My Conversion Story....

My kids are always wanting me to update my blog but I have this major block as to what to write on it. As I was laying in bed this morning thinking about it the thought came to me to share this story. Many of you have already heard it, so I hope it doesn't bore you, but here goes...While Dale was on his mission he wrote me a letter saying that he had never heard my conversion story. How I had decided to become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It kind of suprised me but decided that i needed to sit down and tell it to him. It's not great are exciting, just a story of a couple of teenage kids trying to do what was right in their lives. I am so greatful for the day your dad came into my life. My hopes and prayers are that one day your prince are princess will come along and you will know in your heart that this is the right person to build your kingdom with...

Once upon a time...A long, long time ago your mother was Baptist. She was a good Baptist. She knew, even as a young lady that she needed Heavenly Father in her life. But being a teenager she also knew that she liked boys. Well, one day this prince came into her life. It wasn't the best of days since she ended up on the floor because this prince had pulled a chair out from underneath her, but it was a beginning. And so, this is where the story begins. Your teenage mother and then your teanage father began to date. They dated for many years. They went to eat Pizza at a place called Pizza Hut, they went to see movies like Jaws. They even went to a place called a Drive in Movie a few times. Dating was very exciting back then. The Prince loved Country and Western music and your mom liked everything else, so the battle was on as to which radio station we would listen to on these exciting dates. As your mother fell more and more in love with this Prince she wanted to spend more and more time with him. He had invited her to attend church with him on Sunday. He told her it was a church of Goodness and Love. He told her there was no other. Even though she had never heard of this religion before, she decided it was worth trying just to spend more time with this handsome Prince. As your mom and this prince dated over the years she often went with him to this foreign religion. They would say a prayer over the bread and water and she wasn't sure that she understood all of this but she new that she liked how she felt while she was there. Once, as the bread was being passed around your mother dropped the whole tray of bread. The people in this strange place still talked to her and welcomed her there each time she was there. Her baptist preacher was really worried about your mom, Aunt's, Uncle's ....They all tried to tell here what a terrible place this was, but your mother being of very strong will knew she liked what was going on in her life. She knew this strange religion was what made this Prince the person that he was. Never had a Prince been around your mom before and she knew that she would never find another as good and great as this Prince. Many missionaries had talked to your mom about this strange religion but in reality she was still just a teenager and it really didn't click just how important this religion was. After your mom and her Prince dated for abou 5 years the Prince finally went down on his knees and asked her to be his wife. So in the spring of 1982 they were united by the Bishop of this great church. She continued to go faithfully every Sunday with her prince to church. Then came this Elderly couple named the Wixoms and your mom grew close to them. They taught her the discussions and she listen. She prayed, read the scriptures just like they asked her to do. When they asked her would she commit to baptism she agreed. She knew that this was the wish of her Prince and that was what she wanted most, to make her Prince happy. So your mother was Baptized into The church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. A year later The Prince wanted to take your mom to Utah to be Sealed to him forever in the Provo Temple. Once again she knew that was what her Prince wanted and nothing would make her happier than to please her Prince. But on that day as scary as it was for her, and still not sure of everthing, your mother became a Princess. She felt the spirit so strong in this wonderful place. She new without a doubt that this Prince was hers forever and that now they could start building their kingdom in a most righteous way. And so the story goes, The Prince and his Princess had 3 wonderful children. The life that they have lived together has all been because of the strength and testimony of this one single prince and the testimony in my Heart is because of this. It has grown stronger each day that I live. It didn't happen over night, I wasn't sure that my conversion was real. I did know that my Prince was real and that this fairy tale would have the perfect ending if I did what was in my heart because I knew that my Heavenly Father loved me very much and would not lead me astray. I can't hardly tell this story without my heart busting because of the Love I feel. I know without a doubt that I am in the right place and that Joseph Smith was a true Prophet of God and that we have a prophet that stands at the head of our church today. Heavenly Father loves this family just as much as he loved any family back in the days of Noah, Moses, are Abraham. He would not put us here on this earth without help. And we have that help and guidance thru our Prophet today and everday. So, with the help of our Savior and King, this Prince and Princess and their kingdom will be together forever.

THE END

I'm gonna be a Grandma...actually a Nana.....

