Confrontation

Today I was reflecting. Trev had a meeting with a youth today which he was really not looking forward too. He had to confront this person about something in his/her life that Trev felt would be detrimental to their future.

It got me thinking about how often we do not confront others. So often we see self destructive activities or tendencies, and we say nothing, simply assuming that this person knows better already and they will straighten up in their own time. What kind of a person sits by and watches while their friend makes horrible decisions? Someone that is afraid. Afraid of offending. Afraid of losing a friend. Afraid to speak up because it is really difficult.

I admire Trev for doing the right thing today. He really was nervous about coming off as preachy, nosey, and judgmental. Turns out things went really well. This person accepted Trev's comments and had already been trying to work it out.

Our issues are not hidden from anyone and denying them does not make them go away. So, I propose that we suck it up, confront our own issues, and admit to someone close to us that we need to work on it. (They already know you are having trouble anyway, you may as well do it together) And if you know someone close to you that is making really bad choices, and you have never told them how you feel, I suggest you do it. Better to say your piece rather than always wishing you had.

Big talk hu? Not sure if I can live it.

Dedicating Brook

Brook's dedication was this Sunday. It was great to have so much support. All of Trev's family was there, and almost all the Pauls' too. We had a great time.

It was a little overwhelming to have her Dedication on Mothers day. Im not sure why, but it was.

After the dedication we all had lunch together. I originally intended to have lunch at our place, but so many people showed up that we ate at the church

For some reason I have no Pauls' in any of my pictures, but we took a very nice Fleming family Pic. Everyone smile and say, "sexy pickle"

Brook is 7 months old today! Time flies when you are having fun. Here are a few random pictures:


Trev and Brook were hanging out on the deck the other day when the weather was so nice. They always have such a good time together. May has been an interesting Month. One day we were using socks for mittens, the next we were trying on her new bathing suit.

We took Brook to the park the other day and put her on the swings. She seemed to really enjoy herself. Swinging her little legs and laughing at us.

Dad and his girl

When Trev is alone with Brook, fun things always happen.

Best Buddies

Brook and Milo are the best of friends. I felt bad on Sunday morning when I had to lock him in the basement so Brook would not get hair on her Sunday best.