn out to those who are in distress.  They have a oneness, a commonality, and become the Lords hands.  We witnessed this at Aunt Lori's last week, and still this week the covenant hearts are still supporting her and her family. In Mosiah 24:13-15 

13 And it came to pass that the voice of the Lord came to them in their afflictions, saying: Lift up your heads and be of good comfort, for I know of the covenant which ye have made unto me; and I will covenant with my people and deliver them out of bondage.

 14 And I will also ease the burdens which are put upon your shoulders, that even you cannot feel them upon your backs, even while you are in bondage; and this will I do that ye may stand as witnesses for me hereafter, and that ye may know of a surety that I, the Lord God, do visit my people in their afflictions.

 15 And now it came to pass that the burdens which were laid upon Alma and his brethren were made light; yea, the Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord.

Anyway when Pres. Anderson was done he left and went back tot he stake center to give his talk, and one by one the speaks ran across the street to give their talks a second time.  When the last speaker came he said that this is the only Stake Conference he has been to were the speakers are translated as soon as they speak.  It was funny.  He told some great mission stories and how one person is making can make a difference.  I know this too.  The last time we were with the Lund's at the cabin we got talking about the council we have received the last on the Sabbath day observance.  He told of his conversion when the bishop called him in to be the first assistant.  Todd was not even going to church, mostly because he worked on Sunday.  The bishop told him that if he would put the Lord first in his life he would provide for him a way to be to church.  He went home and thought about it and them told his bishop he would accept the calling.  Then he went to his the grocery story to apply for a new job where he wouldn't have to work on Sunday.  The manager hired him on the spot.  Then he waked across the street and quit his other job.  Uncle Todd had a living testimony of keeping the Sabbath day holy   The Lord does provide a way when we follow

him, and keep the commandments  I am not sure if I have remembered all the details but the message in the story is what is important.  

Some of the pictures from the funeral, I have a lot more but they are on the other computer.

 Aunt Lori got a lot of balloons for the little kids to let go with a kiss and a hug to uncle Todd.

 Jill did all the flowers, they were beautiful and special that she was able to put some of the deer horns in the arrangement.

 It has been so cold this week, this is how Britton went dressed to football practice.  It was so funny.

Britton's big game on Saturday.  They won the championship game 27-0  Britton got two touchdown.  It was fun to win, since we were playing the other lone peak team and we lost the last time we played them.

 Britton and Issac Harward.  Funny friends 

 Issac and Max Oborn and Britton

 Hollie getting to Hawaii, first place they Go...

 Hollie and Crystal got to be there for the last game.

 On their Sunday walk...

 On the way home from Lori's last night I was listening to conference and Elder Hales talk went right along with Stake Conference today.  I hope you are taking the opportunity to study the talks from conference.

 In the Savior’s parable of the prodigal son, the son had many blessings awaiting him, but before he could claim them, he had to look closely at his life, his choices, and his circumstances. The miracle that happened next is described in the scriptures with a simple phrase: “He came to himself.”¹⁹ May I encourage you to come to yourself? In the Church, when important decisions must be made, we often hold council meetings. Family councils serve a similar purpose. You may want to conduct what I’ll call a “personal council.” After praying, spend some time alone. Think about what is ahead. Ask yourself: “What areas of my life do I want to strengthen so that I can strengthen others? Where do I want to be a year from now? two years from now? What choices do I need to make to get there?” Just remember, you are a pilot, and you are in charge. I testify that as you come to yourself, your Heavenly Father will come to you. By the comforting hand of His Holy Spirit, He will help you along.

I bear my testimony that God lives. I bear my special witness that the Savior loves you. “Shall we not go on in [His great] cause? Go forward and not backward.”²⁰ As you follow Him, He will strengthen and uphold you. He will bring you up to your highest home. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Love all of you and pray for you safety and success in all you do.  Remember to put the Lord first in you life and everything else will fall into place.  God is in Charge.