I have lost my blogs!  Years ago I started this blog and whereintheworldisdaveo'leary as well as
luckyolearys?  I think those are the names.  I thought they were under my gmail account but they were started with my msn account. They have not been wiped off the planet.  They were just floating somewhere in cyberspace waiting for me to reconnect.  When I found the luckyolearys blog, I saw this pic of Connor:

I can't even believe the hair!  Now, it is long and flippy.  He has the workings of a beard on his face and he looks like a different boy. He has had more hairdo's than any girl I know.   He has his cancer follow up bloodwork on Monday.  Although I know all will be ok, my heart always skips a beat.  That cancer chapter was a crazy trip!  Glad we just have two more years of follow-up.  

WHEW, we were so lucky he listened to his body and not the doctor, or he would have been in a world of hurt.  Love that boy.  

Granny Bell Turns 80!

Granny Bell Turns 80!

Friday night we celebrated my mom's 80th birthday. Wow, in just the blink of an eye I will be the one cutting the cake and reading the cards. Time is moving much more quickly than I ever imagined.

As I wrote in her card, she has always been a measuring stick for me.She has been an example of forgiveness, hard work, righteous living and unconditional love. I have so much to learn from her. It is no wonder sheis so beautiful at this age, it comes from within.

Words cannot express how much I love my mom.

Dave at the Love Nest--Arizona

General Conference

“Day One” of my online journal. What a great day to begin as it is General Conference. Dave and I are in Scottsdale for a few days. It is freeing to get away from the busyness of life at home.

As I listen to conference today I am struck by a few things. These are messages that seem to my ears to have been repeated several times during the past few days:1. If you love me, feed my sheep (Elder Holland, Elder Cook)2. We all need to do our family history work.

As I am soon to be released from my calling as Primary President I have sought to know what I should do with the time that will be opened up with my release. I had received the inspiration that it was time to get back to what I started years ago…family history. It isn't necessarily the answer I wanted to receive but today's messages have strengthened my commitment to buckle down and do this important work. I am not a puzzle person. I don't even like doing a children's puzzle. I know that I will need to rely upon the help of others and upon the inspiration that I know will come as I immerse myself in this important work.

I am trying to fulfill the blessings and admonishments given to me in my patriarchal blessing.

Words...I feel them coming

I can feel it...words, starting in my mind, talking to my heart, about to come out through typing fingertips.  I haven't dried up yet, just a dry spell...Stay tuned.

WOW

WOW, Where have you been Julie?  Love, Julie

A Thankful Heart

The entry is filled with washer and dryer.  The painter is busily painting the washroom.  Sheet rocker is making his mess in the Master and everywhere he steps foot.  Kitchen is full of laundry.  Mattress sits upright on the wall surrounded lamps, rugs and a little of everything.  Thanksgiving dinner trimmings, fresh from the grocery store,  await their place in the fridge.  It's tomorrow!  A day set aside to feast and reflect upon the bounty of our lives.  Mine is rich and full, joyful and meaningful.  I am living the life I hoped for and planned for.  How many can say that?  Thank you.  Thank you for the rich opportunities that have lined my path.  Come what may, I will keep holding tight to that  "rod", for I know the safety and richness it has brought to my life.