A project five years in the making (Part 2)

Ok, here is the almost finished project. The only thing that is left, Chris wants to put Emma and the kids name on it, in the blue and pink squares. Once that is done, we will take final shots of the squares, and post them. We found the backing at Wal-Mart for $1 a yard. There was like 1 yard and a thrid left on the roll so we took it all. Then we went to Hancock Fabrics and found the batting for 3.99 a yard. The thickness is what we wanted, and the width was just right. So today while Chris was at work, I layed it out and trimmed the batting and the backing then pinned it together and then went to sew it. It was only after I stitched the three sides and went to turn it inside out, and realised that I had the backing in the middle when I sewed it so that the batting was the back. Spent nearly 3 hours undoing those three sides. Then repinning it and then resewing it. And finally its done. So enjoy, Ben is not happy I put him down.

A project five years in the making

I started this, well I picked the fabric from a cheap package of fabric from Wal-Mart when Emma was just born. I cut the pieces out and then had a family member from my ex-wifes side sew the blocks together. We put it in an old cookie canister and figured when I had a decent sewing machine I would finish it for my next child. Well I finally pulled it out and got it done. I am missing a lot of pieces that made the border, but I went ahead and piecemealed the border and this is the close to finished project. It will now be for Ben and whom ever is up there that will grace our family. Hope you enjoy it. I took two pics, to show the whole thing, and close up of the 4 blocks that make it up.

Through adversity, there is a light, somewhere...

Well I went in yesterday to Teleperformance and got an app. Then they called back wanting to schedule an interview for today. I came home filled out the app, then came back in this morn for the interview. I got the job back. Didn't take much for them to see that I want to work, so they knew I would be OK to rehire back. So that problem is solved. Bad thing is, I have no money coming to pay bills until end of next month. Oh well, we've been worse, we will survive.
Bad news- There is always a down side after a good up side. Went to call on my license to get that reinstated. As stated on the form they sent me, I owed $30. So i was ready to pay for it, and get it reinstated. Oh no, I owe $60 for TWO convictions. OK now I if memory serves, they sent me only one letter stating that I had ONE conviction. They say it was their error and I still have to pay the $60 to have my license reinstated. Ummmm excuse me? Your fault and I still have to pay for it. I don't think so. So that put me in a rather pissed off mood. Oh well, I just drive on a suspended license until they catch me. My BIL(Brother In Law) wife did it for five years, and never got caught, why can't I? So until Hell freezes over, or I get struck by lightning, I am now an insured, suspended driver. This will go over big with the Bishop. So now I have to wait to go to court with the other ticket and talk to the judge about this. In the meantime, I am going to contact a lawyer to see what I can do about it. Since the state of Utah, thinks they are God, and can do what they please without giving complete information. Oh and it gets better from here. I go with Chris to work up in Harrisville tonight. As we pull in, I tell Chris that she is going to be driving tonight. She blows me off. Guess who was closing driver tonight from 8-10pm? Does she or will she ever listen to me? Find out on the next episode of "Home with the Potters'!"

