2009 Sept. 15 -31

Long time...no hear right?

Well, I thought I'd start putting my newsletters here.

The pictures don't come through :( unless I spend extra time putting them in one at a time so if you want the one with pictures write me at patripotts@mstarmetro.net

here goes...
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POTTS FAMILY NEWSLETTER
June 2009


Shopping with Trisha for her birthday

Out to dinner with Ron and Shawna before the big race

Dan and Ron hold the sign I made. Dan took 5th place in his age group.

Fun with my friends Darla, Peggy and Peg

Working on the Youtube recording where I explained a bit about MY JOURNEY FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT and FIRST-AID FOR FEELING

FAMILY
..Tews came over on the 5th to watch the BYU vs. Oklahoma game with Dan. They brought pizza and we all enjoyed an evening together ESPECIALLY when BYU won by 1 point in the last 3 minutes!! Dan was the biggest fan of them all. I got out the cow bell when they made touchdowns!
- Heidi and Ireland joined Cindy’s family for our Sunday dinner on the 6th since Jason was gone with McKinley to Richfield. It was fun to have them We had fun making signs for Trisha’s birthday.
-We were very proud of Mom. She was honored as one of 8 volunteers in the State of Utah. She and Dad attended a luncheon and the Governor himself gave her an award.
DAN
..Sue Merchant came over on Sat. the 5th to help us work on Dan’s genealogy. Father, please help us keep going on it and please help us find names for January when Kalli turns 12.
- Dan was very busy with Scouts. He did flags four times, he was in charge of the 3-legged race for the Ward picnic, we helped clean the church, he headed up the Friends of Scouting drive, he attended a stake meeting and taught a lesson. All in one week. He amazes me with his dedication and willingness to serve and give, teach and mentor.
- Dan and I had a date at the cafeteria of Primary Children’s hospital because I wanted to attend a class at UNIE. He ws so good to be willing to go.

- A Very Busy Saturday: Saturday the 12th was a very busy day. It started with the neighborhood clean up (this is a great service our last Bishop instituted), Dan did friends of scouting, I went to Dwayne Ward’s viewing (the son of my parent’s friends), next Dan and I brushed up on old acquaintences then attended our 57th ward reunion. After that the Tews came to watch BYU football wth Dan then Dan went to the ward picnic while I went to the Trek dinner and reunion (I felt lonely). Then at 8:30 Doug came to watch U of U football with Dan! It was one busy day!
- 15- Dan and I went to the primary election then to grandparent’s day at the Kalli, Michael and Tiarra’s elementary school we had breakfast with them too.

PATRICIA
..I was reminded of three very helpful ideas when I find myself judging someone: 1. the triangle prayer, 2. Ask God to cast Satan far from me and 3. Pray that he/she will have the experiences he/she needs right now.
- Yipee! I transferred a song today!
It felt so good to get my household things done early this week!
- I started physical therapy for my jaw problems. Very helpful!
- - I had a free session with Annette Pieper to assess ideas that might help in meeting my business goals. The best thing that came from it was that I really am committed to maintaining a balance in my personal life!
- I bought a camcorder to record family and speaking events. Fun!
- I made yummy whole wheat and honey banana bread!
- Peg invited Darla and I to her house. Peggy taught us more about how to do EFT. Yummy meal, very fun and informative.
- I created 2 new youtubes. They were about my two books. Within 12 hours there had been 11 views. I hope they are blessing others.
- On the 4th I did a presentation called NEW LEASE ON LIFE for paramount care center. I enjoyed it and especially enjoyed Launi (a friend from high school) coming to join me. Afterward we visited Trisha (it was just down the street.) Then came to my house to share lunch and a bit more of our lives experiences. Launi gave me some good sales advice as well. Thanks so much Father.
- I’ve enjoyed touching bases with my cousin Valerie.
- My dear friend, Karen Johnson, stopped me on the way home from church just to tell me that she loves me and thinks I am thoughtful and special. It meant so very much to me. It is amazing how just a few words of praise go a long, long ways. Thanks Karen.
- I am using EFT and NLP. They are actually helping with my pain! Thank you Heavenly Father.
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- -A SPIRITUAL DRILL!
- On the 8th I was once again reminded of the principle of drilling! First, I woke up in the morning and felt impressed that I should visit a neighbor who was in the hospital. When I arrived I learned she was no longer there. Later that day I felt impressed to attend a class clear up by the U. When I got there to meet Dan for dinner before the class I realized that I was there on the WRONG DAY!! I began to second guess my ability to hear the spirit. Why would I feel impressed to do something then have it not turn out? It was then I remembered a lesson long ago when I realized that sometimes we just need to practice listening to the spirit and following it so we will be ready when the actual need arises. Just the drill is enough.
- I had a dream about St. George so we are planning to go Oct. 1-4th!! Thanks Fatehr.
- Meeting with Margaret about doing some speaking for Jr. Highs and High schools. It was fun , informative and very hopeful.
- Teaching guitar. Can you believe it? I have 17 students now!!!
- Watching the kids for Cindy.
- Kerri, Angie and I got together on the 11th to prepare for our presentation at the State mental hospital. After we had lunch here then did a dry run on the presentation we enjoyed hot tubing! It was fun. Thanks Father.
- U of U – BOOKS
- FOR SALE
- On the 15th I went to the U of U to see the book fair display where my books are sold as part of a traveling display. It was hard to find but nice when I got there. After that Dan and I went to lunch at his work then went for a walk. I also got tickets for him for 2 upcoming events. The star wars event and transiberian orchestra. After that I watched the kids for Cindy and finished reading OUT OF THE DUST. A book for our ward reading club.
- Lots of work and fear preparing for the Ladies Literary Club presentation.
CINDY, KALLI, TIARRA, MICHAEL, JOSHUA, TOBY AND CINNAMON
..Dan and Mike gave the kids blessings to help them with school this year.
- Joshua got his swine flu shot
- I took a video of Cindy teaching Chiabop (a form of math) and put it on youtube for her.
- Mike was in Colorado Springs for 9 days so we got to watch the kids for a few weeks.
http://kallisbblog.blogspot.com/

HEIDI, JASON, McKINLEY, IRELAND, TUNDRA & SYDNEY
: see www.Hamiltonhappenings.blogspot.com

TIFFANY, ADAM, SIMBA, FIJI
Tiff, Thanks for your call on the 3rd. You really helped me clarify one my goals about making my book into a book on CD.
- Tiff called. She got her test results. They showed how she is doing with vitamins etc. etc. I’m so glad she calls and keeps me up to speed. She
- Doing suppliments now to increase her health.
:
see www.checkettslife.blogspot.com


TRISHA AND DARRIN
: Still struggling with finding a renter. They found a woman that keeps going back and forth with her decision.
For Trisha’s birthday Dan and I had her over for breakfast. She chose hash browns and german pancakes. Later on, after Darrin had taken her to donut falls, we took them to a movie! 21 years old!!
see www.strikingimagesalon
: see www.simonsmiles@blogspot.com

JOSEPH
: We haven’t heard anything from Joseph since the 4th. He said they may be deploying him in December but nothing is for sure. We just pray for him each day.
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JOSIE, DAVID, ALEX, JULIA, AARON, ANDREW
: It was fun to have Josie pop in on Saturdays. She comes to hang out while Julia took cello lessons. She said Andrew got his tonsils out a few days ago. David is loving his job selling VW vehicles. Aaron is saving up for a computer and Alex helps train the dogs.
I can do something for someone else that noone else can do. – Joan Welch
Joan asked for the comfort of her Mother in Heaven and she received it.

Launi, Peg, Peggy