tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90584141119574697502024-03-12T18:03:46.580-05:00Jel Family"Prayer endows us with the power to draw near to our Eternal Father. How important it is, then, that one of our fundamental teachings to our children is how to pray."
~ L. Tom PerryLeian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-81398528659629006542015-07-07T14:40:00.000-05:002017-06-19T11:58:51.829-05:00Settling In
Living among boxes. I should be more motivated. We finally got an air conditioner. In this heat I'm surprised there wasn't one in the first place. But then we moved into a place who's previous tenant smoked both cigarettes and pot (that's why he was kicked out) and the place has been treated for cockroaches and is over run with spiders! They said they had the carpets shampooed but I don'tLeian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-77800191152743289522015-07-01T14:13:00.000-05:002017-06-19T12:00:01.470-05:00July 1, 2015
What a whirlwind! My favorite thing about this month was staying in a hotel for 2-3days.
When I saw my apartment I was horrified. Nothing is ever as good as they make it seem online. I hid in the pantry and cried while my kids, neighbors, and members of our new church ward started to unload the moving van. In hind sight it wasn't all the apartment. It was a lot of it but it was like I was at Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-29578366467644531612015-06-29T23:33:00.001-05:002017-06-19T12:00:43.690-05:00What Was I Thinking?!Truly, I must have not been in my right mind when I decided to drive a U-haul, towing a car, in a (barely) three person cab, AND a dog 1,478 miles in just two days. I should be committed! And who's to say I wont wake up in the morning needing a padded room? But I did it!
I actually did it!!!
Sitting in the hotel room at our final destination it's easy to look back and think, that was no Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.comOgden Ogden41.199012 -111.956982tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-88692941771077652392015-06-27T17:11:00.000-05:002016-03-16T13:41:13.555-05:00Acts Of Compassion and Love
Today I pack up almost 44 years of my life into a truck. Most of those years were spent here in Evansville. This is where I was born and raised. This is where I raised my children.
I think about all the things that happened here and I am filled with love. My heart is filled with family, friends, memories, laughter and tears. Most of my kids firsts happened here. First days of school, Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.com0Evansville, IN, USA37.9715592 -87.57108979999998237.7713482 -87.893813299999977 38.171770200000005 -87.248366299999986tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-31982973788422577192015-06-25T19:39:00.000-05:002015-06-25T19:39:42.114-05:00UnemployedWhat a wild ride the last two weeks have been. Now that the business is closed and I am home, I can sit and reflect on my life and what I have learned from this seven year long job.
I think one of the most important lessons I have learned is compassion. I have learned as an employer and employee, that we should always treat others with compassion. Being a "hard" person doesn't make you strong Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-64831933618405614332015-06-20T18:18:00.001-05:002015-06-25T19:39:54.702-05:00Even a Marshmallow Can HelpLet me explain. For one of her birthdays, my daughter received a foam mattress pad from her grandparents. Not just any foam mattress pad but this thing is just about 5" thick and all Heaven. It has been lovingly dubbed "The Marshmallow". I have to give credit to my daughter, when she knew this trip, and all this mess was getting to me, she offered her greatest treasure. The only down side Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-10150910221446032892015-06-14T20:26:00.003-05:002015-06-25T19:40:44.773-05:00Therapeutic BloggingIt has come to my attention that I have been ignoring myself in the process of shutting down the company, getting ready to move, and life. That's no way to live and certainly no way to survive the upcoming weeks. So here I am, clicking away and contemplating lessons I have learned recently. I think the biggest one is that I emotionally take on all the responsibility for everyone and everything Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.comEvansville, IN, USA37.98100996893789 -87.57614135742187537.880949968937891 -87.737502857421873 38.081069968937889 -87.414779857421877tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-69675392184933917182015-05-11T20:11:00.000-05:002015-06-14T20:15:53.561-05:00So Busy!I have every intention of keeping this up. I really do. But do you know how much my life is taken up with stuff?! I'm sure as time gets closer there will be more to add. But for now my life has been work, packing, planning, and stuff. More to come.Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-46041510857417140292015-03-29T11:15:00.000-05:002015-03-30T11:33:16.373-05:00Unpacking What Matters MostThere will always be work to do. Cleaning my home, packing up "stuff", and all the things involved with shutting down a company, but this shouldn't stop me from taking time for what matters most. While there are some spiritually uplifting things to read and post to facebook, it really is a waste of time, especially if it is being placed ahead of things that are more important and have a greater Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.com0Evansville, IN, USA37.9715592 -87.57108979999998237.7713482 -87.893813299999977 38.171770200000005 -87.248366299999986tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-63867783312798602772015-03-01T10:38:00.001-06:002015-03-01T15:05:48.894-06:00WrenchesI realized this weekend that there will be wrenches in this whole process. Being sick the last few days is what really brought this thought process on. I admit that I can make the best plans possible, but there are going to be times that something happens and I can't avoid it. I didn't have any moving type plans this weekend but being so ill and not being able to choose any differently was Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.com0Evansville, IN, USA37.9715592 -87.57108979999998237.7713482 -87.893813299999977 38.171770200000005 -87.248366299999986tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-28501372561997769842015-02-27T22:48:00.001-06:002015-03-01T15:11:20.020-06:00Baby StepsSo much to do and so little time to do it in. Well, not really. I have about 4 months but sometimes it feels like there isn't enough time. But then sometimes I wish it were already here.
Excitement...
Dread...
Moving a family halfway across the country comes with a multitude of emotions.
Bringing boxes home made it feel real. I have gone from "This is a great idea!" to "This is real! Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.com0Evansville, IN, USA37.9715592 -87.57108979999998237.7713482 -87.893813299999977 38.171770200000005 -87.248366299999986tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-39025032663468910262015-01-31T12:00:00.000-06:002015-03-02T11:03:08.195-06:00Big Decisions and Big ChangesWhy yes, we, Jonathon, Emma, Gypsy (the dog), and I have decided that we are no longer bound to Indiana. We are pulling up our roots and moving to UTAH! We officially announced this to family At Christmas. (At least I think it was around Christmas) Later we shared the news to close friends. When I finally posted it to facebook I think my heart sped up. It always feels more final when you Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.com0Evansville, IN, USA37.9715592 -87.57108979999998237.7713482 -87.893813299999977 38.171770200000005 -87.248366299999986tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-78670489708352184182014-07-22T08:15:00.002-05:002014-07-22T08:15:23.051-05:00Starting OverI have been very lazy about posting. But in my defense I had been posting on Jon's Mission Blog for two years. Now that he has returned It is time to get back to life and start blogging. I am going to remain very family centered with this blog and include some of my own personal thoughts, but from time to time there might be a recipe and posts about some favorite products occasionally with a Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-64673580791196365142012-04-29T15:00:00.000-05:002012-05-01T13:42:42.909-05:00Going to do some catching up!Coming soon: Christmas 2011, Emma's Junior Prom, Choir performances. Eagle Scouts, Family fun and more... Stay tuned!Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.comEvansville, IN, USA37.9715592 -87.571089837.8714202 -87.729018299999993 38.0716982 -87.4131613tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-3843432278367233502012-03-08T17:36:00.011-06:002012-03-08T18:41:00.837-06:00Stir Fry in a Hurry!First let me say this is not my usual post because if you look at the rest on my blog they are all about my family. And I guess this one is because my daughter and I decided to be creative not knowing if it would even taste good. The recipe is 100 percent mine and as you will see, will be 100 percent yours too.I don't make anything without following a recipe. I rarely veer from the recipe becauseLeian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-12660818416922628102010-12-25T09:57:00.001-06:002012-03-08T18:13:53.533-06:00Mele Kalikimaka or Merry Christmas!Time for a little reflection...So life is always busy. Because of this fact posting has been slow going. But with