Miriam Caldwell's comments

Involving Your Kids in Your Finances - Blog Entry

24 May 2007 12:38 PM

It sounds like you are teaching your children well. I am amazed that they ask those questions. They will be financially responsible adults if they continue on this path. Thanks for the input!

Budget Categories - Blog Entry

24 May 2007 12:36 PM

Thanks for your comments. It is easier if you can easily track your expenses. There are several programs available that can help you do that as well. Thanks for the suggestion, it sounds like a great program!

Overwhelmed By Your Finances? - Blog Entry

24 May 2007 12:35 PM

Planning and working together does help to lessen the stress around finances. We are all likely to hit bumps along the way, but by planning ahead we can make it over those bumps. Thanks for your input.

Teaching Your Children About the Temple - Blog Entry

24 May 2007 12:32 PM

Thanks for the additional idea!

My Moment of Self-Reflection - Blog Entry

24 May 2007 12:32 PM

Tristi,

Thanks for your encouraging words. It does make a difference to realize that these trials are helping me to grow stronger. Thanks again!

My Moment of Self-Reflection - Blog Entry

23 May 2007 06:43 AM

Thanks for your support! I know that things will work out the way they are supposed to. It is just getting to that point. Thanks for your encouragement.

Kids and Growth Hormones - Blog Entry

21 May 2007 06:28 PM

We are actually close to facing this dilemma with our son. He is two and the size of a one year old. In fact all the one year olds I know have passed him up. We are having many tests run and he is on a special diet. We have pretty much decided that we won't do growth hormone treatments unless there is a medical necessity (i.e. growth hormone deficiency syndrome). He is active, fun, loves to play sports and very smart. He is very coordinated for his age and so there are no developmental problems to accompany this.

It actually took me talking to my ob/gyn who is a wonderful sweet doctor to realize that shortness isn't the end of the world. He is happy and successful in his life. He is only two or three inches taller than me and I am 5'2" tall. In talking to him I was able to realize that my son can still have a wonderful life despite his size. The risks that go along with growth hormone therapy are too great to be taken lightly. It is a matter of serious thought and looking at your personal situation.

It is difficult to be short, and I don't think that you can change others' perception of you. I have had some very hurtful comments made to me, because my son is so small. It is a difficult choice.

Is It Better to Buy Top Quality Items or to Save Money? - Blog Entry

15 May 2007 07:59 PM

My favorite thing about this new vacuum is that the newness hasn't worn off of it yet. My husband has vacuumed the whole house several times. He really enjoys it. I am not going to complain. It is bagless as well. I hope that it lasts past the five year warranty!

Why Aren't You Preparing? - Blog Entry

15 May 2007 06:18 PM

I think that is really a theme everywhere. In my mom's ward in Utah, they have a whole committee planned and the ward is broken into groups of ten families. I think that we need to make sure that we are prepared. In the last few weeks there have been fires, flooding and tornadoes. These are reason enough to be prepared with at least an emergency kit for each family member.

Delve Deeper into the Scriptures - Blog Entry

15 May 2007 06:17 PM

Thanks.