Does Evil Exist?

One day, a professor of a university decided to defy his pupils.  

He asked: did God create everything that exists? 

A student answered bravely: "yes, he did." 

- "Everything?" asked the tacher.

- "Yes, everything." Was the answer of the student

"In this case, God also created evil, correct? Because evil exits"

 - said the teacher...

To that, the student had no answer and remained in silence.

The teacher was delighted at the opportunity to prove 

one more time that faith was only a myth.

Suddenly, another student raised his hand and asked:

 "May I ask you a question, professor?"

"Of course", was the answer

"Does cold exist?"

- "Of course", answered the professor "Did you never feel cold?"

"Atually, sir, cold does not exist. According to studies in Physics, cold is the total and complete absence of heat.  An object can only be studied if it has a transmits energy and it is the heat of an object that transmits it's energy. Without heat, the objects are inert, incapable to react. But cold does not exist.  We created the term cold to explain the lack of heat" "And darkness?", continues the student 

- "it exists," replied the professor

"Again, you're wrong sir, darkness is the total absence of light. You can study light and brightness, but not darkness.  The prism of Nichols shows the variety of different colors in which the light can be decomposed according to the longitude of the waves. Darkness is the term we created to explain the total absence of light."

And finally, the student asked:

"And evil, sir, does evil exist?"

"God did not create evil. Evil is the absence of God in people's hearts, 

it is the absence of love, humanity and faith.  

Love and faith are like a heat and light.  

They exist. Their absence lead to evil."

Now it was the professor's turn to remain silent..

The name of the student was :

ALBERT EINSTEIN

A New Year, A Fresh Start

We were just thinking to ourselves that 2008 went by in a flash.  Last year at this time we were wondering what happened to Christmas and the rest of the Holidays.  This year was better.  I think we actually made it through.  I was really busy with Primary stuff, but other than that I was able to get my neighbor gifts out this Christmas.  

2007 was a whirlwind for us.  We had some heart aches and some joys, of which usually ended in heart ache.  We look back at all the adoption stuff we have been through and can't help but think that these things can only make us stronger.  Then I have to think, well if He wants us to be stronger, what does our Heavenly Father have planned for us?  Some days I just want to say "OK, I don't think I can handle being any stronger." I know with all my heart that something special is going to happen this year.  I am not sure what, or when, I just know.  Maybe we will win the lottery?  OK, so I don't think that we are that lucky, plus I am pretty sure you have to buy a ticket, or enter a contest, of which we have not done either. 

For the most part our 2008 has been quiet.  We were blessed with the opportunity to foster little Max in our home. He was just a bundle of joy.  He was 3 months old and we only had him in our home for a week, but he was a wonderful little spirit in our home.  I have to say he was one of the most handsome little boys I have ever seen.  His smile was so cute and could light up any room.  We loved him and we will always remember him and his Mom.  The day we took him back to the agency was bitter sweet.  He was never ours, but I loved helping him and his mother so they could have better lives. I cried the whole way there, and I think I could understand a glimpse of what a birth mother must feel like.  I could never fully understand the feelings they must go through.

Spencer's job is awesome and he is moving up fast within the company.  He loves his job.  I like my job, but can't wait till we get a baby so I don't have to work anymore.  I really like the people I work with right now.  I will be really sad to go, but I really want to be a stay at home mom.  This last year has been really busy since I was called to be the 2nd counselor in the Primary Presidency.  I love my new calling though.  I love the Primary children.  I don't think there is a better calling in the church.  Families Supporting Adoption slowed down the last few months, we took a break for the holidays.  We have some fun activities coming up here in the next year and our October Halloween Carnival was such a hit I can't wait to see what happens this year.

Dusty Bottoms is not so little anymore. He is getting bigger, but he will be small for a cocker spaniel. He is definitely still a puppy though.  He keeps trying to get into everything. He is not so sure about the snow.  He will walk outside and stand right by the door.  

We have so many plans for this new year.  We are so excited to have a fresh start again.  I can't wait till Spring and Summer and start hiking again and boating.  I forget how much fun you can have in the Summer until Winter is in full swing.  

 We are remodeling the bathroom right off our bedroom.  That will be fun.  We have looked at tile and vanities.  Spencer's dad came and they ripped everything out.  And our toilet is in the bathtub. I didn't think it would be difficult having one bathroom between the two of us.  We have done it before.  It sure was nice having two bathrooms. 

 Here is to a new year, and lots of new adventures!!