Christmastime comes a much needed break and a moment for pondering. I am so grateful for our Savior and for his life and sacrifice. I am filled with joy for the two beautiful, funny, and insightful children who's love for God is a constant blessing.Now for the commercialism of the Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-44528245643074324992010-05-29T19:00:00.006-05:002011-04-21T11:01:51.413-05:00And the Diploma Goes To...So yes, after the tragedy of the afternoon (car accident) Jonathon did in fact, take his first "walk down the aisle". (so to speak) I am so proud of him. I see his future changing and him growing. I am proud of who he is and what he will become. Congratulations Jon! You are a class "A" kid and a person I am proud to know. It wasn't easy. I raised you on my own. But I wasn't really ever alone. My Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-33978642297949196572010-05-29T13:00:00.006-05:002010-07-30T10:07:11.644-05:00From Diapers to DentsWell it wouldn't be a complete High School experience without the token car accident. Jonathon was true to the teenage cliché getting into at least one accident in their high school driving years.But Jonathon waited until the very last day of his senior year to complete this feat!On the afternoon of graduation on his way to lunch, Jonathon started to change lanes while a truck hid in his blind Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-16001504580977435092010-05-07T19:00:00.001-05:002010-06-04T16:41:22.911-05:00Central High School Spring Choir Concert 2010Well, I really enjoyed listening to how great the choir has gotten. Emma has enjoyed herself immensely this year in choir. I think her being in the musical this year really helped. She is looking forward to next year where the School will be performing "Grease"! She can't wait for another fun year. I love Emma and I am so proud of all her accomplishments this year. I can't believe she will Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-19329901227589610122010-04-17T18:00:00.006-05:002010-06-04T16:23:47.074-05:00Can He Really Be 18?April 17, 2010Turning 18 is a milestone I never thought would come this quickly for my first child and my only son Jonathon. As we do with every birthday, the choice of dinner is in the hands of the one celebrating their birthday. This year Jon wanted to go to Buffalo Wild Wings.We (Emma and I) sang Happy Birthday and Jon lit his own candles. I can't, just CAN'T believe that he has turned 18!Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-61114720948814703862010-01-14T21:00:00.005-06:002010-04-20T12:24:20.156-05:00Sweet 16!The Nagasaki Inn!Emma's Birthday Dinner!The chef cooked right at our table! The video is of him, after he built a onion volcano, he sets it on fire. You can hear Emma in the background as some point saying "No WAY!". I think this dinner made her year!This photo was my attempt to photograph the fire. It didn't work very well.This is the chef grilling the vegetables.There were really great people Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-9917179846995677072009-12-27T18:02:00.011-06:002009-12-30T07:08:05.189-06:00Christmas Choir(Back row, second from the right)I am so proud of Emma and her singing ability. She has grown into a beautiful young woman and I am awed at the person she has become. I am so glad that I am able to share her accomplishments with the rest of my family. They all have had a part in creating the woman she is today. I love you Emma and good job! Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-66110046807038305482009-11-12T19:00:00.004-06:002009-12-16T08:23:19.665-06:00Guys and Dolls (Emma Felton) 2009November 12, 13, 14 at 7:p.m.Sit Down Youre Rockin The BoatFollow The FoldFollow The FoldHappy After!Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-3269613448917922532009-10-24T16:06:00.006-05:002009-11-02T14:06:22.794-06:00Holiday HauntingsIt's that time of year again. Emma went to a party Friday night. She has chosen ghoulish over glamor this year. There will be more photos to follow as the season "Creeps" closer...Bwa-ha-ha-haaa! Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058414111957469750.post-7346736403686393922009-10-07T05:30:00.001-05:002009-10-07T14:52:17.338-05:00He Was My Baby, Who Is That Young Man?I knew it was something every mother went through. I knew it was coming. But I tried to forget about it. Then, last night, the first of many tearful moments happened. The realization that this is the beginning of many endings. He is growing up and moving on into adulthood.It was at the Senior Soccer Recognition Night where this epiphany hit me. I felt the tears well up and forced them back. I Leian Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466325970846135140noreply@blogger.com0