Peaks and Valleys

Hello my loyal blog subjects! Tis SUMMER! We started our summer with "Peaks and Valleys". This is the title to a book written by Spencer Johnson, MD. He tells a story of how a young man finds happiness in life. Just like the rhythm of our heart on an electrocardiogram, our lives follow an up and down pattern. Our happiness is largely determined on how we both view and handle the ups and downs. I'm so glad that my father and brother shared this book with me. I happened to read it on the day we were heading home from Grand Junction, CO after we had surprised my dad for his 65th Birthday. We were on such a high "peak" as we were with most of our family for this event. We enjoyed good food, activities, and laughter together, what a totally "UP" time! The valley followed as the engine on our suburban blew coming up a canyon out of Price, UT (240 miles from LOGAN!!). How ironic that our "valley" hit as we were trying to climb a peak! Luckily, Kerri was behind us and was able to help us get assistance then Mark came and they transported us back to Logan. We laughed as we thought of all of our blessings and how the situation could've been worse (not to mention the looks we got from cars passing by as we waited a couple of hours for Mark). I'm grateful for eternal perspective. It surely doesn't make the down times in my life easier but when I look at what I can learn from it and not take it personal, it makes life very rich and full. Besides, you all should think of your memories . . . most people remember the events where something went wrong over the times where everything went perfectly right.



We are now searching for a vehicle to replace our suburban (after two engines and transmission work - we've had it with suburbans!) Any suggestions out there?? Whit wants a motorcycle but Remember we have to seat 8!!