Ok so I never really know what I am going to write about when I decide to post so i grab a few pictures and go from there....First and most importand "I'M GONNA BE A GRANDMA" hope this is with the right picture of course, but yeah, we celebrated Jodi and Aaron's 1 year anniversary Sunday..Had left over cake and a new cake,,,and we also had left over gumbo from their wedding...I was smart enough to can some of the leftovers and there was just enough for all to enjoy...Thanks to David Caillier...mmmm mmmm Good....David didn't get home until about 6:30pm from work and as we all set around the table Kyle comes running in with a home pregnance test...my first thought was where in the world did he get this...then on to where is my glasses so that I can see what it said...I know, it finally clicked that Jodi and Aaron were the only two to get pregnant at my house that night and that she wouldnt have had Kyler bring it to us if it wasn't positive...so needless to say I still don't know where my glasses are...Thought it was kinda funny, we were all around Jodi getting hugs and such, cause that's how we roll, but Aaron says "Hey, I had something to do with this" I almost hugged you for that Aaron...but did a high five instead...just so you know it was worth a hug...i did notice that grandma Mary got one from you...haha...anyway, what more can i say,,,just imagine a little Jodi are a little Aaron next Christmas....makes me smile...
on to the other two pictures in my post...what a great Christmas we all had...It was sooooo good having everyone here for Christmas...With Dale and Chrissy so far away and Jodi and Aaron having 2 families now I think it all worked out great....We did eventually have to wind the Holidays down and Dale and Chrissy headed back to the books and looking for a job...David loves to travel in the winter so he invites me to a get away in Arkansas....we had 4 whole days to ourselves....we watched movies, read..snuggled by the fireplace and tried to stay warm...it was -2 degrees the morning that we actually headed home...David did some hiking..not for me when it is that cold..are for the most part at all...There was lots of beautiful sunsets and sunrises,,snow and ice to be seen...I had my moments when i was not a happy camper so think I will share one of those moments....to start I don't like traveling in the winter,,,hate it as a matter of fact...but went along for the fun..so we travel 9 hours to get to our cabin at the top of a mountain and it was great but as we hit the last two hills my truck is having much trouble getting up there...at one point we are at a standstill with David reving the engine, a sign to my left that says 7 people have died here and my fingernails in the door handle...we did make it to the top, i wondered for a bit why am i here, then enjoy the rest of the week ...until thurs. night got there and I started wondering how was i going to get back down those hills....I fussed a little to David..ok..maybe more than I should have...ended up very Sick in my stomach...crying, sick, can't stop shaking...i know having a breakdown is how i should put it..and David ask "Don't you trust me?" I said 'NO"...cried some more..not funny...then once again David looks me in the eyes and says "Don't you trust me?"I had to stop... how crazy am I? Here I am with a Man that has always taken care of me...more importantly holds the Priesthood, me praying saying help the ice to melt before we leave, and I realize that I needed to really excersice my Faith much more than I was...I was not doing a good Job at it at all..I realized that it is easy to say we have Faith in our Lord but sometimes much harder to actually lean on it...So I said yes...I do trust you, and I then I prayed for peace in my mind...David said he thought that I was snoring before I even hit the pillow, and I think that I was because I slept so good that night...not a worry in the world...I woke up with such peace and gratitude for my Heavenly Father and the Priesthood that my husband holds so that he will know what he should do...Needless to say, we made it down those hills and curves without a single problem...What a great week it was and such a learning experience and reminder of Having faith and really letting go and using that faith...so for now this is the end of my blog except to say Thanks Jodi for getting rid of the fall foliage and making me a pretty blog page...Love you all....mom

Birthdays and Christmas.....

ok...so I'm not to good at this blogging thing yet,,,I was hoping that this picture would be at the end of my new blog but of course it isn't...that would be expecting to much...anyway, just picture it being the last picture and no that by now I am being sentimental about my family and now I want to thank Jodi for bringing in a great Young man into our home...and thank you Aaron for loving our daughter and making her so Happy....I I want say why you two are laughing so hard even though I know that Aaron would probably think it would be ok to say...what if I just say that Aaron got caught ....lol....
So there is so much going on in the Ferguson Home this time of year....We have lots of just hangin' around and picture taking....Of course Dale is being the photographer in this picture just so he doesn't have to be in it...lol...We do like to take pictures... and the girls like having their pictutres taken so here we are...i think we actually took about 300 pictures that day which brings me to say that I love digital camera's....I can decide what I really want to print, delete the not so good pictures, and take as many as I like...Christina turned 19 this week...Can you believe it...my baby is 19...where has the time gone....She is starting her second semester of college in a couple of weeks. Wow...we did have fun for her b-day get together. I think that for Aaron's birthday that I should get a cake with his picture on it so Christina can poke his eyeballs out...lol Remember when Chrissy had short hair because she would twist her fingers in it so tight that it would break off,,,,how about the time I kept telling her that she was going to fall in the little pond if she didn't quit jumping around it....(for those of you that don't...she did fall in)...how about the birthday party when we all went ice skating in port arthor.....man there was a bunch of u......boys,,,girls,,,always somebody coming over to be with our Chrissy....how about the time Dale mopped the floor up with her head....so many great memories and now here she is 19,,,,A beautiful Young Lady, with a great smile and a great personality to go along with it....she has brought so much joy into our lifes,,,even if she was an accident,,ooops..meant unexpected....lol...just kidding Chrissy , just had to say that before i started crying remembering you growing up...We love you and are soooo proud of who you are....

