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This past week has been a good week. We got snow here in Boise then frozen rain and more raining. Today is a beautiful day the sun is out and shining. Tonight we are suppose to get some more snow. With all this moisture we are receiving it has been tough to train Wrigley. Yesterday Steve dropped off Wrigley and I at our laundry mat that we do our laundry at and I was able to train him for a little bit. Wrigley does so well indoors, but outdoors is another story. There are so many distractions outside like squirrels, smells, cars and other dogs. He is getting it down, but still want to eat other dogs. We are able to get him in control easier from the training he got at Ty the dog guy.

This past week I have been seeing which day it is for Light the World. My thoughts about each day have been good, but have I followed through with my thoughts...No! I was thinking about what I do each in everyday of my week and thought I am being like Jesus by treating my patients with charity and compassion.  No matter what I try my best to show my concern and my passion of physical therapy for each of my patients. With that mindset I feel God's overwhelming comfort and love. If you haven't checked out Light the World you can by going to lds.org.

"Now is the best time to start becoming the person you want to be. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf
"With God all things are possible." -Matthew 19:26

After I read each of those quotes this past week I am going to continue to follow through with my thoughts. I might not get to all my thoughts but at least I will get to a few of them. :)

Last night we went out with some friends from our ward. We went bowling and got ice cream after. It was fun hanging out with everyone talking about whatever. We had some good laughs. It is amazing that there are friends everywhere we go as long as we open ourselves up to allowing them to come into our lives. Both Steve and I decided after moving to Boise that we were going to turn a new leaf so far I am liking the change.


Wrigley in his booties for the snow

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