Is it November already?

Halloween came and went. I'll have to post pictures of the kids when I get it figured out. We went to the trunk or treat at the church. My kids have never experience "real" trick or treating. I'm glad. I would skip Halloween if it were up to me. I guess it is up to me. I don't know why we just can't celebrate the season. This is my favorite time of the year. I love the warm days and crisp, cool nights. I love the leaves turning colors. I love pumpkins and gourdes. I love watching the squirrels storing everything they can find for winter.

So, wow, our new President elect was decided on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. It will be a day remembered in history. The first black man voted in as President of the United States of America, Barak Obama. There was a lot of tension, people registering to vote for the first time, picketing the Temple, (gay marriage banning in California) and tears shed because a black man was voted in a president. It seems that people are looking for a source of strength and power other that God. Our country is changing. I'm not sure how or what kind of an impact there will be but change is in the air. It is time to get straight on the position you hold. No more sitting on the fence. It's not time to worry about being politically correct.

The economy is struggling. The housing market is at a stand still. The stock market is dropping each day. Business is slow. I'm thankful Brian is working. I hope it will last through the winter. We're slowly getting out of debt and building up our year's supply. I will feel much better when all of it gets done. There's a scripture that has been repeating in my mind over and over. It's actually the same scripture I was given for my farewell talk before leaving on my mission. D&C 38:30 ...but if ye are prepared ye shall not fear. There's great comfort in doing what Heavenly Father and the Prophets have asked us to do. I will try harder to follow the counsel of Him who is all knowing.