:Yep....more pictures....got Dale to take a few with the girls but not enough....we will have to do this again on Christmas and make sure Dale gets into more of them....Jodi and Christina was just having so much fun playing around and Dale was having fun being the photographer...but it will be mom's turn next time....Just look at these 3.....David and I are sooo Blessed with 3 of the Best Kids ever...are they perfect...nope...but, who is.....We are so Happy for the great health of our family and the Love in our Home.....Thank you Dale, Jodi and Christina for being who you are...

MAKING GINGERBREAD HOUSES

Ok....so they are not really Gingerbread houses...more like graham cracker houses...but you get the ideal....we get together, as many of us as possible, try to make our houses stay together,,eat lots of candy in the process, making ourselves really sick....but have loads of fun doing it all...We did this last night but tried something different this year...we learned by heating sugar in a pan that it desolves, then you can dip your graham cracker into it and acutally cement the crackers together...instantly hard and doesnt fall..Only one problem,,very hot...ask Jodi..She ended up with a couple of blisters on her fingers....I know she will blame this on Sarah but I am just wondering if her fingers wouldnt have been there would Sarah have dripped this hot sugar onto them....just wondering...anyway...Coy decideds that he wants to melt some tootsie rolls in the microwave which was ok until he takes them out and decides to pick them up...Not so good...we now have Jodi sick on the couch from eating to much..coy screaming because his fingers are burnt,,,and Kyler eating everything in sight before anyone gets a chance to decorate their houses...lol...see,,,lots of fun...lol... after Jodi and I both took medicine because of the fried chicken nuggets that we had for lunch..Sarah poured IB profin down Coy

s throat,,,within 15 minutes all was well and back on track for the decorating...we didn't have any judging going on but just so you know...I think David and I had the best house there...I'm sure others will argue the fact and I have decided not to post there pictures for farther proof...We then all walked over to Grandma's house and decorated her tree and had hoggies for supper at her place...I love the christmas season but boy was I ready for bed when all was said and done....

Peaunut Butter

so...David and I got a chance to go help the Buna Ward make Peanut Butter...we got to wear these silly blue caps, gloves, and earplugs...we sorted peanuts, put jars on the belt to be filled, put cap after cap after cap on full jars of fresh peanut butter only spilled one jar...More important we had the opportunity so socialize with fellow members of the ward...It was a great night to be had. As we were ending our shift Jodi and Aaron came in and put on there white caps, gloves, earplugs and yea I forgot about those gorgous aprons also...I took lots of pictures of everyone looking really awefull in those silly caps...lol I do love the mormon church. what other church goes through so much in order to help those in need...It did make me wonder what do other wards in different parts of the country do are make in order to help...Lindsey's friend from California says they picked grapes then spread them out to dry for raisens. My Cousin in Utah says that when she was a kid she can remember fields and fields of sugar beets that they would have to weed out and such...so yea,,,making peanut butter was awesome compared to spending hours out in a hot field of any kind to me...lol...

New Blog

My children have decided that we all need to have a blog...so in honor of them I am posting this very cute picture...this was one of the best vacations ever....where has the time gone...Dale is now a return Missionary and going to college and realizing how expensive everthing is, Jodi is married to the weirdest person on this earth...LOL...just had to say that for you Aaron,,And Christina is also going to College and realizing how much fun it can be in the small town of Ephraim Utah...Mom and Dad are enjoying a quiet house....no fussing trying to get someone to seminary on time,,,are threats as to I am leaving for church now and if you are not there before it starts you are in big trouble...no more...good morning songs (I know y'all miss those), no more Jodi will you please pick your stuff up are Christina clean your room are Dale where are you Going? and no your not....I cook a meal and we eat on it for 3 days straight, the bread goes stail, and we have plenty of milk and orange juice...I miss my kids...when will you be home.....

Trying to make mom a blog

So I am trying to make mom a blog and can't get the link to work... lets see if I can fix it.