Tough decision

There are a lot of decisions in life and I had to make one of the hardest I had tonight. As you know for the last month and a half, I have been working as a baker for Winegars. I have had to quit it. The scheduling conflict between my wife's work and mine just does not work out for me to work for the job. I can barely get any sleep, I feel like crap when I get home from work, my wife has pretty much called e lazy without saying the actual word and phrase. It was just not the right time or job for me. It filled a whole to get some things paid, and look towards the next job. I do not think Chris really understands what we do in a bakery and no one ever will unless they walk a mile, or work a day in a bakery. Something better is out there. What and where it is, God only knows. I feel it is the right choice for me. I feel that way, because there has been so many issues come up in this job, that I just don't want to go into details, but it is just better that i depart now and put it all in the Lords hands. I am going to do my part with going out, searching, putting out apps, and talking to find the right one. As our lesson in Sunday School on Sunday talked about the Sons of Mosiah and how they diligently search the scriptures while they were on their missions, and how we diligently search for our keys or wallets or whatever we lose at home. How we should use that effort in our scripture study. That's what I am going to need to do. Wednesday is a job fair in Layton. I am going to that, to see what I can get out of it. Who knows, I may got back to Teleperformance, or go elsewhere. Right now, I feel at peace with the choice I made and even though they will be angry, frustrated and just not happy, they will find someone who can do the job, who has the time to do it, and not have any other distraction in their way. Heck, I am going to call back the asst manager to Denny's in Layton. He called the day after I got the job at Winegars wanting to have me come in for an interview. i turned it down since I got the job at Winegars. He may not be happy to hear from me again, but I did love working for Denny's. No benefits, but I did enjoy the work and if they were finally serious enough to call me, I should call them back and tell them I am now available for the job, if they have a position open. We shall see. As I remember one brother from my home ward in Cali say before I went on my mission, he is a good strong member of the church, pays his titihing, had a son on a mission, lost his job due to the job going out of business. But because of his political ties with the city counsel and such, he got a job right away working for a congressman. I remember what he said when he lost the job, "That's what I get for being a faithful member and paying my titihing. I lose one job, and find a better one." The Lord was looking out for him, and so He will do the same for us. As long as we keep on doing what is right. He will bless us. That is all for now.

A new oppertunity

I was watching the BYU channel last Sunday since we were not able to make it to church and they had a whole few hours of nothing but Patriotic music. Then I thought this, and I am hoping that it works out. I want to audition for the Mo Tab Choir next year. I just visited their web site and they are not taking any auditions this year. But next year they will be. With the thought that I may be a full member and active, temple worthy and all that by next year, what a great idea to do. And then after reading what needs to be done to audition, I realised that I need to get a vocal teacher to get me back up to speed for it. So who knows, I may be in the Choir by the end of next year.

What a week/day June 30-July 5

Well now that the July 4th holiday is behind us I can sit for a few and type some thoughts. When I saw the schedule for the week I asked if we were going to be busy and may hav some over-time. The boss said, oh yeah, there will be a lot to do. So away we went to work. I tink i got about 3-4 hours of overtime for the week, so that will be good on my next check. On Thursday, it was payday and I just needed to get out of town. So when i got home Chris was ready to go so away we went to Salt Lake. I was hoping to see the Conference Center, Temple Square, and the JS building with the movie. The only thing we got a chance to do was see the Church History Museum. Three floors and we were able to see the main floor and the 2nd floor. Just to see all that was saved, by the pioneers and donated to share the world was amazing. To see the death mask of both Jospeh and Hyrum, brought it all so real and to home. I was in tears before I even made it to the 2nd floor. On the 2nd floor, they had a beautiful display of all the prophets of the church. Key items they did or had while they were alive were on display. It was incredable to see the different Book of Mormons they had on display with the Ezra Taft Benson section. It is true, he really did flood the world with the Book of Mormon. A statue of the angle Moroni is there too. I took a few pics and will add them later. The greatest event on our way out. As we got to the main floor, and were dropping off the stroller we had borrowed, a couple walked in the doors that I had known since I was a child. He was not my Bishop, but I did have him as a teacher in High School. He and his wife were serving a Family History mission next door, and were meeting family there. I called out his name and his wife began looking around at who knew him as Bishop. Then they saw me and it was a wonderful reunion. I introduced Chris and Ben to them and they asked what I was doing here and how my parents where and it was so incredable. I remember reading in Alma, how when He and the sons of Mosiah met after serving their missions and how the joy they felt when they were still brethern and they were still strong in the gospel. It made the week worth it, no matter how tired I was, no matter what I was feeling, that made it all worth it. It helped burn my testimony deeper in my heart. I know my Saviour Loves me and knows me. I do not think it was conincidence that we met them, the Lord lead us there. I cannot thank Him enough.